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Election présidentielle américaine : l’AFP à la Une ! - http://www.afp.com/fr/lagence/notre-actualite/lactualite-de-lafp/election-presidentielle-americaine-lafp-la-une (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
US presidential election: AFP on the front page!

09 Nov 2012 - 17:10

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US presidential election: AFP on the front page!

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Jean Marin - http://www.afp.com/fr/jean-marin (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
Jean Marin

Jean Marin is appointed CEO. After the vote of the Agence France-Presse Statute in January 1957, he is re-elected every three years and
remained president and CEO until 1975.

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L’AFP projette de réduire ses effectifs pour "revenir à l’équilibre" - http://www.afp.com/fr/lagence/notre-actualite/lactualite-de-lafp/lafp-projette-de-reduire-ses-effectifs-pour-revenir (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
AFP plans job cuts to strengthen finances: CEO

05 Oct 2018 - 17:39

Anonyme 2018-10-05T15:39:53+02:00

AFP plans job cuts to strengthen finances: CEO

The cuts would affect some five percent of overall staff positions in the Paris-based world news agency. Chief executive Fabrice Fries announced the plan at a meeting of the agency's governing board. He said the measures would not include compulsory layoffs. Instead, 160 retiring staff will not be replaced, while the number of new employees over the period will be limited to 35. The cuts will be spread over the editorial, technical and administrative departments.

The measures are part of what Fries called a "transformation plan" which aims to balance the agency's books by 2021. AFP management says that if it does not rein in costs, the agency's operating deficit will swell to 90 million euros ($104 million) over the next five years. It aims to cut costs by 16.5 million euros in 2023, mostly by reducing staff numbers.

Fries took over as chief executive in April after his predecessor resigned. He has vowed to boost sales by 30 million euros over five years, chiefly by investing in video and photo production.

AFP employs nearly 2,300 people in 151 countries.

Rating agencies | AFP - http://www.afp.com/en/rating-agencies-afp (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
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Fitch Ratings is expected to update France's sovereign debt rating. How rating agencies work, explained in a videographic.

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WAN-Ifra 2016 : tour du monde de l’actualité en images - http://www.afp.com/fr/lagence/notre-actualite/lactualite-de-lafp/wan-ifra-2016-tour-du-monde-de-lactualite-en-images (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
WAN-Ifra 2016: Around the world in news images

13 Jun 2016 - 13:24

Anonyme 2016-06-13T11:24:47+02:00

WAN-Ifra 2016: Around the world in news images

Video of WAN 2016

Bessent to push residency requirement for regional US Fed bank presidents - https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/12/3/bessent-to-push-residency-requirement-for-regional-us-fed-bank-presidents?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
The move is another effort by the Trump administration to have more control over the US Federal Reserve.

EU proposes using Russian assets, loans to fund $105bn package to Ukraine - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/eu-proposes-using-russian-assets-loans-to-fund-105bn-package-to-ukraine?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
But Belgium, a vocal critic of the plan to use Russian assets to back Ukraine, says its concerns have not been resolved.

Family of man slain in a US boat strike in the Caribbean lodges complaint - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/family-of-man-slain-in-a-us-boat-strike-in-the-caribbean-lodges-complaint?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza say his right to life was violated in US 'narco-terrorist' strikes.

Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: Court filing - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/ghislaine-maxwell-to-seek-release-from-prison-court-filing?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Her petition comes after President Donald Trump signed law requiring the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Honduras’s Nasralla holds narrow lead over Asfura in presidential vote - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/hondurass-nasralla-holds-narrow-lead-over-asfura-in-presidential-vote?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
With 80 percent of votes counted, centrist candidate widens lead over his Trump-backed conservative rival.

Inspector general report raises concerns about Hegseth’s use of Signal chat - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/inspectorgeneralreportraises-concerns-about-hegseths-use-of-signal-chat?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
The report, slated to be released on Thursday, is said to recommend further training in the handling of sensitive info.

Israel kills seven people in Gaza, says Rafah crossing to partially reopen - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/israel-accused-of-manoeuvring-as-it-says-gaza-crossing-open-one-way-only?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.

Last Native American WWII D-Day vet Charles Shay dies at 101 - https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/3/last-native-american-wwii-d-day-vet-charles-shay-dies-at-101?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Charles Shay, the last surviving Native American World War II D-Day veteran, died at his home in France on Wednesday.

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 40 years as war fears rise - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/lebanon-and-israel-hold-first-direct-talks-in-40-years-as-war-fears-rise?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
PM says these are not peace talks and 'normalisation' is tied to cessation of hostilities and Israeli troop withdrawal.

Most Germans, French see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia, survey shows - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/most-germans-french-see-high-risk-of-war-with-russia-survey-shows?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Just over half of citizens across nine European countries believe there is a high risk of a conflict, French poll finds.

Putin visits India amid Ukraine peace push: What’s on the agenda? - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/putin-visits-india-amid-ukraine-peace-push-whats-on-the-agenda?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
President Putin visits India as Russia faces pressure to end war in Ukraine, looking to boost bilateral trade deals.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,379 - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1379?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
These are the key developments from day 1,379 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Somalis call Trump’s comments insulting their country a ‘grave mistake’ - https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/12/4/somalis-call-trumps-comments-insulting-their-country-a-grave?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Somalis are condemning recent comments made by US President Donald Trump insulting their country.

Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies - https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/12/3/trump-proposes-weaker-vehicle-mileage-rules-cutting-climate-policies?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.

Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’ - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/trumps-anti-immigrant-policies-clash-with-promised-world-cup-unity?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.

US House Judiciary Committee subpoenas former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/us-house-judiciary-committee-subpoenas-former-trump-prosecutor-jack-smith?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Republicans have been probing Smith's investigations into Trump, which resulted in two indictments.

US will expand social media, work history vetting for H-1B visas - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/us-will-expand-social-media-work-history-vetting-for-h-1b-visas?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Past work in content moderation or in tackling misinformation and disinformation could be grounds for rejection.

Ukraine’s NATO membership ‘key question’ in US talks: Russia - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/ukraines-nato-membership-key-question-in-us-talks-says-russia?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Russian and US negotiators met in Moscow for almost five hours but there are no signs of any breakthrough.

Venezuela’s Maduro confirms ‘cordial’ call with Trump amid tensions with US - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/venezuelas-maduro-confirms-cordial-call-with-trump-amid-tensions-with-us?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of 'respectful dialogue' between Washington and Caracas.

Western Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy grid - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/western-cuba-faces-blackout-as-government-seeks-to-update-energy-grid?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Electrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.

Who benefits from India’s sweeping new labour reforms? - https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/12/3/who-benefits-from-indias-sweeping-new-labour-reforms?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
India rolls out simplified labour codes to modernise outdated laws.

Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve? - https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/12/4/who-is-kevin-hassett-trumps-expected-pick-to-lead-the-federal-reserve?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Trump's top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank's independence.

‘Collective punishment’: Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/3/collective-punishment-family-home-of-suspect-demolished-in-west-bank?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Apartment building belonging to the family of bombing suspect Abdul Karim Sanoubar demolished by Israel on Tuesday.

‘What’s our fault?’: India’s expulsion of Pakistanis still splits families - https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/12/4/whats-our-fault-indias-expulsion-of-pakistanis-still-splits-families?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
After Pahalgam attack in April, India deported 800 Pakistanis. Children separated from parents still can't meet them.

'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj69588eewyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvdn8pmmd1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2054rdv52o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats.

'The apprehension is palpable': Minnesota's Somali community braces for immigration crackdown - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dy1613j2ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

As lead changes in knife-edge Honduran election, will Trump fail to get his way? - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9895x3039ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Former vice-president Salvador Nasralla has a small lead over his rival, the conservative former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Nasry Asfura.

Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work? - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyp9d3ddqyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.

Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australian port - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c865p45j3qeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.

Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjg7w8z7dvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly580gkd9ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c058n10727po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6nly288j4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8jnxxm70jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lvzrve5lqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.

Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lv79p0pdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.

How Pope Leo transformed from 'quiet man' to vocal peace messenger on first foreign trip - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgrwedyr0eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.

Israel identifies hostage remains as Thai national - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6x2j4g3z7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The remains, which Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad say were found in northern Gaza, will be taken to Tel Aviv for forensic tests.

Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwk7xen544o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgq5dvygllo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxekqryn1jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16 year olds, a week before an official ban.

Singapore court upholds guilty verdict for opposition leader Pritam Singh - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9843engko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Singh had appealed against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee in 2021.

South Korea developing app that shows real-time location of stalkers - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp84y7jx2pzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea.

Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c9971x8e8jmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.

Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m8g5x1xmko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The accident was the result of an "unbelievable series of circumstances," the local prosecutor said.

Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62v9z7z1z2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Trump says he will issue a "full and unconditional" pardon of the Texas representative and his wife.

Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7731n5z6d3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet senior Ukrainian negotiator, Rustem Umerov, for talks in Miami on Thursday.

Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq47derx2vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.

Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwyg75gqxl1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
A man was hoisted to safety and uninjured after his truck partly skated off an icy bridge road in the US

Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwyg7vvrp3ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.

Watch: Moment huge fireball destroys Sydney waste facility - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy5gn3vpxpno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the inferno at North St Mary's in western Sydney, Australia.

Watch: What Tennessee's special election means for the Republican party - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c8dy1egqzv1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Republican Matt Van Epps won, but his margin of victory was less than half of what it was just over a year ago for President Trump in the same district.

What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq4e21nr5vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

What was Honduras ex-president convicted of and why has Trump pardoned him? - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qewln7912o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Juan Orlando Hernández, once called the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with cocaine, walked free after the pardon.

Will Australia's social media ban actually work? - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwyvgq7224go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.

12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/12-ex-fda-leaders-criticize-claims-made-by-agency-current-vaccine-chief-vinay-prasad/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."

12/3: CBS Evening News - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/120325-cbs-evening-news/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Pentagon watchdog finds Pete Hegseth's Signal chats put troops at risk, sources say; D-Day veteran Charlie Shay dies at 101

7 deaths, hundreds of injuries may be linked to glucose monitor errors - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abbott-diabetes-care-glucose-monitor-freestyle-libre-3-plus-sensor-recall/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Patients with affected devices should stop using them. They are eligible for free replacements, Abbott said.

Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd top 2025 Spotify Wrapped - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/bad-bunny-taylor-swift-weekend-top-2025-spotify-wrapped/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Spotify on Wednesday released its lists of the most-streamed songs, albums and podcasts of 2025. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was named the Global Top Artist for the fourth time with nearly 20 billion streams. Sulinna Ong, Spotify's global head of music editorial, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

Betting on anything is exploding in popularity - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/betting-on-anything-is-exploding-in-popularity/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Prediction-market trading, where you can invest in the outcome of real-world events, is rapidly growing in popularity. Jo Ling Kent looks at the risks.

Boat strike survivors were trying to climb back on before follow-up attack, source says - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/survivors-boat-strike-were-trying-to-climb-back-onto-vessel-before-follow-up-attack/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.

Bovino says Border Patrol agents will stay in New Orleans "until the mission's accomplished" - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/bovino-border-patrol-agents-stay-new-orleans-until-mission-accomplished/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
New Orleans residents are bracing for a surge in Border Patrol agents as an immigration enforcement crackdown begins in the city. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis spoke with commander Greg Bovino about the operation.

CEO defends embryo screening for certain traits amid criticism - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ceo-defends-embryo-screening-for-certain-traits-amid-criticism/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Big leaps in science are presenting parents with choices that were once impossible -- screening the DNA of embryos to help pick a future child with lower risks of disease, and higher odds of being taller or even smarter. But with the new technology comes a renewed ethical debate. Tony Dokoupil spoke to Nucleus Genomics CEO Kian Sadeghi.

Charles Shay, who saved lives on D-Day as a teen medic, dies at 101 - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/charles-shay-dies-d-day-veteran-saved-lives-dead-age-101/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
D-Day veteran Charles Shay was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety.

D-Day veteran Charlie Shay dies at 101 - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/d-day-veteran-charlie-shay-dies-at-101/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Charles Shay, a decorated Native American veteran who was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic when he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and helped save lives, has died at the age of 101. Maurice DuBois looks back at his heroism.

