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Military judge upholds plea deals for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, co-defendants, sparing them from death penalty. Reuters

US military judge upholds plea agreements for 9/11 masterminds

"We must accept the results of this election." Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election to Donald Trump. Getty Images

Harris concedes presidential election to Trump

A Swedish court sentenced Danish activist Rasmus Paludan to prison for incitement against an ethnic group and insulting Muslims. Getty Images

Swedish court sentences activist to prison for insult of Muslims

For the first time in history, a satellite made out of wood was launched into space late Monday, Nov. 4, to test the material. nanosats.eu

Wooden test satellite launched into space for the first time

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is getting pretty offensive, and China may want to pay attention to the missiles the JASDF is buying. Kongsberg

Japan buying more stealth missiles to deter China

Russia’s Emergency Ministry has issued a manual instructing its troops on digging mass graves as casualties in Ukraine escalate. Moscow Russian Institute of Standardization

Russia issues mass grave manual, highlighting heavy toll in Ukraine war

The Mexican Navy says it seized 3.6 tons of cocaine off the coast of Acapulco. Mexican Navy

Mexican Navy intercepts ‘narco sub’ carrying nearly 8,000 pounds of cocaine

A caravan of about 3,000 migrants, including people from Venezuela, Ecuador, Haiti, and Central America, is heading to the U.S.-Mexico border. Reuters

Caravan of 3,000 migrants heads to US southern border

Ukraine targets Russian warships in Caspian Sea, marking a bold 930-mile drone strike that disrupts critical naval logistics. AP Images

Ukraine drone attack damages Russian warships in Caspian Sea

With Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, there are concerns about U.S support for Ukraine against Russia. Getty Images

What Trump’s victory could mean for Ukraine’s fight against Russia

The Pentagon is reshaping its military presence in the Middle East, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier set to leave the region. For the first time since the onset of the Gaza war, the U.S. will not have an aircraft carrier in the area. Defense officials, however, stress this change does not signal a reduction in America’s ability to respond to threats. DVIDS

US shifts to air power strategy in Middle East, USS Lincoln departs

China has revealed a redesigned version of its Long March 9 rocket, a key component of its ambitious space program, and the new design bears a striking resemblance to SpaceX’s Starship. This update was showcased earlier this week at an airshow in Zhuhai, signaling a major shift in China’s approach to reusable space technology. Zhuhai Airshow 2024

China’s Long March 9 rocket aims to rival SpaceX’s Starship

Donald Trump's victory in the presidential race is leading to reaction from world leaders. That reaction began trickling in Nov. 6 Reuters

World leaders post reactions to Trump’s election victory

Astronauts voted early in the presidential election from the International Space Station and celebrated election day in space. NASA

Astronauts celebrate Election Day in space, cast early votes from ISS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust. Reuters

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Netflix offices in Europe raided by tax fraud investigators: Reports

Authorities are connecting two explosions in at warehouses in Europe to a possible Russian scheme involving incendiary devices on planes. Getty Images

Alleged Russian plot exposed, targeted US-bound planes for bombings

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are negotiating a security agreement that excludes Israel, after a breakdown of talks after Hamas’ attack on Israel. Reuters

US, Saudi Arabia discuss security agreement, excluding Israel: Report

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles hours before U.S. presidential election, amid tensions over U.S.-led military drills. Getty Images

North Korea fires short-range missiles hours before US election

At least 30 people, including 10 children, are dead are dead after Israeli strikes in Gaza. Reuters

At least 30 killed, including children, after Israel targets weapons facility in Gaza

U.S. intelligence agencies are warning of last-minute Russian and Iranian attempts to influence the 2024 election. Getty Images

Feds warn of Election Day disinformation campaigns by Russia, Iran

Special Operators from India are in Idaho, training alongside their U.S. counterparts from the U.S. Army Special Forces. Indian Army

Idaho sees Indian special forces train with US Army counterparts

A report found that nearly 20,000 people were forcibly removed from shelters and tents ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Getty Images

Paris saw nearly 20,000 people displaced before Olympic Games: Report

Chinese solar manufacturers are relocating production from Vietnam to countries like Indonesia and Laos to avoid U.S. tariffs. Getty Images

Chinese solar manufacturers shift operations to bypass US tariffs