- France sends its nuclear-powered carrier to Japan – and a ‘message’ to China South China Morning Post
- French Navy Previews Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Pacific Deployment USNI News
- In message to China, French Navy to hold drills with India, visit Japan & Philippines for 1st time: Report Firstpost
- EURONAVAL NEWS: French Carrier Strike Group Prepares for Indo-Pacific Deployment National Defense Magazine
- The French Navy prepares the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle for its upcoming deployment in the Indo-Pacific Zona Militar
Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration?
Donald Trump is naming advisers and political allies to key roles in his incoming administration. Here's what to know.
Israel says ‘certain progress’ made in Lebanon ceasefire talks
Foreign minister says talks continuing over Israel’s stated objectives of pushing Hezbollah away from Israeli border
Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Saar, said on Monday that “certain progress” had been made on ceasefire talks in Lebanon, where Israel has been engaged in fighting Hezbollah for more than 13 months.
“We will be ready to be there if we know, first of all, that Hezbollah is not on our border, is north of the Litani River, and that Hezbollah will not be able to arm with new weapons systems,” Saar said.
Continue reading...Horror video shows gunmen storm bar & kill 10 in tourist hotspot as bullets ricochet across building in… – The US Sun
- Horror video shows gunmen storm bar & kill 10 in tourist hotspot as bullets ricochet across building in... The US Sun
- Gunmen open fire inside Mexico bar killing at least 10, including 3 women CBS News
- Gunmen kill 10 in bar shooting in Mexico's Queretaro state Reuters Canada
- Armed attack on Querétaro bar leaves 10 dead, 13 injured Mexico News Daily
- At least 10 dead after bar shooting in Queretaro, Mexico Sky News
Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
The Tesla CEO, Trump's most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition.
Netherlands joins Germany in implementing extra border checks – Euronews
- Netherlands joins Germany in implementing extra border checks Euronews
- Netherlands to impose land border controls from Dec. 9 Reuters
- Dutch to bring in extra border checks on December 9 DutchNews.nl
- Netherlands will impose controls on its land borders within weeks in bid to crack down on migration, Dutch rig Daily Mail
- Netherlands to implement land border controls from Dec. 9 NL Times
Trial over rape and murder of doctor in India begins
The trial over the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in India has begun.
At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from attacks.
Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfire
It is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.
ICC prosecutor to face external investigation into sexual misconduct claims
Allegations against Karim Khan to be examined by outside body ‘to ensure fully independent, impartial and fair process’
The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court will face an external investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, the court’s governing body has said.
In a statement, the president of the body that oversees the ICC said the inquiry would examine the allegations against Karim Khan, which related to his alleged conduct towards a woman who worked for him.
Continue reading...Keir Starmer to unveil ambitious new UK climate goal at Cop29
Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of action
Keir Starmer will announce a stringent new climate goal for the UK on Tuesday, the Guardian can reveal, with a target in line with the advice given to the government by its scientists and independent advisers.
The UK will pledge to cut emissions by 81% compared with 1990 levels by 2035, a target in line with the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Continue reading...ICC seeks external probe into misconduct claims against chief prosecutor
Karim Khan denies allegations of sexual misconduct and says he will continue his duties.
Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti
The main international airport in Haiti's capital is closed after the plane is diverted to the Dominican Republic.
ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor
ICC announces external probe into chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations
Climate fight ‘bigger than one election’, says Biden’s top envoy
COP29 climate summit opens amid fears the US election will derail efforts to stop the planet heating up.
Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29
John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree carbon market rules, and Taliban in attendance on first day of summit.
Italian court rejects Meloni’s migrant camps in Albania for a second time – Financial Times
- Italian court rejects Meloni’s migrant camps in Albania for a second time Financial Times
- Italian judges strike another blow against Meloni’s Albania asylum deal The Guardian
- Judges block Albania model again and order return of 7 migrants to Italy Euronews
- Italian judges again block detention of migrants in Albania Hindustan Times
- Italy's plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag with 2nd group returning to Italy Yahoo! Voices
Italian judges strike another blow against Meloni’s Albania asylum deal
Far-right government angrily condemns ruling that seven men detained in Albania must be transferred to Italy
Italian judges have ordered seven men detained in a migration hub in Albania to be transferred to Italy, in another blow to a controversial deal between the far-right Rome government and Tirana aimed at curbing the arrival of asylum seekers.
The men arrived at the Albanian port of Shëngjin aboard a military vessel on Friday after being rescued in international waters while trying to make their way to Europe.
Continue reading...Trump to appoint Stephen Miller, immigration hardliner, as deputy chief of policy
Miller worked in the first Trump administration as a senior adviser and is known for his extremist rhetoric
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will appoint immigration hardliner and close adviser, Stephen Miller, as his White House deputy chief of staff for policy.
Miller worked in the White House during Trump’s first administration, serving as a senior adviser to Trump and as director of speechwriting. He played a key role in developing several of Trump’s immigration policies, including the Muslim travel ban and the family separation policy.
Continue reading...Trump to reportedly appoint immigration hardliner Stephen Miller to top White House job – live
The architect of Trump’s immigration policy is expected to become the deputy chief of staff for policy, CNN reports
US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), will be in charge of the country’s borders in his new administration.
Homan’s areas of control will include “the southern border, the northern border, all maritime, and aviation security”, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. Trump added that “border czar” Homan will be in charge of the deportation of illegal immigrants.
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