DoD watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, sources say - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseths-signal-chat-pentagon-inspector-general-report/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The Pentagon watchdog recently completed its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.

Fraud scandal leaves Minnesota's Somali community bracing for crackdown - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fraud-scandal-leaves-minnesotas-somali-community-bracing-for-crackdown/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Minnesota is reeling from a fraud scandal involving $1 billion siphoned from multiple federal programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past three years, 87 people have been charged and 61 have been convicted -- most of Somali descent. WCCO's Jonah Kaplan reports the Somali community is now bracing for an immigration crackdown.

ICE detains more non-criminals, new data analysis shows - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-detentions-non-criminal-immigrants-violent-crime-convictions-analysis/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
More than half the people ICE has detained under President Trump have no criminal conviction, while roughly 8% were convicted of violent crimes, an analysis of new data by CBS News finds.

ICE tapped to target undocumented Somali immigrants in Twin Cities, source says - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-target-undocumented-somali-immigrants-minneapolis-st-paul-trump/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been directed by the Trump administration to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities, according to the New York Times.

Lawmakers obtain Epstein banking records, release new photos of private island - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-new-photos-private-island-banking-records/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

Newly released photos show Jeffrey Epstein's private island estate - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/newly-released-photos-show-jeffrey-epsteins-private-island-estate/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Newly released videos and photos show the epicenter of some of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes -- his private estate in the Virgin Islands. The footage was obtained by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Scott MacFarlane reports.

Raccoon passes out on Virginia liquor store bathroom floor after drunken rampage - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drunken-raccoon-virginia-liquor-store-bathroom-floor/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
An employee at the Ashland, Virginia, area liquor store on Saturday found the trash panda passed out on the bathroom floor at the end of his drunken escapade.

Steve Cropper, acclaimed guitarist for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, dies at 84 - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-cropper-dies-age-84-guitarist-songwriter-booker-t-and-the-m-g-s/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."

Treasury investigating whether Minnesota welfare money went to al Shabaab - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/treasury-investigating-minnesota-somalia-al-shabaab-bessent-says/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The Trump administration is looking into whether Minnesota tax money found its way to al Shabaab, an al Qaeda affiliate based in Somalia, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Trump administration begins immigration crackdown in New Orleans - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-orleans-immigration-trump-administration-crackdown/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday formally announced a new immigration enforcement crackdown in New Orleans, dubbed "Catahoula Crunch."

Trump moves to roll back fuel economy standards set under Biden - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-new-fuel-economy-standards-mpg-biden/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.

Trump says he supports releasing video of boat strike - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-boat-strikes-video-support-decision/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
President Trump said he would support releasing the footage of a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat on Sept. 2.

U.S. offering $5 million for tips leading to Tren de Aragua leader's arrest - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reward-5-million-tips-arrest-of-tren-de-aragua-gang-leader-giovanni-vicente-mosquera-serrano/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The U.S. has increased its reward to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of an alleged leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

What to know about Minnesota fraud allegations, as Trump levels attacks on Walz - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-to-know-about-minnesota-fraud-allegations-as-trump-levels-attacks-on-walz/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
President Trump has recently attacked Gov. Tim Walz over the fraud cases, calling Minnesota a "hub of fraudulent money laundering activity" and lashing out against the state's Somali community.

'Difficult to say with a straight face': Tapper reacts to Fox News' statement on settlement - https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2023/04/18/jake-tapper-dominion-lawsuit-settlement-fox-news-statement-lead-vpx.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said.

'My stomach is hurting from laughing': Hear panelist's reaction to DeSantis' threat to Disney - https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2023/04/18/desantis-disney-competition-panel-reax-pt-vpx.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
CNN panelists react to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis floating the idea of building a competing theme park next to Disney World in Orlando.

'World's longest' purpose-built cycling tunnel opens in Norway - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/worlds-longest-cycling-tunnel/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
There are many ways to explore the seven mountains that surround the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen on Norway's fjord-studded west coast. The newest, however, might well be record-breaking.

'Yellowjackets' leans hard into '90s music nostalgia, and we're here for it - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/14/entertainment/yellowjackets-90s-music/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Of the many dark gifts Showtime's eerie hit series "Yellowjackets" serves up for us, the juiciest this season is by far the music.

42 of the most useful travel products you can buy on Amazon - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/amazon-travel-products?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

50+ products to make your life easier and our planet cleaner - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/home/editors-favorite-sustainable-products?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok 'challenge' - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/us/benadryl-tiktok-challenge-teen-death-wellness/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after "he took a bunch of Benadryl," trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that's circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a GoFundMe account from his family.

A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shop - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/fashion/mens-spring-fashion-style-guide?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

ADHD medication abuse in schools is a 'wake-up call' - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/health/teen-misuse-adhd-meds-wellness/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they've abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new study found.

Apple CEO was presented with an original Macintosh. See his reaction - https://www.cnn.com/videos/tech/2023/04/18/apple-store-mumbai-india-ceo-tim-cook-vedika-sud-ovn-biz-ldn-vpx.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
CEO Tim Cook personally welcomed customers to the new Apple store in Mumbai as the tech company opens its first retail stores in India. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

Artist rejects photo prize after AI-generated image wins award - https://www.cnn.com/style/article/ai-photo-win-sony-scli-intl/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
A German artist has rejected an award from a prestigious international photography competition after revealing that his submission was generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Bidets save you money and reduce waste — we tested the best options out there - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/best-bidets?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

China's economy is off to a solid start, rising 4.5% in Q1 2023 - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/economy/china-gdp-q1-2023-intl-hnk/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
China's economy is off to a solid start in 2023 following its emergence from three years of strict pandemic restrictions.

Composting is an easy way to reduce food waste. Here's how to do it - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/home/how-to-compost-at-home?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arrest - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/sport/damar-hamlin-cleared-to-train-nfl-spt-intl/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has been cleared to resume football activities, said Tuesday his cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January was caused by commotio cordis.

Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/politics/clarence-thomas-ethics-democrats/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear.

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell - https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/fox-news-dominion-trial-04-18-23/h_8d51e3ae2714edaa0dace837305d03b8 (CNN – Top Stories)

Eating too much of these foods is driving the rise in type 2 diabetes, study says - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/health/rise-type-2-diabetes-global-wellness/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Gobbling up too many refined wheat and rice products, along with eating too few whole grains, is fueling the growth of new cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide, according to a new study that models data through 2018.

Erotic images of seniors show sex and intimacy in new light - https://www.cnn.com/style/article/marilyn-minter-artist-elder-sex/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
What does intimacy look like for seniors? There's no end to sex scenes and other steamy content featuring the young and unwrinkled, but past a certain age, popular culture largely draws a blank — or treats sex as a punchline.

Even when wives make as much as husbands, they still do more at home - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/16/success/husbands-wives-earning-division-of-labor-pew-survey/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
• Four out of the five US metro areas with the lowest unemployment are in Florida. Here's why • Opinion: The overlooked problem with raising the retirement age for Social Security

Everything you need to know about Way Day 2023, Wayfair's biggest sale of the year - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/deals/wayfair-way-day-2023-04-17?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/health/fda-bivalent-booster-additional-doses/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and older and certain people with weakened immunity to get additional doses before this fall's vaccination campaigns.

FTC chair Lina Khan warns AI could 'turbocharge' fraud and scams - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/tech/lina-khan-ai-warning/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a "turbocharging" of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack down on AI-driven consumer harms under existing law, members of the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday.

Fulton County DA says fake Trump electors are incriminating one another and wants lawyer disqualified - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/politics/fulton-county-trump-fake-electors/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
The Fulton County District Attorney's office said some fake electors for Donald Trump have implicated each other in potential criminal activity and is seeking to disqualify their lawyer, according to a new court filing.

GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/politics/schumer-senate-feinstein-vote-cardin/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims to set up a floor vote on the issue this afternoon, which Republicans are expected to block.

Google-parent stock drops on fears it could lose search market share to AI-powered rivals - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/tech/google-ai-search-engine-stock-drop/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Shares of Google-parent Alphabet fell more than 3% in early trading Monday after a report sparked concerns that its core search engine could lose market share to AI-powered rivals, including Microsoft's Bing.

Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/media/dominion-fox-news-allegations/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies

Here's what you need to know if you haven't filed your return yet — and even if you have - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/success/tax-day-2023-file-irs/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
It's April 18, the official deadline to file your federal and state income tax returns for 2022. (It is also, apparently, National Animal Crackers Day for those who celebrate.)

High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/high-speed-rail-us/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years.

How did Sudan go from casting off despotic rule to this? - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/opinions/sudan-revolution-to-civil-war-lynch/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Four years ago, almost to the day, the people of Sudan were celebrating a revolution after overthrowing longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir. Now the East African country faces the possibility of a complete collapse similar to the chaos we see today in Yemen or Libya.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown together - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/entertainment/jake-gyllenhaal-jamie-lee-curtis-pandemic-living/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
It's sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized nearly a week after 'medical complication' - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/entertainment/jamie-foxx-remains-hospitalized/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized in Georgia nearly a week after his daughter revealed the actor experienced a "medical complication," a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN on Monday.

Jeremy Renner revisits 'the amazing group of people' who helped him recover from his accident - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/16/entertainment/jeremy-renner-update/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Jeremy Renner is continuing his recovery after his devastating snowplow accident in January, and recognizing those who've helped him along the way.

Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: 'The parties have resolved their case' - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/media/fox-dominion-settlement/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.

Maine authorities detained a person of interest after 4 people were found dead in a home and 3 others shot while driving - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/us/maine-shooting-bowdoin-yarmouth/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Maine authorities have detained a person of interest and continue to investigate after two shooting incidents that appear to be connected left at least four people dead and three others injured, state police said.

McCarthy slams Biden in handling of US debt - https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2023/04/18/kevin-mccarthy-wall-street-speech-debt-ceiling-biden-economy-vpx.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House GOP majority will refuse to lift a cap on government borrowing unless Biden agrees to spending cuts that would effectively neutralize his domestic agenda.

McDonald's is upgrading its burgers - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/business/mcdonalds-burgers/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
McDonald's, which has been focusing on upgrading its core items to boost sales, is rolling out a series of changes designed to improve its signature burgers.

Michelle Yeoh set to return in new 'Star Trek' movie - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/entertainment/michelle-yeoh-star-trek-section-31/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Live long and prosper, Michelle Yeoh.

Mifepristone saved my life - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/opinions/medication-abortion-mifepristone-miscarriage-jones-ctpr/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
The ruling earlier this month by a Texas federal judge to suspend the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of a drug that is used frequently for medication abortions, is very personal for me.

Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/politics/mccarthy-biden-debt-ceiling/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris Christie mulling 2024 White House bid • Analysis: The fire next time has begun burning in Tennessee

Mother's Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she'll love - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/gifts/best-mothers-day-gifts-2023?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

Netflix is winding down its DVD business after 25 years - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/media/netflix-dvd-red-envelopes/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Netflix is officially winding down the business that helped make it a household name.

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident - https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/04/18/jeremy-renner-snowplow-accident-bodycam-nc-melas-contd-vpx.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more.

Oklahoma governor calls on officials to resign over recording of racist and threatening remarks - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/us/mccurtain-county-oklahoma-officials-recording/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)

Opinion: Why millionaires like us want to pay more in taxes - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/opinions/us-tax-system-wealthy-disney-pearl/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Tuesday is Tax Day in America, one of the most stressful days of the year, when many taxpayers will finally end their procrastination, file their federal returns, and hope for a refund from the IRS. But for many of the nation's wealthiest, it's just another Tuesday.

Pilot makes history after landing on top of a 56-story hotel - https://www.cnn.com/videos/travel/2023/03/17/pilot-lands-on-dubai-helipad-cprog-orig-aw-ao.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
Polish pilot Lukasz Czepiela made history after landing a plane on a helipad at the top of a 56-story hotel in Dubai.

Podcast: One country musician is calling for other artists to oppose assault rifles - https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/the-assignment/episodes/42a2f0e2-066a-4675-82ff-afe2016a0bb5 (CNN – Top Stories)

Recap: 'Succession' finds dark humor in the aftershocks - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/16/entertainment/succession-season-4-episode-4-recap/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
After the shock came the aftershocks, the power vacuum, and perhaps most significantly and impressively, the laughs, as "Succession" pivoted to face life after Logan Roy, in an episode that finally put the HBO show's title into full flower.

