Clay weekly context brief for the Globe category (ISO week 2026-W46). Clay tracks publications from the Globe feed list. Below are recent items from this category, each with its source and a short description of what the publication covers when one is available in the source feed. Recent publications: 1. The billion-euro trade driving Europe's eels to extinction Source: DW Germany Environment News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/the-billion-euro-trade-driving-europe-s-eels-to-extinction/a-78523145?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Traffickers are making big bucks smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, using suitcases on planes and legal loopholes to deliver them to dinnerplates. Where are the smuggling hotspots? 2. From rotten food to political opponents: Researchers explore how disgust relates to our beliefs, and why the connection is complicated Source: DW Germany Science News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/from-rotten-food-to-political-opponents-researchers-explore-how-disgust-relates-to-our-beliefs-and-why-the-connection-is-complicated/a-79734659?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss Some studies have linked disgust sensitivity to socially conservative attitudes. But does disgust shape our politics, or do our beliefs shape what we find disgusting? 3. Nvidia CEO Huang admits affair amid rumors of China spy ties Source: DW Germany Top Stories Link: https://www.dw.com/en/nvidia-ceo-huang-admits-affair-amid-rumors-of-china-spy-ties/a-79894747?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Following reports of Nvidia's chief Jensen Huang becoming involved with a Chinese spy, Huang offered an apology for cheating on his wife. Meanwhile, the US tech company pledged to investigate the alleged espionage. 4. Macrons sue far-right podcaster Candace Owens personally in Tennessee Source: Politico Europe Link: https://www.politico.eu/article/the-macrons-sue-candace-owens-in-tennessee/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication The latest move by the French president and his wife comes after a court in Delaware ruled it only had jurisdiction over Owens corporations registered in the state. 5. Paris natural history museum acquires 167-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur skeleton Source: Euronews Pan European Link: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/paris-natural-history-museum-acquires-167-million-year-old-carnivorous-dinosaur-skeleton The skeleton of a carnivorous dinosaur, the only known specimen of its species, was withdrawn from auction after a deal with the state, to preserve a fossil of outstanding scientific value. 6. Plans to lower key rate and rising prices: statements by Nabiullina Source: TASS Russia Link: https://tass.com/economy/2214989 The Russian Central Bank chief called sharp growth of prices the most unfair of all possible types of taxes 7. China extends export control suspension on 16 US entities for 2 months Source: CGTN Politics Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/China-extends-export-control-suspension-on-16-US-entities-for-2-months-1RVQ6tiFai4/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Politics China's Ministry of Commerce said Monday that the country has decided to continue to suspend its export control measures on 16 US entities for two months, starting Tuesday. 8. Iran to pursue offensive military doctrine, unrestricted response to aggression: Army Source: Press TV world Link: https://presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/11/09/780318/iran-to-pursue-offensive-military-doctrine-unrestricted-response-to-aggression-army Akraminia said the implementation of the latest directives issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution is being pursued seriously. 9. En menos de dos horas, tres personas murieron en hechos violentos en San José Source: Teletica Costa Rica Nacional Link: https://www.teletica.com/sucesos/en-menos-de-dos-horas-tres-personas-murieron-en-hechos-violentos-en-san-jose_420792 Las víctimas fallecieron en La Uruca, Guadalupe y San Sebastián, durante la noche del domingo y madrugada de este lunes. 10. Trump admite que su política de deportaciones fue "demasiado dura" Source: Teletica Costa Rica Internacional Link: https://www.teletica.com/internacional/trump-admite-que-su-politica-de-deportaciones-fue-demasiado-dura_420787 En los pasados comicios, miles de electores, especialmente latinos, expresaron su rechazo a las redadas del Servicio de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE). 11. U-17 Source: Altyn Asyr TV Turkmenistan Link: https://arzuw.news/afk-naznachila-turkmenskogo-komissara-matcha-kubka-azii-u-17 U-17 2027 . . 12. Bangladesh challenges ousted PM Hasina over return pledge Source: Channel NewsAsia Singapore Link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/bangladesh-hasina-return-india-extradition-6535951 Hasina, whose 15-year rule was ended by a mass uprising she tried to crush, has vowed to return in December to Bangladesh, where she was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over the 2024 crackdown on protesters. 13. UWI and Gladiola advance to BCA T20 Cup final Source: CBC Barbados Link: https://www.cbc.bb/sports/uwi-and-gladiola-advance-to-bca-t20-cup-final/ Defending champions UWI are just one victory away from retaining their title after booking a place in the The post UWI and Gladiola advance to BCA T20 Cup final appeared first on Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation . 14. Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has six weeks to form a government Source: France 24 Middle East Link: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261109-israel-s-opposition-leader-gadi-eisenkot-has-six-weeks-to-form-a-government Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Sunday evening, leaving Eisenkot six weeks to try to put together a coalition to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 15. TG2 Italia Europa del 09/11/2026 Source: RAI News 24 Italy Link: https://www.rainews.it/rubriche/tg2italia/video/2026/11/TG2-Italia-Europa-del-09112026-7d4e6fca-3fec-40b4-93f9-d509a63ffc32.html Direttore Antonio Preziosi 16. Meet the 'beauticians' keeping Xiamen's seas beautiful Source: CGTN Nature Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/Meet-the-beauticians-keeping-Xiamen-s-seas-beautiful--1RVP2eM4O9G/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Nature Meet the 'beauticians' keeping Xiamen's seas beautiful 17. A Future We ShareChinese Autonomous Driving Lands in Singapore Source: CGTN Documentary Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/A-Future-We-Share-Chinese-Autonomous-Driving-Lands-in-Singapore-1RVrMvkqdkA/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Documentary China's self-driving technology is being deployed and tested on the roads of Singapore. 18. Premier accepts big pay rise after initially saying it was 'out of step' Source: ABC News Australia Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-09/tasmanian-politicians-22-per-cent-pay-rise/107364690 Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Minister Eric Abetz speak outside Government House after cabinet swearing in. Photographed in Hobart, Tasmania on April 11, 2024. 19. Dalian Yingbo stages epic comeback to claim first-ever CSL title Source: CGTN Sports Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/Dalian-Yingbo-stages-epic-comeback-to-claim-first-ever-CSL-title-1RVqAuU3M2s/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Sports Dalian Yingbo stages epic comeback to claim first-ever CSL title 20. Air Niugini receives international airline license for New Zealand Operations Source: EMTV PNG Link: https://www.postcourier.com.pg/air-niugini-receives-international-airline-license-for-new-zealand-operations/ Air Niugini has received an International Airline License from the Department of Transport today, Monday, November, 9, 2026, clearing the way for the airline's return to New Zealand after 26 years. 21. Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return Source: Japan Times Link: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/09/asia-pacific/politics/hasina-passport-bangladesh-return/ The request marks the clearest step by ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to act on her plan to return to Bangladesh in December. 22. We Talk: Belarusian creator shares green living in Beijing Source: CGTN Gstringer Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/We-Talk-Belarusian-creator-shares-green-living-in-Beijing-1RVv2u2rDWg/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=G-Stringer We Talk: Belarusian creator shares green living in Beijing 23. Jensen Huang: Silicon Valley superstar engulfed by personal scandal Source: BBC World News UK Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgel338xql3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Once lauded as the "Taylor Swift of tech", Huang is mired in scandal after an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. 24. CIIE 2026: Openness is not an either-or choice Source: CGTN Opinion Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/CIIE-2026-Openness-is-not-an-either-or-choice-1RVxSwpgT5u/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Opinion The 9th China International Import Expo demonstrates that genuine economic openness does not force a choice between advanced multinationals and developing economies. 25. Trump: Sannolikt möte med Putin och Xi Source: SVT Sweden Link: https://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/trump-sannolikt-mote-med-putin-och-xi USA:s president Donald Trump uppger att han sannolikt kommer att möta både Vladimir Putin och Xi Jinping i Kina nästa vecka. Vi kommer ta upp många saker. Vi försöker få ett slut på kriget i Iran, säger Trump. 26. COP31 in Türkiye: Can the world turn climate pledges into action? Source: CGTN Tech Sci Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/COP31-in-T-rkiye-Can-the-world-turn-climate-pledges-into-action--1RVvZ1zgjaU/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Tech&Sci COP31 in Türkiye: Can the world turn climate pledges into action? 27. ANC Wins South African Local Elections With Record-Low 30.76% Source: Telesur English Caribbean Link: https://www.telesurenglish.net/anc-wins-south-african-local-elections/ South Africa's ANC won 30.76% of the vote in municipal elections, its worst result since 1994. The party faces coalition negotiations as voters demand better municipal services and economic conditions. 28. Can a drone beat a human delivery driver? Source: CGTN Travel Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/Can-a-drone-beat-a-human-delivery-driver--1RVrvDAtqSc/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Travel Can a drone beat a human delivery driver? 29. Mexican expert: CPC discipline key to sustaining long-term governance Source: CGTN World Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/Mexican-expert-CPC-discipline-key-to-sustaining-long-term-governance-1RVlxxGLL20/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World The Communist Party of China (CPC) has consistently upheld strict organizational discipline and unity as cornerstones of its development and governance since its founding in 1921, said Ehecatl Lazaro, a researcher at the Mexican Center for Economic and Social Studies and a specialist in China studies. 