November 14, 2025
US
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US media on November 14th continued its extensive coverage of the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents, with new emails detailing his ties to influential figures and offering political advice related to Trump dominating early reports. This intensified throughout the day, particularly with revelations that Epstein had offered political advice on dealing with Trump in 2018.
Mid-afternoon, President Trump escalated the situation by ordering the Department of Justice to investigate Epstein's ties to high-profile figures, including Democrats and banks. This directive became the central focus of evening coverage, with reports of DOJ officials confirming the initiation of an investigation.
Concurrently, the Trump administration's decision to drop tariffs on beef, coffee, and tropical fruits to address consumer prices also gained traction in later reports, alongside ongoing discussions about social safety net reforms and Trump's redistricting efforts.
Mid-afternoon, President Trump escalated the situation by ordering the Department of Justice to investigate Epstein's ties to high-profile figures, including Democrats and banks. This directive became the central focus of evening coverage, with reports of DOJ officials confirming the initiation of an investigation.
Concurrently, the Trump administration's decision to drop tariffs on beef, coffee, and tropical fruits to address consumer prices also gained traction in later reports, alongside ongoing discussions about social safety net reforms and Trump's redistricting efforts.
Israel
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The day's news began with the confirmed identification and return of Meny Godard, a 73-year-old hostage from Kibbutz Be'eri, murdered on October 7th. This story continued to dominate media throughout the day, providing closure for his family. Concurrently, discussions around the future of Gaza gained traction, with the US proposing a plan for a Palestinian state and Russia offering an alternative. Reports also indicated Hamas was reasserting control in Gaza, prompting concerns. Later, a US envoy's planned meeting with a chief Hamas negotiator emerged. Separately, an oil tanker was confirmed hijacked to Iran. By evening, the Shin Bet chief recommended electronic monitoring to curb settler violence, and inflation holding steady at 2.5% hinted at a potential interest rate reduction.
Germany
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German media on November 14th focused on the coalition government's economic decisions, including an industrial electricity price and an air travel tax reduction. This drew criticism from green parties. Concurrently, the new military service model, involving mass conscription for young men, remained a prominent topic, with discussions about youth anxieties regarding war and gender roles in mandatory service. The government's gas power plant offensive and its costs also came under scrutiny.
Later, the ongoing corruption scandal within the Ukrainian government, involving President Zelenskyy's associates, and Ukraine's attacks on Russia's power grid received attention. Russia's military posture, including warnings of its advanced weapon arsenal and a secret military ship near Hawaii, also became a significant focus, alongside discussions of Russia's economic struggles and the AfD's ties to Russia.
Later, the ongoing corruption scandal within the Ukrainian government, involving President Zelenskyy's associates, and Ukraine's attacks on Russia's power grid received attention. Russia's military posture, including warnings of its advanced weapon arsenal and a secret military ship near Hawaii, also became a significant focus, alongside discussions of Russia's economic struggles and the AfD's ties to Russia.
France
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French media on November 14 continued its extensive coverage of the 10th anniversary of the November 13th attacks, with morning reports detailing commemoration ceremonies across Paris and Saint-Denis. Concurrently, new Russian attacks on Kyiv were highlighted. In the late morning and early afternoon, attention shifted significantly to the assassination of Amine Kessaci's brother in Marseille, framed as a potential "warning" related to anti-narcotics activism and described with "mafia-like methods." Mid-afternoon saw a major incident at Montparnasse station, where police shot and wounded a man threatening his family with a knife. The government's plan for a unified social allocation also gained traction.
Lebanon
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Lebanese media on November 14 focused on escalating reports of an impending Israeli military operation against Hezbollah. In the morning, outlets reported that the Israeli army was preparing for a "limited operation" against Hezbollah, with some sources explicitly stating that air raids would target Beirut. This development follows days of heightened US pressure on Lebanon regarding Hezbollah's disarmament and funding. Concurrently, the central bank initiated precautionary measures to remove Lebanon from the "gray list" and tightened oversight on non-banking financial institutions. By early afternoon, President Aoun reiterated the army's role in the South and welcomed Saudi support for trade, while Hezbollah demanded a French role in halting Israeli aggression. The afternoon also saw UNIFIL confirming Israeli construction of walls in Lebanese territory, a claim denied by Israel.
Ukraine
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Ukrainian media on November 14 was dominated by a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Morning reports detailed air defense activity, direct hits on residential buildings, and a rising number of casualties, including children and a pregnant woman. Throughout the day, outlets continued to update the increasing death toll, specifying the types of weaponry used, including hypersonic missiles. By late morning and into the afternoon, the focus remained on the aftermath of the strikes, with reports on destroyed high-rises and Kyiv being a primary target. Concurrently, a story emerged about the detention of a political party leader for alleged bribery, and later reports covered Ukrainian forces hitting strategic enemy targets and planned power outages.
