News from November 11, 2025

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Selangor FC told to submit report on fan commotion, performance
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Selangor FC told to submit report on fan commotion, performance

In the Nov 6 match, the Red Giants lost 3-2 to Persib Bandung and were eliminated from the Asian Champions League 2. (Bernama pic) KLANG: The Selangor government has requested the Selangor FC team management to present a full report on the commotion that occurred during their Asian Champions League 2 (ACL2) football match against Persib Bandung at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) stadium on Nov 6. State youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Najwan Halimi said the government viewed the situation seriously and had sought a detailed report to look into the cause of the incident and also to improve match security and management. "We have requested Selangor FC to provide a report regarding the incident. We want to have a better understanding of the situation to ensure that fan safety and event management are maintained at the highest level," he said. Najwan said this at a media conference after officiating the launch of the engagement session for the 2026 Selangor Economic Census (BE2026) with stakeholders, which was also attended by chief statistician Uzir Mahidin. In the Nov 6 match, the Red Giants lost 3-2 to Persib Bandung and were eliminated from ACL2. The result earned the wrath of die-hard Selangor fans, who expressed their disappointment by causing a commotion after the match ended, with some even invading the pitch. Others then gathered outside the main entrance of the stadium, demanding the club's top management come out to face them. Najwan said the state government had also requested the Selangor FC management to submit a report on the team's dismal performance and re-evaluate the team's strategy following the uproar among supporters over their recent poor displays. "We understand the concerns of the supporters and have asked the team management to submit a detailed report on the team's performance and measures for improvement," he said, adding that there is no time frame set for the submission of the report. He said although Selangor FC now operates as a corporate entity and the state government is not directly involved in the club's internal affairs, his committee still plays a role, including in terms of providing financial support. "Previously, Selangor FC used to periodically submit performance reports to the state government. It's just that I have now asked the chief executive officer (Johan Kamal Hamidon) to submit a report on what caused the team's form to dip. "This report is not aimed at blaming any party. The state government just wants to ensure that any improvement will be done in a planned manner for the benefit of the team and the fans,” he said.

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NPP to become core project of Kazakh-Russian energy cooperation - Tokayev

11 Nov 2025 11:46 NPP to become core project of Kazakh-Russian energy cooperation - Tokayev ASTANA. Nov 11 (Interfax) - The construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant will be a core project in bilateral energy cooperation, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said. Energy holds a special place in bilateral cooperation, Tokayev said in his Eternal Friendship Is a Guiding Star for Our Peoples article, published by the Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper on Tuesday. "Our combined efforts ensure continuous transit of Russian energy to China and Central Asian states. We are building and upgrading major energy facilities. The construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant by an international consortium led by Rosatom will definitely be a core project in this area," he said. "Building the NPP will enable our country to develop a full nuclear fuel cycle, from mining uranium to generating electricity. Besides, the project unlocks new opportunities for transfer of technologies, training of specialists, creation of jobs and development of associated industries, such as mechanical engineering and instrument making," Tokayev said. Kazakh citizens approved construction of the nuclear power plant at a referendum in 2024. Rosatom will build the first NPP in Kazakhstan. The Russian company and Kazakhstan have signed a roadmap for building two VVER-1200 reactor units. The construction will take about 11 years and may be completed in 2035-2036. A Russian state export loan is being considered as the source of funding. Up to 10,000 specialists will build the plant, and about 2,000 will be operating it. The Nuclear Energy Agency held a contest to choose the plant's name. Survey started near Ulken in the Balkhash area on August 8. During the preliminary explorations, Rosatom specialists will examine at least three sites in the Zhambyl region by drilling 50 wells with a depth of 30 to 120 meters. The NPP location will be chosen with due account of hydro-geological features of the terrain, seismic stability and other parameters.

