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USA

Did overly aggressive marketing turn Disney Plus into Disney Minus?

After a gigantic promotion, followed by an epic fail, is Disney+ already a victim of its own success?

USA

How to watch the Trump impeachment hearing: Schedule, witnesses and more

It's the first one in Congress in over 20 years and will allow the American public to hear the evidence for themselves.

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USA

Mark Sanford ends longshot Republican presidential campaign

"Impeachment noise has moved what was hard to herculean," Sanford said.

United Kingdom

Brexit donor Banks likens Nigel Farage to casino gambler

Banks told Reuters that he thinks Farage will also stand down candidates in Labour marginals to avoid splitting the Brexit vote.

USA

Roger Stone will not testify as his criminal trial nears an end

Stone, 67, could face prison time if convicted in the trial.

Belgium

'Problems' with Brexit deal still need to be solved — Verhofstadt

Verhofstadt told MEPs that “problems need to be solved” before the Withdrawal Agreement can be recommended to member states for approval.

USA

In speech, Bolton suggested Trump's policy decisions guided by personal interest

The former national security director was especially critical of the president's handling of Turkey, according to multiple sources present for his remarks.

USA

Senior Trump official embellished resume, had face on fake TIME cover

State Dept. official Mina Chang claimed to be a Harvard Business School "alumna" who ran a nonprofit that worked in 40 countries.

USA

Trump public impeachment hearings: More like Watergate or Clinton?

Analysis: With the House set to begin televised proceedings into how the president dealt with Ukraine, keep an eye on the polls.

USA

Tourists and residents slosh through a flooded Venice

The high water invaded cafes, stores and other businesses, as the water level peaked at over four feet.

USA

Zimbabwe says 200 elephants have now died amid drought

Other animals including giraffe, buffalo and impala are also dying, a national parks official said, and the situation can improve only after rains return.

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St. Mark's square becomes a lake as flood season begins in Venice

Tourists needed some pretty high boots on Tuesday (November 12) in Venice as water levels rose flooding central St. Mark's square.

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Police face off against protesters on France-Spain border

French police have used pepper spray and batons to push back pro-Catalan independence protesters who blocked a major highway border pass between France and Spain.

USA

Hong Kong police clash with protesters in tense standoff

The clashes came a day after police shot a protester at close range and a man was doused with petrol and set on fire.

Europe News

The Brief: a time-travel trip in a Trabant - 'Ostalgia' in Brussels

In Germany, Ostalgia is a nostalgic feeling for certain aspects of life in Communist East Germany. But beyond memories, some in Brussels think that there were a few aspects of socialism that should make a comeback.

Living

36 artists join forces to celebrate the sea

The artists have presented a collection inspired by the deep blue in London.

USA

The impeachment inquiry has been all about Ukraine, but what about Russia?

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.