November 11, 2026: U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia…; Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of…; Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal…

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   Politics · 7 sources

   U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.

   The readCBS News reports that a U.S. official identified the suspect as a senior officer based at Imjin Barracks, which hosts NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters.

   Why it mattersThe case involves British counterterrorism police working with the FBI and U.S. military intelligence, placing any charging decision within a cross-border national-security investigation. PBS NewsHour says authorities suspect the soldier of aiding a foreign intelligence service or handling protected information.

   Original reportingAl Jazeera · BBC News · CBS News · DW · Fox News · The New York Times · PBS NewsHour

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   Politics · 7 sources

   Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

   The readThe first day of the Abu Dhabi meeting lasted nearly four hours, according to PBS NewsHour.

   Why it mattersThe two-day format means the parties were scheduled to continue discussions after the opening meeting. The Guardian says the agenda includes a U.S. proposal for a long-term security architecture involving Moscow and Europe, alongside efforts to end the war.

   Original reportingCBS News · DW · DW · Euronews · France 24 · NPR · PBS NewsHour · The Guardian

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   World · 4 sources

   Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor

   The readBBC News says Markle’s alleged monitor removal followed his placement under house detention in Florida last week.

   Why it mattersThe alleged removal makes compliance with Markle’s house-detention and electronic-monitoring conditions an immediate issue alongside the pending possession charge; PBS NewsHour says he was awaiting a hearing.

   Original reportingABC News · The Hill · BBC News · PBS NewsHour

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   World · 6 sources

   Kenyan doomsday sect leader jailed for 200 years for murder of 190 children

   The readKenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the deaths of 190 children who were starved to death on his orders in Shakahola Forest.

   Why it mattersThe 200-year sentence imposes a prison term on Mackenzie for deaths tied to the starvation directives described by France 24 and The Guardian.

   Original reportingABC News · Sky News · Al Jazeera · France 24 · France 24 · NPR · The Guardian