Ryanair to start 4 new routes from Shannon next summer
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Ryanair to start 4 new routes from Shannon next summer

Ryanair is to start four new routes from Shannon Airport to Rome, Warsaw, Poznań and Madrid, together with a fourth based aircraft, for Summer 2026. This represents a $400m investment by the airline. Flights to Rome and Poznań from Shannon start on March 31 and will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays and the year-round service to Madrid will switch to Wednesdays and Sundays for the summer season, from March 31. There will be four weekly flights to Warsaw from March 30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Along with the four new routes, Ryanair is further expanding its Shannon schedule next Summer with increased frequency on five established routes - Manchester, Alicante, Barcelona-Reus, Lanzarote and Malta. This expansion brings Ryanair's total Summer offering from Shannon next year to 30 routes - the largest number ever operated by the airline from the airport. The 1.4 expected million seats, including an additional 180,000 seats across the summer months, represents a 15% increase in seats compared to the same time last year. Ray O'Driscoll, Interim CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said the extra Ryanair routes are a strong vote of confidence in Shannon's growth trajectory. "It reflects our ongoing investment in infrastructure and passenger experience, as well as our strong commitment to working with airline partners to expand our route network and deliver greater choice for customers across the country," Mr O'Driscoll said. "These new services enhance Shannon’s connectivity to key European cities, supporting tourism, trade and regional development, and will be warmly welcomed by both holiday makers and business travellers alike," he added. Ryanair's CCO Jason McGuinness said the airline's $400m investment in the Midwest will deliver more than 1.4 million low-fare seats from Shannon to a record 30 European destinations. "Ryanair's four based aircraft and $400m investment in Shannon is a clear commitment to growing Ireland’s regional connectivity," Mr McGuinness said. "This Summer Shannon will benefit from 15% additional seats and four new routes thanks to the hard work of The Shannon Airport Group, who recognise the need for efficient, cost-competitive facilities to attract growth and drive inbound tourism to the region, supporting year-round international connectivity," he said. But he added that the Government needs to support regional airports by expanding the scope of the Regional Airports Programme 2026-30 to at least 3 million passenger a year, which would allow regional airports to grow traffic even more without being penalised for doing so.

Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by ‘upset’ Spanish federation
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Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by ‘upset’ Spanish federation

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has suffered from a groin problem in recent weeks and was forced to miss Spain's last round of qualifiers in October. (EPA Images pic) MADRID: Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches after undergoing treatment, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Tuesday. The federation's medical team announced "their surprise and upset" after discovering on Monday that the 18-year-old "had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure to treat his pubic discomfort that same morning," a statement on Tuesday said. Yamal had been due to report for international duty on Monday for the start of the Spain team's training camp. "This procedure was performed without prior notification to the national team's medical staff, who only learnt of the details through a report received... last night (Monday)," the statement added. The recommended recovery time after such a procedure is seven to 10 days, according to the RFEF statement, with the federation deciding "to release the player from the current squad" to prioritise Yamal's "health, safety and well-being". The Barcelona star has suffered from a groin problem in recent weeks and was forced to miss Spain's last round of qualifiers in October. Spain top Group E with a 100% record after four outings and can book their spot at the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico over the next two matchdays. They take on Georgia on Saturday in Tbilisi before welcoming Turkey to Seville on Nov 18.

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Family says i20 driver was introvert, had few friends
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Family says i20 driver was introvert, had few friends

The family of the man suspected to be involved in the Delhi blast near Red Fort metro station said cannot believe that he could be involved in terror activities.IMAGE: Members of the forensic team work at the site of an explosion near the Red Fort in the old quarters of New Delhi, November 11, 2025. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/ReutersDr Umar Nabi was allegedly driving the Hyundai i20 car that was used in the blast near the parking area of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, killing at least 12 people. He hails from Koil village in Pulwama, they said.Muzamil, sister-in-law of Dr Umar Nabi, said he was an introvert right from his childhood, did not have many friends and used to focus on his studies and work. He was working as a faculty at a college in Faridabad. He called on Friday saying he is busy with examinations and will return home after three days. He was a reserved kind of person right from childhood, Muzamil said.She insisted that Umar was not the kind of person to get involved in terror activities.We struggled a lot to ensure he gets educated so that he is able to take care of himself and the family. This is unbelievable, she added.Umar had last visited Kashmir two months ago, Muzamil said.Preliminary findings by Delhi Police suggest ammonium nitrate, fuel oil and detonators may have been used in the blast, linking it to the terror module uncovered in Faridabad, where 2,900 kg explosive materials and inflammables was seized. Final reports are awaited, the source added.Police registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act under sections which deal with punishment and conspiracy of a terror attack.The Union home ministry has now handed over the investigation to the NIA.

