King Charles III led a two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday in London, honoring fallen service personnel. The event, marking the WWI armistice, featured senior royals, including Prince William, and political leaders laying wreaths at the Cenotaph. The Princess of Wales, Kate, observed from a balcony, while Queen Camilla was absent due to illness. This marked Kate’s first consecutive public engagements since the year’s start, following her attendance at the Royal British Legion Festival. Ava Sinclair 11/11/2024 2:00 am
Tens of thousands protested in Valencia over the handling of deadly floods that killed over 220 people, mostly in the region. Around 130,000 attended, demanding the resignation of Valencian leader Carlos Mazon and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez. Protesters accused them of delayed alerts and responsibility for the high death toll. Clashes with police occurred, and demonstrations were held in other cities. The floods were Europe’s deadliest in decades, with most fatalities in Valencia. Ava Sinclair 11/11/2024 2:00 am
Paris police will deploy 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff for the France-Israel UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, attended by President Macron. This follows violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Israel’s National Security Council warned citizens to avoid the match due to potential attacks. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez emphasized the high-risk nature of the event, with reinforced security measures including anti-terrorist perimeters and systematic checks. The match proceeds as planned, symbolizing resilience against antisemitism, according to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. Ava Sinclair 11/11/2024 2:00 am
Israel confirmed its role in a September operation targeting Hezbollah’s pagers in Lebanon, marking the first acknowledgment of its involvement. Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed this to his cabinet, despite opposition from senior security officials. The operation resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians. Israeli media interpreted Netanyahu’s remarks as criticism of military leadership and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The acknowledgment coincided with Netanyahu’s discussions with US President-elect Trump, emphasizing the strong US-Israel alliance and shared concerns over Iran. Penelope Kingsley 10/11/2024 10:30 pm
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck eastern Cuba, affecting Santiago de Cuba and surrounding areas. The quake caused landslides, damaged homes, and disrupted power lines. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasized prioritizing saving lives. Residents reported intense shaking, with older buildings particularly vulnerable. State media showed images of collapsed terracotta roofs and concrete facades. Penelope Kingsley 10/11/2024 10:30 pm
The Valencian government, criticized for its response to deadly floods in Spain, refuses to resign, citing loyalty to victims. Public anger led 130,000 to protest, demanding regional president Carlos MazĂłn’s resignation. MazĂłn, under pressure for delayed emergency response, promises explanations in parliament. Vice-president Susana Camarero insists no resignations will occur, emphasizing focus on recovery efforts. Noah Prescott 10/11/2024 10:30 pm
Kate Middleton attended the Remembrance Day service at The Cenotaph in London, marking her first major royal event since announcing she is cancer-free. She appeared alongside Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, while Prince William and King Charles III laid wreaths. Other attending royals included Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Queen Camilla was absent due to a chest infection. The event honors those who died in wars, with a two-minute silence observed at 11 a.m. Penelope Kingsley 10/11/2024 7:00 pm
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba’s coast near Santiago de Cuba, with its epicenter 24 miles south of BartolomĂ© MasĂł. Early reports indicated some damage but no injuries, and no tsunami warnings were issued. This followed a 5.9 magnitude quake earlier that day. The earthquakes occurred after Hurricane Rafael hit western Cuba as a Category 3 storm, causing island-wide power outages. This followed Hurricane Oscar in October, which resulted in six deaths amid ongoing energy blackouts. Noah Prescott 10/11/2024 7:00 pm
On his last day as Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant informed families of Israeli hostages in Gaza that military objectives were met, but Prime Minister Netanyahu blocked a ceasefire deal that could have freed hostages. Gallant, fired by Netanyahu over trust issues, revealed a July deal was rejected by Netanyahu for political reasons. This decision led to further hostages’ deaths, including Gil Dickmann’s cousin, Carmel Gat. Gallant emphasized the military had exhausted its options in Gaza, having eliminated all identified threats. Ava Sinclair 10/11/2024 7:00 pm
Dutch police arrested over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam for defying a protest ban following clashes between Israeli football fans and locals. The ban was upheld by the Amsterdam District Court after violence involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Protesters gathered in Dam Square, demanding an end to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Police in riot gear dispersed the crowd, with reports of aggressive tactics. The ban followed incidents of flag burning and vandalism by Maccabi fans, leading to tensions and arrests. The Europa League match ended peacefully, but earlier violence resulted in injuries and arrests. Noah Prescott 10/11/2024 7:00 pm
