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.
‘Man of his word’: Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise
Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.
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...How will Trump’s new ‘border tsar’ approach immigration?
Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has seen since 9/11.
After election losses, Japanese prime minister vows to step up reform – POLITICO
- After election losses, Japanese prime minister vows to step up reform POLITICO
- Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform The Associated Press
- Shigeru Ishiba Wins Vote to Remain as Japan’s Prime Minister The New York Times
- Japan’s Ishiba Wins Runoff Vote to Stay as PM Ahead of Likely Trump Meeting Bloomberg
- Japan’s PM appears to doze off while winning crucial reelection vote POLITICO Europe
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.
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