Palestine
•14.11.2025
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Palestinian media on November 14 focused heavily on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to severe winter weather, with widespread reports of flooded displacement tents and warnings from civil defense throughout the morning and early afternoon. Concurrently, diplomatic efforts regarding Gaza intensified, with Russia challenging a US draft resolution at the UN Security Council. By early afternoon and continuing into the evening, the dominant narrative shifted to reports that Donald Trump's envoy, Witkoff, planned a direct meeting with senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. This development superseded previous concerns about Israeli military actions and settlement expansion, highlighting a potential new diplomatic pathway for Gaza's future.
UK
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UK media opened the day with widespread reports of Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer abandoning plans to raise income tax in the upcoming Budget, marking a significant U-turn from earlier proposals (Sky News, Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Mirror, New Statesman, The Spectator, Evening Standard).
Concurrently, the fallout from the Epstein files continued, with Donald Trump facing a congressional vote on their release and the BBC apologizing for an edit amidst compensation demands (The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror).
As the day progressed, markets reacted to Reeves' U-turn, with reports of jitters and uncertainty (Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News). Further analysis suggested the income tax raid was abandoned because it would raise less than hoped (The Telegraph).
By evening, new reports emerged of Reeves plotting potential new taxes on middle-class homeowners following the income tax retreat (The Telegraph), while multiple outlets also reported on a retired vet who admitted to sexually assaulting boys at a Christian summer camp after lacing their sweets with sedatives (Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror).
Concurrently, the fallout from the Epstein files continued, with Donald Trump facing a congressional vote on their release and the BBC apologizing for an edit amidst compensation demands (The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror).
As the day progressed, markets reacted to Reeves' U-turn, with reports of jitters and uncertainty (Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News). Further analysis suggested the income tax raid was abandoned because it would raise less than hoped (The Telegraph).
By evening, new reports emerged of Reeves plotting potential new taxes on middle-class homeowners following the income tax retreat (The Telegraph), while multiple outlets also reported on a retired vet who admitted to sexually assaulting boys at a Christian summer camp after lacing their sweets with sedatives (Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror).
Iran
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Iranian media on November 14 focused heavily on reports of the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) diverting a foreign oil tanker towards Iranian shores, with Reuters specifically identifying the tanker as "Talara" and noting that contact with its crew was lost (Iran International, Radio Farda, BBC Persian). This narrative dominated news cycles from the late morning through the afternoon. Concurrently, diplomatic tensions remained a significant topic, with Iran refuting the G7's "baseless and irresponsible allegations" (Tasnim News English, Borna News) and calls for the lifting of the JCPOA from the IAEA Board of Governors' agenda (ISNA, IRNA). Domestically, public dissatisfaction with living conditions and environmental issues like air pollution continued to be highlighted (Iran International, Kayhan London). The day also saw renewed emphasis on Iran's UN envoy asserting the country would not yield to threats or coercion.
Russia
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Russian media began the day with reports of multiple explosions in Kyiv and a drone attack damaging an oil depot in Novorossiysk. By early morning, the FSB claimed to have thwarted a Ukrainian-orchestrated assassination attempt against a high-ranking official. The focus shifted to Novorossiysk with a state of emergency declared and oil pumping suspended following further drone attacks. Throughout the day, Russian military strikes on Ukrainian industrial and energy facilities were also highlighted, alongside ongoing reports of North Korean sappers clearing NATO munitions in the Kursk region. In the afternoon, new reports emerged of a Ukrainian drone attack on the Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant, and later, an alleged Ukrainian Patriot missile strike on the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv.
Italy
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Italian media on November 14 primarily focused on a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv in the early hours, with reports detailing hundreds of projectiles, casualties, and widespread damage. This continued to be a dominant narrative throughout the morning and early afternoon, with several outlets highlighting the scale of the destruction.
Later in the afternoon, the focus shifted to a bus crash in Stockholm that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Concurrently, ongoing student protests across Italy, particularly in Turin and Bologna, regarding school, Palestine, and climate, gained significant attention, often leading to clashes with police. Another key development was the definitive life sentence confirmed for Filippo Turetta in the Giulia Cecchettin femicide case.
Later in the afternoon, the focus shifted to a bus crash in Stockholm that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Concurrently, ongoing student protests across Italy, particularly in Turin and Bologna, regarding school, Palestine, and climate, gained significant attention, often leading to clashes with police. Another key development was the definitive life sentence confirmed for Filippo Turetta in the Giulia Cecchettin femicide case.
Japan
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Japanese media on November 14, 2025, heavily covered China's escalating reaction to Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. Early reports indicated China summoned Japan's envoy, demanding a retraction (Kyodo News English). This built on previous discussions concerning Taiwan's defense.
The narrative intensified throughout the day, with Nikkei Shimbun reporting China's hardened stance, leveraging the 80th anniversary of the Anti-Japanese War to fuel anti-Japanese sentiment. By early afternoon, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese Ambassador to protest, confirming a direct exchange of diplomatic rebukes (Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English).
