Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,350
Here are the key events from day 1,350 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israel identifies body returned by Hamas as Israeli-American soldier
Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.
Hegseth announces another deadly US strike on alleged drug boat
Pentagon secretary says two people killed in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, bringing total killed to 66 in 16 strikes
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, coming the same day an aircraft carrier began heading to the region in a new expansion of military firepower.
The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration’s campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people in at least 16 strikes.
Continue reading...Freed in Trump deal: Prisoners in exile tell of brutality behind bars in Belarus
They were freed in September under a deal between Belarus's authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and US President Donald Trump.
At least 52 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of the year's strongest typhoons ripped through the Philippines.
Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row
The Kerala high court says some of the Sabarimala temple idols have been stripped of their gold covering.
Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independence
Malaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has called the trade deal “the best possible outcome for Malaysia.”
Continue reading...Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
Reddit added to Australia’s social media ban on under-16s
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
NYC mayoral election results live: Mamdani wins over Cuomo, AP projects
Results expected shortly after polling stations close at 9pm on Tuesday (02:00 GMT on Wednesday).
Carney plans billions in new spending in response to US tariff shocks
The federal budget from Canada's PM seeks to attract business investment and protect sectors hit by the ongoing trade war with the Trump administration.
US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years, document shows – Reuters
- US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years, document shows Reuters
- U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force The New York Times
- Trump administration advancing UN resolution for Gaza security force, source says CNN
- Senior Hamas official says agreement reached with PA on formation of committee to manage Gaza The Times of Israel
- Are we closer to a Gaza international peace force after Istanbul meeting? Al Jazeera
Six takeaways from Canada’s federal budget
From tariff cushions to space launches to Eurovision, Prime Minister Carney’s first budget aims to protect Canada while looking beyond the US.
RSF digging mass graves in Sudan’s el-Fasher to ‘clean up massacre’: Expert
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces collecting bodies after deadly takeover of North Darfur capital, US researcher says.
Sentinel-1D reaches orbit on Ariane 6 – European Space Agency
- Sentinel-1D reaches orbit on Ariane 6 European Space Agency
- With Ariane 6, Arianespace successfully launches Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite Newsroom Arianespace
- Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches Sentinel-1D Earth-observation satellite to orbit (video) Space
- Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite SpaceNews
- Sentinel-1D: the radar that never sleeps Airbus
Suspected drone sightings disrupt flights at Belgium airports
It is the latest in a string of suspected drone sightings causing disruptions at European airports.
Liverpool defeats Real Madrid in Champions League after Mac Allister goal
Alexis Mac Allister scores second-half winner after Courtois makes a string of fine saves to deny Liverpool.
Brazil’s Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest – AP News
- Brazil’s Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest AP News
- Brazil Proposes a New Type of Fund to Protect Tropical Forests The New York Times
- UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests The Guardian
- Carbon Offsets Are Failing. Can a New Plan Save the Rainforests? Yale E360
- Brazil Seeks to Raise $10 Billion for Forest Protection Initiative وكالة صدى نيوز
Can peace return to Sudan after thousands killed in el-Fasher?
The US says the warring parties have agreed to a humanitarian truce