Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things will premiere in 2025. On "Stranger Things Day" (November 6), the streaming giant revealed the episode titles for the upcoming season, which includes “The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of...,” “The Turnbow Trap,” and “The Rightside Up,” signaling an exciting conclusion. Set in 1987, season 5 will pick up a year after the events of season 4, following the defeat of Vecna. Cast members including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and David Harbour will return, with new additions like Linda Hamilton joining the team.

NASA has issued an alert for asteroid 99942 Apophis, known as the "God of Chaos," which will pass close to Earth on November 13 at about 19,000 miles (31,000 km) away. Although scientists assure a safe distance, Apophis’ proximity and immense size, comparable to the Empire State Building, have sparked global interest. If it were to strike, it could unleash energy equivalent to hundreds of nuclear bombs, causing massive destruction. Discovered in 2004, Apophis is classified as a near-Earth object (NEO) and continues to be closely tracked to understand potential risks and refine future planetary defense technologies.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned following a report revealing the Church of England's cover-up of child abuse by barrister John Smyth QC. The independent Makin review exposed Smyth's abuse of 130 boys and young men across five decades in the UK and Africa. The report criticized Welby, suggesting Smyth might have been prosecuted sooner had Welby reported it earlier. Welby expressed “profound shame” over the church's safeguarding failures, adding he would meet victims and delegate responsibilities until a risk assessment is complete. Faith leaders called his resignation “right and honorable” and urged changes in safeguarding protocols.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that India will reach $100 billion in trade with Russia before the 2030 target. Speaking at the 25th India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission, he highlighted the "perceptible progress" made in tackling trade issues like payment and logistics, but acknowledged that further work is needed to balance trade. Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov confirmed trade growth of over 9% in early 2024, noting a five-fold rise in the past five years. Both nations aim to diversify trade, emphasizing an FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union.

9The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Wednesday in cases challenging "bulldozer justice." The court has strongly opposed illegal demolitions targeting individuals accused of crimes, emphasizing that such actions undermine constitutional principles. The bench, led by Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, has previously declared that even a single instance of such demolition goes against the Constitution's ethos. In its latest hearing, the court referred to the illegal demolition of a house in Uttar Pradesh and stressed that citizens’ property rights must be respected under the rule of law.

At least 35 people were killed and 45 injured in a car attack at a stadium in Zhuhai, southern China, on Monday. The driver, 62-year-old Mr. Fan, crashed into the stadium and deliberately ran down people exercising on the track. Authorities believe the attack stemmed from a property dispute linked to his divorce. Mr. Fan was arrested after attempting to flee, and is now in a coma from self-inflicted injuries. The incident has sparked national outrage, with President Xi Jinping vowing severe punishment. The attack is one of China’s deadliest public violence acts in recent decades.

A New York judge has temporarily paused proceedings in Donald Trump's hush money case, citing his recent US election victory on November 5, 2024. Judge Juan Merchan granted the delay until November 19 following a request from prosecutors due to Trump's presidential win and upcoming inauguration. In May 2024, Trump was convicted of 34 charges related to a scheme to influence the 2016 election through payments to adult actor Stormy Daniels. Trump, who pleaded not guilty, is set to be sworn in as the 47th US president in January 2025.

The NHS in England will offer an "improved" version of the stop-smoking pill varenicline to help over 85,000 people quit smoking each year. The drug, which reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms, is more effective than nicotine patches and gum. Varenicline was previously withdrawn due to impurities but has now been approved as safe. The treatment, along with behavioral support, is expected to save the NHS millions and prevent 9,500 smoking-related deaths over five years. Local NHS services may also offer e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid, though they are not prescribed by GPs unless part of a scheme.

U.S. President Joe Biden was seen wiping away tears during a rendition of 'God Bless America' at the Veterans Day service at Arlington National Cemetery. Attending alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In his emotional speech, he expressed gratitude for the honor of serving as commander-in-chief, sharing his pride in military families. He also reflected on his late son, Beau Biden, who served in Iraq. Biden vowed continued support for veterans, saying, "We see you, we thank you, and we will never stop working for you."

A team of third-year B.Tech Artificial Intelligence students from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, has won the All-Track Grand Prize at HackHarvard 2024, a prestigious hackathon organized by Harvard University students. Competing against elite teams from institutions like Stanford, MIT, and Harvard, the Amrita team clinched the "Overall Best Hack" award. The winning team included Amrit Subramanian, Kottakki Srikar Vamsi, Chukka Navneet Krishna, and Surya Santhosh Kumar, who were recognized for their innovative AI-powered application. Their achievement highlights the talent and skills emerging from Indian institutions on an international platform.