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Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel have killed at least five people along Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing extensive flooding, infrastructure damage, and displacement in multiple states.
Death threats and isolation – the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Iraqi women’s rights activists face death threats and isolation while documenting sexual abuse and harassment. Advocates say Iraq lacks adequate legal protections and shelter systems for survivors of gender-based violence.
DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
French investigators recovered two stolen Renoir paintings from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer using DNA evidence and vehicle-tracking data. Four men face preliminary charges including organized theft.
Joseph Kabila: DR Congo ex-president named leader of new M23 rebel coalition
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new rebel coalition called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, which aims to oust the government through force if necessary.
Government spent millions on Trump ads. And, federal agents raid Ilhan Omar’s home
The U.S. government spent nearly $22 million in taxpayer funds on ads promoting President Trump since late September, despite a federal judge’s order to take them down and Trump’s pledge to fund his campaign privately.
Super El Niño breaks sea temperature record weeks ahead of expected peak
El Niño has strengthened to unprecedented levels weeks before its expected December peak, with sea-surface temperatures reaching record highs in the central Pacific, surpassing the 2015 event.
BBC FM radio transmissions suspended in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended BBC FM radio transmissions across the country, citing repeated violations. The BBC remains a primary news source for millions of Afghans.
Hungarian parliament scraps Orbán’s anti-LGBTQ measures
Hungary’s parliament voted to amend child protection laws, eliminating measures that stigmatized gay and transgender people under the previous Orbán government.
Cholera cases surge in Yemen as conflict intensifies, WHO says
Yemen’s suspected cholera cases tripled in three weeks as conflict-driven displacement worsens disease spread, the WHO reported, with only a fraction of needed emergency funding secured.
UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to renegotiate elements of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, planning to attend a bilateral summit next month to pursue closer relations.
Zohran Mamdani orders use-of-force review for New York City police
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a comprehensive review of police use-of-force policies for the first time in a decade, alongside new accountability reforms aimed at addressing misconduct allegations.
Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say
Ethiopian government forces entered the strategic Tigray town of Adwa without resistance, following the capture of Adigrat and as commercial flights resumed to Mekelle amid ongoing regional conflict.
Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Egypt’s press union chief rejected criticism over the organization’s defense of six detained journalists charged with links to a banned group, affirming commitment to press freedom.
After two tragic incidents in months does safety at English zoos need a rethink?
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at a UK zoo, marking the second serious incident at a British zoo facility in recent months, prompting questions about safety protocols.
UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham blamed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford airbase and announced sanctions against two Iranian nationals.
NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked
NATO’s top commander warned the alliance would destroy “anything and everything” supporting an attack against any member state, amid European concerns over potential Russian aggression.
Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections
Elon Musk has spent $366 million to support Republican candidates in the midterm elections, making him the largest single donor this cycle, according to reports.
What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?
Pakistan’s federal government has imposed emergency rule and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, removing the PTI-led provincial government from power citing security concerns and terrorism.
Kenyan mourners killed by police at Raila Odinga memorial not involved in violence, BBC Africa Eye finds
BBC investigation finds three mourners killed by Kenyan police at former PM Raila Odinga’s memorial were not involved in the violence that prompted police gunfire.
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy after Houthis escalate attacks
Iran has urged Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomatic solutions to its conflict with Yemen’s Houthi armed group, warning that continued military action would worsen the regional crisis.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, marking the first time a UK PM has publicly acknowledged such interference.
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...