18 FETÖ suspects caught in Izmir-based operation
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18 FETÖ suspects caught in Izmir-based operation

Security forces on Tuesday arrested 18 suspects of the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) in operations in six provinces. The Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigation Bureau issued detention warrants for 24 suspects believed to be involved in training activities within the organization. Eighteen suspects were caught in simultaneous raids conducted by teams from the Provincial Police Department's Counterterrorism and Intelligence Branches, centered in Izmir, Istanbul, Ankara, Manisa, Bursa and Afyonkarahisar. Six fugitive suspects were identified as being abroad. The terrorist group orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, in Türkiye, in which 252 people were killed and 2,734 were wounded. Ankara also accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police and judiciary. Türkiye has targeted its active members and sleeper cells nonstop, and its influence has been much reduced since 2016. However, the group maintains a vast network, including infiltrators suspected to be still operating within Turkish institutions. FETÖ backers in army ranks and civil institutions have disguised their loyalty, as operations and investigations have indicated since the 2016 coup attempt. FETÖ is also implicated in a string of cases related to its alleged plots to imprison its critics, money laundering, fraud and forgery. The terrorist group faces operations almost daily as investigators still try to unravel their massive network of infiltrators everywhere. In 2024 alone, police apprehended hundreds of FETÖ suspects across the country, including fugitives on western borders trying to flee to Europe. Those apprehended were mostly low-ranking members of the group, as high-ranking members managed to flee the country before and immediately after the coup attempt. Still, security forces occasionally capture key figures of the group who managed to remain in hiding, such as Cihat Yıldız. Yıldız, accused of helping the escape of Adil Öksüz, the civilian mastermind of the 2016 coup attempt, was captured during a police check in August in Istanbul.

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China’s central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist
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China’s central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist

China's central bank said keeping reasonable interest rate parity is vital for effective monetary policy transmission. (EPA Images pic) BEIJING: China's central bank said on Tuesday it would maintain "appropriately loose" monetary policy and keep liquidity ample while improving its policy transmission, as the economy still faces risks and challenges. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) will keep liquidity ample, maintain prices at reasonable levels and lower the costs of banks' liability and social financing, it said in its third-quarter monetary policy implementation report. China is due to release October credit data this week and other indicators of economic activity, such as retail sales, industrial output and investment, on Friday. All of those figures are forecast to come in weaker than September, which would confirm earlier data that suggested the economy has lost some momentum amid persistently weak domestic demand and US tariffs. The PBOC said it will adjust counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical policies in response to changes in the economic and financial situation and monitor changes in the monetary policies of major overseas central banks. It did not elaborate. "There are currently many external instabilities and uncertainties, with the international economic and trade order facing severe challenges," the central bank said. "Global economic growth momentum is insufficient, major economies are showing divergent performances, and China's economy still faces numerous risks and challenges." The central bank will maintain reasonable parity among various types of interest rates, including its policy rate and market rates and banks' deposit rates and lending rates, it said. "Maintaining reasonable interest rate parity is essential for the effective transmission of monetary policy," the central bank said. Chinese policymakers have refrained from aggressive stimulus this year and kept a firm grip on the yuan currency despite the trade war with the United States and a prolonged property crisis, which has weighed heavily on consumer and business confidence. The PBOC has held interest rates steady for five months, partly due to resilient exports, as the world's second-largest economy has pushed hard to diversify its export markets away from the US. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed late last month to trim their tit-for-tat tariffs and pause a raft of other measures for one year, but US-bound Chinese goods still face hefty levies and economists warn trade tensions will persist. China has recently unveiled some targeted fiscal policy support measures, but analysts remain divided on whether the central bank will implement further easing measures, such as interest rate cuts, by the end of the year.