Review: 'Barry' takes a whack at its farewell season - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/14/entertainment/barry-season-4-review/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
"Barry" has taken chances from the very beginning, which is certainly true of a fourth and final season that picks up where the third left off, with its hitman-turned-wannabe actor getting arrested. That paves the way for an even darker season that accentuates the show's ensemble aspect while leaning a little too heavily on blurring lines with flights of fancy.

See pizza delivery guy take out suspect fleeing police - https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/04/18/pizza-guy-trips-perp-moos-cprog-orig-bdk.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
Pizza guy delivers more than a pie, taking out a fleeing suspect. CNN's Jeanne Moos shows him putting his best foot forward.

Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announced - https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/fox-news-dominion-trial-04-18-23/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)

Southwest says flights resumed after delays caused by 'tech issues' - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/southwest-airlines-flight-delays/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
• Delta Air Lines reports record bookings for summer travel • Air France and Airbus acquitted in trial over 2009 plane crash

Taxes are due tomorrow. Here's how to file for an extension - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/money/how-to-file-taxes?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

The 10 best Amazon deals to shop this week - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/deals/best-amazon-deals-2023-04-12?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/opinions/2024-presidential-election-alternative-voters-lieberman (CNN – Top Stories)

The 7 best high-yield savings accounts of April 2023 - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/money/high-yield-savings-accounts?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

The beloved Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is at its lowest price ever - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/deals/dyson-supersonic-sale-2023-04-17?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

These ships disappeared in Lake Superior a century ago. Watch as they're found again - https://www.cnn.com/videos/travel/2023/04/18/century-old-shipwrecks-lake-superior-discovery-contd-orig-zt.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has found two of three ships that sank in the same Lake Superior storm more than a century ago, locating one in 2021 and the other in 2022.

Toddler crawls through White House fence, prompts Secret Service response - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/politics/white-house-toddler/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service.

Top US Navy admiral defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticism - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/politics/gilday-defends-non-binary-sailor/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is "particularly proud of this sailor."

Top secrets come spilling out - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/16/opinions/top-secrets-come-spilling-out-opinion-column-galant/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
In 1917, British analysts deciphered a coded message the German foreign minister sent to one of his country's diplomats vowing to begin "unrestricted submarine warfare" and seeking to win over Mexico with a promise to "reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona" if the US entered the world war. When it became public, the Zimmerman Telegram caused a sensation, helping propel the US into the conflict against Germany.

Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/europe/wagner-commanders-russia-kill-children-intl-hnk/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a human rights activist that they killed children and civilians during their time in Ukraine.

US warns Russia not to touch American nuclear technology at Ukrainian nuclear plant - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/politics/us-warns-russia-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy sent to Russia's state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom last month.

Undocumented immigrants are paying their taxes today, too - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/us/undocumented-immigrants-taxes-cec/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
It's a surprising fact that's often overlooked in the immigration debate.

We stopped using aluminum foil for cooking and you should too. Here's what to use instead - https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/mmmat-silicone-mats?iid=CNNUnderscoredHPcontainer (CNN – Top Stories)

White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal charges - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/18/us/kansas-city-ralph-yarl-shooting-tuesday/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
• 'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New York, officials say

Why isn't the House Judiciary Committee looking into Thomas? - https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/opinions/jim-jordan-clarence-thomas-judiciary-committee-obeidallah/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
On Monday, the GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee — chaired by Donald Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan — is set to hold a field hearing in New York City called "Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan." A statement bills the hearing as an examination of how, the Judiciary Committee says, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's policies have "led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents."

'Naughty' elephant damages two vehicles in SW China - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e2941a310eefe3e9a290b.html (China Daily – China News)
A wild Asian elephant turned a highway in southwest China's Yunnan province into its playground, damaging a minibus and a sedan Saturday afternoon.

AIIB loans $250m for Beijing coal-to-gas conversion - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f146aa3108bc8c6721954.html (China Daily – China News)
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced on Monday a $250 million loan for a natural gas project in Beijing, the bank's first such investment in China, to help cut coal use and improve air quality in the capital area.

Algerian boy, 12, wins Shenzhen talent contest - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e1cd9a310eefe3e9a28ac.html (China Daily – China News)
A 12-year-old Algerian boy was crowned winner of the eighth Shenzhen Expats Chinese Talent Competition on Sunday.

Asia's tallest wooden pagoda destroyed - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de962a310eefe3e9a1600.html (China Daily – China News)
The 16-story structure was said to be the tallest wooden pagoda in Asia. No casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Beijing, Moscow drill for potential missile warfare - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f25bda3108bc8c6721a0b.html (China Daily – China News)
China and Russia kicked off their second joint computer-assisted anti-missile drill on Monday, a move experts said could deter potential missile threats amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Beijing’s Haidian district halts removal of building signs - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e7f94a3103f77d55ac35d.html (China Daily – China News)
Urban management authorities in Beijing’s Haidian district have suspended the removal of signs and billboards from buildings, and have not made a decision when work would resume.

China launches communication satellite for Algeria - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dee96a310eefe3e9a163a.html (China Daily – China News)
China launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

China to hold annual memorial for Nanjing Massacre victims - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e8352a3103f77d55ac363.html (China Daily – China News)
China will hold an annual memorial for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, in the eastern city of Nanjing Wednesday.

Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satellite - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2deb0aa310eefe3e9a1614.html (China Daily – China News)
President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

Dangerous stunts get thumbs-down from video platforms - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f247aa3108bc8c67219f5.html (China Daily – China News)
Multiple social media and video streaming platforms will limit who can view videos that depict dangerous stunts - and may even prohibit such material - in an effort to discourage imitators.

Discovering Yunnan’s Tibetan Plateau - A personal Shangri-La - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f103aa3108bc8c672193a.html (China Daily – China News)
High in the northwestern uplands of Yunnan lies a popular destination known as Shangri-La since 2001. When Bruce Connolly visited it in 1995, it was called Zhongdian. A town partly fulfilling Bruce’s Tibetan dream.

Education, health fees among key concerns - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f29d4a3108bc8c6721a30.html (China Daily – China News)
China to legislate on preschool education

Emojis frown on corruption - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e7338a3109f488237c969.html (China Daily – China News)
An emojis package highlighting the eight-point austerity rules has become a hit on the internet.

Former Chongqing Party chief under investigation - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e1410a310eefe3e9a2754.html (China Daily – China News)
Sun Zhengcai, the former Party chief of Chongqing, is being investigated on allegations of bribery, State prosecutors said on Monday.

Forum tackles urban problems for sustainable future - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e7840a3109f488237c96c.html (China Daily – China News)
A forum tackling the more challenging problems in urban development gathered people in this area on Saturday to raise awareness of greener and more sustainable urban development.

Guizhou: Western province looks to the future of big data - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dddcaa310eefe3e9a159a.html (China Daily – China News)
While located in the remote southwestern part of China, Guizhou leads the development of Big Data technology in recent years.

Honor mobile phone leading in AI speed - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e4398a310eefe3e9a2ee3.html (China Daily – China News)
Many commentators have deemed 2017 to be year one for the artificial intelligence smartphone as iPhone X and Honor V10 launched into the highly competitive but uniform cellphone market. So will an intelligent phone be the next great breakthrough?

International group praises green revival - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f2701a3108bc8c6721a16.html (China Daily – China News)
A high-level international advisory body applauded China's efforts to improve the environment and suggested a 15-year strategy against pollution in a draft recommendation report on Monday.

Israeli feels special connection to Harbin - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e45aca310eefe3e9a2efe.html (China Daily – China News)
A young foreign man walks around the city, giving big hugs to the strangers he meets on the streets in Harbin, capital of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.

Jack Ma Foundation pledges millions to boost rural education - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e6ce6a3109f488237c965.html (China Daily – China News)
The Jack Ma Foundation has pledged to spend at least 300 million yuan ($45 million) in the next decade to staff rural schools with qualified teachers.

Memorial Day a time to 'remember', 'inspire' - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f252ca3108bc8c6721a01.html (China Daily – China News)
A memorial service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre committed during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) brought together hundreds of activists and members of the Chinese and other Asian communities on Sunday in San Francisco.

NGO helps epileptic boy realize racing dream in Zhejiang - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e62d8a3109f488237c209.html (China Daily – China News)
An NGO helped an epileptic boy from eastern China realize his dream to ride a race car on an international circuit on Monday.

New Party delegation from Taiwan visits mainland - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e6a39a3109f488237c814.html (China Daily – China News)
The director of the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office met with a delegation from Taiwan's New Party on Monday to promote peaceful development of cross-Straits relations.

Oldest Nanjing Massacre survivor dies at 100 - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f1571a3108bc8c6721964.html (China Daily – China News)
The oldest survivor of the Nanjing Massacre died on Sunday, and fewer than 100 survivors remain, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre said on Monday.

PLA Navy stations women on Nansha Islands for the 1st time - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e7b2ea3109f488237c972.html (China Daily – China News)
The People’s Liberation Army has sent 10 of its female members to join the garrison guarding the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Navy.

Residents mobilized to protect environment in Tibet - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e46f3a310eefe3e9a2fe0.html (China Daily – China News)
Residents of southwest China's Tibet autonomous region have been mobilized for government-paid patrolling jobs to protect the ecosystem on the "roof of the world."

Satellite lofted for first Arab country - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f225ea3108bc8c67219dd.html (China Daily – China News)
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.

Six killed in Hebei bath house fire - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e6080a3109f488237c032.html (China Daily – China News)
Six people were killed on Sunday afternoon in a fire at a bath house in Yongnian district of Handan, Hebei province, authorities said on Monday.

Suzhou police catch gang selling fake Herbalife products - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e6f45a3109f488237c967.html (China Daily – China News)
Police in eastern China said on Monday they have smashed an operation that made more than 20 million yuan ($3 million) from selling fake Herbalife products.

Top procuratorate investigates Sun Zhengcai - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e043aa310eefe3e9a2745.html (China Daily – China News)
The Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) of China announced on Monday that it has started investigation into Sun Zhengcai, former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Water diversion project drives environmental improvements and provides new jobs for locals - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f1b86a3108bc8c672199a.html (China Daily – China News)
Green industries such as eco-agriculture and tourism are helping to raise living standards along the program's central route

World's largest automated container terminal starts operation in Shanghai - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2df96fa310eefe3e9a2716.html (China Daily – China News)
As part of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, the system can operate completely unmanned.

Xi stresses nonstop efforts to fight undesirable work styles - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dfdd2a310eefe3e9a273a.html (China Daily – China News)
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that the fight against undesirable work styles should not be stopped.

Xi-style diplomacy brings China closer to world - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e9898a3103f77d55ac36d.html (China Daily – China News)

Xi: Uproot undesirable work styles - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2efdeaa3108bc8c6721925.html (China Daily – China News)
General Secretary Xi Jinping warns about the recurrence of undesirable work styles - formalities for formalities' sake, hedonism, and extravagance.

Xi’an security guard dies trying to save suicidal woman - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e39c9a310eefe3e9a2ed4.html (China Daily – China News)
Police in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, are investigating the death of a security guard who tried to catch a woman who jumped from the 11th floor of a building, Huashang Daily reported on Monday.

'Right steps' point to a healthier China - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2d2e5ba310eefe3e9a1436.html (China Daily – World News)
China's emphasis on innovation in recent years has led to more opportunities for global clinical development and research programs to be conducted in the country, something that has benefited its people, says a leading executive at a top German pharmaceutical company.

Algerian boy, 12, wins Shenzhen talent contest - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e1cd9a310eefe3e9a28ac.html (China Daily – World News)
A 12-year-old Algerian boy was crowned winner of the eighth Shenzhen Expats Chinese Talent Competition on Sunday.

Anti-nuclear weapon campaigner ICAN receives 2017 Nobel Peace Prize - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de979a310eefe3e9a1604.html (China Daily – World News)
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) received the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize at an awarding ceremony here Sunday, for its efforts to give new momentum to the process of abolishing nuclear weapons.

