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Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia
A 13-year-old student stabbed a 61-year-old teacher to death in northwestern Slovakia on Tuesday, also injuring two others. The boy was arrested and is being investigated for premeditated murder.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia
Putin orders Russian army expansion to 1.55 million active servicemen as Ukraine reports over 8,000 North Korean troops already deployed to Russia with preparations underway for 10,000 more.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for better loan terms.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Trump Accounts have a December 31 deadline for 2026 contributions. The $5,000 annual limit includes employer deposits and employee deferrals, with penalties for excess funding.
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Maricarmen: Eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain’s housing shortage
An 87-year-old tenant in Madrid was evicted after an investment firm raised her rent from €500 to €1,650, far exceeding her €1,350 monthly pension, highlighting Spain’s severe housing affordability crisis.
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
The Board of Peace unveiled a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza at the UN General Assembly, while Israeli military operations killed seven Palestinians across the enclave.
US open to Cuba talks on government change, Marco Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to discussions with Cuba about government transition and potentially ending the decades-old trade embargo, while President Trump calls Cuba a ‘failed state.’
Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming
Israel’s ambassador to the United States reported his son, a soldier, was injured in an alleged car-ramming incident at a West Bank checkpoint. A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces following the incident.
Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei accused the UN of ignoring Argentina’s sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands and criticized a UK-backed oil project he called illegal.
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The Trump administration is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in federal court, citing national security concerns and claiming the outlets failed professional standards.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for sustained economic pressure on Russia and criticizing Putin’s conduct of the war, while Russia signaled willingness to negotiate for lasting peace.
The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc
The EU proposed Canada become its first “associate member,” a status that doesn’t formally exist in EU treaties, raising questions about what such a relationship would actually entail.
How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation stokes division and sows despair
Russian disinformation campaigns employ diverse tactics including deepfakes and AI poisoning to sow division and despair, prompting the UK to establish a National Centre for Information Defence.
Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’
Japan’s prime minister affirmed her nation’s support for the International Criminal Court during a UN address, contrasting with the Trump administration’s recent calls for member states to withdraw.
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit in Washington this week, with trade, AI, and Taiwan expected to dominate discussions between the global superpowers.
Wednesday briefing: Can Burnham seek a different path to Trump’s world order?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, seeking to chart a different diplomatic course than his predecessor while navigating the president’s unpredictable foreign policy approach.