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Calvin and Hobbes Arrived 40 Years Ago

“There’s Treasure Everywhere,” the tenth collection of Calvin and Hobbes comic strips, published in March 1996. Image credit: Jackie Ellis/Alamy Forty years ago — on November 18, 1985 — a…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,364

Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Russian serviceman fire a new Russian 152mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer towards Ukrainian army positions at an undisclosed location in Ukraine [Handout: Russian Defence Ministry news service via EPA] By Al Jazeera and News Agencies Here is how things stand on Wednesday, November

Trump hails lower prices amid rising discontent over cost of living

US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices. United States President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s record on lowering prices as he faces growing discontent from Americans over the cost of living. In a speech to McDonald’s franchise owners and suppliers on Monday, Trump claimed credit for bringing

US flights resume normal after FAA lifts restrictions

BREAKING, Federal Aviation Administration says airlines can resume normal schedules from Monday. Flights in the United States are set to return to normal after the country’s aviation authority announced an end to restrictions introduced during the government shutdown. Airlines will be able to return to their normal schedules from 6am Eastern Time (11:00 GMT) on

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,361

Here are the key events from day 1,361 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Civilians practise military skills on a training ground in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 [Andrii Marienko/AP Photo] Here is how things stand on Sunday, November 16: Fighting The Ukrainian military said it struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery, located

Jailed Tunisian opposition figure hospitalised amid hunger strike: Family

Jawhar Ben Mbarek’s sister said his health had ‘severely deteriorated’ and a ‘dangerous toxin’ was detected in his body. Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek has been hospitalised due to severe dehydration, his family has said, as his health continues to deteriorate after more than two weeks on hunger strike. Ben Mbarek, the cofounder

Osimhen brace sends Nigeria into World Cup playoff final

Victor Osimhen’s brace against Gabon puts Nigeria through to CAF World Cup playoff final on Sunday against DR Congo. Star forward Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 semifinal victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up a Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2026 World Cup qualifying final against

House votes to end the longest ever government shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., leads a news conference with Democratic members of the House of Representatives about health care and the planned vote to end the government shutdown outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, November 12, 2025. SAUL LOEB/AFP hide caption toggle caption SAUL LOEB/AFP The House of Representatives has approved a

U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

The Rev. Michael J.K. Fuller (from left), Archbishop Timothy Broglio and Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore conduct the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops plenary assembly in Baltimore on Tuesday. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Scarbrough/AP U.S. Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at

Black Police Officials Warn Federal Agents May Erode Trust

Members of the National Guard patrol along Beale Street, Oct. 24, in Memphis, Tenn. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe recently authorized members of his state National Guard to assist immigration agents with clerical and logistical tasks. George Walker IV/AP hide caption toggle caption George Walker IV/AP Jaiden Booth has been keeping a close eye on viral
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