Bad weather causes massive travel disruption in Britain - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2ea1aea3108bc8c67218f5.html (China Daily – World News)
Severe frost, rains and icy roads after heavy snowfall have caused major travel disruption across large parts of Britain on Monday.

Britain, EU could strike trade deal within a year, says Brexit chief - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2df983a310eefe3e9a271a.html (China Daily – World News)
Brexit Secretary David Davis said Sunday the odds of Britain exiting the European Union without a deal had dropped dramatically following an agreement both sides reached in Brussels on Friday.

California leader says fires are 'new normal' - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de7d5a310eefe3e9a15f7.html (China Daily – World News)
California's Governor Jerry Brown said that climate change has pushed weather to the most extreme, and the US western state must better prepare for a constant threat of wildfire which is a "new normal".

China ceases to be dumping ground for foreign waste - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dc336a310eefe3e9a1484.html (China Daily – World News)
A National Public Radio story on Saturday described the impact on Portland, Oregon, after China’s recent ban on the import of foreign waste.

China launches communication satellite for Algeria - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dee96a310eefe3e9a163a.html (China Daily – World News)
China launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satellite - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de28ca310eefe3e9a15d9.html (China Daily – World News)
President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in southwestern Sichuan province.

Chinese, Russian and Indian ministers meet - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f0d6ca3108bc8c6721934.html (China Daily – World News)
China, Russia and India agreed to maintain regional security and economic architecture in the Asia-Pacific, according to a joint statement issued on Monday after the 15th trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of the three countries.

DaDong duck ready for New York opening - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e230fa310eefe3e9a28eb.html (China Daily – World News)
To acclaimed chef Dong Zhenxiang, it's all about the texture of the duck.

Ferry runs aground in Calais, no injuries reported -media - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2d3c6ba310eefe3e9a1443.html (China Daily – World News)

First snowfall this season comes to New York - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2c8c15a310eefe3e9a1394.html (China Daily – World News)
The first snowfall of the season arrived in New York on Saturday morning, and is expected to continue until early Sunday morning.

Foreign minister: Diplomacy will focus on shared future - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dcdaaa310eefe3e9a14c6.html (China Daily – World News)
China's endeavor to foster a new form of international relations and build a community with a shared future for mankind will be the overarching goals of China's foreign policy in the years ahead, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

Four injured in Manhattan terror-related explosion - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2eb0e8a3108bc8c67218fb.html (China Daily – World News)
Police said four people were injured as a device attached to a suspected bomber exploded prematurely at the New York Port Authority bus terminal in Midtown Manhattan during Monday’s morning rush hour.

Four injured in New York City blast, suspect nabbed - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e884fa3103f77d55ac367.html (China Daily – World News)
Several people were hurt in an explosion in the New York City subway near the Times Square area of Manhattan in early Monday morning.

France's Macron to host global climate meet - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de2c1a310eefe3e9a15e2.html (China Daily – World News)
About fifty global leaders are expected to attend the One Planet Summit on Tuesday in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron to decide what steps to take after the US government left the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

In pics: Archaeological discovery in heritage-rich Luxor of Egypt - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2c84e4a310eefe3e9a1376.html (China Daily – World News)
Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khalid El-Anany announced Saturday the discovery of a new tomb and the re-discovery of an older one in the heritage-rich Luxor province in Upper Egypt.

Israel says it demolishes tunnel from Gaza into Israel - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2d3187a310eefe3e9a143a.html (China Daily – World News)

Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece attend joint press conference - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2c8861a310eefe3e9a1390.html (China Daily – World News)
Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece agreed on Saturday that the whole region needs to be included in the European Union (EU) and that the cooperation on joint projects can bring the region long-awaited prosperity and stability.

Malaysians choose 'Road' as Chinese character of the year - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2d3d17a310eefe3e9a1445.html (China Daily – World News)
The Malaysian people have chosen "Lu," or "Road" in English, as the Chinese character of the year in 2017, taking cue from the country's active plan in infrastructure expansion.

Mexico City mayor declines presidential run to focus on rebuilding effort - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2c8d17a310eefe3e9a139c.html (China Daily – World News)
Mexico City mayor, Miguel Angel Mancera, on Saturday refused to abandon his position to lead the presidential campaign of a new coalition of parties ahead of the 2018 elections.

Ministers condemn US Jerusalem move - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2ddee4a310eefe3e9a15b3.html (China Daily – World News)
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday demanded that the United States rescind President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

New York’s first snow of season arrives - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2cf0eea310eefe3e9a141e.html (China Daily – World News)
This was New York’s first snow this winter.

Satellite lofted for first Arab country - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f225ea3108bc8c67219dd.html (China Daily – World News)
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.

South San Francisco elects first Chinese-American mayor - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e2643a310eefe3e9a28fd.html (China Daily – World News)
Liza Lau Normandy has been elected mayor of South San Francisco, the first Chinese-American to be elected in the city's 110 years history, according to World Journal.

The world in photos: Dec 4 - Dec 10 - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dc981a310eefe3e9a14ad.html (China Daily – World News)
Here, we present some of the most striking images from around the world this past week.

Toronto marks 80th anniversary of Nanjing Massacre - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2d22d6a310eefe3e9a142b.html (China Daily – World News)

UK and China allow more direct flights - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2ebd50a3108bc8c67218fe.html (China Daily – World News)
The United Kingdom and China have agreed to raise the limit on the number of direct weekly flights between the two nations to 150 from 100. The UK government said the move was the first of several "open skies" deals struck in an effort to increase trade post-Brexit.

US tax overhaul's lure could be deceptive - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dbfe2a310eefe3e9a1472.html (China Daily – World News)
Chinese scholars said market expectations should remain objective on Washington's approval of a tax overhaul and they expect its benefits targeting special groups in the United States will be limited.

Universities champion new ideas - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e5a8aa31095b331af46bc.html (China Daily – World News)
Tsinghua University and Imperial College London have launched a joint fund to support bold scientific ideas in their early stages.

WWII memorials solemn reminders of war tragedy - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f1143a3108bc8c6721944.html (China Daily – World News)
Memorial days were set up by governments of the war’s major belligerents to remember those who died or sacrificed themselves, and to remind people of tragedies caused by war. Here are ways different countries keep the memory of the wartime history alive.

Welsh national side helping with Chinese soccer goals - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e57a1a31095b331af444e.html (China Daily – World News)
Fans of the Welsh national soccer team have experienced some dizzying highs and disappointing lows in the last 18 months.

Would-be suicide bomber sets off explosion in NYC - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2ec18ca3108bc8c6721902.html (China Daily – World News)
A would-be suicide bomber set off part of a homemade explosive device in a subway passage between Times Square and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan during Monday's morning rush hour, seriously wounding himself and injuring four others, police said.

Young Chinese-Irish ballroom dancer goes international - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2eca0fa3108bc8c672190e.html (China Daily – World News)
Kerry Sui, a 10-year-old Chinese-Irish dancer, and her dance partner Francis Carty are set to compete in Italy and perform on Chinese TV after winning the British juvenile ballroom championship.

'Berlin Apartment' video game lets users live German history - https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-apartment-video-game-lets-users-live-german-history/a-74906726?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
'The Berlin Apartment' immerses users in the lives of past city residents. They experience German history through the game, from Nazi rule through the Cold War and the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Gin' must contain alcohol, top European court says - https://www.dw.com/en/gin-must-contain-alcohol-top-european-court-says/a-74732053?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A beverage called "gin" must contain alcohol and juniper berries, and have an alcohol content of at least 37.5%, Europe's top court has ruled. A German group took exception to a "Virgin Gin" non-alcoholic product.

'Stuttgart 21' high-speed rail opening delayed once more - https://www.dw.com/en/stuttgart-21-high-speed-rail-opening-delayed-once-more/a-74805775?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Conceived more than 30 years ago, Stuttgart's new high-speed rail connection and station project is billions over budget and years behind schedule. The latest planned opening date, December 2026, is now off the table.

3I/ATLAS is a comet, not aliens, NASA says - https://www.dw.com/en/3i-atlas-is-a-comet-not-aliens-nasa-says/a-74814205?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The US space agency called the interstellar object a "friendly solar system visitor," but said it was not alien.

AI bubble about to pop as returns on investment fall short? - https://www.dw.com/en/ai-bubble-about-to-pop-as-returns-on-investment-fall-short/a-74636881?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Billions have poured into AI, helping stock valuations soar. But the cracks are starting to show. Slowing adoption, surging costs and elusive profits are fueling warnings that the boom may be headed for a hard reset.

AI music creates unease as it tops the charts - https://www.dw.com/en/ai-music-creates-unease-as-it-tops-the-charts/a-74841513?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
As AI-generated music saturates the market, people are realizing they can't distinguish it from music made by actual humans. Many listeners, and musicians, are unsettled by this.

AfD Youth: A training ground for Germany's far right - https://www.dw.com/en/afd-youth-a-training-ground-for-germany-s-far-right/a-74934896?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The far-right AfD party is launching a new youth organization. Experts expect it to be as radical as its predecessor, which German security authorities declared to be right-wing extremist.

An ancient planet smashed into Earth. We now know its origin - https://www.dw.com/en/an-ancient-planet-smashed-into-earth-we-now-know-its-origin/a-74819362?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A collision between Earth and a massive Mars-sized protoplanet likely caused the formation of our moon. Now scientists from the Max Planck Institute suggest that doomed planet was likely a rowdy neighbor.

Are Europe's fashion brands as green as they say? - https://www.dw.com/en/are-europe-s-fashion-brands-as-green-as-they-say/a-74716981?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Many European luxury and fast fashion brands have set themselves ambitious sustainability targets. But how many of these have actually been met? DW investigates.

Austria: Rebel nuns reject Church's offer in convent dispute - https://www.dw.com/en/austria-rebel-nuns-reject-church-s-offer-in-convent-dispute/a-74948020?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The story of runaway sisters who refused to return to their senior center made headlines across the globe.

Brazil: What COP30 means for the people of Belem - https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-what-cop30-means-for-the-people-of-belem/a-74706250?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been poured into local construction and infrastructure projects in Belem — but not everyone is profiting from the investment.

Breakthrough needed in German-Polish relations - https://www.dw.com/en/breakthrough-needed-in-german-polish-relations/a-74963468?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Russia's war in Ukraine and Trump's unpredictability call for a strategic partnership between Germany and Poland. But the past casts a long shadow on their relations. Will consultations in Berlin mark a new beginning?

British playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88 - https://www.dw.com/en/british-playwright-tom-stoppard-dies-aged-88/a-74954207?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Writers, performers and cultural institutions are paying tribute to Oscar-winning playwright Tom Stoppard, whose celebrated plays, screenwriting achievements and artistic innovation reshaped modern drama.

Bulgaria protests: 'Gen Z won't stay silent!' - https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-protests-gen-z-won-t-stay-silent/a-74999252?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Protests with the slogan "We won't let them lie to us" took place in towns and cities across Bulgaria on Monday. The biggest took place in the capital, Sofia. Most protesters there were young. What is it they want?

Bulgaria sees massive protests against budget, corruption - https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-sees-massive-protests-against-budget-corruption/a-74975871?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the 2026 budget and called for the government to step down in fresh protests across the Balkan nation.

Burnout from casual sex has women rethinking hookup culture - https://www.dw.com/en/burnout-from-casual-sex-has-women-rethinking-hookup-culture/a-74906762?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Modern sex culture promised liberation and autonomy for women. Research and real-life experiences are exploring the unexpected cost of hooking up.

COP30: 10 visuals to help you understand climate change - https://www.dw.com/en/cop30-10-visuals-to-help-you-understand-climate-change/a-59652069?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
In Belem, the UN climate conference is underway. Here are key facts that explain how rising temperatures are disrupting our planet today.

COP30: How Brazilian crime cartels undermine climate efforts - https://www.dw.com/en/cop30-how-brazilian-crime-cartels-undermine-climate-efforts/a-74718584?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Illegal logging, gold mining, and drug trafficking: Organized crime in Brazil is sabotaging efforts to combat global warming. This issue has long been overlooked at climate conferences. Is that finally about to change?

