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- 2026-11-12
ArticleDemocrat Scott Colom wins historic Senate race in Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom wins historic Senate race in Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after a final count on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory adds to the Democrats' midterm gains as President Donald Trump's party suffers a series of defeats. Democratic nominee Scott Colom has defeated Republican Sen.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleMiddle East
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is establishing a task force to help disrupt shipments of weapons and military equipment into Iran through its land borders and across the Caspian Sea. Ordered by CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, Task Force Iron Gate will consist of up to 20 military and civilian personnel based in Tampa, Florida.
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- 2026-11-11
▶ VideoSouth Africa's ANC suffers historic setback in local elections as coalition talks begin
South Africa's ruling ANC party suffers its worst-ever local election results, securing just 30 percent of the vote, as coalition talks loom. Meanwhile, former Ugandan military intelligence officer Herbert Matanda Mabonga accuses the army of secretly detaining and torturing opponents, following the release of videos that sparked national outrage. Finally, in Senegal, more than 200,000 free tickets are giving young people the chance to experience the Youth Olympic Games live on home soil, in a bid to inspire a new generation of athletes.
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- 2026-11-11
▶ VideoBoat capsizes off Senegal's northwest coast, leaving 39 dead
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal, one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years. We try to understand why so many are still willing to put their lives at risk, with our guest Aissata Kane from the International Organization for Migration.
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- 2026-11-11
▶ VideoAfrica: Ghana waste dump poses health, environmental 'crisis'
An acrid haze hung over a sprawling dump in Ghana's capital, Accra, as excavators gouged into mounds of smouldering rubbish. Thin plumes of black smoke curled from burning plastic and rubber, mingling with the rank odour of stagnant lagoon water.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleTensions emerge at first Kelowna council meeting over board appointments
Tensions are already emerging on Kelowna’s newly elected city council, with councillor Gord Lovegrove challenging mayor Tom Dyas over appointments to the regional district board. “You’re breaking with tradition and putting that trust at risk again,” said Lovegrove at Monday’s council meeting, directing the comment at Dyas. “I think this sets the tone for the next four years in council.
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- 2026-11-11
Article90-year-old veteran selling poppies says he was ‘harassed’ by Montreal metro security
A Montreal man who’s been selling poppies at the Vendôme metro station for two decades says he was recently hassled by security guards. The 90-year-old Carl Andersen is a Canadian Forces veteran who volunteers his early November mornings raising money for the Royal Canadian Legion. Recently, he ran into a bit of an obstacle.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleUkraine, Russia, US conclude 1st day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, discuss 'humanitarian, de-escalation steps'.
Ukraine, Russia, US conclude 1st day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, discuss 'humanitarian, de-escalation steps' U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (C-R), U.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleUkraine reportedly strikes Ust-Luga Baltic Sea port as drones attack regions across Russia.
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukrainian drones struck the Ust-Luga Baltic Sea port in western Russia's Leningrad Oblast overnight on Nov. 11, monitoring channels reported.