Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang resigned after reports of affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy, and Congress has summoned him. Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Copilot stayed down for a second day across 74 countries. Iran said it hit a US radar in Bahrain, and Trump said the US does not need a deal with Iran. In Peru, Pope Leo XIV met abuse survivors and urged protection for women.
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Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia's chief executive and left its board on Thursday. Reports said he had two extramarital affairs, one with Alice Huang, whom US officials suspect of working for Chinese intelligence. Chief financial officer Colette Kress is interim CEO. A US Senate committee has summoned Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify. China denies the spying accusation. Nvidia stock closed down over 4%, and the White House is reportedly discussing Lutnick's future.
Why it matters: Nvidia supplies the chips behind most AI systems, so its leadership and China export rules affect tech firms and investors worldwide.
Nvidia is the world's leading maker of AI chips. Huang co-founded it and ran it for 33 years. The US limits sales of advanced chips to China.
US envoy Jared Kushner said Russia and Ukraine agreed to bring European partners into the next round of talks. Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Putin in Moscow, then Zelensky in Dublin. Zelensky welcomed the move. Moscow has not confirmed it. Reports said Putin kept his territorial demands and warned he would target foreign troops sent to Ukraine. Kushner also said a large prisoner exchange is being prepared.
Why it matters: Europe's seat at the table could shape the terms of any end to the war that affects European security.
Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. The US has led recent mediation, and European leaders want a say.
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, killing six people, including a surgeon, and wounding dozens. The toll later rose to seven. Israel confirmed the strike and said Hamas used the hospital as a base. Reports said the targeted commander was not found. Fifty-three nations and groups urged Israel to allow aid into Gaza. UN officials say winter floods hit 26,000 households.
Why it matters: Strikes on hospitals and winter flooding worsen a health and shelter crisis for Gaza's displaced people.
Gaza has faced war since 2023. Aid access remains disputed between Israel and aid groups.
A Microsoft outage entered its second day, affecting Outlook, Teams, 365 and Copilot. Monitoring sites showed users in 74 countries hit for over eight hours. Microsoft said a cyberattack did not cause it. It said servers became unavailable and strained other systems. It added that its fixes were not working as expected. Schools, government services and bankers were disrupted in Australia, Japan and Hong Kong.
Why it matters: Millions of workers rely on Microsoft 365 for email and meetings, so a long outage stops business across many countries.
Microsoft 365 is used by hundreds of millions of people. Outlook is its email service and Teams its meeting tool.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said a gas tanker hit a sea mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports differ on whether it carried liquefied natural gas or petroleum gas. Ships still face attacks across the strait even as traffic recovers. India's ambassador to Oman visited an injured Indian seafarer.
Why it matters: A large share of the world's oil and gas ships through Hormuz, so attacks raise energy and shipping costs.
Hormuz is the narrow sea route out of the Gulf. Shipping there has been disrupted since the war began.
A Ukrainian drone hit a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland. It is thought to be the first such strike in an open stretch of the Baltic. Finland detected the attack. Ukraine's security service said it ran a large drone operation against the Russian oil port of Ust-Luga.
Why it matters: The strike widens the war to the Baltic Sea, which borders several NATO members.
Ukraine has used drones against Russian ships and oil sites. Russia attacks Ukrainian cities and power plants.
Moscow's mayor said 467 Ukrainian drones were headed to the capital overnight and most were shot down. Ukraine also hit a refinery in the Volgograd region, where a fire killed people. Russia struck a Kyiv hospital, forcing about 30 people to evacuate. Russian airports face daily flight bans from drone attacks.
Why it matters: Drone strikes disrupt Russian fuel supply and air travel, and keep Ukrainian civilians under threat.
Both sides have escalated long-range drone strikes this year.
President Trump said he wants to resolve the Cuba issue before his term ends. He said he would certainly consider military action. He called Cuba a failed nation. He did not give details of any plan.
Why it matters: A threat of force against Cuba raises tension in the Caribbean and for Cubans already under sanctions.
The US has long imposed sanctions on Cuba and pressed its government.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced he will run for Senate Democratic leader against Chuck Schumer. The announcement came days after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Schumer says he has the votes to stay. Van Hollen said the American people called for change.
Why it matters: The vote will decide who leads Democrats in the Senate as they check President Trump.
Democrats won the midterms on Nov. 3. Schumer has led them in the Senate since 2017.
Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's Senate race, beating Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 5,000 votes. He will be the state's first Black senator since the 1800s. No Democrat has held the seat since 1982. Trump won the state by 22 points two years ago.
Why it matters: The result helped give Democrats control of the Senate.
Mississippi has long been a Republican stronghold.
US immigration authorities carried out 483,200 deportations in 2026, a record. Democrats say they will investigate the tactics used. The White House has warned Democrats over future probes.
Why it matters: The figures show how far enforcement has expanded and set up a clash in Congress.
