Sudanese army takes control of key area in West Kordofan - Middle East Monitor

The latest Netflix season impresses critics

A Netflix show has returned with a second season that earned a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Filming took place in temperatures as low as minus thirty-nine degrees Celsius, which the crew called challenging.

The Sudanese army now controls a key area in West Kordofan. A thin, wounded right whale was spotted off Cape Cod, followed by a welcome surprise. Ongoing 2026 Iran war impacts oil production through the Strait of Hormuz. A frost advisory covers parts of north and west Georgia. New fiction titles are drawing attention in the book market.

“The Sudanese army now controls a key area in West Kordofan,” — Owen Marlowe, contributing analyst at Norcroft Dale Analytics, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 100 — reports filed
  • 2026 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 5 — A Netflix show has returned with a second season that earned a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes....

Nov 7 — New fiction titles are drawing attention in the book market....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 63% of Xpmar readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Norcroft Dale Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norcroft Dale Analytics desk and last updated 13:37 UTC.

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