Daily News Recap: Wednesday, 11 November 2026

SUV/minivan plows into pedestrians near Los Angeles metro station, killing three

A vehicle strikes pedestrians near a metro station in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, killing three people and critically injuring others. The crash happens during rush hour near street vendors and a food stand, prompting an emergency response and an investigation into how the vehicle entered the crowded area.

Reported by 27 outlets: New York Post, The New York Times - Homepage, The Guardian - World and 24 more.

Hoax bomb threats prompt evacuations at schools in Italy, with similar alerts in the UK and Ireland

Schools across Italy are evacuated after anonymous bomb hoax emails trigger security alerts, with similar threats also reported at schools in Scotland and Ireland. Italian authorities carry out checks as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says there is no concrete danger and consults security and intelligence officials on the response.

Reported by 58 outlets: The Independent, Daily Mail - News, The Mirror and 55 more.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocates to a military base after Iran-linked threats

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves from his Washington-area home to a military base after threats linked to Iran raise concerns for his safety. The relocation comes as intelligence and threat assessments heighten worries about risks facing American personnel in the United States and abroad.

Reported by 41 outlets: The New York Times - Homepage, Daily Mail - News, Globe and Mail - World and 38 more.

Kolkata–Sairang Express derails near Digaru station in Assam; rescue and investigation underway

The Kolkata–Sairang Express derails near Digaru station outside Guwahati in Assam, sending rescue teams and railway officials to the scene and disrupting Northeast Frontier Railway services. Reports say a locomotive and several coaches leave the tracks, with injuries reported but no fatalities confirmed.

Reported by 8 outlets: Times of India, The Hindu, NDTV and 5 more.

Russia’s U.S. Ambassador Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

Russia says its ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly in Washington at age 66. Moscow confirms the death through the foreign ministry but does not give a cause, leaving a key diplomatic post vacant at a tense moment in U.S.-Russia relations.

Reported by 29 outlets: Korea Times, The Moscow Times, The Punch (Nigeria) and 26 more.

11-month-old rescued after being found buried alive in dog crate in South Carolina

An 11-month-old baby is found alive in South Carolina after spending about 24 hours buried in a dog crate in the woods. Officials take the child to hospital for care after the infant is discovered near the father’s home, and the case triggers a criminal investigation.

Reported by 20 outlets: NBC, Daily Mail - News, ABC News US and 17 more.

Trump’s defamation lawsuit against BBC allowed to proceed after motion to dismiss rejected

A federal judge in Florida allows Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC to move forward over an edited 2024 Jan. 6 documentary. The case focuses on a splice of two remarks from Trump’s 2021 speech, an edit the broadcaster has acknowledged was misleading and apologized for.

Reported by 40 outlets: Reason, The West Australian, The Hindu and 37 more.

Kennedy family joins suit to block Trump’s 250-foot Arlington arch

Nine members of the Kennedy family join a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot ceremonial arch near Arlington National Cemetery. They argue the structure would disrupt historic sightlines and cast shadows over family graves and surrounding memorials.

Reported by 34 outlets: The New York Times - Homepage, Bloomberg - Politics, Newsweek and 31 more.

White House warns Democrats investigations of Trump could cross into “blatant criminality”

The White House escalates its clash with the new Democratic Congress by warning that aggressive oversight of the Trump administration could breach constitutional limits and even amount to criminal conduct. The letter from counsel Will Scharf targets expected subpoenas and investigations as Democrats prepare to use their new House and Senate majorities to scrutinize the administration.

Reported by 19 outlets: The Hill, Winnipeg Free Press (Canada), Washington Examiner and 16 more.

11 Democrats miss House vote to advance impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

An effort to advance impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fails in the House after 11 Democrats miss the vote. Republicans use the absences to block the measure, which goes down 211-204. One Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, breaks ranks to vote with Democrats, but the margin still proves decisive.

Witness says Sara Duterte received P2.14M from GenCorp as “return of capital”

Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial hears testimony that she received P2.14 million from GenCorp Industries between 2022 and 2025 as a return of capital. A defense witness links the payments to an alleged loose investment in a Jollibee-related venture, adding a financial detail to the proceedings against the Philippine vice president.

Reported by 3 outlets: Inquirer.net (Philippines), philstar.com - RSS Headlines and Rappler.