The UN climate summit COP31 is under way in Antalya, Turkey. The UN climate chief cited this year's Himalayan flash floods and urged faster, fairer action. Greta Thunberg said the planet is being killed. UN agencies launched a platform for over $3 billion in disaster financing. China ruled out hosting COP33 in 2028, and the US has no official presence.
Why it matters: Decisions here shape climate finance and emission cuts as scientists expect 2026 to be the hottest year on record.
COP is the yearly UN climate conference. Turkey hosts this one.
Pope Leo XIV, who spent years in Peru, said he is home. He denounced machismo and demanded women be protected. He met six abuse survivors and said the Church must make amends. About 52,000 young people met him in Lima.
Why it matters: The visit puts abuse and violence against women on the agenda for the world's Catholics.
Leo is the first US-born pope and holds Peruvian citizenship.
The new head of the World Food Programme called for an end to fighting in Sudan after his first visit. About 34 million people need aid, nearly two-thirds of the population. He said funding cuts are worsening hunger. Drone attacks by both sides continue.
Why it matters: Millions face famine as aid funds fall.
War between the army and the RSF paramilitary began in 2023.
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned after courts ruled his education documents did not meet requirements. He is the son of former President Joko Widodo. Parliament leaders met to plan a replacement.
Why it matters: It strains the alliance around President Prabowo.
The US Justice Department said it disrupted a scheme in which North Korean hackers used fake video calls to steal over $400 million. The FBI said more than 900 victims fell for the FaceStealer scheme over 18 months.
Why it matters: It shows how state-linked hackers target crypto users.
North Korea has stolen large sums of crypto despite sanctions.
Polls suggest many left-leaning voters are angry at Prime Minister Sánchez ahead of the election. Parliament passed a tenant protection decree by one vote. Lula will visit Madrid Monday. A court suspended a far-right group after 14 arrests.
Why it matters: The vote could change Spain's housing and EU policy.
Housing costs drove strikes and protests in Spain this week.
The UK economy grew 0.7% in the three months to September. That is the fastest pace in more than two years. Analysts said AI investment gave an extra engine of growth. Prime Minister Burnham said a win-win deal with the EU is possible.
Why it matters: Faster growth supports jobs and incomes.
Brent crude traded near $96 a barrel and is on course for a second weekly loss. Prices are about 20% below the late-October peak of $118. Trump's remarks on Iran briefly pushed prices up. Europe enters winter with its lowest gas stocks of the decade.
Why it matters: Energy prices drive fuel and heating bills worldwide.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose back above 5% as oil gained and investors bet on more Fed rate hikes. The dollar is near a 19-month high and heads for its biggest weekly gain in two months. Gold fell to a one-year low in the previous session before partly recovering. US home sales hit a 16-year low.
Why it matters: Higher rates raise mortgage and loan costs.
Inflation has stayed high as the Iran war lifts energy costs.
Asian shares were mixed as investors weighed Huang's exit. Seoul shares fell nearly 1% and the Hang Seng dropped. Nvidia is on its longest weekly losing streak since 2012 and has lost $1.6 trillion in value. SpaceX plans to invest over $74 billion in AI computing in Texas and Arizona.
Why it matters: Nvidia's slide shows how much markets rely on AI.
President Mahama announced Ghana's first hydrocarbon discovery in an offshore carbonate reserve. Venezuela is opening its power sector to private capital. China switched on the world's largest liquid-air energy storage plant.
Why it matters: New supply and storage can ease energy costs.
Kenya began a 42-day countdown to ending its Ebola outbreak after the last patient went home. In DR Congo, MSF said money is not reaching the front line and staff are unpaid. The virus is still spreading there.
Why it matters: Unpaid staff could let the outbreak grow.
Men with axes, clubs and machetes attacked an opposition rally in Lagos. Journalists were reportedly hit. The opposition leader vowed nothing will stop them. INEC said it will follow a court ruling on Atiku's eligibility.
Why it matters: Violence threatens Nigeria's coming election.
Haitian forces took back the country's main football stadium after two years of gang control. Salvadoran troops are helping. The UN said over 1,000 people were killed in Haiti in three months. American Airlines resumed flights to northern Haiti.
Why it matters: Retaking sites may help restore order.
China held large unannounced military drills in the western Pacific and around Taiwan in early November. Taipei called it silent intimidation. Xi renewed calls for reunification without mentioning force. Taiwan rejected the demand.
Why it matters: Tension affects shipping and chip supply.
Fourteen people died in a Fujairah, UAE, crash involving 18 cars and five trucks. Ten died in a Nepal bus crash. Four Turkish soldiers died in a helicopter crash. Bangladesh's measles deaths passed 1,299.
A residential building collapsed into a construction site in Brooklyn, killing eight including two children. At least 17 were hurt. The owner and a contractor had prior violations.
Why it matters: Raises questions on building safety.
