Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release
The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to the late sex offender.
One of the oddest UN resolutions in history seeks to solidify shaky Gaza ceasefire into an enduring peace
The hazy UN resolution dictates that Trump’s ‘board of peace’ will supervise an International Stabilisation Force, whose membership is as yet undetermined
The resolution passed by the UN security council on Tuesday evening, aimed at turning the precarious Gaza ceasefire into a real peace plan, is one of the oddest in United Nations history.
It puts Donald Trump in supreme control of Gaza, perhaps with Tony Blair as his immediate subordinate in a “board of peace”, which will oversee multinational peacekeeping troops, a committee of Palestinian technocrats and a local police force, for a period of two years.
Continue reading...Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apologises over Epstein emails
Summers says he will be taking a step back from engagements after questionable emails with Epstein made public.
China suspends Japanese film releases amid diplomatic row over Taiwan
Chinese state media says distributors made 'prudent' decision to postpone releases due to audience sentiment.
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas says UN resolution does not meet demands
Hamas says UN Security Council resolution fails to meet the political and humanitarian demands.
Germany, Netherlands qualify for World Cup 2026 on last day
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up FIFA World Cup qualification on the final matchday.
Trump says US may strike Mexican drug cartels next, after boat attacks
US President Donald Trump says he has been speaking with Mexico about a potential military intervention.
Why India likely won’t return Hasina to face Bangladesh death penalty – Al Jazeera
- Why India likely won’t return Hasina to face Bangladesh death penalty Al Jazeera
- Bangladesh’s test: After Hasina conviction, will it repeat her mistakes? Al Jazeera
- What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh abcnews.go.com
- BBC in Dhaka: 'The trial may be over... anger very much remains' BBC
- Biden Government Spent Millions On Regime Change In Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina's Son NDTV
‘They have total impunity’: West Bank settler violence surges after Gaza ceasefire
UN logs 260 attacks in October alone, its highest monthly tally, as settlers attack farmers and burn olive trees
Violence has increased across the occupied West Bank as Palestinian farmers try to harvest their olive trees before the end of the season, in the face of a concerted campaign of harassment by groups of armed and aggressive Israeli settlers.
Dozens of new incidents have occurred in recent days across much of the occupied territory as settlers step up a broader effort to intimidate and harm Palestinian communities.
Continue reading...Canadian PM Mark Carney clears budget vote, averting snap elections
A handful of opposition abstentions allowed Carney to advance a deficit-boosting budget aimed at countering US tariffs.
Why India likely won’t return Hasina to face Bangladesh death penalty
Bangladesh protesters applaud death penalty for former PM. But she is far from the gallows, in India.
Jake Paul to fight Anthony Joshua in heavyweight bout on December 19
The social media star will box former two-time unified world champion Joshua in an eight-round professional fight.
Australia detains South African seen at neo-Nazi rally
The civil engineer was seen in the front row of a protest organised by the National Socialist Network.
Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death – BBC
- Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death BBC
- Gaza’s shelter crisis is ‘most dangerous’ disaster of war: Authorities Al Jazeera
- Displaced Gazans Face More Misery as Torrential Rain Lashes Enclave The New York Times
- As winter arrives, Gazans in ruined Strip fear tents no match for cold and rain The Times of Israel
- In devastated Gaza, overcrowded tent camps spread amid the rubble Reuters
Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.
Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row
Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.
Philippine president Marcos denies estranged sister’s claim he is a cocaine addict
Communications undersecretary Claire Castro says claims from the president’s sister may be an attempt to distract from investigations into a corruption scandal
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr has denied accusations made by his estranged sister that he is longtime drug addict, whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to governance issues, including corruption, a spokesperson for the president has said.
Communications undersecretary Claire Castro described the comments by the president’s sister, senator Imee Marcos’, as baseless, and suggested they may have been a desperate attempt to distract ongoing investigations into a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that may implicate her allies in the Senate.
Continue reading...Man charged with murder of Oakland football coach ordered to stay in jail without bail
Cedric Irving Jr charged over death of ‘legend’ John Beam, who was shot and killed on Laney College campus last week
The 27-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting death of revered Oakland college football coach John Beam made his first appearance in court on Tuesday and was ordered to remain in jail without bail.
Cedric Irving Jr, who does not have a criminal record, was charged with murder and use of a gun during the crime, Alameda county district attorney Ursula Jones Dickson said at a news conference. He did not enter a plea on Tuesday and is scheduled to do so at a hearing on 16 December.
Continue reading...After Hundreds of Gazans Arrive on Mystery Flights, South Africa Asks How – The New York Times
- After Hundreds of Gazans Arrive on Mystery Flights, South Africa Asks How The New York Times
- South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of 'cleansing agenda' BBC
- Gazans say they paid $2,000 per seat for flight to South Africa Reuters
- Israel can’t fly us all out to South Africa Al Jazeera
- South Africa foreign minister says charter flights part of a plan to clear Palestinians out of Gaza AP News
Trump hails lower prices in US amid rising angst over cost of living
US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices.