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What we know about the longest ground stop since 9/11
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack.
BBC World14 Nov 2026
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Bluetongue virus confirmed on County Down farm
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said the virus had been detected in three sheep.
BBC Science & Environment14 Nov 2026
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Microsoft says services fully restored after day-long global outage
Efforts to address the underlying problem with Outlook, Teams and Copilot are complete, the tech firm says.
BBC World14 Nov 2026
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Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says
Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.
BBC World14 Nov 2026
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Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6
The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever.
BBC Technology14 Nov 2026
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Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test
Elon Musk’s company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket’s booster - instead it came down in the ocean.
BBC World14 Nov 2026
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'Miracle on Mississippi' - All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collision
The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore
The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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Microsoft outage 'stark reminder' of how much we rely on tech
Microsoft has apologised for the issue, which it said was due to a technical failure.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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Nvidia scandal fallout widens as Trump's treasury secretary blames cabinet colleague
Scott Bessent suggests Howard Lutnick’s commerce department failed to ban exports of Nvidia's chips to a firm thought to have links with China.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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Democratic Senate leader Schumer set to face leadership challenge
Maryland Senator Van Hollen says "new leadership" is needed for Democrats following the party's recent midterm successes.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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What could El Niño mean for winter weather in the US and Canada?
El Niño winters typically bring more rain in the southern USA and drier, warmer conditions further north but the impacts on snowfall are complex.
BBC Science & Environment13 Nov 2026
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Why is Microsoft's outage lasting so long and will emails be lost?
Microsoft says it is continuing to restore services including Outlook and Teams following a global outage.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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The Peruvian city that has embraced Pope Leo as one of its own
Pope Leo XIV is in Peru as part of his Latin America tour, just weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine
The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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Outbursts from a Massive Star
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have discovered what is triggering repeated outbursts from a giant, unstable star located in the galaxy shown in this image released on Nov. 9, 2026. The volatile star, known as AT 2016blu, is in the spiral galaxy NGC 4559, located about 30 million light-years from Earth. Astronomers estimate the […]
NASA13 Nov 2026
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Gemini Astronaut Photos Inspired Early Earth Observation Program
Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. orbited Earth from November 11 to 15, 1966, on Gemini XII, the final mission of NASA’s Gemini program. In addition to successfully completing rendezvous maneuvers and spacewalks, procedures vital to sending American astronauts to the Moon, the crew was also spurring the development of […]
NASA13 Nov 2026
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German spies handed new powers to tackle 'hybrid threats' from abroad
German reforms mean foreign and domestic intelligence services will have greater powers to combat espionage, terrorism and sabotage.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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NHS, schools and police forces hit by Microsoft outage
Major airports and intelligence services are unaffected, while the government is still assessing the impact.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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Aide to fugitive Ukrainian ex-PM wounded in latest Moscow car bombing
Sergei Zavorotny, now a journalist and commentator, was previously an adviser to Ukrainian ex-prime minister Mykola Azarov.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House
Jensen Huang's personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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Summer heatwave put bin crews lives at risk, says council worker
Crews faced a "perfect storm" of challenges during the UK's record-breaking weather, it's claimed.
BBC Science & Environment13 Nov 2026
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What we know so far about the Microsoft outage
A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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Rosalía scoops historic third best album award at Latin Grammys
The Spanish singer is recognised for her fourth album Lux which was released last year to rave reviews.
BBC World13 Nov 2026
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Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need?
Knowing how much heat your home loses is important before installing a new heating system.
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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What happened overnight with the Microsoft global outage?
Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".
BBC Technology13 Nov 2026
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How many sewage spills have happened in your part of Scotland?
More than 76,000 sewage spills were recorded at overflow sites previously unmonitored by Scottish Water, BBC Scotland News analysis has found.
BBC Science & Environment13 Nov 2026
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Flood victim, 95, lived in Wetherspoons until she died after her home was destroyed
Jean Powell kept asking when she could go back to her flat, which was flooded when the River Monnow burst its banks.
BBC Science & Environment13 Nov 2026
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APOD: 2026 November 13 – NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 13 – NGC… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. NGC 206 […]
NASA13 Nov 2026
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A Global Rebound for Mangroves
After decades of decline, this ecologically significant type of forest is making a comeback.
NASA13 Nov 2026
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New AI “copilot” helps engineers design better structures
The system asks humans for feedback to increase trust in machine-generated designs for buildings and bridges.
MIT Artificial Intelligence13 Nov 2026
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Helping robots fit into the human workplace
Founded by Anthony Jules ’92, SM ’92 and Professor Emeritus Rodney Brooks, Robust AI’s robots are designed to collaborate with humans in factories and warehouses.
MIT Artificial Intelligence13 Nov 2026
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Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy
Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.
BBC Business13 Nov 2026
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Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU
The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016.
BBC Business13 Nov 2026
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The rise of 'housefishing' - when does using AI go from enhancing to misleading?
Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.
BBC Business13 Nov 2026
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Addressing nuclear challenges, from radiation detection to power in space
Assistant Professor Jake Hecla is developing tools to cool space-based reactors, detect the presence of nuclear weapons, and better understand emerging nuclear technologies.
MIT Energy12 Nov 2026
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Energy, prosperity, emissions, and innovation: A decarbonization progress report
Eric Toone, CTO of Breakthrough Energy, assessed global decarbonization, and the opportunities and challenges that remain, at MITEI’s annual research conference.
MIT Energy12 Nov 2026
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Three Lincoln Laboratory technologies receive 2026 R&D 100 Awards
A secure operating system, a quantum microsystem platform, and a 5G interference-canceling algorithm are named among the year's most significant innovations.
MIT Artificial Intelligence12 Nov 2026
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I Am Artemis Katie Spicer
For Katie Spicer, embracing opportunity and challenge has led to giant leaps during her time at NASA. Now as the NASA lander integration lead for Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 2 lander, one of the commercially provided human landing systems for NASA’s Artemis program, Spicer will have her handprint on history. Spicer works in the […]
NASA12 Nov 2026
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Heart in the Sky at NASA Kennedy
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds create a heart-shaped smoke trail during a flight maneuver near NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building during the agency’s MAX POWER expo and air show on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s MAX POWER is an aerospace festival celebrating the past, present, and future of flight […]
NASA12 Nov 2026
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NASA Ames Stars of the Month: November 2026
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Alyssa Villanueva, Steve Howell, and Samuel LeBlanc. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star: Alyssa Villa
NASA12 Nov 2026
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Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress - and who could take over permanently?
Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.
BBC Business12 Nov 2026
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Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.
BBC Business12 Nov 2026
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Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?
BBC Business12 Nov 2026
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NASA’s Hubble Offers Cosmic Sampler of Targets for Roman
A gallery of gravitational lenses captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope showcases the diversity of this cosmic phenomenon and lays the groundwork for follow-up observations by the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
NASA12 Nov 2026
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Through NASA’s Lens: Capturing Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Move to LA
As a new exhibit opens showcasing NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour, NASA photographers look back at the final mission. These photographers documented the iconic images shared around the world on Sept. 21, 2012, while millions watched space shuttle Endeavour fly on top of the agency’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft for the last time. Endeavour’s new home […]
NASA12 Nov 2026
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UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.
BBC Business12 Nov 2026
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