Reform UK general secretary Tom Waterhouse quits amid scrutiny of candidate vetting

Reform UK’s general secretary Tom Waterhouse quits as the party faces continued scrutiny over how it vets candidates. Nigel Farage appoints an interim replacement, though no name is given here. Waterhouse says he is stepping down to spend more time with his family, but the departure comes amid pressure over the party’s internal checks.

Reported by 6 outlets: Daily Mail, Mirror, HuffPost UK and 3 more.

Andy Burnham to publish UK 10-year plan before Christmas

Andy Burnham says the government will publish his 10-year plan for Britain before Parliament breaks for Christmas, aiming for late December rather than a delay into next year. The commitment follows earlier uncertainty over timing and is intended to reassure lawmakers that the long-term policy blueprint remains on schedule.

Reported by 8 outlets: The Mirror, Belfast Telegraph, HuffPost UK and 5 more.

APC limits official 2027 campaign spokespersons to Yari, Alake and Idris

Nigeria’s APC presidential campaign council narrows its public message by limiting official spokesperson roles to Abdulaziz Yari, Dele Alake and Mohammed Idris. Other previously designated voices are removed from speaking duties and moved into the campaign’s media and strategic communications structure, signaling tighter control over messaging ahead of the 2027 election.

Reported by 6 outlets: Premium Times (Nigeria), Vanguard (Nigeria), The Punch (Nigeria) and 3 more.

SDP appoints Yunusa Tanko to lead 12,000-member campaign council ahead of 2027

Nigeria’s Social Democratic Party begins building its 2027 presidential operation by naming Yunusa Tanko as national coordinator of a 12,000-member campaign council. Party chairman Prof. Sadiq Gombe is appointed to lead the council, as the SDP uses an event in Abuja to roll out early campaign structure for the next presidential race.

Reported by 4 outlets: Daily Post Nigeria, Vanguard (Nigeria), The Punch (Nigeria) and 1 more.

Activist Austin Mackell challenges bail conditions in court over alleged harassment of Susan Templeman

Activist Austin Mackell asks a court to ease bail conditions in a harassment case involving MP Susan Templeman. He argues that a ban on contacting Templeman unlawfully restricts his constitutional freedom of political communication. The challenge turns the case into a test of how far bail terms can limit political activity.

Reported by 3 outlets: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne) and Brisbane Times.

OpenAI reports first $10 billion quarterly revenue as losses remain steep

OpenAI reaches $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, marking a sharp jump from the previous quarter and underlining strong demand for its latest AI products. The milestone shows how quickly generative AI is being commercialized, even as the company continues to post heavy losses while investing aggressively in growth and infrastructure.

Reported by 8 outlets: Bloomberg - Technology, Channel NewsAsia (CNA), The Wall Street Journal - Tech and 5 more.

Anthropic’s IPO draws heavy demand as roadshow begins and retail buying expectations rise

Anthropic begins its IPO roadshow to heavy demand, with expectations of strong retail participation and an offering that could be oversubscribed several times. The early response suggests investors remain eager for large-scale AI exposure despite lingering concerns about valuations, competition and the long-term economics of the sector.

Reported by 22 outlets: The West Australian - Business, PerthNow, CNBC - Top News and 19 more.

CoreWeave results lift AI cloud stocks as Anthropic IPO optimism and Fed worries compete

CoreWeave sparks a rally in AI cloud stocks after reporting results that ease concerns about debt and the pace of data-centre spending. Investors respond to strong revenue growth and signs the company is stepping back from an aggressive borrowing cycle, lifting related names such as Nvidia and other companies tied to AI infrastructure buildout.

Reported by 4 outlets: The Economic Times (India), Bloomberg - Politics, ZeroHedge and 1 more.

Moody’s lifts India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%, citing momentum amid inflation risks

Moody’s lifts its forecast for India’s FY27 economic growth to 7%, citing broad-based momentum, solid consumption and improving investment trends. The revised outlook also reflects confidence that India can better withstand energy supply disruptions, though inflation risks remain part of the picture.

Reported by 7 outlets: Business Line - Home, The Hindu, Times of India and 4 more.

Amul and Mother Dairy raise fresh milk prices from November 12

Amul raises fresh pouch milk prices by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre from November 12 across major product lines and markets. The company attributes the increase to higher production, processing and other input costs, affecting widely sold variants including Amul Taaza and Amul Gold.

Reported by 9 outlets: Times of India, The Hindu, NDTV and 6 more.

