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Civil rights and labor icon Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers predecessor, has died at age 96.

Danish broadcaster TV2 is under fire for a prank series that deceived comedian Rasmus Wallbridge for four months, leading to calls for investigations and accusations of psychological violence.

Director Andrei Zvyagintsev’s new film, “Minotaurus,” depicts the domestic and professional pressures faced by a Russian businessman during the invasion of Ukraine.

The Nuremberg Documentation Center has launched a new exhibition on the former Nazi Party Rally grounds, using hundreds of artifacts and interactive displays to examine the site's history.

After an 81-year period, Hiroshima returned the remains of 13-year-old Toshiaki Wakamoto to his sister following a name error discovery during a memorial tower inspection.

Famous children's book author and illustrator Janosch, creator of the Tigerente, has died at age 95 on Tenerife.

Major Bangladeshi universities, including Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Jagannath, have released admission test schedules for the 2026-27 session following HSC results.

Famous German author and illustrator Janosch, creator of the Tigerente, has died at age 95 on Tenerife.

Pope Leo XIV has called for global peace, social justice, and improved support for victims of abuse in messages to the faithful and French bishops.

The UNESCO Global Geoparks Council has unanimously recommended a four-year extension for the Dong Van Karst Plateau’s status, awarding it the highest “Green Card” rating.

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ will return to Colombian cinemas on November 12, with royalties donated to the Colombian Red Cross to aid communities affected by the devastating August 10 earthquake.

Plovdiv Municipality is seeking curators and concepts for the 2027 International Photography Meetings and the National Autumn Exhibitions, with budgets up to 27,000 euros each.

Prague is hosting a major retrospective of Czech painter Jaroslav Čermák, featuring rare international loans of his 19th-century works for the first time in nearly a century.

The common ash has been named the 2027 Tree of the Year by the Dr. Silvius Wodarz Foundation, highlighting the species' ecological importance and its struggle against a devastating Asian fungus.

KAUST has secured the top spot in the Times Higher Education Arab Universities 2027 rankings for the fourth consecutive year.

Instructor Zafer Akçay warns that wet road markings, manhole covers, and metal gratings pose high fall risks for motorcyclists, urging the use of non-slip materials and cautious riding techniques.

Angoulême is launching the ‘Bulles de culture’ educational program for primary students and rebranding its international comic festival as ‘Angoulême Bande dessinée’ for 2027.

Multiple marine turtles have washed up on Italy's Marche coast, while a rare two-meter leatherback turtle was sighted near Capo Rizzuto in Calabria.

Poland is seeing a dramatic rise in secularization, with religious practice dropping significantly among youth, even as support for right-wing political movements grows.

German Bishop Georg Bätzing calls Church abuse systemic, while Vienna’s Archbishop Josef Grünwidl supports female ordination and the end of priestly celibacy.

Turkey has unveiled 100 returned cultural artifacts from the US, including bronze masterpieces from Bubon.

Chef Ferran Adrià is collaborating on Génesis, a new Netflix series providing a realistic portrayal of his legendary restaurant, El Bulli.

The Bursa International Literature Festival will take place in Nilüfer from November 26 to 29, 2026, featuring international authors and free public workshops.

A Malaysian Shariah court ordered Aliff Daniel Adli to undergo three months of faith rehabilitation after he pleaded guilty to performing non-Islamic rituals at a temple in Batu Caves.

Thousands gathered at Split's Poljud stadium for a massive farewell ceremony honoring the late Croatian singer Mišo Kovač.

A South Korean court has asked actor Kim Soo-hyun to narrow his request to delete 45 YouTube videos, citing freedom of expression and the need to specify content unrelated to his reputation.

The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026 in Hong Kong concluded with a joint declaration on the role of liberal arts and AI in higher education.

Marking the 85th anniversary, the Battle of Hong Kong is remembered as the first WWII land battle involving Canadian troops, ending in surrender on Christmas Day 1941.

Vietnam is implementing new conservation and planning strategies for the Phong Nha - Ke Bang Biosphere Reserve and the Son La Prison Special National Monument.

Ostrava is investing 4.8 million CZK in a fifth phase of a project to treat 644 trees infested with white mistletoe to improve urban greenery and safety.

The Prutul de Jos Biosphere Reserve in Moldova protects hundreds of rare species, including 51 rare bird species and 14 rare mammals, serving as a vital international biodiversity hub.

IIT Delhi remains India’s top-ranked university in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 at 66th, despite several premier Indian institutions seeing declines in their regional positions.

Diwali celebrations feature Ramayana-inspired performances in London's Trafalgar Square and a themed festive campaign by the brand SHREE in India.

A Turkish court has banned the nationwide sale, distribution, and printing of Sayyid Qutb’s book “Signs on the Road,” sparking criticism from publishing unions.

Bhutan set a Guinness World Record by consecrating 108 chortens in Gelephu in a single day, including one dedicated to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nigerian music icon 2Baba has announced his first full-length studio album in six years, titled Oldest Young Man, set for release on 27 November 2026.

UNACH has established a partnership with the Mexican Consulate in Houston and held talks with Rice University and the University of Houston to boost academic mobility and community services.

Day of the Dead festivals in Mexico saw record attendance, with 500,000 people visiting Tlaquepaque and over 76,500 attending celebrations in Querétaro.

Renowned British celebrity hairstylist and entrepreneur John Frieda has died at age 75. He was famous for styling Princess Diana and building a global haircare empire including the Frizz-Ease brand.

The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs reopened to visitors on November 3 following a periodic restoration project.

PETA has filed a formal complaint with the Vatican against five Spanish priests, accusing them of promoting bullfighting and using Christian symbolism to justify the practice.

Gangnam-gu is hosting the Garosu-gil Autumn Romance Festival on November 7, featuring a car-free street, local performances, food markets, and family activities to revitalize the Sinsa-dong area.

Love Unlimited will host diverse events in late 2026, including piano instruction for children with disabilities in Japan and a traditional Niinamesai harvest ritual in France.

HBO Max has unveiled new production images and cast details for its upcoming eight-episode Harry Potter series, scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2026.

Recent architectural projects in Valencia and Ortuella demonstrate successful methods for rehabilitating historic Spanish buildings for modern university and residential use.

Brazilian educational institutions across various states are managing 2027 enrollment processes, exam schedules, and policy updates regarding student priorities and transportation.

Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah, Malaysia's first female Director-General of Education, has died at age 89 due to heart disease.

Transgender influencer Li Jinjin has broken her silence regarding a 2024 incident, alleging that former basketball star Yi Jianlian solicited her services and demanding a public apology.

A tigress from West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve was captured in Assam’s Kokrajhar district after traveling 100 km, ending a joint inter-state rescue operation.