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‘I went into a deep, deep hole’: Wynonna Judd on overcoming family tragedy and putting a lifetime of love and pain into her new album
Wynonna Judd returns with her first album in a decade following a period away from the public eye marked by family tragedy, discussing how music has been central to her healing process.
Eurovision’s Asia experiment gets under way in flamboyant Bangkok
Eurovision is launching an Asian variant in Bangkok next weekend, featuring 11 regional contestants competing for votes in what organizers hope will establish the competition’s presence beyond Europe.
£229 Million For Buses And Depots. What Happens When The Network Changes?
West Yorkshire is investing £229 million in bus assets and infrastructure for its new Weaver Network, raising questions about how these long-term investments will function as operating contracts change.
A ‘Geologic Freak’ in Arkansas Is Big Oil’s New Lithium Bet
Major oil companies are investing in Arkansas’s Smackover Formation, a vast lithium reserve that could significantly boost U.S. production as global electrification accelerates and demand for the critical mineral surges.
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Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik
A 24-year-old gunman killed six people in Krakow on November 7. Polish authorities said he visited websites about a Norwegian neo-Nazi mass killer and possessed extremist materials.
Father, child among eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza, including a father and 13-year-old son, marking the latest fatalities amid ongoing violence following last year’s ceasefire.
Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran affirms its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid ongoing tensions, though hardliners increasingly push for nuclear weapons development following attacks on facilities.
Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over
Spain faces a nationwide 24-hour general strike over housing costs and living expenses, called by major unions weeks before elections scheduled for November 29.
Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video
Myanmar’s foreign ministry summoned Germany’s embassy head over a video calling for the release of ousted politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi, warning of serious consequences for similar conduct.
UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
British children’s author David Walliams, 55, faces allegations of grooming minors and sexual misconduct, detailed in investigations by The Guardian and ITV News. He denies the accusations through his legal representatives.
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
The United States has skipped its U.N. human rights review for the second consecutive year, becoming the only member state ever to do so. The boycott reflects broader tensions between Washington and multilateral organizations.
US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, with backing from President Trump and support from Republicans and some Democrats.
Viktor Orbán’s brother detained in people-smuggling investigation, Hungarian PM says
Hungarian authorities have detained Viktor Orbán’s brother Aron Orbán as part of a people-smuggling investigation, according to Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
The average cost for a new vehicle in the U.S. hits a record high: over $51,000
The average price for a new vehicle in the U.S. has reached a record $51,109, driven by supply chain issues, tariffs, and consumer preference for larger, feature-rich vehicles.
‘Like gods reigning over humans’: Many defectors see daughter of North Korea’s Kim as heir apparent
North Korean defectors and analysts increasingly believe Kim Jong Un’s daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, is being groomed as the nation’s next leader through staged public appearances at military and state events.
Indonesia’s VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility
Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered to resign during talks with President Prabowo Subianto this week, amid escalating disputes over his academic credentials and court rulings on his election eligibility.