Two Iranian-origin men were convicted of surveilling journalists for the broadcaster Iran International. One was also convicted of preparing a violent attack. A third defendant was acquitted.
Why it matters: Shows reach of foreign intelligence in Europe.
The Euclid mission mapped 900 million galaxies, offering clues on dark matter. NASA's Perseverance confirmed complex organic carbon in ancient Mars rocks.
Why it matters: Advances in cosmology and the search for life.
NASA reports mangrove forests are recovering after decades of decline. Scientists found five new frog species in the eastern Himalayas. The National Trust took back land for restoration.
A 17-year-old boy with autism was found alive in woodland in eastern Australia after six days. About 100 searchers took part. In South Carolina, an 11-month-old buried by his father was found alive.
Pakistan's army said 74 militants were killed in operations since Nov. 3 in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Separately, 11 people died when a van fell into a river in the north.
Why it matters: Militant violence continues in Pakistan's border regions.
Pakistan faces militant groups in the northwest and Balochistan.
More than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb threats by email. Only 77 evacuated after Prime Minister Meloni told them to ignore the threats unless confirmed. About 6,000 schools were targeted earlier.
Why it matters: Hoaxes disrupt schooling and raise fears of hybrid attacks.
Some Europeans link hoaxes to Russian influence, which Russia is accused of.
China's JD.com agreed to buy German electronics retailer Ceconomy, deepening its push into Europe. Nebius shares fell 16% on weak guidance. Nvidia-backed Nscale updated its IPO papers with a wider loss. Anthropic's IPO is expected soon.
Why it matters: Deals and listings show where AI and retail money is moving.
President José Maria Neves is expected to win a second term on Sunday. It would give his party full control of government. The Gambia confirmed five candidates for its Dec. 5 election.
A Colombian air strike on the Gulf Clan gang killed eight, including a suspected leader called a priority target. A drone attack blamed on the ELN killed four soldiers in Catatumo.
Why it matters: Armed groups still threaten Colombian security.
Argentina asked the law of the sea tribunal for measures to halt the Sea Lion project near the Falklands. The tribunal will rule Nov. 28. Argentina's October inflation rose slightly above forecasts.
Why it matters: The ruling touches a long dispute.
Three Democratic Party leaders boycotted a meeting amid a factional split. South Korea and the UN also discussed North Korea's nuclear program and military AI.
Opposition lawmakers want income-linked cash payments to start with the food tax cut. Japan's Finance Ministry seeks to rein in defense spending, possibly halving some missile and aircraft purchases.
A doctor shot one person dead and wounded four near Logan Circle. He barricaded himself and later killed himself. Police said he was angry over mold in his condo.
Why it matters: Gun violence near the White House.
The historic liner SS United States was deliberately sunk off Florida to form a reef. Activists had wanted a museum. Elsewhere, Cummins denied Khawaja's ball-tampering claims.
Cade Cunningham scored 52 with 10 assists and no turnovers as Detroit beat Washington. England's Harry Kane broke the caps record and scored the winner.
Jessica Pegula beat Linda Noskova 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Finals. She saved a match point in the first set tiebreak, and the win knocked out Coco Gauff.
Harry Kane made his 126th England appearance, passing Peter Shilton as the most capped men's player. He scored a penalty in England's 2-1 win over Croatia that sent them to the Nations League quarterfinals.
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs hit 45 homers and stole 41 bases. Yordan Alvarez of the Astros won the American League award after a .316 season, and both won unanimously.
Stefon Diggs scored a touchdown in the final minute to give Washington a 24-21 win over the New York Giants. Jayden Daniels threw three touchdown passes in the game.
Kalyn Ponga won the men's Golden Boot as international player of the year in rugby league. Ruby Waaka won the women's award, and both are from New Zealand.
Researchers at the University of Tübingen found that crows can make decisions about twice as fast as humans. The study suggests their brains work astonishingly fast.
A survey from the Euclid space telescope has revealed about 900 million galaxies. The findings were reported in the same week as new organic molecules found by the Perseverance rover on Mars.
A new study reports that mangrove forests are recovering in several places. The findings suggest restoration work is helping these coastal forests return.
Markets were pulled by high US borrowing costs and the Nvidia leadership shock. The US 10-year yield rose 2.1% to 5.10% as oil gains and Fed hike bets grew. The S&P 500 slipped 0.35% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.87%. Brent crude rose 0.3% to $96.11 but is down 9.3% in a month.
Nvidia shock
Huang's exit and the spy probe hit AI stocks. Nvidia is on its longest weekly losing streak since 2012. Bitcoin also fell.
Rates and the dollar
Bond yields topped 5% on expected rate hikes. The dollar is near a 19-month high. Home sales are at a 16-year low.
Oil and Iran
Brent near $96 is down from a $118 peak. Trump's Iran remarks and mine attacks keep prices jumpy. Europe's gas stocks are low.
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