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Iran attacks shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island, sources say

Iran has attacked ship navigation systems on the Omani island of Didamar in the Strait of ​Hormuz, three sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed, showing Tehran's ‌ability to target infrastructure used to restore Gulf oil flows.

Conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Valerie VolcoviciANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wars and trade disputes should not be allowed to distract the world from its struggle to combat global warming, leaders told the COP31 climate conference on Wednesday, as negotiators prepared to hash out a new deal to try to limit climate change.COP31 host Turkey has been pushing countries to put a goal to expand electrification at the centre of a final deal, even as critics say it may do little to curb warming without a clearer plan to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

Latvia, Lithuania warn of new drone threats as Finland adopts curbs

Latvia and Lithuania warned people on Wednesday to seek ‌shelter across several regions against threats from unidentified drones entering their airspace via neighbouring Russia or Belarus, adding that NATO air defence fighter jets were activated.

South Korea bus crashes into vehicles, leaving many injured

The bus struck the vehicles at around 7:34 a.m., including some waiting at a traffic light, before crashing into a median barrier, the National Fire Agency said, citing a witness.

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, arrested again after cutting off ankle monitor

Meghan recently said she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father’s former home.

Blair’s spin doctor ‘arrested for my own safety’ after psychotic breakdown

Forty years ago, Tony Blair’s press secretary had a terrifying breakdown. It proved to be the start of a turnaround.