COP30: No fossil fuel deal after protests, chaos and compromise - https://www.dw.com/en/cop30-no-fossil-fuel-deal-after-protests-chaos-and-compromise/a-74843443?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Two weeks of climate negotiations in the Brazilian city of Belem have closed with an agreement that calls for renewed commitments to tackle rising temperatures, yet omits any mention of fossil fuels.

COP30: Why a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels matters - https://www.dw.com/en/cop30-why-a-roadmap-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-matters/a-74806037?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Two years since countries agreed to transition away from coal, oil and gas, billions are still pouring into the industry, and emissions are at record levels. Could countries meeting in Brazil be about to change that?

Can US health care solve its cost crisis by copying Europe? - https://www.dw.com/en/can-us-health-care-solve-its-cost-crisis-by-copying-europe/a-74923088?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The US spends more per capita on health than any other country and health care is vastly more expensive for citizens than anywhere else. Can it learn anything from European systems?

Canada to sign up to flagship EU defense credit fund - https://www.dw.com/en/canada-to-sign-up-to-flagship-eu-defense-credit-fund/a-74978307?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Canada has been allowed to join the EU's SAFE defense financing program, leaders from both sides say. The move comes as much of the West arms against Russian aggression while the US increasingly disengages.

Carnival and St. Martin's Day: How two German feasts set on November 11 are connected - https://www.dw.com/en/carnival-and-st-martin-s-day-how-two-german-feasts-set-on-november-11-are-connected/a-74684129?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
It's not a complete coincidence that two typically German celebrations, St. Martin's Day and the start of carnival season, are both on the same day. Their origins are centuries old.

China is the new science power: How will Europe respond? - https://www.dw.com/en/china-is-the-new-science-power-how-will-europe-respond/a-74618481?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
China is taking the lead in international science: A new study shows how China overtakes the US in key areas of research and increasingly dominates the agenda. What does this mean for Europe?

China reclaims spot as top German trade partner from US - https://www.dw.com/en/china-reclaims-spot-as-top-german-trade-partner-from-us/a-74810237?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
China has edged back ahead as Germany's highest-volume trade partner, just a year after the US claimed the position. Exports, particularly of cars, to both core markets have dipped sharply amid tariff tussles.

China: The reluctant climate leader - https://www.dw.com/en/china-the-reluctant-climate-leader/a-74775403?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
As the United States steps back from climate diplomacy, China is presenting itself as a responsible power leading in clean, green technology.

Cutting methane emissions: A fast, cheap climate solution? - https://www.dw.com/en/cutting-methane-emissions-a-fast-cheap-climate-solution/a-74792359?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Despite some progress in slashing the highly potent greenhouse gas, experts say the world can, and must, go much further to cut methane pollution.

Czech president rejects 'Hitler salute' nominee for minister - https://www.dw.com/en/czech-president-rejects-hitler-salute-nominee-for-minister/a-74923743?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
President Petr Pavel has rejected a controversial candidate for the post of environment minister. Filip Turek of the Motorists party faces numerous allegations over racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts.

Delayland: DW Business launches podcast on Germany's 'missing magic' - https://www.dw.com/en/delayland-dw-business-launches-podcast-on-germany-s-missing-magic/a-74927023?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Germany, the land of precision and quality? Think again. From late trains to endless red tape, DW's new podcast series Delayland dives into why Europe's powerhouse keeps hitting the brakes — and what could help fix it.

Digital map brings ancient Roman roads to life - https://www.dw.com/en/digital-map-brings-ancient-roman-roads-to-life/a-74702919?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
For the first time ever, researchers have mapped the entirety of the vast Roman road network highlighting its immense influence on European relations and history.

Divisive fossil fuel road map scrapped in latest COP30 text - https://www.dw.com/en/divisive-fossil-fuel-road-map-scrapped-in-latest-cop30-text/a-74836102?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
In the final hours of UN climate talks in Brazil, negotiators are pushing to bridge divides on key issues including finance and moving away from coal, oil and gas.

Don't miss the last supermoon of 2025 on December 4 - https://www.dw.com/en/don-t-miss-the-last-supermoon-of-2025-on-december-4/a-74988002?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The last supermoon of 2025 is known as a Cold Moon. It will rise as Geminid meteor showers begin. There will be plenty more night sky action early in the New Year, too.

EU agrees to relax regulations around gene-edited crops - https://www.dw.com/en/eu-agrees-to-relax-regulations-around-gene-edited-crops/a-75008573?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The EU has agreed allow certain foods altered using genetic engineering techniques to be sold without special labeling under a new framework. The rules distinguish between NGTs and GMOs.

EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance - https://www.dw.com/en/eu-frees-billions-in-bid-to-reduce-china-rare-earth-reliance/a-75004708?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition.

Egypt committed to Trump Gaza peace plan — foreign minister - https://www.dw.com/en/egypt-committed-to-trump-gaza-peace-plan-foreign-minister/a-74997974?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has told DW that his country is working to implement a US peace plan for Gaza. His remarks came as he visited Berlin for talks with his German counterpart.

Epstein's private island revealed in new trove of photos - https://www.dw.com/en/epstein-s-private-island-revealed-in-new-trove-of-photos/a-75007641?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The release of the photos come as Democrats seek to put pressure on Trump to release all the Epstein files. They vowed to keep fighting to end the "cover-up" and deliver justice for the survivors,

Europe considers cutting out Huawei and China for good - https://www.dw.com/en/europe-considers-cutting-out-huawei-and-china-for-good/a-74798073?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Europe wants to achieve tech sovereignty from China and the US. One of the most pressing issues is the use of Chinese technology in its internet systems. The EU is mulling a ban, but will member states comply?

European Parliament backs diluted 2040 climate targets - https://www.dw.com/en/european-parliament-backs-diluted-2040-climate-targets/a-74728208?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Lawmakers approved proposals to slightly weaken EU carbon emissions targets for 2040. Another vote on corporate supply chain standards was even more contentious as it required populist support to pass.

Europeans have little say in US-run Ukraine peace talks - https://www.dw.com/en/europeans-have-little-say-in-us-run-ukraine-peace-talks/a-74985169?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The EU and Britain are trying to protect Ukraine's interests, and their own, as the US leads negotiations to end Moscow's Ukraine war. But Washington keeps the European allies at arm's length.

Fake Ozempic, Zepbound: Counterfeit weight loss meds booming in high-income countries despite the serious health risks - https://www.dw.com/en/fake-ozempic-zepbound-counterfeit-weight-loss-meds-booming-in-high-income-countries-despite-the-serious-health-risks/a-74775442?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Celebrity endorsements by Elon Musk and Serena Williams have pushed weight loss medication into the mainstream. Demand is so great it's fueling trade in often dangerous counterfeit products.

Final push at the UN climate talks: What you need to know - https://www.dw.com/en/final-push-at-the-un-climate-talks-what-you-need-to-know/a-74796062?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Small island states and major economies are urging a fair fossil-fuel phase-out as climate negotiations enter a critical juncture. Climate-friendly trade and improved climate finance are among the main flashpoints.

Fire disrupts COP30 climate summit in Brazil - https://www.dw.com/en/fire-disrupts-cop30-climate-summit-in-brazil/a-74826492?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A fire has interrupted proceedings at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil. Tourism Minister Celso Sabino said that it had been contained without any major injuries. Climate talks will restart on Friday.

Frida Kahlo painting breaks records for female artist at auction - https://www.dw.com/en/frida-kahlo-painting-breaks-records-for-female-artist-at-auction/a-74828288?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
'El sueno' became the most valuable work by a woman artist ever sold at auction.

From Zeus to Batman: A brief history of superheroes - https://www.dw.com/en/from-zeus-to-batman-a-brief-history-of-superheroes/a-74745279?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Superman and Co. have superhuman powers and save the world. But they aren't the first-ever superheroes. Ancient deities like Zeus, Diana or Heracles served as inspiration for modern characters.

Funerals: From the extraordinary to eco-friendly - https://www.dw.com/en/funerals-from-the-extraordinary-to-eco-friendly/a-74838482?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Diamonds made from ashes, burial forests, restoring memorials — the ways we say goodbye are growing more diverse. More people want funerals that respect nature, and the trend carries symbolic weight.

G20 summit: No Trump, Xi or Putin — but with Merz - https://www.dw.com/en/g20-summit-no-trump-xi-or-putin-but-with-merz/a-74830488?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to promote multilateralism at the G20 summit in South Africa. The US, China and Russia stand for the opposite. Their leaders are staying home.

Georgia's Kavelashvili defends 2024 vote amid European Union strains - https://www.dw.com/en/georgia-s-kavelashvili-defends-2024-vote-amid-european-union-strains/a-74960714?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
In a DW interview, President Mikheil Kavelashvili has defended the government and urged the EU to "change its attitude," stressing Georgians see themselves as European.

German Christmas markets face higher security costs - https://www.dw.com/en/german-christmas-markets-face-higher-security-costs/a-74963512?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
As German cities ramp up Christmas market protections after past terror scares, vendors are footing part of the bill. Is the country's billion-euro holiday tradition starting to feel the chill?

German Interior Minister: 'My migration course is tough' - https://www.dw.com/en/german-interior-minister-my-migration-course-is-tough/a-74796372?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
In an interview with DW, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said he wanted but crack down harder on what he calls the "abuse" of asylum law. Will this curb the success of the far-right AfD party?

German business group backtracks on opening to far-right AfD - https://www.dw.com/en/german-business-group-backtracks-on-opening-to-far-right-afd/a-74937293?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Germany's Association of Family Entrepreneurs has reversed course after drawing heavy criticism for lifting a "contact ban" to the far-right AfD, with its president now saying the move was a "mistake."

German club cuts ties with star gymnast Angelina Melnikova - https://www.dw.com/en/german-club-cuts-ties-with-star-gymnast-angelina-melnikova/a-74872775?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Olympic and world champion gymnast Angelina Melnikova will not compete in the German league finals after her club severed ties. Melnikova's participation was controversial due to her support of Russia's war in Ukraine.

German farmers venture into risky wetlands to cut emissions - https://www.dw.com/en/german-farmers-venture-into-risky-wetlands-to-cut-emissions/a-74633188?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Drained peatlands today cause more CO2 emissions than all global air travel combined — which is why farmers in Germany are experimenting with rewetting these areas. But so far, it remains a risky business model.

German researchers find highly effective HIV antibody - https://www.dw.com/en/german-researchers-find-highly-effective-hiv-antibody/a-74363818?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
German researchers have discovered an antibody that is extremely effective against HIV, at least in the laboratory. Could it be a new weapon against AIDS?

Germany at the 2026 World Cup: What next? - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-at-the-2026-world-cup-what-next/a-74787002?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Now that they have qualified, Germany head into the final part of their 2026 World Cup preparations. Here's what to know.

Germany bolsters defenses amid Russian hybrid warfare - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-bolsters-defenses-amid-russian-hybrid-warfare/a-74835432?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks on Germany, including the use of drones, sabotage of infrastructure and disinformation campaigns. Security forces say the situation is serious, but Germany is not helpless.

Germany call on El Mala for World Cup qualifying showdown - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-call-on-el-mala-for-world-cup-qualifying-showdown/a-74625317?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Germany have two games left in their World Cup qualifying campaign. To get the two wins they need, head coach Julian Nagelsmann has selected his final squad.

Germany dominate Spain, but miss chance to win - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-dominate-spain-but-miss-chance-to-win/a-74946786?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
In the first leg of the Nations League Final, Germany missed a whole host of chances to take a lead to Madrid. Spain looked second best.

Germany news: Government under scrutiny amid budget debate - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-government-under-scrutiny-amid-budget-debate/live-74900469?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The German parliament is holding a major debate on government policies. Controversy is continuing over the government's pension plans. DW has more.

Germany news: New group of Afghans to land for resettlement - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-new-group-of-afghans-to-land-for-resettlement/live-74815134?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Some 52 Afghans are flying from Pakistan, where their resettlement applications were approved. Meanwhile, Germany has pledged €1 billion to Brazil's rainforest fund.

Germany news: Police raid properties linked to bomb threats - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-police-raid-properties-linked-to-bomb-threats/live-74875615?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
German police have carried out raids across the country after bomb threats were called in against schools and other public spaces. Meanwhile, the German economy has seen little movement in the past three months.

