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London Museum Granted 24/7 License Ahead of November Opening
London Museum Granted 24/7 License Ahead of November Opening

The London Museum has been granted a license permitting 24-hour operations as it prepares to open its newly refurbished home in Smithfield later this month. The decision follows a decade-long restoration of the historic Victorian General Market, with officials describing the project as proof of London’s status as a global cultural capital.

November 08, 2026

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UAE's HCT Holds Record Graduation and Announces Major Training Expansion
UAE's HCT Holds Record Graduation and Announces Major Training Expansion

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) marked a milestone in UAE education by hosting the nation's largest university graduation ceremony, awarding degrees to more than 6,700 students at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena. Simultaneously, the institution unveiled ambitious plans to expand its professional training capabilities through its In^X Education arm.

November 08, 2026

Dana White Confirms Flight to Washington for Trump Meeting on Press Secretary Role
Dana White Confirms Flight to Washington for Trump Meeting on Press Secretary Role

UFC President Dana White confirmed he is traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, following reports that Trump offered him the position of White House Press Secretary. The meeting will take place in the Oval Office after White completes his current obligations in London.

November 08, 2026

NASA Awards $10B Lunar Contract Framework to SpaceX, Blue Origin
NASA Awards $10B Lunar Contract Framework to SpaceX, Blue Origin

NASA announced on Saturday that SpaceX and Blue Origin are among eight companies eligible to compete for up to $10 billion in lunar delivery contracts. The agency expanded its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program at the MAX POWER aerospace expo to support the construction of a permanent base on the Moon’s south pole.

November 08, 2026

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Post-election pressures complicate US and Israeli decisions on Iran
Post-election pressures complicate US and Israeli decisions on Iran

Election results in the United States and Israel have removed a short-term brake on military action against Iran while creating different political incentives for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

November 07, 2026

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George and Amal Clooney attend New York political-comedy reading
George and Amal Clooney attend New York political-comedy reading

George and Amal Clooney attended a performance at New York’s Seaview Studio where the actor took part in a reading of the political comedy Smear!

November 07, 2026