A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border. The plane had 20 people on board, but it is not clear how many survived.
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A Turkish C-130 Hercules plane crashed in the region near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border.
The plane was a military cargo aircraft.
There were 20 people on board the plane.
The exact number of people killed or injured in the crash is not confirmed.
Video footage shows the plane out of control with smoke following it before the crash.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have indicated, but not formally announced, that they stopped attacking ships in the Red Sea, aligning with an ongoing ceasefire in Gaza. Their attacks disrupted shipping and have been driven by their support for Palestinians in the conflict with Israel. The Houthis have also detained dozens of UN employees, accusing them of spying for Israel, which the UN denies.
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The Houthis hinted they paused Red Sea attacks to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
Their attacks were part of a campaign to show solidarity with Palestinians.
The Red Sea attacks involved targeting ships linked to Israel or its supporters.
Attacks have killed nine mariners, sunk four ships, and disrupted shipping.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels recently detained UN employees, accusing them of espionage.
UN denies the allegations, stating 36 staff are detained, with trials threatened.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis.
The attacks affected the Suez Canal, reducing Egypt’s foreign exchange from it by billions.
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Reform UK has requested a review of the relationship between the BBC and Plaid Cymru, citing concerns about possible bias due to connections between BBC staff and Plaid members. The call for review follows resignations of top BBC officials over a separate issue. BBC Wales states its commitment to impartial news coverage.
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Reform UK wants a review of the relationship between the BBC and Plaid Cymru.
Concerns were raised because some key Plaid Cymru members previously worked for the BBC.
Nigel Farage accused the BBC of left-wing bias due to Rhuanedd Richards' past role with Plaid Cymru.
Rhuanedd Richards is currently the interim director for the BBC's nations and has worked at the BBC since 2018.
BBC director Tim Davie and CEO Deborah Turness resigned over a separate issue involving a speech edit.
BBC Wales responded by emphasizing its commitment to fair and impartial news coverage.
Welsh Conservative spokesperson Gareth Davies stressed the need for the BBC to maintain impartiality.
A report by Michael Prescott highlighted concerns about bias within the BBC.
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The ninth episode of "Tulsa King Season 3" will be available to stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The episode, titled "Dead Weight," involves the main character, Dwight, increasing security to face a new threat. Episodes of the show are released weekly.
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Episode 9 of "Tulsa King Season 3" is called "Dead Weight."
It will be available to stream on Paramount+ on November 16, 2025.
The series airs new episodes every Sunday on Paramount+.
Episode 9 involves the character Dwight enhancing his security due to a new threat from Russell Lee Washington Jr.
Sylvester Stallone stars as Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi.
Other notable cast members include Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Starr, and Jay Will.
The show focuses on Dwight expanding his empire and facing new challenges.
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Robert De Niro is involved in a new project to build Manchester's tallest skyscraper. The building will house apartments, a hotel, and a restaurant, and is part of an expansion by Nobu Hospitality, a company De Niro co-owns. The project is set to take six years to complete.
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Actor Robert De Niro co-owns the Nobu hospitality group.
Nobu is building a 76-storey skyscraper in Manchester, UK.
The skyscraper will include 452 apartments, a restaurant, and a 160-room hotel.
The building will be the UK's tallest outside London, standing at 807ft (246m).
Construction will take approximately six years.
Nobu's first UK location opened in London 35 years ago; Manchester will be the second.
The project adds to recent developments in Manchester, supporting its growth as a global city.
Salboy, a development company, is building the skyscraper, designed by architect Ian Simpson.
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated that the BBC needs to restore trust following criticism of a documentary that allegedly misrepresented President Trump's speech. BBC leaders have resigned under pressure related to this issue, and Nandy emphasized the importance of supporting the broadcaster as it reviews its charter. President Trump has threatened legal action over the documentary, and the BBC is expected to respond.
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Lisa Nandy, the UK Culture Secretary, urged the BBC to regain public trust.
Criticism arose from a BBC Panorama documentary that allegedly edited President Trump's speech misleadingly.
BBC director general Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness resigned amid controversy.
President Trump threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over the documentary.
The BBC is planning a charter review to enhance accountability.
Lisa Nandy warned against undermining the BBC, describing it as a "national institution."
A BBC internal memo pointed out problems with how President Trump's speech was edited.
BBC officials are expected to face questions from a parliamentary committee soon.
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A Turkish military plane crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijan border. The aircraft, a C-130 cargo plane, had at least 20 people on board, including Turkish military personnel. Both Turkiye and Azerbaijan reported fatalities, and rescue operations are ongoing.
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A Turkish military C-130 plane crashed in Georgia close to the Azerbaijan border.
