Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup
Senegal's Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.
‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about the Honduran presidential election
Several candidates are vying to replace President Xiomara Castro, but concerns about voting process have caused tension.
Louvre Raising Ticket Prices for Non-European Visitors – The New York Times
- Louvre Raising Ticket Prices for Non-European Visitors The New York Times
- Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors CNN
- Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45% BBC
- Louvre Surges Ticket Prices After Failing to Protect Its Own Art The Daily Beast
- Paris’ Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the European Union AP News
Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council – The Washington Post
- Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council The Washington Post
- In Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian Divide The New York Times
- Pope joins patriarchs at historic Christian site in Turkey to commemorate creed and pray for unity NBC News
- Pope, Orthodox leader mark Christian milestone in historic Turkiye meeting Al Jazeera
- Pope Leo meets Middle East Christian leaders, condemns religious violence The Times of Israel
Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
The Palestinian Authority says the killings are a "war crime", while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers.
Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison
The decision follows Castillo's failed 2022 bid to dissolve Congress and avoid a third impeachment attempt.
Canada rolls back climate rules to boost investments
In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.
Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer
A new bill introduced in the Canadian province expands on a 2019 religious symbols law with new measures including a ban on face coverings in daycares.
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
South Africa hits back at ‘punitive’ Trump move to bar it from G20 meeting in Florida – The Guardian
- South Africa hits back at ‘punitive’ Trump move to bar it from G20 meeting in Florida The Guardian
- South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year BBC
- Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US CNN
- Trump Says South Africa Is Not Invited to G20 Summit in U.S. in 2026 The New York Times
- Trump’s G-20 at His Miami Golf Resort Will Be an Invite-Only Event Bloomberg.com
Video shows Israeli soldiers shooting surrendering Palestinians in Jenin
Israeli soldiers have been filmed shooting two Palestinians who were seen on their knees with their hands in the air.
France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 – dw.com
- France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 dw.com
- France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat The New York Times
- Macron Brings Army Fatigues Out for the Young Bloomberg.com
- France to introduce voluntary military service amid threat from Russia The Guardian
- France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next year BBC
More than 40 people killed as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka
Traffic and trains disrupted as Sri Lanka battles severe weather and rising floodwaters across multiple regions.
Peru’s ousted ‘president of the poor’ gets 11-year sentence for rebellion
Pedro Castillo was sentenced by the supreme court for trying to disband Congress and rule by decree in 2022
Peru’s supreme court on Thursday sentenced the former leftwing president Pedro Castillo to 11 years, five months and 15 days in prison for trying to disband Congress and rule by decree in December 2022.
Labelled Peru’s first poor president, the former rural schoolteacher, who had never held elected office before winning the presidency, was impeached by Congress and jailed on the same day after his attempted power grab.
Continue reading...Tens of thousands displaced as floods sweep across South Asia
Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across South Asia.
General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader in swift coup after disputed vote – Reuters
- General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader in swift coup after disputed vote Reuters
- Guinea-Bissau’s President Says He Has Been Deposed. The Opposition Says It’s a Trick. The New York Times
- General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup BBC
- What to know about Guinea-Bissau's history of coups and instability Reuters
- General Horta Nta Na Man sworn in as Guinea-Bissau's transitional president after coup, army says NBC News
The Story of How Cats Conquered the World Just Got Weirder – Gizmodo
- The Story of How Cats Conquered the World Just Got Weirder Gizmodo
- Cats became our companions way later than you think BBC
- Domesticated cats may have arrived in the West much later than previously thought: Study ABC News
- When did cats become domesticated? New DNA evidence changes the story. National Geographic
- Genome study reveals milestone in history of cat domestication Yahoo
Thanksgiving: A story of celebration and pain, in maps
It's a day to give thanks. But for millions of Indigenous Americans, it also serves as a reminder of loss.