Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-11-11

Former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed al-Alwani found dead in Beirut

Lebanese authorities launch a 'murder' investigation after al-Alwani's body is found in an apartment in Beirut.

aljazeera.com

Richard Holmes, Who Integrated Mississippi State University, Has Died

When he stepped onto campus in 1965, he said, he was met with “curiosity and disbelief.”

nytimes.com

US charges 3 ‘Iranian-backed’ men over alleged plot at UK Fairford air base

The men, including one who is already in jail, face charges over alleged plot at UK air base used in US war on Iran.

aljazeera.com

Republicans block Hegseth impeachment motion

Republicans have blocked a motion to impeach US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war on Iran.

aljazeera.com

Tigray displaced families fear renewed war as hopes of returning home fade

Displaced families face renewed uncertainty as fighting returns to Tigray.

aljazeera.com

Stacy Keach, Actor Who Embodied Hamlet and Mike Hammer, Dies at 85

He missed out on several major film roles, but found steady work in the theater, on TV and in movies.

nytimes.com

Spain holds state funeral for 69 victims of deadly train crash

Spain’s King and Queen have joined families of the 69 victims from a deadly train collision at a state funeral.

aljazeera.com

‘Everything and everyone we love is at stake’: Thunberg slams COP31 talks

Climate activist urges world leaders to put people and planet before profit as she arrives at UN climate talks.

aljazeera.com

Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan's war

Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

co.uk

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted

Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

co.uk

Noskova dismantles Gauff to reach WTA Finals last four

Linda Noskova became the first player to reach the WTA Finals semi-finals after securing a dominant 6-3 6-3 straight-sets victory over Coco Gauff.

skysports.com

Iran war live: Hegseth survives impeachment bid; Iran denies US talks

Despite bipartisan opposition to the war, a bid to impeach Hegseth fails as Iran denies talks with US.

aljazeera.com

Bank of England’s inflation response ‘risks higher interest rates for longer’

Thinktank Niesr says timid rate rise last week likely to make inflation more persistent feature of UK economyThe Bank of England is risking higher interest rates for longer after a hesitant respons...

theguardian.com

Embrace paper exams to combat AI cheating, warns UK universities regulator

Office for Students says technology poses ‘generational risk’ to sector’s integrity and reputation

ft.com