Thick fog has helped Russian troops move deeper into the key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. Ukrainian officials say the weather allowed Russia to increase attacks and send more soldiers into the ruined city. Videos show Russian troops riding through fog on bikes and cars. Ukrainian forces say they destroyed part of a Russian convoy but the situation remains tense. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the fight for Pokrovsk is difficult. Russia is trying to encircle the city and cut off supply routes. Heavy battles also continue in Zaporizhzhia and Kupyansk as Moscow presses on multiple fronts. (PC: BBC)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting internal pressure as allies confirm he'll fight any leadership challenge from Labour MPs. Fears emerged that his position could be threatened post-Budget in fortnight. Potential successors discussed include Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, and former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. Starmer supporters warn leadership contest would replicate Conservative chaos, destabilize markets, and jeopardize Trump relations. Opinion polls show Starmer potentially Britain's most unpopular PM in modern polling history, with Labour commanding merely one-fifth electoral support. One minister stated: "He's hated out there. Worse than Corbyn." May's devolved and local elections represent likely crunch point, though some MPs advocate earlier action. (PC: Britainnica)

Israel's Knesset passed first reading of a controversial death penalty bill targeting "terrorism," with 39-16 votes Monday. Proposed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, the legislation applies to individuals killing Israelis from "racist" motives "harming the State of Israel and Jewish people's revival." Critics argue wording ensures application almost exclusively against Palestinians killing Jews, not Jewish extremists attacking Palestinians. Amnesty International's Erika Guevara Rosas condemned it as "state-sanctioned killing, domination and oppression," calling it discriminatory and apartheid-system product. The bill requires second and third readings before becoming law. Hamas termed it "blatant international law violation." Over 10,000 Palestinians currently detained in Israeli prisons face alleged torture and medical neglect.

The United Kingdom has suspended intelligence sharing with the United States regarding suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, concerned that information could facilitate unlawful US military strikes. This unprecedented action strains the longstanding alliance between intelligence partners. Britain previously provided vessel location data to Florida's Joint Interagency Task Force South for counter-narcotics operations. However, UK officials grew alarmed after September's US military strikes killed 76 people on boats. London believes these attacks violate international law marking an assessment shared by UN human rights chief Volker Türk, who termed them "extrajudicial killing." The Trump administration justifies targeting suspected traffickers as "enemy combatants" posing "imminent threats." Senior US defense officials, including Admiral Alvin Holsey, have questioned the campaign's legality. Canada has similarly distanced itself from lethal operations.

Gaza ceasefire negotiations face new complications as scores of Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels behind Israeli-controlled territory's "Yellow Line." US envoy Steve Witkoff proposed amnesty for surrendering fighters, potentially a model for Gaza-wide application though Hamas demands safe passage, which Israel rejects. Jared Kushner met Prime Minister Netanyahu Monday discussing Phase Two challenges: Hamas disarmament, Gaza reconstruction, future governance, and international security force deployment. Key obstacles persist without resolution timelines. Since October 2023's attack killing 1,200 Israelis and capturing 251 hostages, over 69,000 Palestinians died in Israeli strikes. Phase One ceasefire returned 20 living hostages and 24 deceased captives' remains. Sources suggest de-facto Gaza partition increasingly likely between Israeli-controlled and Hamas-ruled territories. (PC: Financial Times & Bloomberg)

China’s newly built Hongqi Bridge in Maerkang, Sichuan province, collapsed on November 11, 2025, just months after completion. Engineers had detected cracks in the roadbed and slopes a day earlier, closing the bridge to traffic. By Tuesday, the cracks widened, triggering a landslide that caused sections of the 758-meter-long approach structure to crumble into the valley. Dramatic footage showed the collapse within seconds, though no casualties were reported. Authorities confirmed slope instability, not structural defects, as the cause. The bridge was part of a major highway linking central China to Tibet. This incident follows another deadly collapse earlier this year of an under-construction railway bridge in Qinghai, which killed 12 workers.

Queen Camilla participated in the 'Poppies to Paddington' initiative on Armistice Day, boarding the 9:28 AM train from Chippenham, Wiltshire, to Paddington alongside commuters. The initiative, begun during November 2020 COVID lockdown, involves placing wreaths on early morning trains from over 60 stations arriving in London for a special Remembrance Day service. At Chippenham, nearest station to her Ray Mill home, Camilla received a crocheted poppy wreath from Monckton Primary School children who spent six weeks making it. She boarded a train named after WWII hero Odette Hallowes. At Paddington's Platform 1 memorial, the Queen participated in a moving service, laying wreaths during the traditional two-minute silence at 11 AM.

The Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla participated in Armistice Day services across the UK marking World War One's end. Catherine attended her first ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, laying a wreath at the armed forces memorial during the 11:00 GMT two-minute silence. Queen Camilla traveled by train to Paddington Station for a wreath-laying ceremony with commuters and service families. Prince William delivered a virtual message to young people emphasizing remembrance's importance, stating "it's not just about the past, it's about shaping who we become." The Princess Royal attended ceremonies in Australia at Gallipoli Barracks, while French President Macron participated in Paris commemorations.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie has resigned, saying the broadcaster “made some mistakes that have cost us” but urged staff to “fight for our journalism.” In an emotional all-staff call, Davie said he was proud of the BBC’s work and believed it would “get through difficult times.” He cited three reasons for stepping down — the job’s relentless pressure, the upcoming BBC Charter renewal, and accountability for an editorial breach. Davie thanked employees for their support and said the BBC must keep delivering strong journalism despite criticism. “We are the best of what society should be,” he said. (PC: Reuters)

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named Dean Fuleihan as his first Deputy Mayor, choosing a veteran of city and state government to help lead his administration. Fuleihan, 74, earlier served as Deputy Mayor and budget director under Bill de Blasio. His long experience in Albany is expected to aid Mamdani’s ambitious plans for free child care, free buses, and city-run grocery stores. Mamdani also appointed Elle Bisgaard-Church, his campaign adviser, as Chief of Staff. The 34-year-old mayor-elect said he hopes to “create a new City Hall” by blending fresh ideas with experienced leadership. (PC: The Hindu)