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US terror case sheds light on RAF Fairford arrests mystery
By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
Suspect held in New York jail has been linked to handler behind Iran-linked operations in Britain
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/13/us-terror-case-raf-fairford-arrests
#UKsecurityandcounterterrorism #Iran #UKnews #Counterterrorismpolicy #Gloucestershire #USnationalsecurity #USnews #TheGuardian #DanSabbaghDefence #securityeditor
US terror case sheds light on RAF Fairford arrests mystery https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/13/us-terror-case-raf-fairford-arrests #UkSecurityAndCounterterrorism #Iran #UkNews #CounterterrorismPolicy #Gloucestershire #UsNationalSecurity #UsNews
A timeline of the affair scandal that sank Nvidia’s Jensen Huang
By Johana Bhuiyan
CEO behind the meteoric rise of Nvidia stepped down after it was revealed he had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/nov/12/jensen-huang-affair-timeline
#Nvidia #JensenHuang #Espionage #China #Technology #DonaldTrump #Business #USnews #AsiaPacific #Worldnews #TheGuardian #JohanaBhuiyan
Punks, sex workers and society in transition: documenting postwar Japan – in pictures
By Briana Ellis-Gibbs
A Long Shadow: Postwar Japan Through the Lens will be the first show of Japanese photography in more than three decades at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit brings together 15 intergenerational artists as well as photographic prints, including more than 25 books and magazines and a video installation, all combining to show how photographers in Japan documented the country in the decades after the second world war. The exhibition runs until 2 May 2027
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/nov/12/postwar-japan-met-museum-photos
#Exhibitions #Museums #Art #Artanddesign #Culture #NewYork #Japan #Photography #USnews #AsiaPacific #TheGuardian #BrianaEllisGibbs
Thursday briefing: What we do (and don’t) know about Alice Huang and the Nvidia affair
By Hettie O'Brien
In today’s newsletter: US intelligence reportedly believes the former tech executive was recruited by Beijing, raising questions about the security of the AI industry and Trump’s close ties to Nvidia chief Jensen Huang
#China #AIartificialintelligence #Nvidia #JensenHuang #Technology #USnews #Computing #AsiaPacific #DonaldTrump #Technologysector #TheGuardian #HettieOBrien
Mississippi makes history with Democrat Scott Colom’s Senate win - The Latest
By Presented by Lucy Hough with George Chidi ; produced by Angus Neale ; senior producer Leonore Schick ; executive producer Zoe Hitch
Mississippi has elected the Democrat Scott Colom in a historic race in the traditionally deep-red state, making him its first Black senator since shortly after the US civil war. The closely contested race was called more than a week after the US midterms, with Colom running against the Republican incumbent, Cindy Hyde-Smith. How did Colom’s grassroots campaign win despite limited early backing from national Democrats? Lucy Hough speaks to politics and democracy reporter George Chidi
#Democrats #USmidtermelections2026 #USnews #USSenate #Republicans #USpolitics #TheGuardian #PresentedbyLucyHoughwithGeorgeChidi #producedbyAngusNeale #seniorproducerLeonoreSchick #executiveproducerZoeHitch
‘Screwed twice’: The CFPB says it’s looking out for consumers. Its own data tells a different story
By Byard Duncan, Sophie Sullivan and Michael Hudson
Complaints about banks and other financial players keep rising as Trump officials squelch enforcement actions at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
#Trumpadministration #Consumerrights #Consumeraffairs #DonaldTrump #USmortgages #Banking #USdomesticpolicy #USpolitics #USnews #TheGuardian #ByardDuncan #SophieSullivan #MichaelHudson
Billions lost and markets roiled by one man’s indiscretion. Isn’t it now clear that these tech bros are too powerful? | Aditya Chakrabortty
By Aditya Chakrabortty
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair must be the costliest fling in human history – and a preview of what awaits when the tech bubble bursts
#JensenHuang #Nvidia #ElonMusk #Technology #AIartificialintelligence #DonaldTrump #China #USnews #Espionage #AsiaPacific #Computing #Worldnews #TheGuardian #AdityaChakrabortty
Drunk raccoon who passed out after viral Virginia liquor store rampage helped raise $290K for animal shelter
A raccoon that went viral last year for going on a drunken rampage inside a Virginia liquor store has…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #Alcohol #animalrescue #animalshelters #CA #Canada #Science #usnews #Virginia
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/968802/
PETA slammed for using horrific DC shooting to protest sale of foie gras at nearby restaurant: ‘Read the room’ https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/87317/ #crime #DC #DCDining #DCFineDining #DCFood #DCGroceryStores #DCRestaurants #peta #SocialMedia #USNews #WashingtonDC
Oklahoma man James Pavatt executed for plotting murder of lover’s husband https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/87226/ #DeathRow #executions #LethalInjection #murders #Oklahoma #OklahomaDining #OklahomaFood #OklahomaGroceryStores #OklahomaRestaurants #Texas #USNews
Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
By Robert Mackey and agency
Maryland Democrat challenges party leader after midterms sweep, saying: ‘The American people called for change’
#USSenate #ChuckSchumer #USpolitics #USnews #USCongress #TheGuardian #RobertMackey #agency
Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/chris-van-hollen-chuck-schumer-senate-majority-leader #UsSenate #ChuckSchumer #UsPolitics #UsNews #UsCongress
Aukus deal is ‘living a lie’: Australia will never get nuclear submarines from US and both sides know it, Bob Carr says
By Tom McIlroy Political editor
Exclusive: Former Labor foreign affairs minister says $368bn deal has been reduced to a diplomatic joke
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/13/bob-carr-aukus-deal-living-a-lie-australia-us
#Australianforeignpolicy #Aukus #Australianpolitics #BobCarr #RichardMarles #DonaldTrump #AnthonyAlbanese #Australianews #USnews #Laborparty #TheGuardian #TomMcIlroyPoliticaleditor
Aukus deal is ‘living a lie’: Australia will never get nuclear submarines from US and both sides know it, Bob Carr says https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/13/bob-carr-aukus-deal-living-a-lie-australia-us #AustralianForeignPolicy #Aukus #AustralianPolitics #BobCarr #RichardMarles #DonaldTrump #AnthonyAlbanese #AustraliaNews #UsNews #LaborParty
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang expected to testify before Congress amid calls for crackdown on China chip exports – live
By Jonathan Yerushalmy
Huang’s resignation has sent shockwaves through the AI industry, after revelations of extramarital affairs, including one involving a suspected Chinese spy
#Nvidia #JensenHuang #USnews #Stockmarkets #Business #Technology #TheGuardian #JonathanYerushalmy
Donald Trump Jr exits as paid adviser for prediction market Kalshi
By Associated Press
Kalshi announces ‘mutual decision’ after Trump Jr’s investment firm increases stake in rival Polymarket
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/donald-trump-jr-kalshi
Donald Trump Jr exits as paid adviser for prediction market Kalshi https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/donald-trump-jr-kalshi #DonaldTrump #UsNews
Dozens of protesters arrested after staging sit-in at Chuck Schumer’s DC office
By Lex McMenamin
Protesters with the Sunrise Movement youth climate group push for new Senate leadership and ending the filibuster
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/protesters-arrested-chuck-schumer-office-dc
#ChuckSchumer #WashingtonDC #ProtestUS #USnews #Climatecrisis #Environment #Activism #USpolitics #Environmentalactivism #TheGuardian #LexMcMenamin
Dozens of protesters arrested after staging sit-in at Chuck Schumer’s DC office https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/protesters-arrested-chuck-schumer-office-dc #ChuckSchumer #WashingtonDc #ProtestUs #UsNews #ClimateCrisis #Environment #Activism #UsPolitics #EnvironmentalActivism
Be sea-ing you: humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson River
By Richard Luscombe
Sightings of the species are becoming increasingly common as experts worry about danger posed by busy waterways
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/humpback-whale-new-york-city-hudson-river
#NewYork #Marinelife #USnews #Rivers #Environment #TheGuardian #RichardLuscombe
Be sea-ing you: humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson River https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/humpback-whale-new-york-city-hudson-river #NewYork #MarineLife #UsNews #Rivers #Environment
https://www.wacoca.com/news/2982698/ トランプ大統領の監視が具体化する中、民主党は目標を公表 ##宇宙技術 #UsNews #下院 #下院天然資源委員会 #国立大気研究センター #温室効果ガス排出量 #環境 #環境保護庁 #産業の規制と規制緩和 #米国政治と政府
Trump says no deal needed on Iran war and orders Vance to focus on domestic issues https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/trump-jd-vance-iran-war #DonaldTrump #Iran #JdVance #UsisraelWarOnIran #TrumpAdministration #UsForeignPolicy #UsNationalSecurity #UsPolitics #UsNews
Mississippi makes history with Democrat Scott Colom’s Senate win - The Latest https://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2026/nov/12/mississippi-makes-history-with-democrat-scott-coloms-senate-win-the-latest #Democrats #UsMidtermElections2026 #UsNews #UsSenate #Republicans #UsPolitics
Mississippi makes history with Democrat senate win - The Latest https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/nov/12/scott-colom-senate-victory-mississippi-the-latest #Democrats #UsMidtermElections2026 #UsNews #Mississippi #UsSenate #Republicans #UsPolitics
New Democratic lawmakers bring first-day-of-school energy to Capitol Hill
By Kira Lerner
And a politics editor, freshly returned to work after parental leave, can relate
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/the-stakes-new-democrats-congress-orientation
#USmidtermelections2026 #Democrats #Republicans #USSenate #HouseofRepresentatives #USCongress #USpolitics #WashingtonDC #USnews #TheGuardian #KiraLerner
New Democratic lawmakers bring first-day-of-school energy to Capitol Hill https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/the-stakes-new-democrats-congress-orientation #UsMidtermElections2026 #Democrats #Republicans #UsSenate #HouseOfRepresentatives #UsCongress #UsPolitics #WashingtonDc #UsNews
