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The US wants real and extended pauses in fighting in Gaza so assistance can get to people who need it, US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, told reporters on Wednesday.
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Continue reading...Trump will understand Chagos deal, UK government says
The Reform UK leader said the agreement to hand over the islands is opposed in the United States.
From high tariffs to isolation, what a 2nd Trump term might mean for foreign policy – NPR
- From high tariffs to isolation, what a 2nd Trump term might mean for foreign policy NPR
- Opinion | Trump Had It Easy the First Time The New York Times
- The End of American Exceptionalism: Trump’s Reelection Will Redefine U.S. Power Foreign Affairs Magazine
- What Trump’s second term could mean for the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East NBC News
- Opinion | Trump’s rise signals the end of US global leadership South China Morning Post
Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories – Reuters
- Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories Reuters
- Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X The Guardian
- The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform" CBS News
- Don Lemon and the Guardian left Elon Musk’s X after the election. But is it a mass exodus? Don’t be so sure CNN
- The Guardian quits ‘toxic’ X over Elon Musk using it to influence politics POLITICO Europe
Ambulance patients killed in Haiti attack, charity says
The charity says its ambulance was attacked and patients and crew ambushed by Haiti officers.
US official charged over leak of Israel plan to attack Iran
Asif Rahman was arrested in Cambodia and brought to federal court in Guam to face charges, according to court documents.
Macron to visit Notre Dame Cathedral before reopening after 2019 fire
French president to give ‘republican and secular’ speech outside monument days before it reopens to public
As firefighters doused the embers of the blaze that threatened to destroy Notre Dame Cathedral on 16 April 2019, Emmanuel Macron promised the church would be restored “more beautiful than ever” within five years.
In two weeks, the French president will visit the monument that has been returned to its former glory with the help of millions in donations and hundreds of specialist artisans using age-old skills.
Continue reading...Hegseth, advocate for firing ‘woke’ military leaders, picked for defense secretary – Reuters
- 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.