Aldi to cut up to 150 UK head-office and logistics jobs amid cost-saving plans

Aldi moves to cut up to 150 UK jobs in head-office, logistics and technology roles as part of a wider cost-saving push. The reductions come through consultations tied to a broader global efficiency drive and follow earlier rounds of redundancies as the retailer trims overheads.

Reported by 7 outlets: The Guardian - Main, Retail Gazette, The Independent and 4 more.

ITV to cut £30m in costs as advertising revenue weakens ahead of Sky deal

ITV plans about £30 million in cost cuts after weaker advertising demand hits its networks business ahead of its planned sale to Sky. The broadcaster says fourth-quarter advertising revenue is set to fall by 5% to 10% and also signals a weaker full-year advertising outlook for 2026.

Reported by 7 outlets: Variety, Hollywood Reporter, The Independent and 4 more.

United restricts third-party AI agents from booking flights for customers

United Airlines blocks third-party personal AI agents from booking flights and using related account functions on behalf of customers. The airline says the restrictions are meant to address privacy and security risks and to keep tighter control over how automated tools interact with customer booking systems.

Reported by 10 outlets: The Wall Street Journal - Tech, Bloomberg - Technology, Seeking Alpha and 7 more.

Military-linked Northwestern Polytechnical University buys Nvidia H200 chips despite US blacklist

A Chinese university linked to the PLA appears to have obtained Nvidia H200 AI chips despite being on a U.S. export blacklist. The reported purchase raises fresh questions about how effectively Washington’s controls are preventing advanced American AI hardware from reaching military-connected institutions in China.

Reported by 18 outlets: Business Day, The Verge, Jerusalem Post and 15 more.

Meta’s infrastructure chief Santosh Janardhan to step down in 2027

Meta’s longtime infrastructure leader Santosh Janardhan is set to step down in 2027, marking a significant transition for the company’s core engineering operations. He oversees infrastructure and serves as co-head of engineering, putting him at the center of Meta’s data center, cloud, and large-scale computing buildout.

Reported by 7 outlets: Bloomberg - Technology, The Next Web, Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and 4 more.

Google rolls out Gemini voice AI app to Apple CarPlay

Google is expanding Gemini into the car with a dedicated app and Gemini Live support on Apple CarPlay. The rollout begins today and lets drivers interact with the assistant from the dashboard, broadening Gemini’s in-car presence beyond its earlier use through Google Maps.

Reported by 10 outlets: The Keyword, 9to5Mac, 9to5Google and 7 more.

PlayStation cancels live-service shooter Fairgames developed by Haven Studios

Sony has canceled Fairgames, the live-service shooter in development at Haven Studios. The decision lands as PlayStation continues to reassess its push into live-service games, though Haven itself remains in place and no studio closure or layoffs are currently planned.

Reported by 13 outlets: Bloomberg - Technology, The Verge, Kotaku and 10 more.

Finland approves Tesla assisted-driving use, pending EU-wide approval

Finland has approved Tesla’s assisted-driving technology for use in the country, but wider deployment still depends on EU-level authorization. The decision gives Tesla progress in Europe while underscoring that national approval alone does not clear the system for rollout across the bloc.

Reported by 5 outlets: Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Seeking Alpha, yle and 2 more.

Apple shuts down Apple Support Community forum on November 20, 2026

Apple will permanently close its Apple Support Community forum on November 20, 2026, ending a long-running peer-to-peer help site. The forum is already frozen for new activity, leaving existing posts searchable and readable but shutting off new questions and replies.

Reported by 15 outlets: 9to5Mac, MacRumors, AppleInsider News and 12 more.

Katsuhiro Harada criticizes Xbox Series S, saying it adds extra work for weaker hardware

Katsuhiro Harada has publicly criticized the Xbox Series S, saying support for the lower-powered console creates extra development work. His remarks add to a longstanding industry debate over whether requiring parity across Xbox hardware can complicate development and constrain performance ambitions.

Reported by 7 outlets: Eurogamer, IGN All, VGC and 4 more.

Samsung reportedly developing vertically expandable phone switching between 16:9 and 21:9

Samsung is reportedly developing a vertically expandable phone with a rollable display that shifts between 16:9 and 21:9. The concept points to another attempt to rethink smartphone form factors, using an extending screen rather than a conventional foldable hinge design.