Germany news: President Steinmeier in UK for royal visit - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-president-steinmeier-in-uk-for-royal-visit/live-74994199?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The German president is visiting London amid increasing security ties between the UK and Germany. Meanwhile, the Left Party has paved the way for a fraught pension bill to overcome an inner-CDU rebellion. DW has more.

Germany proud but defeated as Spain retain Nations League - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-proud-but-defeated-as-spain-retain-nations-league/a-74978332?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Not too long ago, anything but winning was unacceptable for Germany's women's national team. But, despite a 3-0 loss to Spain in the Nations League final, a new generation are showing real signs of progression.

Germany secure 2026 World Cup spot with win over Slovakia - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-secure-2026-world-cup-spot-with-win-over-slovakia/a-74782115?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
After a big win against Slovakia, Germany have secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Germany to host 2029 Women's European Championship - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-to-host-2029-women-s-european-championship/a-74996608?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Germany is to host its first major women's football tournament since 2011 after winning the bid to host the 2029 Euros.

Germany's industrial titans embrace the AI age - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-industrial-titans-embrace-the-ai-age/a-74876661?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Siemens, BASF and VW have poured billions into AI to expand virtual factories, robot fleets and smart data centers. Catching up with the US and China will be a brutal feat, with thousands of jobs on the line.

Germany's schools failing to fight child sexual abuse - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-schools-failing-to-fight-child-sexual-abuse/a-75002192?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Sexual abuse in German schools is rarely ever investigated, let alone prosecuted. Now, researchers have looked into the conditions that enable the abuse, why it often goes unreported, and what lessons can be learned.

Germany: Kessler Twins' death fuels assisted suicide debate - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-kessler-twins-death-fuels-assisted-suicide-debate/a-74839950?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The death of entertainers Alice and Ellen Kessler has sparked a fresh debate about assisted suicide in Germany. Much of the controversy centers on assisted dying organizations.

Global climate progress visible but major emitters lag, new report finds - https://www.dw.com/en/global-climate-progress-visible-but-major-emitters-lag-new-report-finds/a-74781925?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Renewables are booming and emissions are easing, yet fossil-fuel states are holding back momentum on slowing climate change. Who are the surprising leaders and laggers in the latest climate rankings?

Gulf region paves the way to become digital data hub - https://www.dw.com/en/gulf-region-paves-the-way-to-become-digital-data-hub/a-75003002?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are investing in new terrestrial cable systems to relieve the strain on underwater cables in the Red Sea. This is part of a fundamental modernization strategy.

Hitler's DNA: What analysis really reveals about the dictator’s health - https://www.dw.com/en/hitler-s-dna-what-analysis-really-reveals-about-the-dictator-s-health/a-74761371?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
According to a new British documentary, analysis of Hitler's DNA proves a rare sexual disorder and high risk of mental illness. But linking his behavior to genetics is problematic.

How Finland's nuclear power ambitions aim to wean the country off Russian energy - https://www.dw.com/en/how-finland-s-nuclear-power-ambitions-aim-to-wean-the-country-off-russian-energy/a-74691847?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
As Finland is striving to free itself from Russian energy imports, the country remains crucially dependent on its neighbor for fueling the transition.

How can we reduce CO2? - https://www.dw.com/en/how-can-we-reduce-co2/a-74557221?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels is causing climate change. From renewables and green tech to tackling deforestation, what will it take to turn the tide on emissions?

How criminals are trafficking illegal waste in Europe - https://www.dw.com/en/how-criminals-are-trafficking-illegal-waste-in-europe/a-74820092?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Massive mountains of waste near the Thames River in Oxfordshire, England, and in suburbs around Bucharest, Romania, reveal a hidden crisis: illegal waste dumps and the criminal gangs that profit from them.

How the Nuremberg Trials prosecuted Nazi war criminals - https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-nuremberg-trials-prosecuted-nazi-war-criminals/a-74776376?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
When the Allies brought senior Nazis leaders to trial in Nuremberg, it marked the first time that individuals, not just states, were held responsible for war crimes.

How the Orange Days were inspired by Dominican feminists - https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-orange-days-were-inspired-by-dominican-feminists/a-74713728?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The Mirabal sisters were murdered after resisting the Dominican Republic's sexist dictator Rafael Trujillo. Their bravery inspired the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Iranian FA to boycott 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC - https://www.dw.com/en/iranian-fa-to-boycott-2026-world-cup-draw-in-washington-dc/a-74937847?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Iran is to boycott next week's draw for the 2026 World Cup after several members of its planned delegation were denied visas for the United States.

Is the gold rally a bubble about to burst? - https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-gold-rally-a-bubble-about-to-burst/a-74913059?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Investors are turning gold into a speculative asset by flooding gold markets with billions in capital, increasing the risk of becoming victims of their own success. But what is driving the boom?

Italy approves Nord Stream suspect's Germany extradition - https://www.dw.com/en/italy-approves-nord-stream-suspect-s-germany-extradition/a-74813394?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Italy's highest court has upheld a lower court verdict approving the extradition of the suspected ringleader of the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage to Germany. The Ukrainian national's lawyer announced the news.

Judo: Russian athletes may compete under national flag - https://www.dw.com/en/judo-russian-athletes-may-compete-under-national-flag/a-74925226?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag. The measure had been imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Lebanon, Israel send civilian delegates to truce monitoring talk - https://www.dw.com/en/lebanon-israel-send-civilian-delegates-to-truce-monitoring-talk/a-75007010?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The US wants direct peace talks, as civilians overseeing a year-old truce met amid a renewed Israeli offensive against Hezbollah.

Leroy Sané helps Germany close in on World Cup spot - https://www.dw.com/en/leroy-sané-helps-germany-close-in-on-world-cup-spot/a-74754879?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Fans and the media were surprised and disappointed by Leroy Sané's return to the German team. However, the winger helped Germany secure a 2-0 win over Luxembourg.

Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China - https://www.dw.com/en/macron-discusses-ukraine-trade-with-xi-in-china/a-75008451?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to China. He is expected to urge Xi to help push Russia toward a ceasefire in Ukraine and discuss access to the Chinese market.

Mutirao: The Brazilian Indigenous concept that could change climate talks - https://www.dw.com/en/mutirao-the-brazilian-indigenous-concept-that-could-change-climate-talks/a-74734652?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Indigenous peoples around the world are vital to protecting forests yet are often shut out of climate policy decisions. At COP30, they hope world leaders will finally respond to their concerns.

NFL blossoms in Berlin, but are historic stadiums enough? - https://www.dw.com/en/nfl-blossoms-in-berlin-but-are-historic-stadiums-enough/a-74678660?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The NFL's first game in the German capital since 1994 was a major success for American football fans, but the country's stadiums are ageing fast.

Nadav Lapid's 'Yes' portrays Israel's 'madness' - https://www.dw.com/en/nadav-lapid-s-yes-portrays-israel-s-madness/a-74712622?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The Israeli director's latest film was created in the aftermath of October 7, 2023. He remains unflinchingly critical of his home country.

New 'brain atlases' may change fight against Alzheimer's, MS - https://www.dw.com/en/new-brain-atlases-may-change-fight-against-alzheimer-s-ms/a-74630888?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Scientists say they need better access to human brain tissue to understand how dementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, autism, multiple sclerosis and other brain conditions develop over time.

Newly discovered organ pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach - https://www.dw.com/en/newly-discovered-organ-pieces-by-johann-sebastian-bach/a-74808559?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Two previously unknown pieces by the German composer have been revealed by the Bach Archive in Leipzig — just in time for the research institute's 75th anniversary. And there are even more surprises.

November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality - https://www.dw.com/en/november-9-pogroms-showed-coming-nazi-brutality/a-46215163?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Jews saw thousands of their synagogues, shops and homes destroyed by Nazi-aligned mobs on the night of November 9, 1938. While the world was shocked, there were no strong reactions in the aftermath of the pogroms.

Obsessed with gold: A $12M toilet and Trump's Oval Office - https://www.dw.com/en/obsessed-with-gold-a-12m-toilet-and-trump-s-oval-office/a-74723261?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
While Donald Trump seems to have a special obsession with gold, he certainly isn't the first. A look at gold's timeless value and symbolic power, and how it can sometimes just be a little too much.

OpenAI loses song lyrics copyright case in German court - https://www.dw.com/en/openai-loses-song-lyrics-copyright-case-in-german-court/a-74698240?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
OpenAI lost a copyright infringement case in a lower German court for using popular song lyrics in its ChatGPT language model without paying royalties.

Palestine plays first-of-a-kind football friendly in Spain - https://www.dw.com/en/palestine-plays-first-of-a-kind-football-friendly-in-spain/a-74769599?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The Palestinian national team has never played a full international in Europe. But, on Saturday, it filled a stadium and the streets of Bilbao in a match against a Basque team keen to amplify its own cause.

Poland-Belarus: When human borders harm nature - https://www.dw.com/en/poland-belarus-when-human-borders-harm-nature/a-74823964?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Poland's controversial border fence is meant to deter irregular migration, but it also blocks wildlife movement in the unique Bialowieza forest. Scientists say it's damaging the ancient ecosystem and threatening lynx.

Portugal faces energy hurdles amid data center boom - https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-faces-energy-hurdles-amid-data-center-boom/a-74795599?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Portugal is attracting multibillion-euro data center projects that promise jobs and growth — but limited renewable power and rising environmental concerns threaten to derail the boom.

Review finds Hegseth put US troops at risk with Signal use - https://www.dw.com/en/review-finds-hegseth-put-us-troops-at-risk-with-signal-use/a-75007964?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked endangering troops by using the Signal messaging app to discuss a strike on Houthis in Yemen, sources say a Pentagon watchdog report finds.

Rowdy raccoon raids Virginia liquor store, passes out drunk - https://www.dw.com/en/rowdy-raccoon-raids-virginia-liquor-store-passes-out-drunk/a-75001336?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A raccoon fell through a collapsed ceiling tile and found more than he bargained for inside the US liquor store. After a surprise night on the sauce, the plastered procyonid passed out in the bathroom.

Russia's disinformation campaign in Armenia gains momentum - https://www.dw.com/en/russia-s-disinformation-campaign-in-armenia-gains-momentum/a-74868051?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026.

Russian cosmodrome damaged after Soyuz launch to International Space Station - https://www.dw.com/en/russian-cosmodrome-damaged-after-soyuz-launch-to-international-space-station/a-74932834?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was damaged after the Soyuz MS-28 mission lifted off.

Russian drones fly undeterred over Moldova and Romania - https://www.dw.com/en/russian-drones-fly-undeterred-over-moldova-and-romania/a-74944321?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Moldova and Romania are witnessing serious airspace violations by Russian drones. Moldova is virtually defenseless, but the Romanian government is playing down the incidents, calling them "accidents."

Russian pro-Putin star gymnast Melnikova joins German club - https://www.dw.com/en/russian-pro-putin-star-gymnast-melnikova-joins-german-club/a-74752775?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz have enlisted the services of Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova, who has publicly backed Russian President Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine.

Russian threats push Finland past EU budget deficit limit - https://www.dw.com/en/russian-threats-push-finland-past-eu-budget-deficit-limit/a-74917409?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Finland cut Russian energy imports and closed the shared border after the Ukraine war, erasing €12 billion in trade. The shocks deepened the Nordic nation's deficit, already strained by defense and welfare spending.

Saudi Arabia vs. UAE: How the Gulf rivalry is heating up - https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-vs-uae-how-the-gulf-rivalry-is-heating-up/a-75002032?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Tensions over Sudan, Yemen and Israel, as well as a competition in technology and oil output strain relations between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

Series on life in East Germany wins International Emmy - https://www.dw.com/en/series-on-life-in-east-germany-wins-international-emmy/a-74887284?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The German children's series "In Fritzi's Footsteps — What Was Life Like in East Germany?" has won an International Emmy Award for its innovative depiction of the world behind the Berlin Wall.

Shein and Temu continue march across Europe as sales rise - https://www.dw.com/en/shein-and-temu-continue-march-across-europe-as-sales-rise/a-74626804?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Fast fashion and other cheap goods from China keep hitting Europe's shores. For authorities it is a logistical and regulatory headache and the EU is struggling to contain the overwhelming flood.

Should the sale of Nazi-era relics be banned? - https://www.dw.com/en/should-the-sale-of-nazi-era-relics-be-banned/a-74830299?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Public outcry has forced a German auction house to cancel the sale of Nazi memorabilia, including a Star of David with "signs of wear." How is the sale of Nazi-era artifacts regulated and who's buying them?

So many climate numbers. What do they all mean? - https://www.dw.com/en/so-many-climate-numbers-what-do-they-all-mean/a-74781952?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Even "numbers people" can be confused by the array of digits used to describe climate progress and failings. Here's what they really mean.

Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change - https://www.dw.com/en/solar-energy-protects-german-vineyards-from-climate-change/a-74849301?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
As viticulture suffers from the effects of climate change, German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity.

South Africa's gender violence disaster: What's next - https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-s-gender-violence-disaster-what-s-next/a-74999037?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
South Africa's move to classify gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster raises expectations for urgent action.

Spain: Thousands of protesters call for Sanchez to resign - https://www.dw.com/en/spain-thousands-of-protesters-call-for-sanchez-to-resign/a-74960049?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Madrid to call for the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over allegations of corruption.

Starbucks to Burger King: US brands rethink China strategy - https://www.dw.com/en/starbucks-to-burger-king-us-brands-rethink-china-strategy/a-74727780?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
US multinationals are increasingly aiming to derisk from China amid souring trade ties. Complaints about red tape and favoritism mask a harsher truth: China's market is brutally competitive and local rivals are winning.

Switzerland: Voters reject climate tax in referendum - https://www.dw.com/en/switzerland-voters-reject-climate-tax-in-referendum/a-74959419?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
More than 78% of Swiss voters opposed the introduction of a new inheritance tax on multimillionaires, the proceeds of which would have been directed toward "socially just measures to combat the climate crisis."

Syrian refugees in Germany face pressure to return - https://www.dw.com/en/syrian-refugees-in-germany-face-pressure-to-return/a-74833167?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The heated debate about whether Syrians should return to their homeland to help rebuild after more than a decade of war is upsetting those who came as refugees — and their children, many of whom were born in Germany.

The unexpected coalition trying to force fossil fuels onto the agenda at COP30 - https://www.dw.com/en/the-unexpected-coalition-trying-to-force-fossil-fuels-onto-the-agenda-at-cop30/a-74751915?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Dozens of nations are pushing for a roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas at the UN climate summit in Brazil. But a bloc of powerful oil-producing countries and industry lobbyists are putting up a fight.

Turkey football betting scandal: Arrest warrants issued - https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-football-betting-scandal-arrest-warrants-issued/a-74698309?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Several arrest warrants have been issued in connection with a betting scandal that has rocked Turkish football.

Turkey hotel deaths: Toxic phosphine gas under investigation - https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-hotel-deaths-toxic-phosphine-gas-under-investigation/a-74808781?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Reports now indicate chemical poisoning is behind the deaths of four family members on holiday in Istanbul. It's not the first time chemical fumigants have led to accidental deaths.

U-17 World Cup in Qatar: Injury risk and host's legacy - https://www.dw.com/en/u-17-world-cup-in-qatar-injury-risk-and-host-s-legacy/a-74625292?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
For the next five years, Qatar will host the Under-17 Men's World Cup on an annual basis. What does this mean for the teenagers playing and for the hosts?

UK tightens security for Maccabi Tel Aviv football match - https://www.dw.com/en/uk-tightens-security-for-maccabi-tel-aviv-football-match/a-74648771?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Away fans are not at the match in Birmingham, but several hundred police officers have been deployed. Protests supporting both Palestinians and Israelis are anticipated near the stadium, which is in a residential area.

US pushes Latin America trade as EU-Mercosur deal stalls - https://www.dw.com/en/us-pushes-latin-america-trade-as-eu-mercosur-deal-stalls/a-74896217?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The Trump administration is rushing to finalize new trade agreements with Latin American countries, increasing pressure on the European Union as it attempts to finalize its own Mercosur deal.

Udo Kier, German acting legend, dies at 81 - https://www.dw.com/en/udo-kier-german-acting-legend-dies-at-81/a-74864714?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Working with global directors from Lars von Trier to Gus Van Sant, German actor Udo Kier was a mainstay of international cinema since the 1960s. He died in California this week at the age of 81.

Ukraine updates: Germany says Russia resisting negotiated peace - https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-germany-says-russia-resisting-negotiated-peace/live-74992928?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Germany says that despite diplomatic efforts, Russia has not done enough to engage in negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Europe has reached a deal to phase out all Russian gas imports. DW has the latest.

Ukraine updates: Orban meeting Putin in Moscow - https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-orban-meeting-putin-in-moscow/live-74933585?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Kremlin's closest EU ally, Orban says he aims to secure energy imports and "talk about peace" in Ukraine.

Ukraine updates: US envoy Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow - https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-us-envoy-witkoff-meets-with-putin-in-moscow/live-74975564?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A revised version of a peace proposal was discussed in Moscow, after the Ukrainian leader said the current proposal "looks better" than the initial plan that had 28 points. DW has the latest.

Virus has killed almost 9 million birds ― and counting - https://www.dw.com/en/virus-has-killed-almost-9-million-birds-―-and-counting/a-74972319?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Authorities say bird flu poses a low risk to people right now, but in animals — both wild and domestic — it's causing global devastation. If left uncontrolled, it could also mutate into something far worse for humans.

What Ukraine can expect from Trump's new envoy Dan Driscoll - https://www.dw.com/en/what-ukraine-can-expect-from-trump-s-new-envoy-dan-driscoll/a-74949069?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Dan Driscoll's first visit left behind mixed feelings in Kyiv. As US President Donald Trump's envoy, he will soon return to Ukraine to negotiate a peace plan.

What did Germany's chancellor say to make Brazil so upset? - https://www.dw.com/en/what-did-germany-s-chancellor-say-to-make-brazil-so-upset/a-74803781?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Has Friedrich Merz insulted Brazil? Brazilian news outlets seem to think so after his remarks following a short trip to the United Nations Climate Summit in Belem.

What's gone wrong with Nigerian football? - https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-gone-wrong-with-nigerian-football/a-74829734?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The failure of Nigeria's men to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup has prompted criticism and raised serious questions about the country's player-development system.

What's the deal with the luxury Advent calendar craze? - https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-the-deal-with-the-luxury-advent-calendar-craze/a-74823371?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Luxury Advent calendars mash up tradition and modern consumer culture. But with exorbitant prices come high expectations — and sometimes spectacular PR disasters, such as Chanel's infamous Advent calendar.

Why Elon Musk’s trillion dollar Tesla pay deal hinges on robotaxis and AI bots - https://www.dw.com/en/why-elon-musk-s-trillion-dollar-tesla-pay-deal-hinges-on-robotaxis-and-ai-bots/a-74684756?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Musk's record-breaking pay deal was approved by Tesla shareholders after years of legal battles. It's tied to Tesla's robotic ambitions, but critics warn the new tech isn't remotely ready.

Why German youth embrace violence and extremism - https://www.dw.com/en/why-german-youth-embrace-violence-and-extremism/a-74946027?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Many young people in Germany have embraced religious and right-wing extremism. What can be done to combat the growing radicalization of children and young people?

Why a German pesticide maker sacrifices profits for being nice to insects - https://www.dw.com/en/why-a-german-pesticide-maker-sacrifices-profits-for-being-nice-to-insects/a-74869659?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A philanthropic German business owner makes his money selling insecticides, which he campaigns for people not to use in order to protect biodiversity. Why?

Why some in Germany are wary of Google's data center plans - https://www.dw.com/en/why-some-in-germany-are-wary-of-google-s-data-center-plans/a-74718849?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Google plans to invest more than €5 billion into building and expanding data centers across Germany over the next few years. The significant commitment has drawn both praise and caution.

Why the North Korean women's football team is so good - https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-north-korean-women-s-football-team-is-so-good/a-70313505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

Why the upcoming 'Wuthering Heights' film is accused of whitewashing - https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-upcoming-wuthering-heights-film-is-accused-of-whitewashing/a-74823087?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The upcoming movie adaptation of Emily Bronte's 1847 novel stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Fans of the Gothic novel have criticized the film's casting and "soft porn" tone.

Women's Euro 2029: Who will host? - https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-euro-2029-who-will-host/a-74884658?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
With UEFA set to select a host for the 2029 Women's European football Championship, DW fills you in on what you need to know.

World Cup 2026 draw: Trump, Infantino and a peace prize - https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-draw-trump-infantino-and-a-peace-prize/a-74973736?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The draw for the 2026 World Cup is on December 5, and Donald Trump will attend and pick up FIFA's new peace prize. Is FIFA president Gianni Infantino really a "close friend" of Trump, or just trying to stay onside?

Zelenskyy ally Andriy Yermak resigns amid corruption probe - https://www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-ally-andriy-yermak-resigns-amid-corruption-probe/a-74944632?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Andriy Yermak has served as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff since 2020. His resignation from the role comes after his office was searched amid a corruption investigation.

"You've Had Her Long Enough": Egypt Says It's Time for Nefertiti to Come Home - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/youve-had-her-long-enough-egypt-says-its-time-for-nefertiti-to-come-home-a-24701a5b-0da5-4255-839c-ce76551172a0#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
With the Grand Egyptian Museum now finished in Giza, pressure is mounting on Germany to finally return the famous bust of Queen Nefertiti. Berlin says it was acquired legally. But that argument isn't persuading the Egyptians.

America's Teetering Democracy: Trump's Thought Police Hit Their Stride - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/americas-teetering-democracy-trumps-thought-police-hit-their-stride-a-f8766dd3-d95b-4e75-88fc-92085866210e#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
The murder of Charlie Kirk has fanned the flames of the Trump administration's lust for thought control. The hunt for his enemies and dissenters, long since begun, has entered a new and dangerous phase.

China's Mongolian Minority Facing Increased Pressure to Assimilate - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-defeat-for-genghis-khan-chinas-mongolian-minority-facing-increased-pressure-to-assimilate-a-6ddea2f2-edf8-433f-84d9-87acad280a2d#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Beijing long allowed Mongols in China to live out their cultural identity. That, though, is now over. Xi Jinping has decided that they must assimilate into the culture of the Chinese majority.

Critiquing DER SPIEGEL: The Four Dilemmas Facing Quality Journalism - https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/critiquing-der-spiegel-the-four-dilemmas-facing-quality-journalism-a-303305e1-ca1d-40f6-82c3-7a3b17e9317f#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Media is changing. Rapidly. Not only that, but information is suddenly everywhere, people are losing trust in news outlets and there is a growing exhaustion with crisis reporting. Serious journalism is under greater pressure than ever before. How is DER SPIEGEL reacting? A guest essay by Bernhard Poerksen

Director Nadav Lapid on Israel after Gaza: It Was Our Duty to Scream - https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/director-nadav-lapid-on-israel-after-gaza-it-was-our-duty-to-scream-a-c1d7ef72-60ff-49f6-a4d4-801408751a34#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Israeli society failed to stop the killing in Gaza. And we as artists were complicit, write Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid.

Donald Trump's Achilles Heel: The Epstein Curse Continues to Loom Large - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/donald-trumps-achilles-heel-the-epstein-curse-continues-to-loom-large-a-803f933f-9612-4cc0-bda4-508f12a62327#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Reality is sometimes even more shocking than conspiracy theories - as demonstrated by the Jeffrey Epstein case. U.S. President Donald Trump wants it to go away, but his erstwhile friendship with the sexual predator continues to overshadow his presidency. And even his followers are demanding that he release the files.

Drones over Poland: NATO and the EU Seek a Convincing Response to Russian Aggression - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/drones-over-poland-nato-and-the-eu-seek-a-convincing-response-to-russian-aggression-a-6a2ff5af-6cd7-4cd1-86a3-989a246a8538#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Russia has continued to provoke NATO and the EU. The drone incursion into Polish airspace earlier this month has Western leaders scrambling for answers. Putin, meanwhile, has made it clear he won't be backing down any time soon.

