Nvidia chief resigns over affair with Chinese 'spy'

Plus: Doctor kills one and injures four in shooting in Washington DC

Friday, November 13, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent   Jensen Huang, the billionaire co-founder of tech firm Nvidia, has resigned as CEO over an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, Andy Burnham insisted he can strike a "win-win" deal with the EU, and two Iranian men have been found guilty of spying on journalists and a lawyer.  Top stories 1 | Nvidia chief Huang resigns over affair with suspected Chinese spy Read more 2 | Burnham insists he can strike ‘win-win’ deal with EU Read more 3 | Two Iranian men planned ‘violent attack’ in UK while spying on journalists and lawyer Read more 4 | Russell Brand accused of sexual misconduct by six more women Read more 5 | Doctor opens fire in DC killing one and injuring four Read more Read deeper I was told to warn headteachers about Walliams years ago Pete Hegseth: Trump’s ‘war’ guy who keeps getting it wrong How I became a bit bionic: The midlife habits that keep you young Fort Hood survivor: Mass shooter deserves to die but not Hegseth’s way Trump tears into Zelensky: ‘Time for Ukraine to get a new president’ WATCH  Mamdani vows accountability over deadly New York building collapse STAT OF THE DAY 126 Harry Kane became England's most-capped male footballer on Thursday night, marking his 126th appearance for his country with the winner as England beat Croatia 2-1.  Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "I became a part of the problem back then, with all these fat jokes." Jane Leeves on playing the role of Daphne Moon on the hit sitcom Frasier for 11 years.  Read more Today's top deals Stay snug for less – this John Lewis ceramic heater costs just £30. Get ahead on your Christmas gifting! Use discount code: "BLACK15" for 15% off gift boxes at London Sock Company. Other stories you might like ⁠How the Man City case could spark a drastic change in English football Desperate search for British woman missing after ‘falling from cruise ship’ in Atlantic UK one step closer to Chagos deal after new court victory Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy