- 'Nowhere is safe': Concerns grow as Israel strikes new areas of Lebanon BBC.com
- Aid groups say Israel killed 20 workers in Gaza in the past month Al Jazeera English
- Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon Amid Push for Cease-Fire The New York Times
- Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak The Associated Press
- IDF strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs; Israeli ministers welcome Trump Cabinet picks The Washington Post
Recess appointments eyed to speed up confirmation of Trump cabinet picks
Nominees can face a lengthy Senate vetting process before taking office, though Trump may try to upend that exercise in some cases.
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.
Judge investigating 2023 coup was court bomb target, say Brazilian police
Police name 59-year-old with explosive devices said to have killed himself after trying to enter court in Brasília
The main target of a bomber who killed himself while attempting to attack Brazil’s supreme court was the justice leading the key investigations into the attempted coup of 8 January last year, when supporters of the former president Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the buildings to protest against his election defeat, police have said.
The explosions outside the court on Wednesday took place just five days before the G20 heads of state are due to meet in Rio de Janeiro, which will be followed by a state visit to Brasília, the capital, by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping.
Continue reading...China arms itself for potential trade war with Donald Trump – Financial Times
- China arms itself for potential trade war with Donald Trump Financial Times
- China Tariffs Are Coming. Beijing’s Response Could Be a New Currency War. Barron's
- Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs CNBC
- China Trade War Is One Trump Doesn’t Have to Fight Bloomberg
- Experts say Trump's threatened China tariffs could actually help Beijing weather an economic storm CBS News
Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves – and a strong message
Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen
Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.
Typhoon Usagi rapidly intensifies to Category 4, on track toward Philippines – The Washington Post
- Typhoon Usagi rapidly intensifies to Category 4, on track toward Philippines The Washington Post
- Map: Tracking Super Typhoon Usagi The New York Times
- Typhoon Usagi to Hit the Philippines, Latest in String of Storms Bloomberg
- An overwhelmed Philippines braces for another typhoon, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks Yahoo! Voices
- LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Ofel INQUIRER.net
Pint-sized crustacean named after New Zealand brewery to boost interest in marine life
Tiny isopod is dubbed Pentaceration forkandbrewer in push to engage community with climate-threatened life in local waters
New Zealand scientists have named a tiny snowflake-like crustacean after a Wellington brewery, in an attempt to boost the public’s interest in local marine life.
The roughly 1.5mm marine isopod was found in the silty depths off New Zealand’s southern east coast. It helps decompose organic material that drifts to the seabed.
Continue reading...Biden to meet Saturday with China’s Xi Jinping – The Washington Post
- Biden to meet Saturday with China’s Xi Jinping The Washington Post
- Biden, Xi to Meet as World Leaders Shift Focus to Trump Bloomberg
- Biden to Meet With President Xi Jinping of China During Summit This Weekend The New York Times
- A diminished Biden heads to APEC summit in Peru, overshadowed by China’s Xi The Associated Press
- Quinoa, ceviche and Chinese fusion on menu as Peru hosts Biden, Xi Reuters
Menopause, the other menstrual taboo for Indian women
In India, where conversation on menstruation is still taboo, menopause awareness is far behind.
Palau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law
Surangel Whipps Jr retains power in Palau, which is important to the US military amid tensions with China and is among a dozen diplomatic allies of Taiwan
Palau’s incumbent president Surangel Whipps Jr has been returned for a second term after a national election held last week, according to a final tally by the Palau Election Commission.
The results showed Whipps Jr won 5,626 votes, defeating his brother-in-law Tommy Remengesau who received 4,103 votes.
The headline of this story was amended on 14 November, 2024
Continue reading...Paris deploys thousands as protests and soccer match raise security concerns – WKRC TV Cincinnati
- Paris deploys thousands as protests and soccer match raise security concerns WKRC TV Cincinnati
- Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures The Associated Press
- Thousands march in Paris ahead of France-Israel football match Euronews
- Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancels Paris visit: A missed opportunity for the fight against impunity FIDH
- Demonstrators denounce Paris pro-Israel gala linked to far right NBC News
Scientists just discovered a sea creature as large as two basketball courts. Here’s what it looks like. – Vox.com
- Scientists just discovered a sea creature as large as two basketball courts. Here’s what it looks like. Vox.com
- World’s largest coral is 300 years old and was discovered by accident New Scientist
- Scientists discover world’s largest coral—so big it can be seen from space National Geographic
- Sea creature so big it is ‘visible from space’ discovered in South Pacific The Independent
- National Geographic scientists discover 'world's largest' coral on expedition to Solomon Islands ABC News
What now for the Anglican Communion? – Religion News Service
- What now for the Anglican Communion? Religion News Service
- More than 30 Church officials face the sack after Archbishop of Canterbury quits Yahoo! Voices
- The Anglican church’s long history of failing to act on abuse The Guardian
- Ugandan Archbishop says Welby split global Anglican communion Reuters
- The Fall of Archbishop Welby | Carl R. Trueman First Things
EU’s Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialog over Gaza war concerns – The Jerusalem Post
- EU's Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialog over Gaza war concerns The Jerusalem Post
- IDF says 2 drones from Iraq intercepted overnight over Syrian airspace The Times of Israel
- EU's Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialogue over Gaza war concerns Reuters
- Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks over Gaza war Euronews
- Top EU diplomat proposes suspending political dialogue with Israel Yahoo! Voices
The Man Tasked With Creating Neom Is Out – Newser
- The Man Tasked With Creating Neom Is Out Newser
- CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly The Wall Street Journal
- Saudi Arabia is trying to build a mega-city in the desert. Now, Neom is dialing back plans for its first stage. Business Insider
- Exclusive: Saudi Arabia prioritizes sports for NEOM plans as costs balloon, sources say Reuters
- CEO of Saudi Arabia's megacity project The Line steps down amid project challenges The Jerusalem Post
‘Nowhere is safe’: Concerns grow as Israel strikes new areas of Lebanon
Residents of the mixed area of Aramoun express alarm after a strike on Wednesday kills eight people.
Loyalty the key as impulsive Trump picks team for America First agenda
President-elect’s team has China hawks, an alleged Assad defender and a Fox News host – all have been vocally loyal
As Donald Trump rushes to fill out his cabinet and enact his America First agenda in the United States and abroad, a clear throughline for his foreign policy and national security team has been a vocal loyalty to the president-elect – at least in this election cycle.
The rapidly expanding roster includes established – and some Maga supporters would say establishment – foreign policy hawks, and a neophyte defense secretary who until this week was still a conservative commentator on Fox News.
Continue reading...Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime
Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.