UK police launch sex offense investigation into children’s author and TV personality David Walliams

London police are investigating sex-offense allegations involving comedian David Walliams after reports accused him of grooming teenage girls and sexually assaulting one; officers say complaints are separate but will examine the reports for evidence. Walliams denies wrongdoing. The 55-year-old, famed for “Little Britain” and bestselling children’s books, has faced career fallout, including film and publishing decisions.

Europe will be represented by a team of leaders from EU and five major powers in Abu Dhabi talks

European national security advisers from the EU and Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Poland will take part in future technical-level Russia-Ukraine talks, a senior official said, following agreement at Dublin summits. Europe has yet to select leaders for negotiations; Zelenskyy had urged the appointment of envoys, saying Moscow was more open to European involvement.

Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as US-led talks will consider wider European security

Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets in one of its largest attacks of the war, as peace talks broadened to Europe’s post-Cold War security order, alarming leaders who fear Moscow seeks to weaken NATO. European officials will join negotiations after Abu Dhabi meetings; Kyiv says U.S. Starshield limits hamper defenses. The invasion nears five years.

SRFTI students allege harassment of Emmy-nominated filmmaker; institute claims he trespassed

SRFTI students accused the institute’s security personnel of harassing Emmy-nominated filmmaker Ronny Sen and stopping a workshop he had been invited to lead, while the institute said he entered by scaling a boundary wall without authorisation and reported the alleged trespass to police. The dispute unfolds amid suspended classes and tensions following a September clash.

UP to run additional buses from Delhi to Purvanchal for Chhath, CM directs crowd-control measures

Uttar Pradesh will run extra buses from Delhi to eastern districts for Chhath Puja, while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered safety and crowd-management measures at ghats to prevent accidents. Officials must deploy police, divers and boats, monitor water and crowds, manage traffic, and provide emergency services and facilities, as lakhs prepare for Chhath offerings on November 15-16.

Barclays to cut about 200 investment bank jobs starting next week

Barclays plans to cut about 200 investment-bank jobs starting next week, mainly in New York and London, adding to roughly 5,000 reductions announced last month, according to people familiar with the matter. The cuts span seniority levels and reflect an annual efficiency drive. The wider plan includes 5,000 cuts, targeting cost savings through AI use.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers seek dismissal of murder charges ahead of 2027 retrial

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers asked a judge to dismiss his murder indictments, alleging lead investigator David Owen misled the grand jury about blood spatter and ammunition. Prosecutors denied deliberate misconduct, saying Owen made mistakes but acted on his understanding, while other evidence, including a kennel video, supported the case. The judge will rule later; Murdaugh’s retrial is set for April.

Cole Davison, missing 17-year-old Needham boy, found after extensive search in Massachusetts

Needham police confirmed Friday that 17-year-old Cole Davison, missing since Wednesday night, was found at Boston’s South Station and will receive care at a hospital; officials asked the public to respect his family’s privacy. The search covered Needham neighborhoods, wooded areas and sections of the Charles River, with K9 teams and a police helicopter assisting.

Microsoft says outage triggered by technical issue; rules out role of AI, cyber agents

Microsoft said a technical fault stemming from a network-capacity upgrade and exposed by a recent change caused its outage, ruling out a cyberattack or any connection to AI. Outlook, Teams and Microsoft 365 disrupted users in 72 countries, but recovery is underway; some may face intermittent issues as Microsoft monitors services and prepares a report.

Christian Cousins, Kindergarten Cop actor, suffered from liver disease before death at 43

Christian Cousins, the child actor who played Dominic Palmieri in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1990 film *Kindergarten Cop*, has died at 43, his brother Jonas Roeser announced on Instagram October 23. Roeser said Cousins had been sick with liver disease, though no cause of death was disclosed. Cousins appeared in the film alongside his twin brother Joseph.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on November 14, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi-NCR’s November 14 listings bring theatre, film, art, literature, comedy and craft events to venues across the capital and Gurugram. Highlights include a Mahabharata-themed Dastangoi at Sunder Nursery, free Urdu theatre and a film screening, plus exhibitions at Alliance Française and India Habitat Centre. Workshops and a handloom fair round out the day’s choices, too.

