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News of Saturday, 14 November 2026
Netherlands
Nitrogen tank explodes at company in Oss
One person was injured in the explosion, according to local reports; the cause is being investigated.
According to Omroep Brabant, a nitrogen tank exploded at insulation and packaging manufacturer Unipol in Oss on Friday evening. One person was taken to hospital by ambulance, according to Omroep Brabant; ambulance staff examined several other people.
14 Nov 2026, 12:59
Three perspectives
Third bird flu outbreak in a week hits farm in Hierden
Around 19,000 ducks and chickens to be culled; transport ban applies within 10-kilometre zone.
Bird flu has been detected in Hierden for the third time in a week. According to the authorities, the outbreak concerns a farm with around 6,000 ducks and 13,000 laying hens.
14 Nov 2026, 11:45
Major fire destroys historic windmill in Stiens
The Slagdijkstermolen, dating from 1864, collapsed completely during the fire; its cause is not yet known.
A historic windmill in Stiens, Friesland, was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning. The fire service scaled up its response to make additional personnel and water available, but could not prevent the structure from collapsing.
14 Nov 2026, 10:44
Three perspectives
Update 14 Nov 2026, 11:45
Bird flu detected again in Hierden
Around 9,500 ducks are being culled at a second farm in the Gelderland village.
Bird flu has been detected again in Hierden, this time at a duck breeding farm. According to the NVWA, around 9,500 animals are being culled to prevent the virus from spreading further.
14 Nov 2026, 09:09
World
Three perspectives
Ukraine and Russia discuss exchange of thousands of prisoners
Volodymyr Zelensky says the exchange would involve 1,200 to 1,300 people on each side, but the exact number has not yet been settled.
Ukraine and Russia have discussed a large prisoner exchange, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky says the two countries could exchange around 1,200 to 1,300 people. According to Zelensky, the arrangements have not yet been implemented and the precise number is still being established.
14 Nov 2026, 13:00
Three perspectives
Iran reports new tanker fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says an LNG tanker struck a mine; independent confirmation is lacking.
A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas caught fire on Friday after, according to Iran, striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says the vessel was using a prohibited route. Details about the tanker and any casualties have not yet been independently confirmed.
14 Nov 2026, 13:00
Three perspectives
Zelensky says US traded Donbas for NATO guarantee
The Ukrainian president says the proposal was put forward during talks on a possible peace deal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says US negotiators proposed that Ukraine give up its claims to the Donbas in exchange for a security guarantee resembling NATO membership. There is no public agreement on the proposal.
14 Nov 2026, 11:44
Three perspectives
Rubio says economic pressure makes attacks on Iran unnecessary
The US secretary of state says sanctions and economic pressure are weakening Iran sufficiently; that is an American assessment.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the economic pressure on Iran is so great that further military attacks are unnecessary. His statement provides no evidence that Iran agrees with the American conclusion or that tensions are over.
14 Nov 2026, 11:41
Three perspectives
Update 14 Nov 2026, 13:00
Ukraine launches heavy drone attack during peace talks
The European security order is now also on the agenda in talks between Russia and the United States.
Ukraine sent nearly 1,200 drones towards targets in Russia overnight from Thursday to Friday. At the same time, American and Russian negotiators added the European security order to talks on ending the war.
14 Nov 2026, 10:45
Three perspectives
German railways report first success with alcohol ban
Since its introduction, more than 15,000 passengers have been approached at stations, Deutsche Bahn says.
Deutsche Bahn says it sees a positive early assessment one month after introducing an alcohol ban at its stations. According to the railway company, security staff approached more than 15,000 people.
14 Nov 2026, 10:42
Three perspectives
Fighting in Yemen again drives thousands from their homes
Pro-government forces say they repelled a Houthi attack near Taiz, but independent confirmation is lacking.
Pro-government fighters in Yemen said on Friday that they had repelled a Houthi attack near al-Aqroud, in Taiz governorate. There is no independent confirmation of the fighting or its outcome, while the United Nations reports that more than 333,000 people in Yemen have fled their homes since August.
14 Nov 2026, 10:13
Russian attacks hit Zaporizhzhia and Odesa
Three people were killed and more than 50 injured in Ukraine, according to regional authorities.
Russian attacks hit the Ukrainian cities of Zaporizhzhia and Odesa on Friday, according to Ukrainian regional authorities. They said one person was killed and more than 50 injured in Zaporizhzhia, while two people died in Odesa.
14 Nov 2026, 09:06
Three perspectives
Rubio attacks International Criminal Court in speech
US secretary says international law limits American power.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attacked the International Criminal Court (ICC) during a speech in Washington on Friday. He accused the court of using international law against countries that do not recognise the United States.
14 Nov 2026, 07:02
Three perspectives
Netanyahu explores resuming attacks on Iran
Israeli reports point to discussions about a possible new military escalation as Israel’s political situation changes.
According to Israeli media, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is discussing with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot the possibility of resuming attacks on Iran. The reports point to political and military divisions over whether such a step is urgent or desirable.
14 Nov 2026, 06:30
Three perspectives
Belgian coalition resumes talks on stalled budget
Prime Minister Bart De Wever is trying to get negotiations moving again before Monday.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever reconvened his coalition's senior figures on Friday for talks on the budget. The discussions are intended to prevent the political crisis from escalating further before De Wever returns to King Filip on Monday.
