Medical innovation made history as a Spanish surgeon performed the first remote-controlled operation across the Atlantic. Using a robotic arm in Barcelona, he operated on a patient in Buenos Aires via a 5G link with just 0.01-second latency. The procedure lasted 45 minutes and involved removing a benign tumor.
“Distance is no longer a barrier in surgery,” said Dr. Antonio de Lacy, who predicts global tele-surgery within five years.
The system uses encrypted channels and backup satellites to prevent cyberattacks, marking a milestone for telemedicine.
Meanwhile, a Russian soldier sparked outrage by claiming Moscow is killing its own troops. In a viral video, the soldier alleges that commanders ordered artillery strikes on units retreating from Avdiivka, causing 100,000 deaths since the war began.
“They treat us like meat,” he said, accusing generals of covering up losses.
The Kremlin denies the claims, but independent monitors report soaring casualty rates amid stalled offensives.
In Beirut, Hannibal Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader, walked free after 10 years in detention without trial. Arrested in 2015 over the disappearance of Imam Moussa Sadr, he was released after paying a reduced bail of $900,000.
His lawyer called it “the end of a nightmare.”
Hannibal, now 49, plans to leave Lebanon for an undisclosed destination, closing a case that strained Tripoli-Beirut ties for a decade.
Across the Atlantic, the FAA issued a directive that effectively bans private jets from major U.S. airports during peak hours. The rule targets hubs like JFK, LAX, and O’Hare, citing congestion and emissions. Operators must now request slots 96 hours in advance or divert to secondary airports. Business aviation groups warn of economic fallout, while environmental advocates hail the move as a step toward greener skies.
In France, Nicolas Sarkozy regained freedom after just 20 days in jail over alleged Libyan campaign financing. Convicted of corruption and sentenced to five years, he appealed and secured release under strict judicial control.
“It’s hard, very hard… exhausting,” Sarkozy said via video link, thanking prison staff.
His retrial is set for spring 2026.
Hollywood faced a flop as Sydney Sweeney’s new movie, “Christy”, a biographical drama about boxing legend Christy Martin, grossed only $1.3 million on opening weekend, far below projections. Critics slammed its weak script despite Sweeney’s rising star power. Social media buzz turned sour, with memes mocking the film’s “plot holes bigger than the box office.”
In Washington, Donald Trump issued full and unconditional pardons to more than 70 allies linked to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The list includes Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and attorneys Sidney Powell, John Eastman, and Kenneth Chesebro – key figures in the “fake electors” scheme. The official proclamation, signed on November 7, states:
“This proclamation ends a grave national injustice perpetrated against the American people after the 2020 presidential election and advances the process of national reconciliation.”
The pardons cover “any conduct related to creating, organizing, or supporting slates of presidential electors” and actions taken to “expose election fraud,” but do not shield Trump himself. While these pardons block future federal charges, state-level prosecutions – such as those in Georgia and Arizona – remain possible.
