North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia
The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine.
Thousands in Australia line up to see stinking ‘corpse flower’ that only blooms once a decade – CNN
US migrant rights advocates raise alarm over Trump appointments
Appointments of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan point to President-elect Trump's hardline immigration agenda, experts say.
New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care
Historic apology by PM Christopher Luxon comes after landmark report that exposed decades of abuse in state and faith-based care institutions
New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has formally apologised to the more than 200,000 children and adults who suffered “horrific” and “heartbreaking” abuse and neglect while in state and faith-based institutions.
The historic apology follows a harrowing landmark report, released in July, which laid bare the scale of abuse that occurred across care institutions from the 1950s onwards. It was the most complex royal commission inquiry the country has held. The judge who chaired the inquiry, Coral Shaw, described the abuse as a “national disgrace and shame”.
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North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia – The Associated Press
- North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia The Associated Press
- Ukraine war briefing: North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence pact with Russia The Guardian
- North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia Al Jazeera English
- Ukraine-Russia war live: North Korea ratifies military pact with Moscow as 50,000 of Putin’s forces in Kursk The Independent
- North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia Reuters
With Trump, Netanyahu’s got his work cut out for him – POLITICO Europe
- With Trump, Netanyahu’s got his work cut out for him POLITICO Europe
- What Trump’s Victory Means for Israel and Gaza Slate
- Monday Briefing The New York Times
- Netanyahu says he and Trump see ‘eye to eye’ on Iran after holding 3 calls within days The Times of Israel
- Defense officials fear Iran will act against Israel before Trump returns to White House The Jerusalem Post
Thousands rally outside Georgian parliament to demand a new election towards European integration – The Associated Press
- Thousands rally outside Georgian parliament to demand a new election towards European integration The Associated Press
- Thousands rally in Georgia to question the vote and demand a new election Yahoo! Voices
- Georgian government blasts European delegation amid call for election investigation POLITICO Europe
- Elections in the country of Georgia weren’t so free and fair | PennLive letters PennLive
- If Georgian Dream stays its course, we can't consider them a democratic partner, expert says Kyiv Independent
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 991
As the war enters its 991st day, these are the main developments.
US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’ – Al Jazeera English
- US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’ Al Jazeera English
- US forces strike 9 Iran-linked militia targets in Syria: 'Our message is clear' Fox News
- US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans The Hill
- U.S. strikes Iranian-aligned militias in Syria after attacks on American troops WLOS
- US carried out strikes against Iranian linked targets in Syria Reuters
US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’
US Central Command said nine targets were hit at two locations in Syria in response to an attack on US forces.
Trump asks Mike Waltz to serve as his national security adviser – CNN
- Trump asks Mike Waltz to serve as his national security adviser CNN
- Trump mulls national security adviser and Rubio for secretary of state role BBC.com
- Waltz for national security would fit Trump’s hard line on China: analysts South China Morning Post
- GOP Rep. Mike Waltz tapped to be Trump's national security adviser Fox News
- US election updates: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key security and foreign policy roles The Guardian US
ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor Karim Khan – BBC.com
- ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor Karim Khan BBC.com
- I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeking Arrest of Israeli Leaders Faces Own Inquiry The New York Times
- Exclusive: ICC to investigate alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor, sources say Reuters
- International Criminal Court prosecutor won't step down during new probe into misconduct accusations The Associated Press
- Statement by the President of the Assembly of States Parties on investigation into alleged misconduct by an ICC elected official the International Criminal Court
New Zealand’s Luxon apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand prime minister says government must take responsibility for 'horrific' abuse of some 200,000 people in care.
In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China – Reuters
- In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China Reuters
- 'From Chancay to Shanghai': A revelation of the times: Global Times editorial Global Times
- Planned link to Brazil raises geopolitical stakes for China-funded port in Peru South China Morning Post
- Chinese warships could use Peru’s big new port, US general warns Financial Times
- Trump makes new appointments, Rubio tipped for secretary of state Omak Okanogan County Chronicle
LED lights on underside of surfboards may deter great white shark attacks – The Guardian
- LED lights on underside of surfboards may deter great white shark attacks The Guardian
- Lights on surfboards and wetsuits could deter shark attacks New Scientist
- Shark attack study using light ‘decoys’ to fool great whites could lead to protections for surfers, researchers say ABC News
- Preventing shark attacks with a clever trick of the light Sydney Morning Herald
- This Weird Trick Might Prevent Great White Shark Attacks Surfer
Zelensky says Russia has 50,000 troops in Kursk
Ukraine's president says the incursion is limiting the forces Moscow can deploy inside his country.
Tram set on fire as Amsterdam riots rage on – Fox News
- Tram set on fire as Amsterdam riots rage on Fox News
- How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded The New York Times
- More arrests made over attacks against Israeli football supporters, Dutch police say Sky News
- Dutch tram set on fire in new Amsterdam unrest DW (English)
- Calls for ‘Jew Hunt’ Preceded Attacks in Amsterdam The Wall Street Journal
Gold, prices, and jobs: What’s at stake in Ghana’s elections?
In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.
In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track
Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away visitors.