What happened today: 2026-11-15

Sunday, 15 November 2026

Here are the biggest stories of the day, ranked by how widely they were reported. 12 stories from 8 outlets.

The day's biggest stories

SportsBBC Sport2026-11-15

Fiji 'did Ireland a favour' before South Africa game

Former South Africa head coach Jake White says his Fiji side "did Ireland a favour" in Saturday's Nations Championship match before they face the Springboks in Dublin next week.

WorldAl Jazeera2026-11-15

Hundreds of men march in Switzerland to protest violence against women

Organisers say men must speak out, as Swiss study finds half of men aged 18 to 24 hold restrictive view of masculinity.

PoliticsThe Guardian2026-11-15

UK government to consider changing age of consent after allegations against Russell Brand

Deputy prime minister says change would be a massive step but ‘deserves proper consideration and scrutiny’ The government has said it will consider calls to change the age of consent after a woman waived her right to anonymity to publicly claim she was raped by Russell Brand as a 16-year-old schoolgirl. Mia Latter, now 37, alleged she had been orally raped by the jailed comedian when she was a teenager and he was 30 years old. Continue reading...

WorldAl Jazeera2026-11-15

SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first

SpaceX officials say catch by mechanical arms shows Starship's full reusability, crucial for rapid, low-cost recycling.

EntertainmentBBC Entertainment2026-11-15

Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment

The presenter says she has received a 'five-year clear' after having a hysterectomy in her thirties.

TechnologyTechCrunch2026-11-15

Where was Nvidia’s security team?

Nvidia’s security chief quietly left in August, and now that CEO Jensen Huang has stepped down over his relationships, including one with an executive at a company suspected of funneling chips to China, a former intelligence officer says it’s the kind of leak that runs everyday conversations, which most corporate security teams are poorly equipped to catch.

EntertainmentBBC Entertainment2026-11-15

Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished'

The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.

WorldBBC News2026-11-15

My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive

Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

WorldBBC News2026-11-15

Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy

Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.

PoliticsNPR Politics2026-11-15

Florida city cancels St. Patrick's Day parade, citing new anti-DEI law

A new Florida law that prohibits taxpayer dollars from going toward diversity initiatives has prompted Delray Beach to cancel its St. Patrick's Day parade after a nearly 60-year run.

BusinessBBC Business2026-11-15

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds - but are they value for money?

Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

WorldAl Jazeera2026-11-15

Iran war live: Israel vows Gaza ‘offensive policy’ despite caretaker status

Israel has pledged to continue its 'offensive policy' on Gaza as fighting in Yemen grips the region.

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