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Microsoft outage hits 74 countries as Outlook, Teams, Copilot services fail
The global Microsoft outage has exposed the vulnerability of businesses that depend on cloud-based services for daily operations, disrupting email, virtual meetings and AI tools across 74 countries.
Texas man convicted of killing 3 children over ‘evil spirits’ faces execution
A Texas man convicted of murdering his three young children after claiming they were possessed by evil spirits is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday, November 12, more than 23 years after the killings. John Allen Rubio, 45, was sentenced to death for the March 2003 murders of Julissa Quesada, three; John Esteban Rubio, 14 months; and Mary Jane Rubio, two months.
Mourinho named La Liga Manager of the Month after perfect October
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been named La Liga Manager of the Month for October 2026 after guiding his team to a flawless winning record in Spanish football. The Portuguese tactician secured the honor ahead of Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone and Real Sociedad's Pellegrino Matarazzo following consecutive league victories throughout the month.
UK Reform councillor, Gibbins, on trial over ‘melt Nigerians’ Facebook post
Glenn Gibbins, 66, who represents the Hylton Castle ward on Sunderland City Council, denies posting a grossly offensive message in March 2024, before his election.
Consensus Candidate: Atiku, Obi, Makinde unwilling to sacrifice ambitions, says G-100
A broad-based opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election may have collapsed, following the failure of major political actors to agree on a consensus candidate, a chieftain of the G-100 political pressure group, Umanu Elijah, has said.
Italian chef fired over pineapple pizza refusal loses court case
An Italian chef who was terminated after refusing to prepare pineapple-topped pizzas on cultural grounds has lost his unfair dismissal claim in an Australian tribunal. While confirming the employer's right to enforce menu compliance, the tribunal left open the broader question of whether the chef's cultural objections were valid.
US midterms: Muslim, gay candidates win historic Senate seats
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after winning in Michigan, while Democratic Representative Chris Pappas emerged as the first openly gay man elected to the upper legislative chamber following his victory in New Hampshire.
Musk loses $200m bet as Democrats win in Texas
The victories on Tuesday marked the first time Democrats had won statewide elections in the deeply conservative southern border state since 1994, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump and his allies.
Bottoms wins Georgia, becomes first US Black woman governor
Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta, secured the historic victory on Tuesday, returning the governorship to Democrats after more than two decades of Republican control.
US midterms: Democrats win US Congress, threaten Trump’s final two years
In a major midterm election victory, Democrats have captured control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Driven by voter dissatisfaction over rising living costs, fuel prices, trade tariffs, and foreign policy regarding Iran, the power shift poses a major challenge to President Donald Trump's legislative agenda and opens his administration to widespread congressional oversight and investigations.
Youth Olympics: Carl Lewis backs Africa to host more global sports events
The American athletics legend said hosting major competitions would give African countries opportunities to showcase their cultures, develop organisational capacity and expose young athletes to the Olympic movement.
Pope breaks tradition, names first woman to head Vatican department
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a Mexican-American media executive, Maria Montserrat Alvarado, to head the Vatican’s communications department, breaking new ground in the Catholic Church’s leadership structure.
FBI links North Korea to $6.3bn crypto theft from Binance
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has accused North Korea of orchestrating the theft of more than $6.3bn in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Indians protest removal of 133 million names from voter register
Tens of thousands of people have protested in India's capital, New Delhi, against the removal of more than 133 million names from the country's electoral register, with opposition leaders accusing the authorities of manipulating voter lists ahead of future elections.
US judge throws out Trump’s $10bn suit against Wall Street Journal
Judge Darrin Gayles ruled with prejudice—preventing Trump from filing another amended complaint—stating that Trump failed to prove the publishers acted with "actual malice." The ruling arrives amid heightened political scrutiny over the Epstein files ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections.
'It’s time for Africa': Senegal welcomes world for 2026 Youth Olympics
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have kicked off in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first time an Olympic competition is hosted on the African continent. About 2,665 athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete across 25 sports and 153 medal events hosted in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
Ronaldo hits 982 career goals in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 win
Cristiano Ronaldo moved to within 18 goals of the 1,000-career-goal milestone after scoring in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al-Faisaly in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.
Fleetwood dump Premier League champions Arsenal out of Cup
Arsenal’s decision to rest key players ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool backfired as the champions were knocked out of the League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood on penalties.
Iran war, inflation put Trump’s Republicans under pressure ahead of US midterms
US Democrats are targeting Republican strongholds to gain control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, capitalizing on public discontent over rising fuel costs, economic pressures, and the war with Iran.
US rapper Macklemore launches Palestine tour after Sheeran fallout
US rapper Macklemore has launched a concert tour in support of Palestinians, with proceeds from the shows expected to go to pro-Palestinian organisations.
Kane tipped to win Ballon d’Or ahead of Yamal, Mbappe
Harry Kane is tipped to end England’s 25-year wait for the men’s Ballon d’Or when the prestigious football award is presented in London on Monday.
UK doctors to begin two-day strike over pay on Nov 25
Consultant doctors in England are set to stage a two-day strike from November 25 over pay and working conditions, a move expected to disrupt routine and planned National Health Service services.
Lagos residents cut tomato use as prices hit N7,000 per paint
Tomato prices have continued to rise in parts of Lagos, forcing households to reduce consumption and traders to cut purchases, even as increased pepper supplies have brought some relief to buyers.
Osimhen, Lookman miss out as Ballon d’Or winner emerges today
Nigerian footballers will be absent from this year’s Ballon d’Or awards, with no player nominated in any category as the 2026 winner is set to be announced in London on Monday.