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Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
Lebanon’s military is designated to assume security control in three southern villages under a US-mediated framework agreement, with Israeli forces expected to conduct a phased withdrawal from occupied territory.
At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
At least 25 people have been killed across northern India following heavy monsoon rains that triggered floods and landslides in Kashmir, Nagaland, and Assam over the weekend.
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ against Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia effective immediately, stating they would close the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade of ports and airports.
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Thousands of students defied a lockdown in New Delhi to march toward parliament, protesting an education exam scandal and demanding reforms and the education minister’s resignation.
Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest
A Moroccan man died during a police arrest in Bologna, Italy, sparking protests and comparisons to George Floyd’s death, with video footage raising accountability questions.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot determine the cause of six tourist deaths from methanol-tainted alcohol in November 2024, citing lack of autopsy evidence and charging only the distillery owner with lesser offenses.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot determine the cause of six tourist deaths from methanol-tainted alcohol in November 2024, citing lack of autopsy evidence and charging only the distillery owner with lesser offenses.
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok agreed to resign after lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment ending his term, citing loss of public confidence in the leader elected by the former government.
‘Everyone’s afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Ukraine faces recruitment violence as military struggles to mobilize soldiers in the fifth year of Russia’s invasion, with attacks on draft officers surging alongside complaints of recruiter misconduct.
Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days
Cuba’s national power grid collapsed, causing the third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days and leaving approximately 10 million people without electricity.
Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP
Sudan faces a deepening hunger crisis driven by conflict, reduced aid funding, and global disruptions affecting agricultural costs, with over 100,000 people in famine-like conditions.
Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires
France’s Bastille Day celebrations proceeded amid severe heatwaves and wildfires that forced cancellation of traditional events, while President Macron hosted international leaders in a military parade emphasizing Western unity and support for Ukraine.
Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
President Trump has paid writer E Jean Carroll over $5 million in damages following a civil verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation, her lawyers confirmed this week.
EU rejects Trump administration claims that ICC threatens US sovereignty
The EU has rejected Trump administration claims that the International Criminal Court threatens US sovereignty, reaffirming support for the tribunal after the US announced plans to systematically disable it.
Tyrannosaurus Rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named Gus sold for £37.4m at Sotheby’s in New York, setting a record as the most expensive dinosaur ever auctioned.
Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack
A Houthi official threatened a “siege” on Saudi Arabia after an airport attack in Sanaa, signaling potential escalation in Yemen’s conflict and concerns over Red Sea shipping disruptions.
Young Germans opting out of military service as Berlin strives to boost army
Applications to refuse German military service on conscience grounds have surged this year, complicating Berlin’s efforts to build Europe’s strongest conventional army amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a proposal to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead adopting an amendment without measurable targets for nature restoration.
Russia-Ukraine war: What is Europe’s new ballistic missile shield plan?
Nine European nations and Ukraine announced a joint ballistic missile defense coalition in Paris, aiming to develop integrated European air defenses independent of US reliance.
Spanish PM’s brother banned from public office after misconduct trial
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s brother, David Sánchez, has been banned from public office for nine years following a conviction on administrative misconduct charges related to a 2017 job appointment in Extremadura.
De Beers halts diamond production at flagship South African mine for two years
De Beers is suspending production at South Africa’s largest diamond mine for two years due to declining demand, falling prices, and competition from lab-grown alternatives.
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Texas Battles Obama Administration Over Syrian Refugees
On November 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbot sat outside of the Governor’s Mansion, surrounded by local and national press. With the French flag draped over a balcony railing, Abbott requested a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Paris attacks. When the...
Manhattan Man Views Video of Burglars Robbing His Apartment in Real Time
The most current buzz phrase in both technology and home security is “smart home automation.” Thanks to a number of devices hitting the market, smart home automation translates to security for homes, even when residents are away. Despite company claims that these...
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