‘Vehicle overloaded, 100 km/h speed': Survivors of deadly bus-truck collision in Assam

Survivors of the deadly bus-truck collision in Assam’s Golaghat district alleged the bus was overcrowded and speeding before crossing into the oncoming truck’s lane; the truck driver also blamed the bus. At least 25 people died and several were injured, with 12 critical patients treated. A survivor said it carried roughly 60 passengers, double its capacity.

Shorter time controls to be eligible for standard ratings, norms

FIDE has approved shorter controls for standard ratings and title norms: 60 minutes plus 30-second increments qualifies, while 45 minutes plus 30 seconds is allowed in FIDE Circuit or sub-2400 events. Tournaments are capped at two rounds daily, with one norm per title; federations review rules in December. Budapest’s pilot has drawn Levon Aronian’s criticism.

Allahabad HC flags delayed police probes in UP, seeks ACS home’s remedial plan

Allahabad high court’s Lucknow bench has warned that prolonged police investigations and “total lethargy and inaction” appear widespread across Uttar Pradesh, directing the additional chief secretary (home) to explain remedies. The affidavit, due within three weeks, must address deadlines and complainant updates under BNSS. A stalled Sultanpur murder probe prompted the petition; hearing resumes December 8.

Outreach in focus, SP to hold Dalit Sammelan in Agra on November 15

The SP will hold a Dalit Sammelan in Agra on November 15, with Akhilesh Yadav addressing supporters as it courts Dalit voters before Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 assembly elections. Ramji Lal Suman calls Agra central to Dalit politics and claims voters are leaving the BSP for SP; Akash Anand is due to rally November 22.

Carlsen on the brink of losing No 1 spot to Caruana

Magnus Carlsen is just nine live-rating points from losing the world No. 1 spot after more than 15 years at the top, following a Friday defeat by Haik Martirosyan; unbeaten Fabiano Caruana beat Vincent Keymer to reach 2800.3. Caruana could lead the next official rankings if his momentum holds, while Carlsen’s classical form has faltered, including two defeats at Norway Chess.

551 special train trips to ease festive rush in Pune division

Pune’s Central Railway division has arranged 551 special train trips in October and November to manage Diwali and Chhath passenger surges, connecting the city with destinations across India. It has deployed 290 RPF and 57 ticket-checking personnel, opened a 15,000-square-foot holding area for 2,200 people and added ticket counters; parcel services are suspended November 5–15.

PCMC to give free homes for families of eight Moshi landfill accident victims

PCMC on Thursday ordered free flats for families of eight workers killed in the Moshi garbage depot accident, while the ninth family’s allotment remains pending until legal documents are completed. The homes are in an SRA project at Yashwantnagar, Pimpri. The civic body approved the proposal in September and has already distributed ₹10 lakh in compensation to each family.

10L eligible citizens in Gzb yet to be enrolled in voter lists: UP CEO

Uttar Pradesh CEO says 10 lakh eligible Ghaziabad residents remain unregistered, prompting a campaign ahead of the 2027 revision. The draft roll appears November 17; claims close December 16, and the final list is due January 4. Departments and community groups will help enroll voters; statewide, 13.56 crore are registered against an estimated 16–17 crore adults.

President, PM condole Assam accident; Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for each deceased

At least 26 people, including women and minors, died and 20 were injured Friday when a minibus and container truck collided near Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 2 lakh for each deceased person’s family and Rs 50,000 for every injured person. President Murmu and other national leaders offered condolences.

