- Hegseth, advocate for firing 'woke' military leaders, picked for defense secretary Reuters
- Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience The Associated Press
- Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary The Guardian US
- 'Frightening': Van Jones reacts to Hegseth's military ideology CNN
- 'Who?' Some Republican senators surprised by Trump's defense pick NBC News
‘Welcome back’ – Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump
The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.
South Korean actor Song Jae-lim dies aged 39
Star of Korean dramas Moon Embracing the Sun and Queen Woo was found dead at his home in Seoul
Song Jae-lim, a South Korean actor known for his roles in dramas Moon Embracing the Sun and Queen Woo, was found dead at his home in Seoul. He was 39.
Officials at Seoul’s Seongdong district police station didn’t immediately comment on the cause of death.
Continue reading...Swedish firm censured for use of C-word in ads for vaginal health supplements
Regulator deems posters offensive, though Elexir Pharma argues term is ‘not loaded in the same way as in the UK’
The Swedish advertising ombudsman has criticised a company for using the C-word in posters to promote vaginal health supplements, saying the use of the “gross profanity” is offensive to consumers.
The ads, displayed on public transport in Stockholm and Gothenburg, feature the phrase “you can cunt on us” in pink writing.
Continue reading...Watch: Málaga flood turns street into river
Video shows people in Calle Alcazabilla struggling to cross a road as flood water surges through it.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen in December – The New York Times
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen in December The New York Times
- Macron to visit Notre Dame Cathedral before reopening after 2019 fire The Guardian
- Notre Dame Bells Ring Out for the First Time in 4 Years, Heralding its Upcoming Completion December 8th Good News Network
- Opinion: A joyous sound unites Paris and Portland Press Herald
- Video New details revealed for the Notre Dame’s grand reopening ABC News
France boycotts COP29 after Azerbaijan’s ‘colonies’ attack – POLITICO Europe
- France boycotts COP29 after Azerbaijan’s ‘colonies’ attack POLITICO Europe
- Argentina withdraws negotiators from Cop29 summit The Guardian
- Why Is a Petrostate Holding This Year’s Climate Talks? The New York Times
- Head of U.N. Climate Summit in Azerbaijan Caught on Tape Pushing Oil & Gas Deals Democracy Now!
- Azerbaijan accused of ramping up repression of critics ahead of hosting UN climate summit The Associated Press
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump’s efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to "dismantle government bureaucracy" - but what's in it for both of them?
Haiti police accused of shooting two patients, attacking staff of French medical charity – Miami Herald
- Haiti police accused of shooting two patients, attacking staff of French medical charity Miami Herald
- 2 patients in ambulance killed by vigilantes, police in Haiti, aid group says The Washington Post
- Aid group accuses Haiti police of taking part in deadly attack on ambulance CNN
- Doctors Without Borders ambulance in Haiti ambushed and two patients killed The Guardian
- MSF outraged by police attack on ambulance and execution of patients in Haiti Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International
Spain floods: Málaga evacuates thousands as nation faces fresh storms – Euronews
- Spain floods: Málaga evacuates thousands as nation faces fresh storms Euronews
- Thousands evacuated from Malaga as areas of Spain hit with nearly a month’s rainfall in one hour CNN
- Spain flood epicentre under highest alert for fresh rain The Elkhart Truth
- Schools closed and people evacuated as torrential rain returns in Spain The Guardian
- Must See: Flooding in Spain doesn’t stop residents from commuting WPRI.com
Hamas not engaging in hostage deal, so Qatar asked it leave Doha, Blinken says – The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas not engaging in hostage deal, so Qatar asked it leave Doha, Blinken says The Jerusalem Post
- Qatar's Emir to visit Turkey on Thursday, Turkish minister says Reuters
- With Time Running Out, Israel's Hostage Families Just Got Some Horrific News Haaretz
- Qatar decides to suspend mediation efforts in Gaza, officials say, as Israeli strikes kill at least 16 CBS News
- Qatar Denies It Is Expelling Hamas Officials The FP
Hezbollah claims it attacked Tel Aviv’s Kirya military base with drones – The Jerusalem Post
- Hezbollah claims it attacked Tel Aviv's Kirya military base with drones The Jerusalem Post
- Updates: Hezbollah attacks Israeli army HQ; Israel hits Gaza ‘safe zone’ Al Jazeera English
- Israel’s military says rocket barrage fired at Israel from Lebanon as millions seek shelter NBC News
- ‘History repeats itself’ as South Lebanon Army veteran, Israeli killed side-by-side The Times of Israel
- Sirens sound in Haifa, surrounding area as five rockets cross into Israel The Jerusalem Post
Man charged in US for leaking secret documents about Israeli attack on Iran
Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make a court appearance in Guam.
Russian naval officer accused of ‘war crimes’ killed in Crimea car bombing – The Guardian
- Russian naval officer accused of ‘war crimes’ killed in Crimea car bombing The Guardian
- Ukraine says it blew up a Russian naval commander with a car bomb in occupied Crimea CBS News
- Senior Russian naval officer killed in car bomb hit claimed by Kyiv NBC News
- Top Russian naval commander accused of war crimes is assassinated in Ukraine-planted car bombing: report New York Post
- Russian navy officer responsible for strikes on civilians killed in SBU operation, source says. Kyiv Independent
Despite optimism around chances for Lebanon deal, immense obstacles remain – The Times of Israel
- Despite optimism around chances for Lebanon deal, immense obstacles remain The Times of Israel
- Israel says it has expanded its military ground operation in Lebanon CNN
- New defense minister says ‘disarming Hezbollah’ a war aim, drawing look from IDF chief The Times of Israel
- Israel wants freedom to strike Lebanon even after ceasefire, France says Reuters
- While Israel Seeks Deal in Lebanon, IDF and Hezbollah Escalate Their Attacks Haaretz
France braces for Israel football match after violence in Amsterdam
France tightens security before game that pro-Palestinian groups say should be boycotted given Israel's aggressions.
Heated Debate On Amsterdam Violence In Dutch Parliament – Barron’s
- Heated Debate On Amsterdam Violence In Dutch Parliament Barron's
- Opinion | A Worldwide ‘Jew Hunt’ The New York Times
- Dutch Police Detain Pro-Palestinian Protesters At Banned Demo Barron's
- VIDEO: Tram set ablaze after violence erupted again in Amsterdam CNN
- How violence unfolded after a soccer match between Israeli and Dutch teams NBC News
China removes memorials to car ramming attack victims amid public outrage
The Chinese government has ramped up security at the site of attack that killed 35 in southern China.
The Guardian to no longer post on ‘toxic media platform’ X
The British news outlet quits X citing 'disturbing content' on the platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.
South Korean intelligence confirms DPRK soldiers already in active combat in Kursk region – Ukrinform
- South Korean intelligence confirms DPRK soldiers already in active combat in Kursk region Ukrinform
- 50,000 Russian and North Korean Troops Mass Ahead of Attack, U.S. Says The New York Times
- Ukraine is fighting 50,000 troops in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says CNN
- US Issues Update on North Koreans in Russia-Ukraine War Newsweek
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press Department of State