Nov 14, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted a nationwide ground stop that halted domestic departures for roughly four hours following a widespread communication breakdown across all 22 regional air traffic control facilities. The incident caused thousands of flight cancellations and delays, while transatlantic flights bound for the United States were temporarily paused or evaluated individually.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that technical crews investigated the system failures that triggered the safety measure. Officials emphasized that no security threats were identified during the disruption, which represented only the second full domestic flight suspension since September 11, 2001. Flight operations gradually normalized after the FAA confirmed that communication systems had been successfully re-established.

Sources: Der Standard, FAZ, STV News, Sweden Herald, Tagesschau

Bulgarian prosecutors are set to release the Romanian heavy goods vehicle driver previously detained in connection with the multi-vehicle crash on the Trakia highway, which left up to 12 people dead and dozens injured. Authorities have interviewed 44 witnesses as part of the ongoing inquiry into the sequence of events during dense fog.

Investigative efforts remain focused on whether the driver's sudden reduction in speed triggered the massive chain-reaction collision. Officials continue to process technical data and statement testimonies to determine responsibility.

Sources: Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă

Turkish law enforcement authorities executed a new wave of operations on Thursday, detaining 15 individuals in connection with an ongoing investigation targeting Erzincan Deputy Mustafa Sarıgül and his family members.

The operation, directed by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, involved simultaneous raids across 17 locations. The action follows recent procedural developments in the case, including the transfer of Sarıgül's core investigative file to prosecutors in Ankara due to parliamentary immunity rules.

Separately, 258 former Turkish parliamentarians announced plans to join the YENİ Party under Özgür Özel ahead of its national convention, while the Central Bank of Turkey reported a current account surplus of $2.72 billion for September.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Bianet, Cumhuriyet

Pope Leo XIV has traveled to Chiclayo as part of his ongoing apostolic journey through Peru, drawing massive crowds in the city where he previously served as bishop. An estimated half a million people attended an open-air mass at the Pampas de Pimentel, while hundreds of thousands more gathered along the streets to welcome the pontiff.

Addressing the faithful in his former diocese, Pope Leo expressed deep personal gratitude, remarking, "What a joy to return to Chiclayo! It is a blessing for me to be with you again!" The visit follows his departure from Argentina, where he concluded the previous leg of his Latin American tour with prayers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Luján.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica, La Vanguardia

Investigators probing the October 23 racist attack in Trappes have discovered handwritten notes containing the names and contact details of prominent left-wing figures at the suspect's residence. The list included two Ecologist lawmakers, a deputy from La France Insoumise, and an anti-racism activist. Kévin Tessier, the 39-year-old suspect, reportedly told police he kept the information believing "it might come in handy one day."

Tessier, who remains in custody following an assault that left one person dead and several injured, previously admitted targeting victims based on race and religion. Media reports have also revealed that Tessier was named in an ongoing 2024 violence complaint involving a French-Tunisian citizen, though no arrests were made in that case prior to the Trappes shooting.

Sources: France24, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, RTBF Info