Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara was arrested in Colombia on November 1 on U.S. charges alleging he took a $2 million bribe to release Canadian suspect Andrew Clark from custody in Mexico.
Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court in London on November 5. His lawyer later confronted journalist Rosamund Urwin outside the courthouse, while Brand’s family and supporters attended the trial.A jury convicted Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on November 5, rejecting his defence in a case involving six women. His lawyer then berated a journalist whose investigation helped bring allegations to light.Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on November 5, after his lawyer argued that a documentary had tainted the case. The lawyer confronted a journalist involved in the investigation outside court.
U.S.-assisted drone strikes hit an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, killing at least 19 people, Venezuelan and U.S. forces said.U.S.-assisted drone strikes killed at least 19 people at an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, with a Venezuelan military source citing CIA and FBI involvement.U.S.-assisted drone strikes hit an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, killing at least 19 people in an operation coordinated with Venezuelan forces.
Channel 4 said on November 5 it would end the UK version of Married at First Sight after a review examined welfare procedures following contestants’ sexual assault allegations during filming.
A Rome court sentenced Francis Kaufmann to life in prison on November 5 for murdering Anastasia Trofimova and their baby daughter, with both discovered in Villa Pamphili park in June 2025.
Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his Portugal career after 23 years, 234 appearances and 146 goals. The Portuguese Football Federation says it wants to organize a tribute, though it has not announced what form it will take.
Ramayana Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, opens worldwide on November 5, with a U.S. nationwide theatrical release on November 6. Its score brings together A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
TikTok launched a separate shopping app on November 5 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, expanding its e-commerce presence beyond its main platform.
A British man being treated for Ebola in Congo is being evacuated to the UK, the government said on November 5. He is expected to receive care at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
More than 600,000 people rallied across France on November 5, with demonstrators in Paris seeking improved pay and funding for schools amid nationwide strikes and demonstrations.More than 600,000 people rallied across France on November 5, demanding higher wages and school funding as strikes disrupted schools and transport.More than 600,000 people rallied across France on November 5 over wages and school funding, as strikes and blockades disrupted schools and transport.
On November 5, Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House after a six-day ceasefire near Oleshky helped nearly 800 civilians leave the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city.On November 5, Melania Trump brought Russian and Ukrainian officials together at the White House after a local truce enabled nearly 800 civilians to leave Oleshky, Ukraine.On November 5, Melania Trump welcomed Russian and Ukrainian delegates to the White House after a six-day ceasefire allowed nearly 800 civilians to leave Oleshky.
President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as Paraguay faced turmoil after regulators seized Ueno Bank and lawmakers prepared to consider impeaching him.Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after Ueno Bank’s collapse and as lawmakers prepared to debate his impeachment.President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday, November 5, 2026, amid Ueno Bank’s collapse and a looming impeachment debate in Paraguay’s lower house.
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