The plane had at least 20 people on board, including Turkish military personnel.
Turkiye's Defence Ministry has confirmed Turkish personnel were on board but did not mention other nationalities.
Azerbaijani personnel were also reportedly on the plane.
The crash produced a large cloud of black smoke upon impact.
Turkiye and Azerbaijan, both allies, reported there were fatalities in the crash.
Turkiye’s Interior Minister and his Georgian counterpart are at the crash site.
The plane disappeared from radar and did not send a distress signal before crashing.
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A U.S. naval strike group, led by the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, has arrived in the Caribbean. The group was sent by President Donald Trump to increase combat power near Latin America and to tackle drug trafficking. The presence of U.S. forces in the region has caused tensions with Venezuela.
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The USS Gerald R Ford is the world's largest warship and leads the strike group.
President Donald Trump ordered the naval force to the Caribbean last month.
The U.S. has conducted at least 19 strikes against alleged drug boats, claiming 76 lives.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accuses the U.S. of trying to destabilize his government.
The strike group is part of the U.S. Southern Command's operations overseeing Latin America and the Caribbean.
The military force in the region includes thousands of U.S. troops, a nuclear-powered submarine, and military aircraft based in Puerto Rico.
U.S. strikes and military activities aim to combat drug trafficking and criminal groups.
Tensions have risen with Venezuela and Colombia, and there are concerns over possible human rights violations.
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A Turkish military cargo plane crashed near the border of Azerbaijan and Georgia, with at least 20 people on board, according to Turkey's defense ministry. Search and rescue efforts are underway, and officials have not yet confirmed the number of casualties.
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The crash involved a Turkish military cargo plane carrying at least 20 people.
The plane crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border.
Search and rescue operations have started at the crash site.
Turkish President Erdogan expressed his condolences for those on board.
The plane was a C-130, a type of transport aircraft made in the USA.
Georgia's aviation authority mentioned the plane disappeared from radar without sending a distress signal.
The crash site is near Sighnaghi, 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and the US ambassador to Turkey expressed their condolences.
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The article discusses a debate on whether wellness is mainly accessible to privileged individuals. Participants, including a wellness instructor and a science-focused doctor, examine if ancient health practices can work alongside modern science or if they must remain separate.
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The discussion is part of an episode from The Stream.
The debate includes Winnie Cohen Abraham, a wellness instructor.
Dr. Michael Mrozinski, a doctor who uses science-based methods, also participates.
They discuss the connection between mind, body, and spirit in achieving health.
There is a focus on whether wellness methods are only available to privileged groups.
The conversation explores the relationship between traditional practices and modern medical science.
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New York State warned people about a spam text message sent out through its official update service. The spam message incorrectly appeared to come from New York State, leading to a warning not to respond. An investigation is ongoing to find out how this mistake happened.
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A spam text was sent as part of New York State's official text alerts.
The text falsely mentioned a declined transaction from "B of A" (Bank of America).
A follow-up message warned people not to reply or call the number included.
New York uses a third-party service for sending out these text messages.
Many Americans face phishing attacks, which are attempts to steal personal information.
The investigation into the error is being handled by a vendor associated with New York State.
The Federal Trade Commission advises caution with messages seeking personal information.
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A court in the Netherlands has decided that Mustafa Ayyash, a Palestinian journalist, can be sent back to Austria after fleeing the country earlier in 2025. Austrian authorities accused Ayyash of supporting Hamas through his news site Gaza Now, but Ayyash denies these claims and is currently imprisoned in the Netherlands.
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A Dutch court approved the extradition of Palestinian journalist Mustafa Ayyash to Austria.
Ayyash, founder of Gaza Now, fled to the Netherlands claiming Austrian authorities mistreated him and his family.
Austrian authorities accuse Ayyash of financing Hamas, linked to fundraising by Gaza Now.
Gaza Now was sanctioned by the U.S. and U.K. for allegedly supporting Hamas.
Ayyash has been in a Netherlands prison since September 19, 2025.
If convicted in Austria on terrorism charges, Ayyash could face up to 10 years in prison.
Ayyash's lawyer mentions his declining mental health as a concern.
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant loss of life, including many journalists.
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Israel is sending back hundreds of unidentified Palestinian bodies to Gaza. Many families, like that of Rasmia Khalil, are trying to find their loved ones among these bodies, some of which show signs of mistreatment.
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Israel is returning many Palestinian bodies to Gaza.
The bodies lack names or identifying information.
Relatives are checking the bodies to identify their loved ones.
Some bodies reportedly show signs of physical abuse.
Rasmia Khalil is one of the people looking for her family members.
