Philippines Wins First Eurovision Song Contest Asia

Pope Leo XIV Returns to Chiclayo, Peru, for Emotional Homecoming

An estimated 1.5 million people lined streets and attended an outdoor Mass as Pope Leo XIV returned on November 13, 2026, to the Peruvian city where he served as bishop. The visit came one month after surgery for lung cancer.

Spain's General Strike Disrupts Transport and Businesses as Housing Protests Spread

Millions of workers joined a nationwide walkout on November 11, 2026, demanding affordable housing and higher wages. Large demonstrations in Madrid and Barcelona ended with clashes and arrests.

New Zealand Survives Fiji Scare With 18-12 Win at Women’s Rugby League World Cup

The Kiwi Ferns overcome a halftime deficit against World Cup debutants Fiji, with a late try from Leianne Tufuga securing a victory that raises concerns about New Zealand’s form.

USWNT Falls 2-0 to Spain as Early Goals and Missed Penalty Prove Costly

The United States women's national soccer team suffers a disappointing defeat to the reigning World Cup champions in Washington, D.C., exposing defensive weaknesses and missed scoring opportunities ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.

England Rugby League World Cup Squad Announced With Lewis In and Connor Out

Brian McDermott has named his 23-player England squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Mikey Lewis preferred to Jake Connor and several new faces selected.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Exit Sparks Reinstatement Campaign

An open letter urges Nvidia to reconsider Jensen Huang's departure as an investigation examines his relationship with a businesswoman suspected of Chinese intelligence ties. No finding of espionage has been announced.

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Businesses and Governments in 74 Countries

A widespread Microsoft 365 outage disrupted global communications on November 12 and 13, 2026, affecting businesses, government agencies, schools and financial institutions. Microsoft reported substantial recovery Friday, although some users continued experiencing email delays and connection problems.

Oil Prices Plunge After Democratic Midterm Wins Raise Hopes for Iran War Exit

Brent crude fell 8.7% to $94.62 a barrel as Democrats gained control of Congress and investors anticipated greater pressure on President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran.

Huawei Begins Defense in U.S. Criminal Trial Over Fraud and Trade Secret Theft

The Chinese telecommunications giant is defending itself in a federal trial in Brooklyn after prosecutors accused it of stealing American technology, misleading banks and concealing business dealings involving Iran.

Blue Jays Outfielder Anthony Santander Apologizes for Anti-Muslim Social Media Posts

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized on November 13, 2026, after sharing anti-Muslim content on Instagram. Team executives condemned the posts and met with Muslim community leaders in Toronto.

Miami Dolphins Injury Crisis Deepens Ahead of Colts Game

The Dolphins will face Indianapolis without starting quarterback Malik Willis, center Aaron Brewer and defensive lineman Zach Sieler. Rookie receiver Chris Bell is also doubtful, leaving head coach Jeff Hafley with several difficult lineup decisions.

Engineered Immune Cells Show Promising Results Against Advanced Melanoma

An experimental treatment shrank tumors in two-thirds of a small group of patients whose melanoma had resisted earlier immunotherapy, offering a possible new approach to advanced skin cancer.

Gut Bacteria May Link Everyday Habits to 15 Chronic Diseases, Major Study Finds

New research involving nearly 10,000 people identifies two opposing patterns of gut bacteria associated with diet, exercise, inflammation and chronic disease.

FAA Lifts Nationwide Flight Ground Stop After Communications Failure

A major failure involving aging air traffic control equipment halted departures across the United States on November 13, 2026. Flights have resumed, but airlines warn that cancellations and delays could continue into the weekend.

SpaceX Starship Flight 15 Reaches Orbit but Misses Historic Double Catch

SpaceX launched Starship Flight 15 from Texas on November 13, 2026, successfully sending its upper stage into orbit with 26 Starlink satellites. However, the Super Heavy booster was diverted into the Gulf of Mexico, ending hopes for the mission's planned double recovery.

VisionQuest Finale Draws 3.7 Million Disney+ Views, Sets Up Marvel's Future

Marvel's VisionQuest delivered the franchise's biggest television finale audience in three years, while its ending raised new questions about the Maximoff family and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film.

Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Retires as Tinnitus Worsens

The longtime drummer is stepping down after medical advice, ending a career with the band that spanned two major eras.