Gov. Evers demands release of delayed federal school aid for 20 Wisconsin school districts
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Gov. Evers demands release of delayed federal school aid for 20 Wisconsin school districts

Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the leader of the U.S. Department of Education to immediately release federal school aid that has been delayed during the ongoing government shutdown. In a Nov. 10 letter to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Evers demanded the federal agency send Impact Aid payments to 20 school districts in Wisconsin that were expecting to receive the funding last month. The districts serve over 21,000 children and rely on the money to keep operations running, Evers said. The federal Impact Aid program supports school districts in places with nontaxable federal land and reimburses them for lost local property tax revenue, including those with national forests or Native American reservations in their boundaries. But the longest-ever federal shutdown has put the funding on pause. “Refusal to fulfill your legal and statutory obligations by providing these payments to schools that support core operations is unacceptable and requires your urgent attention,” Evers wrote to McMahon. Most of the affected districts in Wisconsin are in rural areas and operated by tribal nations, Evers said. The halt in funding has sent district leaders scrambling to sort out their finances and keep their doors open, school officials previously told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. School leaders said they also worried delays could stretch even longer after the Trump administration moved to gut the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce, including the majority of employees who oversee the Impact Aid program. Even as the government nears a deal to reopen, it's unclear how the federal education department would process future payments without adequate staff, said Anne O'Brien, a spokesperson for the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools. "The U.S. Department of Education has provided no guidance or timeline for when school districts can expect to receive these payments,” Evers wrote to McMahon. Most federal education dollars are still flowing to local school districts, according to the state Department of Public Instruction. But unlike other federal education funds, Impact Aid is distributed directly to school districts by the U.S. Department of Education. The federal government issued over $24 million in Impact Aid payments to Wisconsin school districts in the 2025 fiscal year, including districts in Bayfield, Ashland, Tomah and Black River Falls, according to the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools. Marcus Denny, superintendent of the Menominee Indian School District, said the district was expecting to receive about $3 million in October, of its total $5 million in Impact Aid for the school year. Impact Aid constitutes about 40% of the district’s annual budget and helps pay for curriculum, teacher salaries and other student resources. Denny said the district was tapping into its general fund -----— and incurring some debt — to pay staff until it receives state aid in December. He said the district also froze spending and canceled professional development programs for staff and field trips for students. Menominee Indian schools serve about 1,000 students, a majority of whom are Native American. Nearly all students in the district are economically disadvantaged, according to the DPI. In his letter, Evers said the Impact Aid delay appears “completely unnecessary and entirely self-inflicted by the Trump administration.” “(The pause) is just the latest in a long list of examples of the real and harmful impacts you and your administration are inflicting on Wisconsin’s kids and schools, particularly those in our rural communities,” Evers told McMahon. “Please take immediate action. Wisconsin kids rely on the resources provided by our schools and funded by this program.” Kayla Huynh covers K-12 education, teachers and solutions at the Journal Sentinel. Reach her at khuynh@gannett.com and follow her on X at @_kaylahuynh. All of her work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors. Kayla’s position receives support from Kohl Philanthropies and contributions to the Community-Funded Journalism Project. Help continue this reporting with a tax-deductible donation at jsonline.com/support.

'The Rose of Treason' remembers students who fought Hitler with words
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'The Rose of Treason' remembers students who fought Hitler with words

Pity, for a moment, playwright James DeVita, who had to read the writings of Adolf Hitler to mine the quotes he incorporates in "The Rose of Treason." But, as his drama shows, that labor was necessary. To defeat a powerful enemy, you have to know and understand him in detail. First Stage Young Company, a troupe of advanced teen actors, is performing DeVita's drama through Nov. 16 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. It is the story of the White Rose, a group of university students who nonviolently resisted the Nazi regime and paid the ultimate price for it. In keeping with the Young Company's acting-focused method, the performers wear mostly white clothes and perform on a simple set with movable furniture. But director Reva Fox also incorporates significant technology, projecting words and imagery onto a screen. Several scenes begin with Hitler's words explicitly laying out his strategy for controlling and manipulating people. Sophie Scholl, a real historical figure, her brother Hans (Marko Van Slyke) and their university friends resist the Nazi regime primarily by writing and disseminating leaflets that challenge and mock Hitler's regime. While Scholl is played by Reiley Fitzsimmons, understudy Evie Maassen performed the role at the Nov. 9 performance I saw. She was surefooted and convincing. The White Rose group has the fire of young revolutionaries, but at times seems to understand they may be playing a dangerous long game against the Nazis and fellow Germans who would betray them for a reward. "The Rose of Treason" is very much a show about the power of words and the importance of continuing to speak and write them, even in perilous times. I wish I could simply think about this material as something historical. But the alarming upsurge in social media and political discourse with positive Hitler takes makes it clear that some people have forgotten the most important thing to remember about the Holocaust: Never forget. First Stage Young Company performs "The Rose of Treason" through Nov. 16 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. Visit firststage.org or call (414) 267-2961. First Stage recommends this show for people 12 and older.