14 Nov 2026, 06:01
Three perspectives
Trump, Xi and Putin plan trilateral summit in China
The United States confirms that the three leaders want to meet on Thursday during the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are planning a joint meeting in the Chinese city of Shenzhen on Thursday. The White House confirmed on Friday that the three leaders want to speak on the sidelines of the APEC summit, which takes place on 18 and 19 November.
14 Nov 2026, 02:04
Three perspectives
Indonesia to elect new vice-president on 2 December
Indonesia’s parliament has scheduled the election and inauguration of a successor to Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Indonesia’s parliament will elect a new vice-president on 2 December. Parliamentary speaker Ahmad Muzani announced this on Friday, a day after Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation.
14 Nov 2026, 01:02
Three perspectives
Update 14 Nov 2026, 07:02
ICC limits Afghanistan investigation to Taliban crimes
Judges end section that could have implicated US military personnel; prosecutor appeals.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has limited its Afghanistan investigation to possible crimes by the Taliban. The section in which US military personnel or intelligence officers could also have been investigated has been ended, court documents made public on Friday show.
14 Nov 2026, 00:02
Climate
Three perspectives
German solar generation on course for new record
Germany could produce more than 100 terawatt hours of solar power for the first time this year.
German solar power generation is heading for a record this year. According to the German solar industry, the 100-terawatt-hour threshold could be exceeded for the first time.
14 Nov 2026, 12:28
Science
New analysis confirms initial picture of black hole
An independent analysis of data from the Event Horizon Telescope again finds the characteristic shadow of M87*.
An independent research group has reanalysed the data behind the famous image of the black hole M87*. The findings, published in Nature, support the conclusion that the ring-shaped structure is not an artefact of the reconstruction method.
14 Nov 2026, 09:39
Three perspectives
China dismisses researchers after child's death
An investigation into an experimental gene therapy found shortcomings in safety, ethics and reporting.
Chinese authorities have dismissed two researchers after a child died during an experimental gene therapy, according to CCTV. The state broadcaster said the safety assessment, parental consent and publication of the research findings were inadequate.
14 Nov 2026, 07:33
Tech
Rocket Lab reaches 100 launches with Electron rocket
The US space company placed a Japanese Earth-observation satellite into orbit.
Rocket Lab completed the 100th launch of its Electron rocket on Saturday. A satellite belonging to Japanese company iQPS was placed into orbit from the launch site on New Zealand’s North Island.
14 Nov 2026, 12:57
Three perspectives
Starshield restrictions hinder Ukraine’s air defence
President Zelensky says speed restrictions are again in force along the entire front.
Ukraine says restrictions on SpaceX’s military satellite service Starshield are making it harder to defend against Russian drones. President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to raise the issue again at every political level.
14 Nov 2026, 12:30
Three perspectives
Number of registered software vulnerabilities doubles in one year
In 2026, more than twice as many CVEs have already been registered as at the same point in 2025, according to a current count.
The number of publicly registered software vulnerabilities has risen sharply in 2026. A current count stands at 89,859 CVEs, compared with 39,639 at the same point in 2025.
14 Nov 2026, 12:28
Three perspectives
Study finds signs of greater AI use in fiction books on Amazon
A preliminary study and examples of misleading books raise questions about authorship and reliability.
Researchers have found signs of increasing AI use in self-published fiction books on Amazon. Their study has not yet been peer-reviewed, and the detection software used does not prove who wrote a text.
14 Nov 2026, 10:43
Starship reaches space, but booster is lost
SpaceX failed to achieve the planned double catch during Starship’s fifteenth test flight.
SpaceX launched a Starship rocket into orbit on Friday, but the planned catch of both rocket sections failed. The Super Heavy booster came down in the Gulf of Mexico and exploded, while Starship’s upper stage continued its flight.
14 Nov 2026, 06:33
Most underwater data-centre core patents studied come from China
A study counts 168 core patents and attributes about 80 per cent of them to China.
According to a study, about 80 per cent of the globally selected core patents for underwater data centres come from China. The researchers examined the technology’s development up to and including June 2026.
14 Nov 2026, 05:00
Health
Three perspectives
German doctors fear more paid appointments
The head of Germany's association of GPs expects people with statutory health insurance to increasingly have to pay outside their insurance.
People with statutory health insurance in Germany may increasingly be offered appointments as self-payers, according to doctors' association chairman Andreas Gassen. In his view, more self-pay appointments will not automatically reduce waiting times for regular patients.
14 Nov 2026, 09:36
Three perspectives
US loses measles-free status
The Pan American Health Organization withdraws the status after more than a year of sustained virus transmission.
The United States has lost its official status as a country where measles has been eliminated. Reuters reported this, citing coverage by The Wall Street Journal, after experts from the Pan American Health Organization assessed the virus’s continued spread.
14 Nov 2026, 05:31
Film
British police investigate David Walliams
The Metropolitan Police is investigating allegations of serious sexual offences against the British writer and television personality.
British police have launched an investigation into allegations against David Walliams. The writer and television personality has not been charged; police are investigating the reports and have established no guilt.
14 Nov 2026, 09:38