Top stories — November 12, 2026 edition

Balanced left-and-right coverage from this SplitView News edition.

Ukraine reports Starshield disrupted again, hampering defenses

Ukraine reported fresh disruptions to its military Starshield satellite network, hampering defenses as US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

How coverage differs: Left outlets highlight diplomatic efforts and broader geopolitical context, while right outlets emphasize Starshield's operational disruptions and immediate military impact on Ukraine's defenses.

Hegseth Impeachment Effort Fails in House

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth survived an impeachment effort by House Republicans, with a 211-204 vote blocking the articles brought by Rep. Thomas Massie, though Democrats vow to continue their efforts.

How coverage differs: Left outlets focus on the serious allegations against Hegseth and Trump's defense, while right outlets emphasize the impeachment effort's failure and Democrats' disorganization.

UK Court Convicts Two Iranians Spying on Anti-Regime Journalists for Iran

Two Iranian nationals were found guilty of spying on UK-based anti-regime journalists for Iran's foreign intelligence service, with agents offering inducements to target critics of the Iranian regime.

How coverage differs: Left outlets frame the UK convictions as part of Iran's transnational repression and asset seizure, while right outlets detail the spies' recruitment and targets, including an “Israel-supporting lawyer,” emphasizing the direct threat on British soil.

Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate; First Black Senator in 150 Years

Democrat Scott Colom made history by winning a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, becoming the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction and flipping a seat in a state Trump won by 22 points two years prior.

Israel Strikes Gaza Hospital, Killing Six; Cites Hamas Presence

An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed at least six people, including a surgeon and a child, with Israel claiming Hamas used the hospital as a military command center, a claim disputed by Palestinian officials.

Defense Secretary Hegseth Reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff were reprimanded by a U.S. Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for laughing, violating the standard of silence and respect required at the memorial.

Nvidia Board Prepares to Oust CEO Huang After Stock Plunge

Nvidia's board is reportedly considering ousting CEO Jensen Huang following allegations of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, which has caused the company's stock to fall by 8% and raised concerns about AI chip export controls to China.

Trump Threatens Mexico with Double Tariffs Over Migrant Caravans

President Donald Trump threatened to immediately double tariffs on Mexico if it fails to halt migrant caravans moving towards the U.S. southern border, escalating tensions over immigration policy.

Indonesia's Vice President Resigns Amid Eligibility Questions

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned amid a scandal questioning his eligibility and academic credentials, signaling a turbulent time for President Prabowo Subianto and a fraying ruling alliance.

Brooklyn Building Collapse Kills 5; Firefighters Search Rubble

A three-story building collapsed into an adjacent excavation site in Brooklyn, killing at least 8 people and injuring multiple others, with firefighters conducting a major technical rescue operation.

Alaska Judge Denies Peltola Campaign's Ballot Request

An Alaska judge denied Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola's campaign request for a list of rejected absentee ballots, ruling it 'not reasonable' as her narrow lead over Dan Sullivan continued to shrink.

China's Xi Jinping Calls for Taiwan ‘Reunification’

Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated that Taiwan's 'complete reunification' with China will happen, calling for dialogue with 'people of vision' from the island, while Taiwan rejected the 'one country, two systems' framework.

White House warns Democrats: Trump probes risk ‘blatant criminality’

The White House warned Democratic lawmakers that aggressive oversight and planned investigations into the Trump administration could cross the line into criminality, as Democrats prepare for a new congressional majority.

How coverage differs: Left outlets portray the White House warning as an aggressive move against oversight, while right outlets frame it as a necessary defense against politically motivated Democratic probes.

Protesters clash with police across Spain during housing cost strike

Tens of thousands of workers in Spain staged a general strike, the first in 14 years, and participated in mass nighttime protests across cities like Barcelona, clashing with police over rising rents and stagnant wages.

Ukraine reports Starshield disrupted again, hampering defenses

Ukraine reported fresh disruptions to its military Starshield satellite network, hampering defenses as US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Hegseth Impeachment Effort Fails in House

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth survived an impeachment effort by House Republicans, with a 211-204 vote blocking the articles brought by Rep. Thomas Massie, though Democrats vow to continue their efforts.

UK Court Convicts Two Iranians Spying on Anti-Regime Journalists for Iran

Two Iranian nationals were found guilty of spying on UK-based anti-regime journalists for Iran's foreign intelligence service, with agents offering inducements to target critics of the Iranian regime.

Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate; First Black Senator in 150 Years

Democrat Scott Colom made history by winning a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, becoming the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction and flipping a seat in a state Trump won by 22 points two years prior.

Israel Strikes Gaza Hospital, Killing Six; Cites Hamas Presence

An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed at least six people, including a surgeon and a child, with Israel claiming Hamas used the hospital as a military command center, a claim disputed by Palestinian officials.

Defense Secretary Hegseth Reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff were reprimanded by a U.S. Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for laughing, violating the standard of silence and respect required at the memorial.

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