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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 15, 2026

Travellers wait in line at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Nov 14 in New York. Flight cancellations and delays continue into the weekend following a nationwide FAA groundstop.

Philippine teen wins Eurovision’s first Asia contest

Carmelle of the Philippines celebrates with the trophy after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov 14.

‘Waiting so long’: Fans gather for Eurovision’s first Asia show

Eurovision fans hold the Philippines flag during the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 at One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok on Nov 14.

K-pop and warrior suits: Asia hopefuls seek Eurovision glory

A Mongolian government adviser, a K-pop star and a Bhutanese singer are among the contestants at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok.

In backyard ultramarathons, the race goes on until everyone gives up

Runners during the Prairie on Fire backyard ultra, in Cicero, Indiana, on Sept 12.

Big controversy upends a contest about microscopic videos

The competition rankings have been updated, making microbiologist Nguyen Nam Nhat the new first-place winner.

Backpack is the fattest of the fat bears in the US

Backpack, according to his bio, has fewer scars than might be expected on a male bear his age, because he is less aggressive than some of his peers.

Singapore wins four silvers, four bronzes at WorldSkills Shanghai

Team captain Sheryl Ong (far right) felt mixed feelings despite her silver in visual merchandising.

Cavy chaos: Hundreds attend New Zealand’s biggest guinea pig show

A prize-winning guinea pig is draped with a winner’s ribbon during the New Zealand National Guinea Pig Show on Sept 26.

S’pore’s former WorldSkills winners fly to Shanghai to support competing juniors

Aircraft maintenance competitor Aidan Wong with his parents Ellayne Soh and Joe Wong after the second day of the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai.

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