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Nvidia board opens independent probe into CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after reports that he was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The board said it has no reason to believe the company's secrets or national security were compromised. Huang admitted in a message to employees to being unfaithful to his wife and apologized, without naming the woman involved. China's foreign ministry called the spy claims baseless and a smear.
The man who shot and killed six people in Krakow's main square has died in hospital, police said. Authorities are investigating whether anyone inspired or helped him, and have secured his electronic devices. Poland's interior minister had said the gunman held far-right views, but declined on Monday to give a motive until the matter is fully clarified.
Rubio says Iran's demands are unacceptable, no breakthrough near
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran's demands are unacceptable and that the U.S. and Iran are not on the verge of a breakthrough. Iran's foreign ministry said its proposal to shorten the period for a possible peace deal to two days was a sign of goodwill. Brent crude fell 2 percent to $96.38 a barrel early Monday.
Congress returns Monday for a five-week lame-duck session with a long list of items to finish before the end of the year. Republican Representative Thomas Massie is expected to reintroduce a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Democrats have set leadership elections for November 18.
Seven dead and over 100 hurt in Egypt train collision
Two trains collided near Giza, Egypt, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 100. Several carriages derailed and fell down an embankment. The driver of one train was among the dead. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered an investigation and said anyone found negligent would be held accountable.
Jeffries says he backs impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying Hegseth has abused his power and undermined national security. Jeffries, expected to become House speaker in January, said his caucus would discuss the issue on Tuesday. Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce a privileged impeachment resolution as early as Monday. President Trump has said he intends to keep Hegseth in his job.
Houthi forces targeted Riyadh's business district, and the Saudi energy ministry said the Aramco Tower suffered minor damage with no one killed or injured. Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several missiles. The Houthis said they also targeted Riyadh's airport and Aramco oil storage facilities.
World leaders gather in Turkey for UN climate summit
Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference, COP31. Many countries are frustrated by the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change.
Trump says he was kidding about UFC's Dana White as press secretary
President Trump said he was kidding when he offered the White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White. Trump had posted on Truth Social that White had been offered the job. White said he was flying to Washington to meet Trump on Monday. The press secretary role has been vacant since October 16.
Recent storms across the U.S. Southwest have sent floodwaters into reservoirs that had fallen to record lows during a yearslong megadrought. Lake Powell rose more than 20 feet from its mid-September low, according to climate scientist Martin Hoerling. The lake remained just over a quarter full. Hundreds of people were told to evacuate, and some areas were cut off by the flooding.
At least 34 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal
The interior ministry said one person had been rescued and the number still missing had not been established. The boat was heading toward Spain's Canary Islands when it capsized between Dakar and Saint-Louis. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urged Senegalese not to risk their lives on the crossings.
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