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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after reports of two extramarital affairs

What happened?
Nvidia's board accepted the resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang as CEO, president and board member, effective immediately, after reports of two extramarital affairs.

Why it matters
One reported relationship was with a Megaspeed executive whom The New York Times reported was allegedly a Chinese surveillance operative. The Verge describes Nvidia as the main purveyor of AI chips in the US.

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EU Commission to examine Israel association agreement after 1.1 million-signature petition

What happened?
The European Commission will examine its association agreement with Israel after more than 1.1 million EU citizens signed a European Citizens' Initiative petition asking it to do so.

Why it matters
Only 14 of 136 registered EU Citizens' Initiative petitions have reached the 1 million-signature threshold. The petition asks the EU to suspend trade and political dialogue with Israel.

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Sligo Rovers confirm Gavin Hughes departure ahead of expected Shamrock Rovers move

What happened?
Sligo Rovers have confirmed the departure of manager Gavin Hughes, ahead of an expected move to Shamrock Rovers.

Why it matters
Hughes led Sligo to their highest-ever league points total and a seventh-place finish, and Shamrock Rovers had a managerial vacancy after parting ways with James O'Callaghan.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns; CFO Colette Kress named interim chief executive

What happened?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned, and CFO Colette Kress was named interim CEO, according to Dünya. The resignation followed reports about his personal conduct and national security claims.

Why it matters
Nvidia is among the world's most valuable companies, and analysts quoted by the BBC cite governance and investor confidence concerns.

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NHS England deletes claim that 137 hospital trusts benefit from Palantir AI tools

What happened?
NHS England deleted from its website a claim that 137 hospital trusts benefit from Palantir's AI health data platform, after 29 trusts said they were not using it or hardly using it.

Why it matters
Ministers are weighing whether to extend Palantir's £330m contract to 2029, and the Office for Statistics Regulation is examining NHS claims about how far the system is used.

#Tech

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Brann beats KKS Czarni Sosnowiec 8–1 on aggregate to reach European quarter-finals

What happened?
Brann won its European round-of-16 tie away to KKS Czarni Sosnowiec on 11 November 2026, going through 8–1 on aggregate after a 3–0 home win in the first leg.

Why it matters
According to NRK, the win puts Brann into the quarter-finals of the second-tier European tournament. In the same weekend the club also won its second straight top-league trophy.

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Hundreds of millions of dollars for Ebola response in DR Congo not reaching frontline, MSF warns

What happened?
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says hundreds of millions of dollars meant for the Ebola response in DR Congo are not reaching patients, frontline workers and communities.

Why it matters
The BBC reports more than 5,400 deaths and 11,000 infections since the outbreak was declared in May, making it the second deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.

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Ring confirms its camera drone will have no manual flight controls after a CBS News demo crash

What happened?
Ring says its Drone Cam, due to launch in January, will have no manual flight controls and will fly only on pre-programmed routes using its AI Pilot system.

Why it matters
In a CBS News demo, an early version flown manually crashed twice. Ring reportedly blamed a collision avoidance malfunction for one crash, and Siminoff linked the other to lost connectivity.

#Tech

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EU court rejects Poland's bid to overturn seven major climate laws

What happened?
The EU's top court rejected Poland's challenges to seven EU climate laws, including the 2035 zero-emission car target and carbon pricing for heating and transport.

Why it matters
Poland argued the laws needed unanimous approval, which would have given it a veto. The court ruled they can be adopted by a qualified majority, upholding key parts of the Green Deal.

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Dünya reports euro-area consumer prices up 4% in October 2026, with energy up 20.8% year on year

What happened?
Dünya reports that euro-area consumer prices rose 4% year on year in October 2026, the highest level in three years, with the energy component up 20.8%.

Why it matters
Dünya says energy costs add pressure on companies. It reports that a BusinessEurope survey shows business gloom easing, while concerns over price pressures and public debt grew.

