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What happened today: 2026-11-08

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Here are the biggest stories of the day, ranked by how widely they were reported. 24 stories from 10 outlets.

The day's biggest stories

The FA Cup

Australia are one win away from a record-extending 13th men's Rugby League World Cup title after beating Samoa 44-12 in a fractious clash to secure a showdown with New Zealand in next weekend's Brisbane final.

EntertainmentIGN18h ago4 outlets

Nvidia Launches Investigation Into CEO Jensen Huang Following Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy

Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to having an affair with a suspected Chinese spy.

EntertainmentPC Gamer19h ago4 outlets

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits to affair with alleged Chinese spy as company board launches investigation

Nvidia has announced that it is opening an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang and his relationship with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who was reportedly recruited by China's Ministry of State Security to spy on the company. A statement posted by the board of directors reads: The NVIDIA Board is initiating an independent investigation in light […]

BusinessCNBC18h ago2 outlets

Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy

Huang told Nvidia staff in an email that he had an affair and that the company's board has opened an investigation into allegations the woman is a Chinese spy.

WorldAl Jazeera23h ago2 outlets

Carlos Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton to win Paris Masters tennis title

Carlos Alcaraz takes revenge on Ben Shelton as the Spaniard's remarkable comeback from injury continues with victory in the final of the Paris Masters.

WorldAl Jazeera17h ago

Nvidia CEO’s affair sparks Chinese espionage probe

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.

SportsESPN17h ago

Barça pass their biggest test yet as Fermín López sinks Atlético Madrid

After losing to PSG and Real Madrid, Barcelona came from behind at Atlético to underline their title credentials.

Science & HealthScience Daily17h ago

Scientists discover stunning new Amazon fish that may already be endangered

Researchers have discovered a stunning new species of tiny orange-patterned fish in the Brazilian Amazon, but its survival may already be at risk. Named Laimosemion laranja, the brilliantly colored killifish measures less than three centimeters long and was found in just three small forest pools. Its extremely limited habitat is threatened by mining, deforestation, pollution, and expanding development.

EntertainmentKotaku17h ago

Return Of The Living Dead Cast Horrified By AI-Made Sequel They Were Originally Set To Star In

You mean the movie lied???

WorldAl Jazeera17h ago

Mexican mayor found alive after hours-long abduction

Rio Bravo mayor freed by captors after being abducted in Zacatecas state, known for cartel-linked violence.

EntertainmentVariety17h ago

Denis Villeneuve Teases James Bond Progress at LACMA Art + Film Gala: ‘I’m Having a Great Time’

When Denis Villeneuve arrived at LACMA on Saturday night, his black Gucci tuxedo made him look more like James Bond than a director who’s spent the last decade in the desert of Arrakis. Perhaps that’s fitting since the filmmaker is currently putting the final touches on the 70mm Imax print of Dune: Part Three while […]

SportsBBC Sport17h ago

Four 'huge mistakes' that show Man Utd's defensive problems

After Manchester United consed four preventable goal against Aston Villa in the Premier League Dion Dublin and Leon Osman brake down what is going wrong on Match of the Day.

SportsBBC Sport17h ago

'A horrible place to be' - What's gone wrong for Palace?

Match of the Day's Dion Dublin and Leon Osman discuss the problems that have led to Crystal Palace being bottom of Premier League, after a couple of seasons of unprecedented success for the club.

EntertainmentVariety17h ago

‘Spy x Family’ Season 4 and New Theatrical Film Set for 2027

Anime series “Spy x Family” will return for a fourth season in 2027. Japanese studio and exhibitor Toho Co., Ltd. is also lining up a new feature film to open in Japan the same year. To mark the news, Toho released a teaser visual for Season 4, the first image from the new season to […]

SportsESPN17h ago

Are Liverpool's big-money forwards finally starting to click? Win at Palace offers hope

"Poetry in motion" was the serenade from the Liverpool fans at Crystal Palace. And for a moment in their 3-1 victory, that's exactly what the Reds were.

SportsESPN17h ago

Let's propose trade deadline moves: Eight experts build deals for Pollard, Woolen, others

Our NFL experts pitched trade offers they'd love to see get done before Tuesday's deadline, including moves for Tony Pollard, Riq Woolen, Jonathan Taylor and Jessie Bates III.

SportsESPN17h ago

Georgia returns to No. 1 in AP Top 25; Buckeyes' fall continues down to No. 21

Georgia took No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings for the second time this season after Miami's loss to Notre Dame, while Ohio State has fallen from No. 2 two weeks ago to No. 21 after a home loss to Oregon.

SportsBBC Sport17h ago

Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap

Apart from getting too close to a firework, Lando Norris was virtually impeccable during a Sao Paulo Grand Prix that challenged the drivers to their very limits.

SportsESPN17h ago

It's Week 10 and everything remains up for grabs in college football

There were plenty of top-ranked matchups in Week 10, but the results didn't solidify anything.

EntertainmentVariety17h ago

Korea Box Office: Anime Phenomenon ‘Chiikawa’ Staves Off Corporate Thriller ‘Final Interview’ to Retain Top Spot

Japanese animated phenomenon Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island held onto the top spot at the South Korean box office over the weekend of Nov. 6–8, capturing its fourth consecutive weekend crown. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Toho-distributed fantasy feature generated $1.1 […]

Barcelona fight back to beat Atleti as Fermin scores twice

SportsBBC Sport17h ago

What happened today: 2026-11-08

The day's biggest stories

The FA Cup

Nvidia Launches Investigation Into CEO Jensen Huang Following Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits to affair with alleged Chinese spy as company board launches investigation

Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy

Carlos Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton to win Paris Masters tennis title

Nvidia CEO’s affair sparks Chinese espionage probe

Barça pass their biggest test yet as Fermín López sinks Atlético Madrid

Scientists discover stunning new Amazon fish that may already be endangered

Return Of The Living Dead Cast Horrified By AI-Made Sequel They Were Originally Set To Star In

Mexican mayor found alive after hours-long abduction

Denis Villeneuve Teases James Bond Progress at LACMA Art + Film Gala: ‘I’m Having a Great Time’

Four 'huge mistakes' that show Man Utd's defensive problems

'A horrible place to be' - What's gone wrong for Palace?

‘Spy x Family’ Season 4 and New Theatrical Film Set for 2027

Are Liverpool's big-money forwards finally starting to click? Win at Palace offers hope

Let's propose trade deadline moves: Eight experts build deals for Pollard, Woolen, others

Georgia returns to No. 1 in AP Top 25; Buckeyes' fall continues down to No. 21

Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap

It's Week 10 and everything remains up for grabs in college football

Korea Box Office: Anime Phenomenon ‘Chiikawa’ Staves Off Corporate Thriller ‘Final Interview’ to Retain Top Spot

Barcelona fight back to beat Atleti as Fermin scores twice

Chancellor Merz to nominate Aigner as Germany’s first woman president

Knueppel out at least 4 weeks with latest hamstring strain

Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says