What lurks ‘Below’ Newfoundland waters? A marine biologist explains the science behind the show

When I learned that Netflix planned to film the miniseries Below, about a sea monster terrorizing a Newfoundland outport, I thought to myself: “THIS I’ve gotta see!” First, the series showcases coastal Newfoundland, where I was raised and live. Second, I have studied ocean life in the island’s waters for most of my career. Third,…

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Netanyahu Says Israel Is Not to Blame for the Flood Crisis in Gaza, and Other Mideast News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected accusations that Israel has been delaying the entry of winter supplies into the Gaza Strip as the enclave faces worsening conditions this week, with severe rains flooding makeshift tents. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a tanker caught fire after hitting a naval mine early on Wednesday in the Strait…

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Regional briefing: Egypt lists 35 Europe-based entities as terrorist, pushes de-escalation at G7 amid mixed signals on Iran

Egypt stepped up its diplomatic push for de-escalation at the G7 ministerial meetings in Paris, amid conflicting signals between Washington and Tehran and heightened maritime tensions across Gulf. (Graphic: et) CAIRO – 11 November 2026: Despite diplomatic optimism in Washington regarding a potential wind-down of hostilities with Iran, the Middle East saw fresh maritime…

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