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1. Nepal calls for mountain-focused climate action at COP31 Kathmandu Post · 14 Nov 2026

   The delegation urges a dedicated programme on mountains and climate change, fairer access to climate finance and stronger support for countries facing climate-related losses.

2. Alaska elects first Democrat governor since 1998 CBS News · 14 Nov 2026

   Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, also known as JKT, campaigned on issues including affordability and funding of public schools

3. Scott Seeks Huang, Lutnick Testimony on Nvidia Exports The Defiant · 14 Nov 2026

   Huang is asked to appear Dec. 3 and Lutnick Dec. 10. A Commerce spokesperson says the secretary has agreed to testify voluntarily.... Read the full story at The Defiant

4. Live: France mobilises in fifth wave of student protests France 24 · 14 Nov 2026

   Between 50 and 60 marches are expected in France on Saturday, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who plans to mobilise approximately 70,000 police officers and gendarmes across the country.

5. Iran says three tankers hit by mines in Hormuz catch fire Middle East Eye · 14 Nov 2026

   Iran says three tankers hit by mines in Hormuz catch fire Iran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz. "A short while ago, two oil tankers that had switched off their radar and positioning…

6. US billionaire’s 540m superyacht arrives in Auckland Stuff · 14 Nov 2026

   A superyacht belonging to former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has berthed in Auckland.

7. Microsoft Blames 365 Outage on Network Upgrade Issue The Defiant · 14 Nov 2026

   Microsoft apologized and said the incident was unrelated to cyber activity or AI agents. Its status account now says service is restored to remaining affected customers and regions.... Read the full story at The Defiant

8. Blacklisted Chinese University Bought H200s: Reuters The Defiant · 14 Nov 2026

   Northwestern Polytechnical reportedly bought two Nvidia accelerators through a Chinese supplier, despite restrictions that survived January's easing of H200 export licensing.... Read the full story at The Defiant

9. MANTRA Announces Seven-Day Pause on New Unstaking The Defiant · 14 Nov 2026

   The pause blocks new withdrawal requests but does not stop the eight-day countdown for tokens already being unstaked.... Read the full story at The Defiant

10. Sacks Says Alice Huang Spy Narrative Is 'Collapsing' The Defiant · 14 Nov 2026

    CNN reported that US officials remain divided over the evidence. Sacks called for a leak investigation after Jensen Huang's departure from Nvidia.... Read the full story at The Defiant