State lawmakers propose study of school districts statewide on consolidation
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State lawmakers propose study of school districts statewide on consolidation

As school districts struggle with budgets that can't keep up with inflation, inadequate state funding and declining enrollment, two state legislators have proposed action that could help. State Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and state Sen. Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) introduced the bill Nov. 10. It seeks to study the potential for school district consolidations statewide. The study would include looking at school district boundaries, existing school district facilities, staffing levels and salary scales, the population of school-age children in each district, as well as revenue limits and current overall spending, the bill's text said. The bill comes at a time when school districts statewide are increasingly turning to referendums to help meet shortfalls — whether in their operational budgets or for capital projects. More: Wisconsin schools are facing fiscal cliffs, closing buildings and going to referendum. How did we get here? What would the study entail? The study would result in a report and recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which would subsequently submit the report to the Legislature. It would include information such as the conditions of existing school district facilities, current and projected population of school-age children in each district. Recommendations for potential consolidations would consider efficiencies, geographic feasibility and economic viability, the bill's text said. For each recommended school district consolidation, the report would include information such as the municipalities within the district, the estimated enrollment of the district and the location of and grade levels served by each school building in the district. The bill also would require the DPI to submit a request to the Joint Committee on Finance for funding to accomplish the study by July 1, 2026, the bill's text said. Why study school consolidations? Quinn said the bill is to help start a conversation about continued declining enrollment and population declines in the state and how to address that topic. "We've got these school districts that developed during a time when communities were growing, and I know there's been some consolidation over the years. We've gone from one-room schoolhouses to districts, but I still think there's a lot of opportunity and potential, especially as communities continue to pass referendums, that we have to do that deep dive and say the way we've always been doing business, does that make sense anymore? That's what this study, I hope, will show us as taxpayers and as lawmakers," Quinn said. "Instead of just this natural decline of who can pass a referendum and who can't, let's give communities tools to really look at real data to have these conversations, these potentially tough conversations," Quinn said. Duchow said legislators have been having conversations "for quite a while now" about declining enrollment in schools and the state's shrinking population. She said that while some school districts, like Kettle Moraine and Waukesha, are being proactive by closing schools or considering closing schools, district consolidation is different due to the research that's required. "Some of that gets to be expensive, and that's why we thought it would be better if the state could do an overall study and then people could use that information to determine what their next steps would be," she said. She noted that in some cases consolidation is likely not feasible. "In rural parts of the state it's not going to work because there's just no one nearby to consolidate with, where in more populated areas it would be easier," she said. DPI spokesperson Chris Bucher said in an email that the department is analyzing the legislation and intends to provide testimony on the bill when it is up for a hearing. The Assembly Committee on Education has a public hearing scheduled to talk about the bill Nov. 11. Have any districts locally had conversations about consolidation? There has been at least some preliminary consolidation talks among school districts in western Waukesha County. In August, the Arrowhead Union High School District and its seven K-8 feeder districts agreed to pursue a financial analysis associated with potentially consolidating at least some of those districts. Arrowhead School Board President Kim Schubert said in an email that the districts are still discussing who will be part of the core team of individuals participating in the financial analysis. The specific consolidation scenarios to be analyzed are also still being discussed, Schubert said. Contact Alec Johnson at 262-875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com. Follow him on Twitter at @AlecJohnson12.