Daily briefing · Friday, November 6

October sets a global temperature record

October was the warmest October recorded globally, at 1.75°C above the estimated pre-industrial average, Copernicus reported Friday. Sea-surface temperatures outside the polar regions also reached a record for the month. Its statistical outlook puts 2026 most likely as the second-warmest year, with about a 20% chance of matching or exceeding 2024. The monthly measurements and annual forecast answer different questions. Neither a single month nor a calendar year above 1.5°C establishes that the Paris Agreement’s long-term warming limit has been exceeded. After warmest October on record, 2026 is likely to exceed 1.5 C above pre-industrial level, says EU climate service

Tanker struck by two projectiles north of Qatar

A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles about 50 nautical miles north of Qatar’s Madinat ash Shamal late Wednesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported Thursday. The agency said the crew’s condition and the extent of any damage were unclear. Its report did not identify an attacker. The report came as Qatar pursued mediation between the United States and Iran. Qatar’s foreign ministry said Tuesday that both sides were reviewing proposals and that talks were continuing. Tanker struck by two projectiles north of Qatar, crew status unconfirmed, UKMTO says

Spanish cave study documents 280 prehistoric engravings

Research described Thursday documents 280 engraved motifs, including 55 animal figures, in Catalonia’s Cova de la Font Major. Horses, deer and a rare bear depiction appear on its walls and ceilings. The collection ranks among the largest known examples of Palaeolithic cave art along Mediterranean Iberia. Researchers first recognized the engravings in 2019; the new development is their detailed analysis. The findings challenge the region’s apparent scarcity of prehistoric wall art, showing how an archaeological gap can partly reflect what researchers have recognized and documented. Un estudio documenta 280 grabados en la cueva paleolítica de Font Major (Tarragona)

Jaguars beat Ravens 33–10 to extend division lead

Jacksonville defeated Baltimore 33–10 Thursday night, improving to 6–2 while the Ravens fell to 4–5 after their fourth consecutive loss. Trevor Lawrence passed for 242 yards and a touchdown, including a 50-yard scoring connection with Parker Washington. Jacksonville forced three turnovers and held an opponent to 10 or fewer points for the second straight game. Baltimore rookie Joe Fagnano threw two interceptions in his first NFL start. The victory left the Jaguars three-and-a-half games ahead of Houston in the AFC South. Game Report, 2026 Week 9: Jaguars 33, Ravens 10