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EU spent an estimated €8.7bn on Russian Arctic LNG in the first ten months of 2026, ahead of a planned import ban

What happened?
Urgewald, an environmental campaign group, estimates the EU spent €8.7 billion on Russian Arctic LNG from the Yamal project in January to October 2026, 21% above its estimated 2025 total.

Why it matters
The EU remains the main customer of the Yamal project, despite repeated EU commitments to end reliance on Russian energy after the invasion of Ukraine.

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DR Congo's president signs law authorising a referendum amid fears of a third-term bid

What happened?
On November 10, DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi signed a law authorising a referendum, paving the way for a constitutional amendment.

Why it matters
The move comes amid concerns that he could seek a third term in office, and opposition figures accuse him of manoeuvring to remain in power.

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College students and baristas rally at over 40 US campuses backing Starbucks boycott

What happened?
On Thursday, baristas, students, elected officials and allies held rallies at more than 40 US college campuses backing the Starbucks Workers United boycott, as talks over a first contract stall.

Why it matters
The union says it is nearly five years since the first Starbucks store voted to unionize in Buffalo in December 2021. More than 700 stores, with over 12,000 baristas, have voted to unionize.

#Economy #StarbucksWorkersUnited #Starbucks

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Merz urges Brussels to hold firm on the EU carbon market and rejects further ETS2 changes

What happened?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in a letter seen by Euronews, urged the EU to stand firm on its carbon market (ETS) reform and reject further changes to it.

Why it matters
Merz argues that businesses need predictable carbon prices for long-term investment. His stance differs from Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche, who has pushed to relax carbon rules.

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Ciara Oliva returns to the British Cycling programme with an Olympic bid

What happened?
Cyclist Ciara Oliva, 37, has returned to the British Cycling programme and says she will chase her Olympic dream one last time.

Why it matters
The former European champion and world bronze medallist spent almost a decade out of the sport. She says she is faster and stronger than she has ever been.

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Global AI spending forecast to reach $4.05 trillion in 2027, Gartner says

What happened?
Gartner projects worldwide AI spending will rise 47.5% to $4.05 trillion in 2027, up from an estimated $2.75 trillion this year.

Why it matters
Infrastructure is expected to take 59% of total spending and AI cybersecurity spending is forecast to rise 69%, while overall growth slows to about 28% in 2028.

#Tech #Gartner #AISpending

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Scotland without captain Caroline Weir for World Cup play-off final with Sweden

What happened?
Scotland will be without captain Caroline Weir for the World Cup play-off final with Sweden after a setback in her recovery from a muscle injury.

Why it matters
Victory could secure Scotland's spot at Brazil 2027. The article notes a possible intercontinental play-off in February for Europe's lowest-ranked play-off final winner.

#Sport

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UK filing says Argentina threatened Rockhopper's chief executive with jail over Falklands oil drilling

What happened?
A UK witness statement filed with the tribunal says Argentina threatened Rockhopper's chief executive Sam Moody with prosecution and jail over the Sea Lion oil project off the Falklands.

Why it matters
Argentina asks the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Itlos) to suspend drilling urgently, arguing the sovereignty dispute makes the project illegal. The UK says the tribunal lacks jurisdiction.

#Economy

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UK economy grew 0.7% in the three months to September, its fastest pace in over two years

What happened?
Official figures show UK GDP grew 0.7% in the July to September quarter, faster than the previous three months, led by services.

Why it matters
It is the fastest quarterly growth since the first three months of 2024, and it bears on Bank of England rate decisions, with analysts debating a December rise.

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Dutch coalition strained as D66 and CDA back a tax deal with opposition parties ahead of a House vote

What happened?
D66 and CDA agreed with opposition parties PRO and Volt to shift about €1 billion in tax from wealth to income, ahead of a House debate and vote on Thursday. The VVD was left out.

Why it matters
The minority coalition of D66, VVD and CDA holds 66 of 150 House seats. VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz called the deal bad for the Netherlands and said it goes against the coalition agreement.

#Politics #DilanYeşilgöz #D66 #VVD