Navy chief urges Agniveers to aim for full-term service

Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan urged new Agniveers to pursue full careers, citing revised Agnipath rules that give those not retained two additional years and another chance to qualify as regular sailors. At INS Chilka’s parade, he emphasized merit, commitment and adapting to emerging naval technologies. The batch is the first under the revised framework.

ED grills Azam over ‘ ₹426-crore fund diversion’ to Jauhar varsity

ED is questioning Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan in four-day custody over alleged diversion of ₹426.46 crore to Rampur’s Jauhar University, probing contracts, grants, shell companies and land deals. It says assets costing ₹499.09 crore have only ₹72.63 crore in legitimate funding; the case grew from 2019 complaints alleging farmers were forced to surrender land.

JD Vance may skip 2028 presidential race after Trump's midterm setback: Report

JD Vance is now weighing whether to seek the 2028 presidency after Republicans’ midterm losses, CNN reports, though no decision is final. The Iran war, MAGA divisions, voter defections and family responsibilities have deepened his doubts, as possible rivals emerge and Donald Trump withholds an endorsement. Once viewed as Trump’s leading successor, Vance is 42.

Medical helicopter crashes with 3 crew members on board near Lone Wolf in Kiowa County; one injured

A medical helicopter carrying three crew members crashed near Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, early Friday, injuring one person, authorities said. The aircraft went down around 3:30 a.m. while returning to a Texas base. Oklahoma Highway Patrol and FAA investigators are examining the crash; officials have not identified its cause or the hospital from which it was returning.

Claude suffers two outages in one day, Anthropic confirms disruptions to AI chatbot and coding tools

Anthropic’s Claude suffered two disruptions Friday, November 13, blocking access to Claude.ai and Claude Code, then its API and other tools; both were resolved. The first involved authentication, while the second degraded performance across multiple services. Separately, a global Microsoft 365 outage also disrupted Claude’s connector, but Anthropic did not link it to its own outages.

Over 200 stranded as SpiceJet cancels Pune-Patna flight after hours of delay

More than 200 passengers travelling from Pune to Patna were stranded Thursday night after SpiceJet delayed and cancelled their flight, disrupting journeys home for Chhath Puja, a Bihar festival. Passengers said they waited 12 hours without clear updates, refreshments or adequate seating, then protested as families sought alternatives. SpiceJet had not responded to the allegations.

Faridabad: Cop's son fires gunshots in road rage; two injured

A 28-year-old police officer’s son was arrested after allegedly shooting two brothers in a road-rage dispute near Faridabad’s Central Bank. Both victims were hospitalized with neck and chest wounds. Police say he fired four rounds after an argument over giving way; officers seized his revolver and car, and recovered cartridges and shells from the scene.

Scene box office collection day 8: Suriya's crime comedy dips after crossing ₹100 crore mark

Suriya thanked fans for embracing crime comedy *Scene*, which crossed ₹100 crore in its first week and reached ₹116.77 crore as its second week began, despite Friday’s low ₹5.22 crore. Released November 6, the film opened at ₹19.15 crore and gained from Sunday and Diwali-holiday growth. Suriya plays a visually impaired police officer investigating murders.

Two Tamil Nadu traders arrested over alleged diversion of 11,000 litres of Sabarimala ghee

Two Tamil Nadu traders were arrested for allegedly buying 11,000 litres of Milma ghee diverted from Sabarimala consignments during the 2025 pilgrimage, amid an alleged ₹2.5-crore loss to the board. Contractor SS Binu allegedly sold the stock to Venkateswaran and Kumaran for ₹50 lakh, replacing it with cheaper ghee; the High Court ordered a vigilance inquiry.

Trump admn directs federal agencies to move to English-only, ditch foreign-language materials

Justice Department guidance urges federal agencies to operate primarily in English, advancing President Donald Trump’s official-language order and prompting reviews of translated materials. It covers websites, forms, notices, and communications, while permitting translations when legally required or essential for healthcare and national security. Advocates warn this may obstruct access to services for 27 million limited-English speakers.