US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Under the deal, Donald Trump's 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
Ukraine’s Kyiv pounded by hundreds of Russian drones
Videos showed explosions across Kyiv as more than 400 Russian drones and a dozen missiles pounded Ukraine’s on Friday.
Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan promises probe into post-election unrest – BBC
- Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan promises probe into post-election unrest BBC
- Tanzania in turmoil after ‘Tiananmen Square moment’ Financial Times
- Tanzanian President Hassan forms inquiry commission to probe election protests killings PBS
- Demand accountability in Tanzania. Amnesty International
- Tanzania president vows to investigate vote violence, acknowledges deaths Reuters
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.
Republicans turn on Trump’s defense policy chief – Politico
Trump admin to end plan requiring airlines to pay passengers for delays
The DOT announced its plan in September after referring to the requirement as 'unnecessary regulatory burdens'.
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
UN peacekeepers say Israel built walls inside Lebanese territory
UNIFIL says it asked Israeli army to move walls, which cross unofficial 'Blue Line' border between Lebanon and Israel.
Sudan conflict: Mass killings investigation gets green light from UN – BBC
- Sudan conflict: Mass killings investigation gets green light from UN BBC
- Tens of thousands of displaced people missing in Sudan's Darfur, UN says Reuters
- UN rights council orders probe of ‘appalling’ abuses in Sudan’s el-Fasher Al Jazeera
- Atrocities Against Civilians in Sudan Require World’s Attention, U.N. Says The New York Times
- Sudan war: Aid teams plead for access to thousands trapped in El Fasher UN News
Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN
"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Japan for a Very Unusual Reason – Fodors Travel Guide
- U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Japan for a Very Unusual Reason Fodors Travel Guide
- A grizzly warning to Americans: Beware bear attacks in Japan NBC News
- Wildlife Alert: U.S. Embassy Tokyo U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)
- Japan enlists drones and ex-soldiers to battle surge in bear attacks Financial Times
- Japan to enlist retired cops, soldiers to cull bears CNA
What does Adnan Hussain’s departure mean for Your Party and the British left? – Middle East Eye
- What does Adnan Hussain's departure mean for Your Party and the British left? Middle East Eye
- MP quits Corbyn's new left-wing party amid infighting BBC
- Your Party receives ‘small portion’ of withheld supporters’ donations The Guardian
- Adnan Hussain claims ‘prejudice against Muslim men’ as he quits Your Party The Times
- Your Party plunged into fresh chaos as MP quits over ‘persistent infighting’ The Independent
Napoleon’s Brooch, Lost as He Fled Waterloo, Sells for $4.4 Million – The New York Times
- Napoleon’s Brooch, Lost as He Fled Waterloo, Sells for $4.4 Million The New York Times
- Diamond brooch Napoleon lost while fleeing Waterloo sells for $4.4 million at auction, Sotheby's says CBS News
- Sotheby’s Geneva Sales Garner $51M Rapaport
- Napoleon’s 13-Carat Diamond Brooch That He Left Behind at Waterloo Is Heading to Auction Yahoo
- AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:17 p.m. EST Star Beacon
Two hours a night: Japan PM’s sleep schedule prompts concerns about work-life balance – The Guardian
- Two hours a night: Japan PM’s sleep schedule prompts concerns about work-life balance The Guardian
- Japan’s Leader Started a Meeting at 3 A.M. Then Came the Backlash. The New York Times
- 'Work, work, work!' Japan's new PM under fire for asking staff to come in at 3am - Access Asia France 24
- Japan PM Says She Sleeps Just 2–4 Hours A Night Amid Criticism Over Work Culture | World News News18
- Japan’s new prime minister sleeps two hours a night and asks aides to meet at 3am The Independent
Why US Military Deployment Has Venezuela Worried About Its Oil – Bloomberg.com
- Why US Military Deployment Has Venezuela Worried About Its Oil Bloomberg.com
- Opinion | John Bolton: This is the right way to overthrow Maduro The Washington Post
- Venezuela could blow up the oil market and destroy Putin The Telegraph
- Why any U.S. military strike on Venezuela could damage America’s fuel supply and the global oil market MarketWatch
- What Democracy in Venezuela Would Require The Atlantic