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Published on 12 November 2026 – 9:53 GMT+1 Award-winning Gaza documentary NAZA by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor is on track to become one of the most-watched documentaries on theatrical release of 2026. New figures, collated by producers The Guardian and JW Films, reveal that the film has been seen by a worldwide audience of 1,547,033 across 47 territories as of 6 November. With $13.5 million in international gross, NAZA ranks among the best-performing documentaries internationally of 2026 to date. Shot in secrecy at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv during the ongoing Gaza war, NAZA shows…
The Netherlands’ minority coalition is under severe strain after two of its three members struck a deal with opposition parties to secure support for a contentious tax plan. Ahead of a debate and vote Thursday, the centrist D66 party, led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten, and the center-right Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) agreed with progressive opposition parties PRO and Volt to shift about €1 billion in tax from wealth to income. The deal reflects a key demand from PRO, the largest opposition party. The agreement has left the coalition’s third party, the center-right VVD, on the sidelines. On Wednesday evening,…
By Rafael Salido with AP & AFP Published on 12 November 2026 – 10:00 GMT+1 Pope Leo XIV has returned to Peru, the country he considers his second homeland, amid a massive popular celebration. Around three million people, according to Vatican estimates, gathered along the route of his motorcade through Lima to welcome the Pontiff, who, as part of his tour of Latin America, is beginning a six-day visit to the country where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. “The Pope is Peruvian!” some of those present chanted, according to AP, as Leo XIV travelled through the streets…
Published on 12 November 2026 – 8:03 GMT+1•Updated 9:49 Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang is soon to be ousted by the company’s board amid accusations of a second affair, according to US media on Wednesday. The news comes following reports earlier this week of Huang having an affair with a woman accused of spying for China. The Wall Street Journal, quoting people close to the matter, reported that the board was preparing to meet to come up with a decison. Meanwhile, the New York Times said on Wednesday, that video evidence shows the 63-year-old executive being affectionate with Nvidia’s vice president…
Published on 12 November 2026 – 9:08 GMT+1 Irma P. Hall, the veteran American actress who found fame later on in life after decades as a teacher, has died at the age of 91. Her family announced her death and no cause was given. In a statement, Hall was described as “a beloved actress, author, poet, educator and public speaker whose contributions touched countless lives throughout her remarkable career”. Born Irma Dolores Player on 3 June 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, she was raised in Chicago and later returned to Texas for college. She taught English and foreign languages in Dallas…
“Now that is not helping us in terms of growing the economy. So the kind of growth potential is significant,” he added. “So, given the status quo is not working in the way that it should be, given I think where public opinion is as well, I don’t think anyone was interested in another Brexit election in 2024 — but certainly now where public opinion is as well, I think it’s absolutely right to have a debate now about these different options that are available to us.” Thomas-Symonds’ comments come after Chris Ward — a former Cabinet Office minister and long-time…
Thousands of people took to the streets of Cologne on Wednesday, November 11, as the city’s traditional carnival season officially got underway. Celebrations began at 11:11 am, with crowds in colourful costumes gathering at Heumarkt to sing, dance and welcome the 2026-27 carnival season. Long queues formed outside designated party areas, while more than 1,000 police officers and emergency personnel were deployed to manage the crowds and ensure public safety. The festivities continued despite persistent rain and grey skies, with Cologne Cathedral partly obscured by mist.
Published on 12 November 2026 – 8:51 GMT+1 Nvidia shares fell more than 8% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the chipmaker’s board was preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang. The shares had closed up 2.9% at $173.73 in regular US trading. The board met late Wednesday US time to decide whether to remove Huang, Reuters reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The shares had closed up 2.9% at $173.73 in regular US trading. Huang, who co-founded Nvidia in 1993, has become synonymous with the company. Its dominance in chips used to…
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the conservative People’s Party and current favorite to be Spain’s next prime minister, met on Tuesday with Maldita’s team. “It’s shocking, and we can’t look the other way,” he wrote on X. “We have a duty to protect children, and this is one of my top priorities for families.” Borja Sémper, a key PP lawmaker who attended the meeting between Feijóo and the investigative team, said: “What’s happening on TikTok is unacceptable. We’re not going to let this go.” The Socialist Party has positioned itself as Spain’s toughest voice against the platforms, and Sánchez has…
The historic SS United States, once the world’s fastest ocean liner, was deliberately sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida on Wednesday, November 11. The vessel was taken beneath the water as part of a $13.5 million project to turn it into the world’s largest artificial reef, attracting divers and fishing enthusiasts while creating a habitat for marine life. The controlled sinking took several hours, longer than organisers had initially expected. Crews had filled 128 fuel and lubricant tanks with water to help the ship settle evenly on the ocean floor. By around 9 pm, the giant vessel tilted…