Domestically, the government began considering reviewing the non-nuclear weapons principles, a significant policy shift (Kyodo News English).
The narrative intensified throughout the day, with Nikkei Shimbun reporting China's hardened stance, leveraging the 80th anniversary of the Anti-Japanese War to fuel anti-Japanese sentiment. By early afternoon, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese Ambassador to protest, confirming a direct exchange of diplomatic rebukes (Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English).
Domestically, the government began considering reviewing the non-nuclear weapons principles, a significant policy shift (Kyodo News English).
Netherlands
•14.11.2025
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Dutch media on November 14th focused intensely on Informateur Hans Wijers. Early reports covered a significant earthquake in Groningen, one of the strongest recorded, causing widespread concern. However, by late morning, the narrative shifted dramatically to Wijers's position. Following previous days' discussions about his credibility, Wijers resigned as informateur in the early afternoon due to newly revealed private app messages, where he referred to VVD-leader Dilan Yesilgöz as 'that shrew of the VVD'. This development marked a swift end to his brief tenure, with Sybrand Buma continuing alone. The Groningen earthquake, despite its severity and damage reports, became a secondary story as the political scandal dominated headlines throughout the day.
India
•14.11.2025
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Indian media focused overwhelmingly on the Bihar Assembly election results. Early trends indicated a significant lead for the NDA, suggesting Nitish Kumar's return as Chief Minister for the tenth time. Women voters were highlighted as a key factor in the NDA's success. The RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, faced its worst performance, though Tejashwi eventually won his Raghopur seat. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the "massive win" at BJP headquarters, crediting the "victory of good governance" and attacking the opposition, labeling Congress a "Muslim League Maoist party." In the late afternoon, a separate and significant development occurred with a blast at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, injuring several people. This station was reportedly involved in investigating the Delhi terror module.
Poland
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November 14 in Poland saw a continued focus on former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, with the request for his arrest leading to his condemnation of the actions as "mafia-like" in the morning. Simultaneously, the Collegium Humanum scandal gained prominence throughout the day, with multiple outlets reporting in the early afternoon that services had secured documents and signatures from Szymon Hołownia related to the affair. This development intensified scrutiny on Hołownia's political standing and future. Meanwhile, President Nawrocki's political actions, particularly his conflict with the government over judicial nominations and his intention to convene a Cabinet Council, remained a consistent theme, with Prime Minister Tusk calling Nawrocki a "rapist of the constitution" by late afternoon. The day concluded with continued reports on the football match between Poland and the Netherlands.
Spain
•14.11.2025
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Spanish media on November 14 focused extensively on the EU Advocate General's opinion, which largely paves the way for Carles Puigdemont's return to Spain and supports the Amnesty Law. This development dominated early morning coverage and continued to be a central theme throughout the day. Concurrently, the trial of the Attorney General remained a prominent issue, with reports on closing arguments and accusations regarding a leaked confession.
In the late morning and early afternoon, several outlets began reporting on the UCO's searches of Acciona's offices as part of the Ábalos/Koldo corruption case, with new reports linking the investigation to Santos Cerdán and alleged kickbacks. This story gained significant traction, especially after Acciona's stock decline in the late afternoon.
Later in the evening, news of the death of singer Encarnita Polo and the upcoming visit of Zelenski to Spain also appeared.
In the late morning and early afternoon, several outlets began reporting on the UCO's searches of Acciona's offices as part of the Ábalos/Koldo corruption case, with new reports linking the investigation to Santos Cerdán and alleged kickbacks. This story gained significant traction, especially after Acciona's stock decline in the late afternoon.
Later in the evening, news of the death of singer Encarnita Polo and the upcoming visit of Zelenski to Spain also appeared.
Turkey
•14.11.2025
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The food poisoning incident in Ortaköy, which previously claimed the lives of two children, continued to dominate Turkish media on November 14th, as reports confirmed the death of their mother in the morning, bringing the total fatalities to three. This tragedy was a consistent focus across various news outlets throughout the day, with later reports detailing the completion of autopsy procedures and initial findings in the late afternoon. Concurrently, the aftermath of the military plane crash remained a significant topic, with ceremonies for the martyred soldiers held across the country. Other notable developments included an international crime organization operation across 22 provinces and the ongoing discussion surrounding the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality indictment.
China
•14.11.2025
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Chinese state media on November 14 extensively covered President Xi Jinping's welcome ceremony and subsequent meeting with Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, emphasizing the advancement of a shared future. This diplomatic engagement dominated state-controlled narratives throughout the day, reinforcing the focus on international relations seen in previous days' reports on sinologist ties and the Spanish King. Concurrently, China strongly rebuked Japan over remarks concerning China, particularly Taiwan, summoning the Japanese ambassador and issuing serious démarches. This diplomatic friction escalated throughout the day, amplified by reports of PLA warships sailing past Japan. Separately, Chinese astronauts returned from a space station mission, and independent outlets reported on Trump's first arms sale to Taiwan, drawing strong disapproval from Beijing.
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