Reported by 5 outlets: GSMArena.com - Latest articles, NDTV, TalkAndroid and 2 more.

Harry Kane set to break England appearance record against Croatia at Wembley

Harry Kane is set to become England men’s record appearance holder if he plays against Croatia at Wembley in the Nations League. His 126th cap would take him past Peter Shilton at the top of the all-time list, giving the England captain another landmark in an international career already defined by major scoring and leadership records.

Reported by 14 outlets: Soccer News, Free Malaysia Today, NDTV and 11 more.

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Tom O’Brien dies aged 39

Tom O’Brien, the Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey and multiple Grade One winner, dies at 39. He rode more than 1,000 winners in a long jump-racing career and was widely respected within the sport. Prominent racing figures pay tribute to a rider remembered both for high-level success and for his standing in the weighing room.

Reported by 8 outlets: The Mirror, Sky Sports - Football, Irish Mirror - Home and 5 more.

Astros name Brad Ausmus as new manager after Joe Espada’s departure

Houston names Brad Ausmus as Astros manager after Joe Espada’s departure, turning to a familiar figure as the club resets before next season. Ausmus, a former Astros catcher with long ties to the organization, returns at a time when the team is looking for steadier leadership and continuity after an abrupt change in the dugout.

Reported by 7 outlets: Yahoo Sports, New York Post, The Athletic (NYT) and 4 more.

Jacob Bethell ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia with knee injury

Jacob Bethell is ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia after a knee setback disrupts his recovery. The injury removes him from both the ODI and T20I legs just as he was preparing to return to competitive action, forcing England to adjust plans for a tour that was expected to help shape its limited-overs options.

Reported by 12 outlets: BBC, The Independent, Belfast Telegraph and 9 more.

Broncos acquire Chargers inside linebacker Daiyan Henley in trade-deadline deal

Denver adds inside linebacker Daiyan Henley in a trade with the Chargers ahead of the NFL deadline, a move aimed at reinforcing the Broncos’ defense. The deal gives Denver another option in the middle of its unit, while Los Angeles continues to reshape its roster after a difficult start to the season.

Reported by 5 outlets: New York Post, Los Angeles Times, The Athletic (NYT) and 2 more.

Usman Khawaja cancels interviews and book tour schedule after sandpapergate questions

Usman Khawaja cuts back media appearances for his autobiography after repeated questions about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. He cancels the remaining television and radio interviews after a tense exchange in Australia and makes clear he does not want the book’s rollout dominated by renewed debate over Sandpapergate and related allegations.

Reported by 11 outlets: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne), Brisbane Times and 8 more.

Joe Root declines to comment on fresh Sandpapergate claims involving Usman Khawaja

Joe Root declines to engage with fresh claims connected to the 2018 Sandpapergate controversy after being asked about allegations involving Usman Khawaja. The England Test captain refuses to be drawn into speculation, keeping his distance as the long-running scandal resurfaces and again spills beyond Australia into wider cricket discussion.

Reported by 9 outlets: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne), Brisbane Times and 6 more.

Arshdeep Singh engaged to Samreen Kaur in New Zealand, shares proposal photos online

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh announces his engagement to actor-model Samreen Kaur after proposing in New Zealand during India’s tour. The couple shares photos of the proposal and engagement online, and the images spread quickly across social media, turning a personal milestone into one of the day’s most widely discussed off-field cricket stories.

Reported by 6 outlets: India Today, NDTV, NDTV and 3 more.

Extreme drought and warming threaten cactus survival across the Americas

Climate change is sharply raising extinction risk for cacti across the Americas, with extreme drought emerging as a major driver alongside warming. The studies argue that standard biodiversity forecasts can miss much of the damage when they rely on long-term average conditions and fail to account for increasingly frequent and severe weather extremes.

Reported by 2 outlets: Phys.org and Nature.

Study finds most people carry gene variants that can affect common medication responses

A large genetic analysis finds that variants affecting responses to common medicines are nearly universal. In a sample of almost 100,000 people, every participant carries at least one gene variant linked to the way the body processes widely prescribed drugs, strengthening the case for broader use of pharmacogenetic testing in routine care.

Reported by 2 outlets: Medical Xpress and The Conversation.

Scientists identify two remote Pacific atolls described as remarkably untouched

Researchers identify two remote Pacific atolls that appear to show minimal human impact, making them rare examples of ecosystems that remain close to intact. The finding stands out because most of Earth now bears some clear human imprint, and these sites may offer an important baseline for understanding relatively undisturbed marine environments.

