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.
Continue reading...Airlines halt flights to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
Spirit Airlines flight heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince diverted to Dominican Republic after flight attendant was grazed by bullet, amid broader violence in Haiti’s capital
Haiti’s international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, prompting some airlines to suspend operations as the country swore in a new interim prime minister who promised to restore peace.
The Spirit Airlines flight headed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Port-Au-Prince was just hundreds of feet from landing in Haiti’s capital when gangs shot at the plane, striking a flight attendant who suffered minor injuries, according to the airline, the US embassy and flight tracking data.
Continue reading...Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation
Israel's Finance Minister Smotrich hopes US President-elect Trump will support plan to annex occupied West Bank in 2025.
UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause ‘life-changing’ cuts
Groups providing vital services say impact of tax and minimum wage rises will lead to cutbacks
Charities have warned of “life-changing consequences” for a million vulnerable children and adults as a result of cuts to state-funded disability services driven by tax changes and wage rises announced in the budget.
The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG), which represents 100 charities in England, said Rachel Reeves’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) had been “ill thought through” and would put many local charity services at risk.
Continue reading...Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in Ukraine – The Associated Press
- Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in Ukraine The Associated Press
- Russian attacks kill six in southern Ukraine, regional governors say Reuters
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 990 Al Jazeera English
- Russian aircraft strike residential area in Zaporizhzhia region – military administration Ukrinform
- Ukraine updates: Russian strikes kill 5 in southern regions DW (English)