30. De criticar en redes a la pista de MQB! Así fue la presentación del 'influencer' Denis Source: Teletica Costa Rica Link: https://www.teletica.com/mira-quien-baila/de-criticar-en-redes-a-la-pista-de-mqb-asi-fue-la-presentacion-del-influencer-denis_420780 El creador de contenido bailó cha cha junto a Lucía Jiménez. 31. HKSAR financial chief: Hong Kong strives to bolster high-value tourism Source: CGTN China Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-09/HKSAR-financial-chief-Hong-Kong-strives-to-bolster-high-value-tourism-1RVhOgkOERq/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China Hong Kong will continue to promote mega events and upgrade supporting facilities to bolster high-value tourism and the convention and exhibition industry, Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday. 32. Three dead as car crashes through Auckland Burgerfuel restaurant while people inside Source: RNZ New Zealand Link: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/2449134/three-dead-as-car-crashes-through-auckland-burgerfuel-restaurant-while-people-inside Local residents have called the area a street racing hotspot. 33. Russia is back in world sport, but who is drug testing its athletes? Source: DW Germany All Top Stories Link: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-is-back-in-world-sport-but-who-is-drug-testing-its-athletes/a-79862467?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf DW has found that three-quarters of Russia's weightlifting team had no independent out-of-competition testing before this year's world championships, despite the country's doping history. 34. Should AI companies pay for the journalism they use? Source: DW Germany Europe News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/should-ai-companies-pay-for-the-journalism-they-use/a-79884854?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-rdf Publishers say AI chatbots are using their reporting to answer readers' questions while sending back less traffic and less money. Should the companies that build these tools pay for the journalism they rely on? 35. Ice hockey officials considering options after CAS order to reinstate Russia Source: DW Germany Sports News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/ice-hockey-officials-considering-options-after-cas-order-to-reinstate-russia/a-79831451?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Ice hockey's ruling body is deciding how to respond to a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that allows Russia back into international competition. Germany hasn't ruled out pulling out as a tournament host. 36. BMW reports lower Q3 earnings as China woes mount Source: DW Germany Business News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/bmw-reports-lower-q3-earnings-as-china-woes-mount/a-79850847?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf BMW reports a drop in profits in the July to September quarter amid fierce competition from China. 37. Is Iran headed to war or peace after Mecca alliance meeting? Source: DW Germany Asia News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/is-iran-headed-to-war-or-peace-after-mecca-alliance-meeting/a-79788256?maca=en-rss-en-asia-5133-rdf Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have taken their latest peace push directly to Tehran. Officially, it was to avert a new military escalation, but their diplomatic outreach can also be seen as a warning to Iran. 38. From boom to burden: How overtourism hit European cities Source: DW Germany Travel Link: https://www.dw.com/en/from-boom-to-burden-how-overtourism-hit-european-cities/a-75834155?maca=en-rss-en-visitgermany-3324-rdf Many destinations are groaning under the strain of vacationers. So what turns certain places into tourist magnets? It isn't just the famous landmarks. 39. French police fires tear gas on protesters as rallies sweep country Source: Press TV Europe Link: https://presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/11/08/780219/french-police-unleash-tear-gas-on-protesters-as-demonstrations-sweep-country The French police fired tear gas and used other crowd-control measures against demonstrators as thousands took to the streets to demand higher wages. 40. Israel holds London job fair to attract UK doctors amid physician exodus, Gaza genocide Source: Press TV UK Link: https://presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/10/29/779485/israel-recruits-british-doctors-amid-gaza-aggression-and-deepening-brain-drain Amid a deepening physician brain drain, Israeli agencies have launched a recruitment drive in London to attract British doctors to the occupied territories. Sources in this brief: ABC News Australia; Altyn Asyr TV Turkmenistan; BBC World News UK; CBC Barbados; CGTN China; CGTN Documentary; CGTN Gstringer; CGTN Nature; CGTN Opinion; CGTN Politics; CGTN Sports; CGTN Tech Sci; CGTN Travel; CGTN World; Channel NewsAsia Singapore; DW Germany All Top Stories; DW Germany Asia News; DW Germany Business News; DW Germany Environment News; DW Germany Europe News; DW Germany Science News; DW Germany Sports News; DW Germany Top Stories; DW Germany Travel; EMTV PNG; Euronews Pan European; France 24 Middle East; Japan Times; Politico Europe; Press TV Europe; Press TV UK; Press TV world; RAI News 24 Italy; RNZ New Zealand; SVT Sweden; TASS Russia; Telesur English Caribbean; Teletica Costa Rica; Teletica Costa Rica Internacional; Teletica Costa Rica Nacional. Selected 40 of 2049 available items for this weekly brief.