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1. Insufficient evidence to link bomb threats across Europe to foreign powers: Macron Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday there was insufficient evidence to determine whether foreign powers were behind a wave of bomb threats across Europe. "At this point, we do not have sufficiently established evidence to make an attribution. At this stage, we cannot say that foreign…

2. Poisonous substance detected in sample after 5 children die in Khyber Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a poisonous substance in a sample taken from one of five children who died after a suspected poisoning incident in the Bazaar Zakha Khel area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Khyber district, officials said on Thursday. At least seven children were affected by the…

3. Netflix faces backlash for keeping Russell Brand’s comedy special after conviction Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Netflix is facing criticism for keeping Russell Brand’s stand-up special, Russell Brand: Re, in its catalogue following the comedian’s conviction for rape and sexual assault. The streaming service has reportedly stopped recommending the 2018 special to subscribers, while its title page remains…

4. Russell Brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts disabled by Meta after sentencing Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Russell Brand’s social media accounts on platforms owned by Meta have been disabled following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old British actor and comedian was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison earlier this week after being found guilty of one count of rape and…

5. Fact check: Viral visuals do not show violence in Balochistan; they are unrelated and old Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Several users, mostly pro-Afghan and pro-PTI accounts, have been sharing visuals across various social media platforms since November 10, 2026, allegedly showing trucks being set on fire and buildings with bullet holes from recent violence in Balochistan. However, the visuals are old and unrelated.…

6. Eisenkot meets Netanyahu in bid to avoid Iran strikes Al-Monitor · 12 Nov 2026

   Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a security briefing amid opposition concerns that the government could launch a military operation against Iran.

7. Fourteen people killed, 30 injured in vehicle crash, ensuing fire in UAE's Fujairah emirate Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   Fujairah Police said the truck driver lost control of his vehicle shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah.

8. European security should be decided with Europeans, around 40 countries expected to say Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   The declaration comes as European leaders gathered for a summit in Dublin, which underscored that Europe must have a voice in any talks on its future amid US-led talks with Russia and Ukraine.

9. Trump threatens to double Mexico tariffs if it does not stop migrants heading toward border Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said later on Thursday that no migrant caravans have arrived at the US border since Trump returned to power.

10. Israel’s 91,000 Gaza tents fall short, aid expert says, as Hamas accused of weaponizing crisis Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

    Only eight to 10 aid organizations are now allowed to bring in supplies, an Israeli aid expert says, as Israel blocks some building materials over dual-use concerns.