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Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to become Mississippi’s first Black US Senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory, confirmed on November 11 after prolonged ballot counting, marks a major political shift in the conservative state. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert has more.

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Two members of the separatist PJAK group were killed in an ambush in the border highlands of Sardasht. Weapons, equipment, and a Starlink device were recovered https://iran.liveuamap.com/en/2026/12-november-14-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps-two

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was directing Vice-President J.D. Vance to focus completely on domestic anti-fraud efforts and not negotiations towards a deal to end war with Tehran. “We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed. We’ve got their money, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and we’ve got their Strait!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. His comments came shortly after the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Vance was mulling...

Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says all EU member states should contribute to Ukraine's funding, warning that the financial shortfall will grow substantially next year.

Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday, ending his 33-year run at the helm of the AI giant he co-founded after revelations that he had two extramarital affairs, including with a woman accused of spying for China. The company’s board said Huang had stepped down as president, chief executive and board member, effective immediately. Chief financial officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while keeping her finance role, and the board will consider internal and externa

The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.

Russian police detained hundreds of young people in Moscow on Nov. 7, handing some of them military summonses, as Russia struggles to recruit enough men for its war against Ukraine. While the raid sparked questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to recruit more soldiers through its crackdown on youth gatherings, experts say the raids may be another tool to control young Russians. Russia has developed several ways to pressure people into joining the military, including offering military co

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, has suggested that she could represent Europe in negotiations aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine.

Israel kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn after two hospitals struck Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least 10 people since dawn, includings six in an attack on southern Gaza's Nasser Medical complex, Al Jazeera reports, citing medical sources. Wafa reported earlier that another Israeli strike hit Gaza City's al-Shifa, killing at least one Palestinian at its entrance. Meanwhile, in central Gaza, Al Jazeera reports that there are multiple casualties after an Israeli drone struck

Breaking Defense kicks off a new video roundtable series about the future of missiles and missile defense.

It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties or what had caused the strike.

Houthi forces control Ghayl al-Barir, Huwayrib, and Kharaz camp and are advancing rapidly from the opposite side toward Kharaz camp and Khor Amira in Lahj Governorate. https://yemen.liveuamap.com/en/2026/12-november-13-houthis-forces-control-ghayl-albarir-huwayrib
President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that during the talks in Abu Dhabi, the Russians did not have a mandate to discuss a ceasefire. Instead, they conveyed that their ruler, Vladimir Putin, wanted to continue striking Ukrainian cities.
Israel and the Iranian people share a fundamental interest in ending the Islamic Republic's rule and building a more secure Middle East.

BREAKING: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned.

Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten says North Korea and Belarus are involved in Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children and is calling for expanded EU sanctions against those responsible.
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump saidon Thursdaythe US does not need a deal with Iran and directedVice President JD Vance, who has played a role in efforts to resolve the war, to focus "his complete and total attention" on alleged crime and corruption in Democratic-run cities and states.
The Russian leader reiterated that Moscow considered the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine unacceptable

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Iraqi security forces have not undertaken any military action against the Jorf al-Shatir area, according to Iraqi sources. https://iraq.liveuamap.com/en/2026/12-november-13-iraqi-security-forces-have-not-undertaken

UKMTO has received a delayed report of an incident 14 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in its engine room. No casualties have been reported, and all crew members have been safely evacuated. Firefighting efforts are currently underway. https://iran.liveuamap.com/en/2026/12-november-13-ukmto--20426-click-below-to-see-full-report

Gideon Saar warns 'attempts to harm Israel also harm Britain' after meeting UK Conservative delegation Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideo Saar has said that UK-Israeli relations have been "damaged" following a "series of unilateral anti-Israel measures pursued by the Labour government since 2024". Saar made the comments following a meeting with a visting delegation from the British Conservative Party on Wednesday evening in Jerusalem. In a post on X, he said he had briefed the group "on
The Russian leader noted that both sides raise the issues of territories differently
This was being carried out on behalf of Iran's foreign intelligence service in order to attack them "as retribution for their criticism of the Iranian regime," prosecutors said.

One of France's top war photographers, who has a 50-year CV of taking pictures in and around conflicts across the planet, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his concerns that people have lost faith in the press. He notes that journalists are only looking for the truth. Patrick Chauvel has produced nearly 380,000 photographs, from Vietnam to Cambodia, from Afghanistan to Palestine, from Lebanon to Ukraine. He says he wants to take people by the hand to show them how the press works and why.
“Targeting schools can maximize fear, media attention and pressure on the authorities, while involving relatively low costs and operational risks,” said intelligence expert Daniele Garofalo.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the government does not need opposition approval to conduct military operations, amidst calls for moderation from the opposition leader.

Xi Jinping said that reunification was inevitable, but stopped short of mentioning military force. Taiwan though swiftly rejected Beijing's demands as tensions continue over the island's future.

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Trump: If the Democrats want to “root out corruption,” they should start with investigating Blue States, perhaps the most CORRUPT governmental structures and entities anywhere on Earth. Big time money is being stolen each and every hour of the day!
The Russian leader recalled that Moscow had repeatedly stated that the presence of any foreign troops in Ukraine was absolutely unacceptable
Putin: Until now, we have been hearing from the Kyiv authorities that certain territories are controlled by them, while others are not controlled by us. This could go on indefinitely, because going there and seeing what is actually happening is not easy under the conditions created by modern weapons.

The latest warnings come amid rising concerns in Europe about hybrid warfare threats.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that positive signals emerged from the talks in Abu Dhabi, indicating that Russia may be ready to acknowledge the need for European involvement in further negotiations aimed at ending its war against Ukraine.

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UKMTO has received a delayed report of an incident in the Arabian Gulf. A tanker traveling eastbound was struck by an unknown projectile. Several people were injured and taken ashore for medical assistance. All remaining crew members are safe and accounted for. No assessment of damage or environmental impact is currently available. Vessels are advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate. https://iran.liveuamap.com/en/2026/12-november-

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday suggested that political parties hold a referendum to gauge the public’s opinion on the creation of new administrative units or provinces, terming it the “solution” to the ongoing debate. The security czar has whipped up a political storm over the past few months since he called for the formation of new administrative units in the country, saying the current “system” of governance had “collapsed” and needed a “reset”. Replying to a media query at the Na