This week’s milestones: Nov. 15 to Nov. 21

Inquirer.net - Nov 15, 2026

Nov. 17, 1965 Carmen was established as an independent municipality in Surigao del Sur by virtue of Executive Order No. 197, signed by then President Diosdado Macapagal. It initially comprised the barrios of Carmen, Esperanza, Cancaban, Bonga, Santa Cruz, Antao and Puyat, which were formerly part of the municipality of Lanuza. However, EO 197 was

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Nov 15, 2026

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Before mainland Chinese troops could attempt a landing on Taiwan, they would first have to assemble vehicles, weapons and supplies along the coast – potentially exposing them to Taiwanese drone, rocket and missile attacks. A nighttime drill reported by state broadcaster CCTV on June 11 offered a glimpse of how the People’s Liberation Army could shield those amphibious forces as they prepared to cross the Taiwan Strait. As soldiers headed into open water aboard amphibious armoured vehicles, a...

Two planes collide at Miami airport as audio reveals moment pilot tells air traffic control they'd been hit

Nov 15, 2026

Two planes collide at Miami airport as audio reveals moment pilot tells air traffic control they'd been hit

According to audio published on ATC, a UPS flight collided with a Copa Airlines flight that had just touched down in the Florida city on Saturday night.

Hoobastank and Simple Plan singers perform on grounded Southwest flight to delight of Warped Tour-goers

Nov 15, 2026

Hoobastank and Simple Plan singers perform on grounded Southwest flight to delight of Warped Tour-goers

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Bayeux Royal Appointment! As thousands flock to the tapestry, Kate and kids are set for private viewing

Nov 15, 2026

Bayeux Royal Appointment! As thousands flock to the tapestry, Kate and kids are set for private viewing

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Juvenile in custody after gunfire at Ontario mall sent customers fleeing in panic

Nov 15, 2026

Juvenile in custody after gunfire at Ontario mall sent customers fleeing in panic

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'Once you notice, it will ruin your life': Calls for a change in the law after four states banned highway billboards

Nov 15, 2026

'Once you notice, it will ruin your life': Calls for a change in the law after four states banned highway billboards

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'I was sexually humiliated by David Walliams': 'Deeply uncomfortable' TV star Jeremy Edwards says he's suffered years of shame after 'predatory' comic pulled down his pants and mounted him on stage in degrading game of hide the sausage

Nov 15, 2026

'I was sexually humiliated by David Walliams': 'Deeply uncomfortable' TV star Jeremy Edwards says he's suffered years of shame after 'predatory' comic pulled down his pants and mounted him on stage in degrading game of hide the sausage

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PH, Australia sign defense cooperation agreement

Nov 15, 2026

PH, Australia sign defense cooperation agreement

The Philippines and Australia on Sunday formally signed an agreement that seeks stronger defense ties between the two countries.

Peaceful suburban neighborhood explodes as police raid rowdy alcohol-fueled house party for 8th graders and 100 kids scatter like it's a 1980s high school movie

Nov 15, 2026

Peaceful suburban neighborhood explodes as police raid rowdy alcohol-fueled house party for 8th graders and 100 kids scatter like it's a 1980s high school movie

Lisa, 45, and Aubrey Vaughan, 55, were charged after the party they threw for their twin boys got out of hand when high schoolers showed up with alcohol,

'No direct apology': Jacqui Lambie reveals where she stands with Pauline Hanson after cartoon mocked her vaginal prolapse

Nov 15, 2026

'No direct apology': Jacqui Lambie reveals where she stands with Pauline Hanson after cartoon mocked her vaginal prolapse

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