Florida St Patrick’s Day parade cancelled over Republican anti-DEI law, causing outrage
By Richard Luscombe in Miami
Ron DeSantis signed law prompting the city of Delray Beach to announce it was scrapping its popular Irish celebration
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/florida-st-patricks-day-parade-cancelled-dei
#Florida #StPatricksDay #USnews #Republicans #DEIpolicies #RonDeSantis #Festivals #TheGuardian #RichardLuscombeinMiami
Florida St Patrick’s Day parade cancelled over Republican anti-DEI law, causing outrage https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/florida-st-patricks-day-parade-cancelled-dei #Florida #StPatricksDay #UsNews #Republicans #DeiPolicies #RonDesantis #Festivals
Farage was guest on Brand podcast after sexual assault investigation began https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/nov/12/farage-was-guest-on-brand-podcast-after-sexual-assault-investigation-began #NigelFarage #RussellBrand #UkNews #Politics #Crime #RapeAndSexualAssault #ReformUk #Podcasts #UsNews #AndrewTate
Farage was guest on Brand podcast after sexual assault investigation began
By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor
Reform leader this week criticised the Labour party for ‘cosying up to’ and ‘promoting’ disgraced comedian
#NigelFarage #RussellBrand #UKnews #Politics #Crime #Rapeandsexualassault #ReformUK #Podcasts #USnews #AndrewTate #TheGuardian #RowenaMasonWhitehalleditor
Florida’s Delray Beach cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pride event over DEI law — outraging locals https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/86310/ #DEI #Events #Florida #Legislation #NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCEvents #pride #StPatrick'sDay #USNews
Gun rights groups plot new ties with ‘gun owners who vote Democrat’ after midterms verdict https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/gun-rights-us-midterms-democrats #UsGunControl #UsNews #UsPolitics #Republicans #Democrats
Father of South Carolina infant who survived being buried alive charged with attempted murder
By Associated Press
Authorities say the boy was in the care of Michael Comer’s mother, but she left him with her son to run an errand
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/father-charged-bury-child-alive-south-carolina
#SouthCarolina #USnews #UScrime #TheGuardian #AssociatedPress
Trump's won't save Ukraine. But Marine Le Pen's betrayal could be worse | Mujtaba Rahman
By Mujtaba Rahman
European leaders need urgently to prepare for a far-right French president who would cut off Kyiv’s financial lifeline
#MarineLePen #EuropeanUnion #Russia #Ukraine #France #VladimirPutin #USforeignpolicy #Europe #GiorgiaMeloni #Thefarright #USnews #Worldnews #TheGuardian #MujtabaRahman
‘I had the courage to believe in Mississippi’ says Scott Colom after historic Senate win – US politics live https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/12/mississippi-scott-colom-ukraine-donald-trump #UsNews #Mississippi #DonaldTrump #UsMidtermElections2026 #Democrats #Republicans
Burberry returns to profit as sales soar, from £85 socks to £9,000 bags
By Sarah Butler
CEO says ‘democratic approach’ has helped brand outperform tough market, with big rises in China and US
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/12/burberry-profit-sales-socks-bags-china-us
#Burberrygroup #Retailindustry #Business #Burberry #Fashion #UKnews #USnews #China #Worldnews #TheGuardian #SarahButler
Trump ran on a platform of peace. His war may have cost Republicans the midterms | Mohamad Bazzi
By Mohamad Bazzi
Voters remembered Trump’s many promises to avoid the same kind of regime-change wars started by his predecessors
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/12/trump-war-republicans-midterms
#USmidtermelections2026 #DonaldTrump #USnews #JDVance #Republicans #USIsraelwaronIran #USforeignpolicy #Worldnews #TheGuardian #MohamadBazzi
Trump the ‘biggest loser’ for scrapping climate action, John Kerry says at Cop31 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/12/trump-loser-john-kerry-cop31 #Cop31 #UsPolitics #UsNews #WorldNews #ClimateCrisis #Environment #JohnKerry #DonaldTrump
Burberry returns to profit as sales soar, from £85 socks to £9,000 bags https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/12/burberry-profit-sales-socks-bags-china-us #BurberryGroup #RetailIndustry #Business #Burberry #Fashion #UkNews #UsNews #China #WorldNews
Trump ran on a platform of peace. His war may have cost Republicans the midterms | Mohamad Bazzi https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/12/trump-war-republicans-midterms #UsMidtermElections2026 #DonaldTrump #UsNews #JdVance #Republicans #UsisraelWarOnIran #UsForeignPolicy #WorldNews
Trump the ‘biggest loser’ for scrapping climate action, John Kerry says at Cop31
By Oliver Milman in Antalya
Kerry decries president for ceding clean-energy dominance to China and says climate crisis still a key issue for voters
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/12/trump-loser-john-kerry-cop31
#Cop31 #USpolitics #USnews #Worldnews #Climatecrisis #Environment #JohnKerry #DonaldTrump #TheGuardian #OliverMilmaninAntalya