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Israel continues to launch attacks in Gaza even though there is a ceasefire agreement. This approach is similar to actions Israel has taken in Lebanon, where attacks also occurred after ceasefire agreements.
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Israel is following a "no war, no peace" policy in Gaza.
This policy means Israel attacks even after a ceasefire is agreed.
The same strategy is used by Israel in Lebanon.
Al Jazeera reports on this pattern of behavior.
The focus is on how Israel manages conflicts post-agreement.
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops elected Archbishop Paul Coakley as its new president. Coakley, a conservative leader, has spoken about various U.S. policy issues that affect the Catholic community. His leadership is expected to impact how the Church engages in national policy debates.
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Archbishop Paul Coakley was elected president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
His term as president will last for three years.
Coakley has criticized mass deportation efforts during President Trump's administration, noting their impact on immigrant communities.
He supports Biden administration environmental policies that require considering environmental impacts of federal projects.
Coakley opposes the death penalty, stating it contributes to societal violence.
Bishop Daniel Flores was elected vice president of the USCCB.
Coakley's leadership occurs during debates over U.S. immigration, the environment, and other moral issues.
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President Trump plans to sue the BBC for $1 billion, arguing that a documentary misrepresented his actions related to the January 6 event. He claims the BBC edited a video to suggest he incited his supporters, while the statements were actually made at different times.
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President Trump claims the BBC documentary wrongfully showed him encouraging the January 6 attack.
He argues that the BBC edited the footage to imply he urged supporters to fight right after telling them to go to the Capitol.
The phrases in question were spoken more than 50 minutes apart.
President Trump's legal team is involved in the case.
The potential lawsuit amount is $1 billion.
The issue was discussed on CNN by Geoff Bennett and Brian Stelter.
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This week is the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinking in Lake Superior. The shipwreck resulted in the deaths of all 29 crew members and is the most famous Great Lakes shipwreck. A new book discusses the tragedy and the legend that followed.
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The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank 50 years ago while on Lake Superior.
All 29 men aboard the ship died in the shipwreck.
The Edmund Fitzgerald is the most famous shipwreck on the Great Lakes.
A new book has been written about the sinking and its lasting legend.
William Brangham interviewed the book's author.
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Negotiations about the Gaza ceasefire face challenges due to unresolved issues, such as Hamas's disarmament and the future governance of Gaza. A new problem has emerged with Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels in Rafah, causing complications in discussions between Israel and Hamas. The United States is involved in the negotiations, trying to advance the ceasefire to its next phase.
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Hamas fighters are trapped in tunnels under the southern city of Rafah.
Israel has rejected Hamas's request for safe passage for these fighters.
Jared Kushner, President Trump's envoy, returned to Israel to mediate the negotiations.
Talks include significant issues like Hamas's disarmament and Gaza's future governance.
The first phase of the ceasefire included returning hostages and increasing humanitarian aid.
The conflict in Gaza intensified after an attack by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
More than 69,000 people have reportedly been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire terms.
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Israel continues military actions in Gaza and Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements with Hamas and Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces believe these actions are necessary because of ongoing threats and violations of the ceasefire. Negotiations are still underway to progress the peace deal aimed at stabilizing the region.
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Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire last month after multiple failed attempts, including one initiated by President Trump.
President Donald Trump helped outline a comprehensive 20-point peace plan to stabilize Gaza.
Israel and Hezbollah also have a U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, in place since November 2024.
The Israel Defense Forces continue operations, claiming ongoing threats by Hamas and Hezbollah.
Israel has released 2,058 Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal.
Hamas has released many hostages, but some remain missing, with rescue efforts complicated by war conditions.
Israel accuses Hamas of delaying and staging the discovery of bodies to regroup.
The next stages of the ceasefire deal require further compliance by Hamas, including the return of all hostages and disarmament.
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Jimmy Kimmel shared a tribute to Cleto Escobedo III, the bandleader of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" who passed away at the age of 59. Kimmel expressed his sadness over the loss of Escobedo, with whom he shared a long-time friendship dating back to their childhood. Escobedo was known for his musical talent and had been with the show since its start in 2003.
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Cleto Escobedo III, bandleader of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", has died at 59.
Jimmy Kimmel shared the news of Escobedo's death on Instagram, expressing deep sadness.
Escobedo was part of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" since it began in 2003.
Kimmel and Escobedo had been friends since childhood in Las Vegas.
Escobedo worked with famous musicians like Earth, Wind & Fire's Phillip Bailey and Paula Abdul before joining Kimmel's show.
Escobedo's father was also part of the show's band, at Kimmel's suggestion.
The cause of Escobedo's death has not been shared publicly.
Escobedo is survived by his wife, Lori, and their two children.
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