Reported by 2 outlets: ScienceAlert and Daily Mail.

Genetic study identifies two previously unknown Amazonian howler monkey species

Genomic work on Amazonian howler monkeys identifies two previously unrecognized species, expanding the known diversity of the group. The study combines DNA evidence with physical characteristics and museum specimens to clarify relationships across the genus and support a revised classification of these rainforest primates.

Reported by 2 outlets: Phys.org and Mongabay.

Lottery backs £6m project to restore Scotland’s rare Atlantic rainforest

A £6 million restoration effort is moving ahead in Scotland’s Atlantic rainforest, one of the country’s rarest and most species-rich habitats. The lottery-backed project includes new regional hubs in Torridon, Morvern and mid-Argyll that are meant to provide training and support for conservation work as restoration expands.

Reported by 3 outlets: Belfast Telegraph, Evening Standard and BBC Science.

Astronomers probe an “invisible” space object possibly linked to a rare supermassive neutron star

Astronomers are investigating an unseen object in a distant star system after indirect evidence reveals something massive influencing the observations without being directly detected. One possibility is a rare supermassive neutron star, though the source remains uncertain and follow-up work is underway to determine what is producing the signal.

Reported by 2 outlets: 404 Media and Scientific American.

Florida Researchers Identify Mushroom With Both Hallucinogenic and Deadly Toxins

Scientists in Florida describe a mushroom that appears to combine hallucinogenic properties with poisonous compounds that can be deadly. If confirmed as outlined, it would be the first known species to unite psychedelic and toxic traits in the same mushroom, making it unusual both chemically and from a public health perspective.

Reported by 3 outlets: Live Science, Gizmodo and Science News.

Scientists identify giant 66-pound rodent from Thailand fossils dating to about 34 million years ago

Fossils from southern Thailand have led researchers to identify a giant rodent that lived about 34 million years ago. Based on remains recovered from a coal mine, including a notably large tooth, the animal is estimated to have weighed around 66 pounds, placing it among the larger rodents known from that period.

Reported by 2 outlets: Science Daily and Vice.

Anthropic CEO predicts AI cures for cancer and Alzheimer’s within a decade amid medical skepticism

AI’s potential role in medicine draws attention after Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei says tools powered by artificial intelligence could help make cancer, Alzheimer’s and other major diseases far less threatening within a decade. The claim rests on AI accelerating biomedical research and drug discovery, though it meets skepticism from parts of the medical community about how quickly such breakthroughs can translate into patient care.

Reported by 6 outlets: NDTV, NDTV, Free Press Journal and 3 more.

New obesity diagnostic framework outperforms BMI in predicting health risks

A new international study proposes a broader way to diagnose obesity that goes beyond body mass index and better predicts health risks, including mortality. The framework adds measures such as waist circumference and separates clinical obesity from earlier, preclinical stages by looking for obesity-related organ dysfunction rather than relying on weight-to-height ratio alone.

Reported by 2 outlets: Nature and Medical Xpress.

Study questions BMI accuracy, suggesting millions of UK people may be misclassified as obese

Another study adds to the challenge facing BMI, suggesting the measure can misclassify large numbers of people by overstating or understating the health impact of body fat. The findings indicate some people labeled overweight or obese may face different levels of risk than BMI implies, while others may be missed despite meaningful health concerns.

Reported by 2 outlets: The Independent and The Mirror.

Studies link long-term youth vaping to persistent lung function changes and higher COPD risk

Long-term vaping in young people is linked to persistent changes in lung function that researchers say may raise the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease later on. The reported pattern shows lung performance declining over time, strengthening concerns that vaping is not a harmless alternative for younger users and may carry lasting respiratory consequences.

Reported by 3 outlets: The Mirror, Medical Xpress and Daily Mail.

Young adult dies of meningococcal disease in South Australia after more than a week on life support

A young person in Adelaide dies after meningococcal disease, in a case confirmed by South Australia’s health authorities. The person had been kept on life support for more than a week, and the death underscores the speed and severity with which meningococcal infections can become life-threatening.

Reported by 7 outlets: 7News Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne) and 4 more.

Lagos State expands free HIV testing at trade fair and urges routine screening

Lagos State is widening access to free HIV testing and counselling at the 2026 International Trade Fair, offering screening to public servants and visitors while urging residents to test routinely. Officials present the campaign as part of regular healthcare, encouraging people to check their status early instead of waiting for symptoms or a specific concern.

Reported by 2 outlets: Vanguard (Nigeria) and The Punch (Nigeria).

Kerala renames mental health centres as institutes for happiness and wellness after High Court proceedings

Kerala is renaming mental health centres as regional institutes for happiness and health or wellness following High Court proceedings tied to a long-running case on the rights and welfare of people with mental illness. The move reflects an official effort to reshape how such institutions are presented within the public health system.

Reported by 3 outlets: NDTV, Times of India and NDTV.

Christina Applegate questions whether leaking breast implants caused her MS-like illness

Christina Applegate says she is re-examining the cause of symptoms once attributed to multiple sclerosis after learning she was misdiagnosed, and is now questioning whether leaking breast implants may have played a role. Her comments focus on trying to understand what contributed to her illness and whether the implants affected her health.

Reported by 3 outlets: Daily Mail, The Oregonian and Vancouver Sun.

Stacy Keach, best known for Mike Hammer and Prison Break, dies aged 85

Stacy Keach dies at 85, closing a long career that made him a familiar presence across television, film and stage. He is best known to many viewers for playing private investigator Mike Hammer and for appearing in Prison Break, with his death following a prolonged struggle with a serious heart condition.

Reported by 22 outlets: Deadline, Forbes, TVLine and 19 more.

Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA headline Coachella 2027 lineup announced

Coachella unveils its 2027 lineup with Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA set to headline one of pop music’s biggest festivals. The bill also includes major names such as Madonna and Daddy Yankee, alongside acts including Phoebe Bridgers, Zara Larsson, Weezer and Robyn, signaling a wide-ranging lineup across genres and eras.

Reported by 23 outlets: Los Angeles Times, The West Australian, Variety and 20 more.

VisionQuest finale post-credits scene teases Wanda’s return for Avengers: Doomsday

VisionQuest ends with a post-credits scene that strongly points to Wanda Maximoff returning for Avengers: Doomsday. The moment shows Wanda appearing to awaken after rubble is lifted as a figure linked to Doctor Doom addresses her, advancing Marvel’s next major crossover while paying off long-running audience expectations around her story.

Reported by 11 outlets: IGN All, CNET - Tech, Variety and 8 more.

Ramayana box office: film’s day-by-day gains prompt predictions of ₹500 crore and higher worldwide totals

Ramayana continues a strong theatrical run in India, crossing roughly Rs 450 crore net by its seventh day after regaining momentum over the Diwali weekend. The two-part mythological film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, and its early performance keeps it on track to approach the Rs 500 crore mark soon.

Reported by 4 outlets: NDTV, Times of India, NDTV and 1 more.

Usher and Chris Brown cancel two more dates on co-headlining R&B tour

Usher and Chris Brown cancel two more dates on their co-headlining R&B tour, adding to a string of disrupted shows on the run. The latest cancellations include a Nov. 16 performance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, along with another date on the expanded leg of the tour.

Reported by 8 outlets: New York Post, Variety, Consequence and 5 more.

Dave Grohl halts Foo Fighters’ Sydney show to honour Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell

Dave Grohl pauses a Foo Fighters concert in Sydney to honor Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell after news of Russell’s death. The tribute interrupts an otherwise high-energy show for a solemn moment onstage, underscoring Russell’s public profile in Australia and Grohl’s decision to acknowledge it directly before the crowd.

Reported by 6 outlets: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne), Brisbane Times and 3 more.

Paapa Essiedu says he won’t discuss J.K. Rowling, citing respect for trans people

Paapa Essiedu says he will not discuss J.K. Rowling as he promotes his role as Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. He frames that choice around respect and dignity for transgender people, and says he does not want to serve as a mouthpiece for Rowling or become drawn into debates over her politics.

Reported by 8 outlets: Variety, Deadline, ComingSoon.net and 5 more.

Prince George’s kingfisher drawing featured in Country Life edition guest-edited by Prince William

Prince George’s drawing of a kingfisher appears in a special collector’s edition of Country Life guest-edited by Prince William. The artwork is featured as part of a broader package tied to creativity and family life in the enlarged issue, adding a personal element to the royal publication project.

Reported by 9 outlets: BBC News, The Independent, The Mirror and 6 more.