Expedition to the North Pole: Polar Researchers Fear an Ecological Collapse in the Arctic - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/expedition-to-the-north-pole-polar-researchers-fear-an-ecological-collapse-in-the-arctic-a-640a73ff-0fcc-4593-9ab0-dae85ca146c6#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
The research ship Polarstern spent two months in the ice of the Arctic this summer. What they found could be evidence of an ecological collapse.

Germany's Queen Mum: Nostalgia for the Merkel Era Alive and Well - https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-queen-mum-nostalgia-for-the-merkel-era-alive-and-well-a-4589f7df-b7d8-4e47-ad82-caa177e9156a#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
With every blunder from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, longing for the purported good, old days of Angela Merkel grows in Germany. Many miss her tone, her presence. Has Germany's Queen Mum noticed?

Growing Anti-Semitism: How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality - https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/growing-anti-semitism-how-jews-in-germany-are-dealing-with-a-changed-reality-a-47be4103-1700-4c72-a3fa-e3c7672fbc4b#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Life has changed for Jews in Germany since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu's vicious war in Gaza has led to rising anti-Semitism and increased fear in the Jewish community. Three members of that community describe what it's like.

In and Out at the FSB: A Window into the Moscow Life of Wirecard's Jan Marsalek - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/in-and-out-at-the-fsb-a-window-into-the-moscow-life-of-wirecards-jan-marsalek-a-9869d457-3d04-42d2-8e3c-3dc1fdd6c5f7#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
German police have been searching for years for Jan Marsalek, who is suspected of having embezzled billions of euros through Wirecard and thought to be working as an agent for the Russian intelligence agency FSB. DER SPIEGEL tracked him down in Moscow.

Killings of Civilians in Gaza: How DER SPIEGEL Reported on a Suspected War Crime - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/killings-of-civilians-in-gaza-how-der-spiegel-reported-on-a-suspected-war-crime-a-4f448f33-cc80-4d5a-b96f-8d6a3da34bc2#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Munich native Daniel G. is suspected of killing unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip as a soldier in the Israeli army, thus committing war crimes. Here, DER SPIEGEL reveals how it reported on the case.

Operation Porcupine: Ukraine Develops New Tactics for the Never-Ending War - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/operation-porcupine-ukraine-develops-new-tactics-for-the-never-ending-war-a-5e007334-2356-40a1-9b0e-d1c4de780ab5#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears uninterested in peace in Ukraine, and there is no end to the war in sight. Kyiv has increasingly reached the conclusion that the country must do all it can to guarantee its own security.

Project 2025 Author: "We Won't Let Anyone Stop US from Using Our Oil and Gas" - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/project-2025-author-we-wont-let-anyone-stop-us-from-using-our-oil-and-gas-a-11d0e18b-b192-4de8-a4d6-8c15cdc0f476#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
She's not a big fan of electric cars and solar energy, but she does like coal: Diana Furchtgott-Roth is one of the leading authors of "Project 2025." DER SPIEGEL wanted to know more about how the Heritage Foundation strategist thinks.

Remnants of the War: Syrians from Germany Helping with Reconstruction - But Remain Wary of Moving Back - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/remnants-of-the-war-syrians-from-germany-helping-with-reconstruction-but-remain-wary-of-moving-back-a-1ce0fca1-2ae1-4f1a-9eba-ef90f9cd699e#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Architects, IT experts, doctors, engineers: Syrians from Germany are doing what they can to help with the reconstruction of their old homeland. But lingering security concerns and an attachment to their new home is keeping many from moving.

Trump's Crusaders: Christian Nationalists Are Gaining a Solid Foothold in Washington - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-crusaders-christian-nationalists-are-gaining-a-solid-foothold-in-washington-a-643ab80d-fd36-4b45-924a-20fcef6b2e03#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
U.S. President Donald Trump has opened the doors of power to far-right Christian nationalists. Their goal: an American theocracy. The separation of church and state in America is at risk.

Trump's Prisoners in El Salvador: Returning Home from Hell - https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-prisoners-in-el-salvador-returning-home-from-hell-a-a238c1ee-e0cc-41e4-80f8-f68b8e76483d#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Donald Trump deported the makeup artist Andry Hernández out of the U.S. and into a Salvadorian high-security prison. He has since been freed - and become a symbol for the erosion of the rule of law in the United States.

Winners and Losers of the AI Revolution: Artificial Intelligence Is Radically Changing the Employment Landscape - https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/winners-and-losers-of-the-ai-revolution-artificial-intelligence-is-radically-changing-the-employment-landscape-a-77b505e4-401b-448b-8593-b5fbef4054f2#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Artificial intelligence is becoming a permanent element in the world of work, with Silicon Valley calling it the dawning of a new age. Many people are afraid of losing their job, but Germany is well-prepared.

A decade of Brexit: Britain falls behind peers in trade and growth - http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/a-decade-of-brexit-britain-falls-behind-peers-in-trade-and-growth (Euronews – World Edition)
Economic analysis shows UK GDP per capita grew up to 10% less than similar nations as firms froze spending and productivity slipped.

AI 'less regulated than sandwiches' as tech firms race toward superintelligence, study says - http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/03/ai-less-regulated-than-sandwiches-as-tech-firms-race-toward-superintelligence-study-says (Euronews – World Edition)
Eight leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek, do not have credible plans to prevent catastrophic AI risks, a new study shows.

Anthropic considers IPO preparations as AI rivalry intensifies - http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/anthropic-considers-ipo-preparations-as-ai-rivalry-intensifies (Euronews – World Edition)
The developer of the Claude AI assistant is preparing its corporate structure for a possible public listing, with reports suggesting it has brought in Wilson Sonsini to guide early-stage IPO planning.

Charlie Kirk tops Wikipedia’s list of most-read articles in 2025 - http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/03/charlie-kirk-tops-wikipedias-list-of-most-read-articles-in-2025 (Euronews – World Edition)
Wikipedia has released its 11th annual list of the most-read articles of the year. In 2025, people spent an estimated 2.4 billion hours reading English Wikipedia articles. The most popular entry? Charlie Kirk's page.

China slams UK for delaying decision again on massive new London mega embassy - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/china-slams-uk-for-delaying-decision-again-on-massive-new-london-mega-embassy (Euronews – World Edition)
The proposed structure at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, would be the largest embassy in Europe, covering 20,000 square metres.

EU Commission sharpens its economic doctrine to counter foreign threats - http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/eu-commission-sharpens-its-doctrine-to-counter-foreign-threats (Euronews – World Edition)
The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade, with China top of the list.

EU lawmakers agree to ban Russian gas imports by 2027 - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/eu-lawmakers-agree-to-ban-russian-gas-imports-by-2027 (Euronews – World Edition)
The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.

EU updates asylum guidance for Syrian refugees a year after fall of Bashar al-Assad - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/eu-updates-asylum-guidance-for-syrian-refugees-a-year-after-fall-of-bashar-al-assad (Euronews – World Edition)
The number of Syrians requesting asylum dropped significantly from 16,000 in October 2024, before the fall of al-Assad in December, to 3,500 in September 2025.

Europe and Canada on track to buy €4.3bn of US weapons for Ukraine this year, Rutte says - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/europe-canada-on-track-to-buy-43bn-of-us-weapons-for-ukraine-this-year-rutte-says (Euronews – World Edition)
Washington more or less stopped deliveries of weapons to Ukraine this summer, instead calling on Europeans to purchase equipment and donate it themselves – and Ukraine's allies have so far obliged to the tune of millions of euros per month.

Europe must up pressure on Russia, NATO ministers say after inconclusive Moscow talks - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/europe-must-up-pressure-on-russia-nato-ministers-say-after-inconclusive-moscow-talks (Euronews – World Edition)
US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine ended with no breakthrough on Tuesday – but Vladimir Putin warned that he's ready for a war with Europe. The continent's NATO members say they want to increase pressure on the Kremlin, but they can't seem to agree how.

Europe should boost efforts to combat bird flu threat as outbreaks surge, health officials say - http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/04/europe-should-boost-efforts-to-combat-bird-flu-threat-as-outbreaks-surge-health-officials- (Euronews – World Edition)
Early detection and preparedness are key to preventing bird flu from becoming a bigger threat to human health, the ECDC said.

European Commission to determine safety of ethanol in hand sanitiser - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/european-commission-to-determine-safety-of-ethanol-in-hand-sanitiser (Euronews – World Edition)
The EU Chemicals Agency was due to table an opinion on the safety of ethanol before Christmas, but lack of consensus within scientific groups saw the decision postponed. Lawmakers are seeking evidence-based conclusions instead of rushed decisions.

Extremists could use AI to make bioweapons capable of sparking future pandemics, tech experts warn - http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/03/extremists-could-use-ai-to-make-bioweapons-capable-of-sparking-future-pandemics-tech-exper (Euronews – World Edition)
Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said.

Fabergé ‘winter egg’ sets new record with £22.9M sale at London auction - http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/03/faberge-winter-egg-sets-new-record-with-229m-sale-at-london-auction (Euronews – World Edition)
The crystal-and-diamond Winter Egg, one of only seven Imperial Fabergé eggs in private hands, sold for £22.9 million (€27.5 million), breaking the world record for a Fabergé piece.

Faceless figures and stolen Jesus: Why is Brussels' nativity scene so controversial? - http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/03/faceless-figures-and-stolen-jesus-why-is-brussels-nativity-scene-so-controversial (Euronews – World Edition)
The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions.

Femicide: These EU countries consistently report the highest rates - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/femicide-these-eu-countries-consistently-report-the-highest-rates (Euronews – World Edition)
Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance?

German police arrest two suspected IS terrorist group members - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-is-terrorist-group-members (Euronews – World Edition)
Two Iraqi nationals were arrested in raids across five German cities for allegedly being part of the IS terrorist group between 2016 and 2017.

Germany activates first elements of Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/germany-activates-first-elements-of-arrow-3-missile-defence-system-bought-from-israel (Euronews – World Edition)
Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.

Greek farmers block border crossings in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/greek-farmers-block-border-crossings-in-escalating-dispute-over-delayed-eu-subsidies (Euronews – World Edition)
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action.

Heavy periods and plant-based diets could boost risk of anaemia in young girls, study finds - http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/04/heavy-periods-and-plant-based-diets-could-boost-risk-of-anaemia-in-young-girls-study-finds (Euronews – World Edition)
Teenagers may underestimate the amount of iron they could lose through heavy menstrual bleeding, researchers warned.

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify - http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/03/indonesia-flood-death-toll-rises-to-702-as-search-efforts-intensify (Euronews – World Edition)
Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis.

Japan’s Water Story: a journey through the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region - http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/03/japans-water-story-a-journey-through-the-hokuriku-shinetsu-region (Euronews – World Edition)
Water is not just a resource in Japan’s Hokuriku-Shinetsu region; it is the very foundation of the land, its culture and the enduring resilience of its people.

Kazakhstan advances nuclear projects and research hubs to strengthen its energy future - http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/kazakhstan-advances-nuclear-projects-and-research-hubs-to-strengthen-its-energy-future (Euronews – World Edition)
The Central Asian nation is leveraging its uranium wealth, cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to develop nuclear power and medical innovations, charting a path toward carbon neutrality while emerging as a key player in global energy.

Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda strategy - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/local-french-media-outlets-imitated-as-part-of-russian-propaganda-strategy (Euronews – World Edition)
According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in Moscow since 2016.

Meet Alpha: The humanoid robot that learned to walk in 48 hours - http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/12/04/meet-alpha-the-humanoid-robot-that-learned-to-walk-in-48-hours (Euronews – World Edition)
Designed for industrial, domestic and service tasks, the robot aims to address labour shortages, physically demanding work, and unpaid domestic care.

Moldovan police investigate drone that a resident thought was 'a toy' and took home - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/moldovan-police-investigate-drone-that-a-resident-thought-was-a-toy-and-took-home (Euronews – World Edition)
Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better intercept drones violating Europe's airspace.

Monsoon season or climate disaster? What’s driving Asia’s flash floods as death toll hits 1,400 - http://www.euronews.com/green/2025/12/03/monsoon-season-or-climate-disaster-whats-driving-asias-flash-floods-as-death-toll-hits-130 (Euronews – World Edition)
More than 1,400 people have been killed following record-breaking rainfall and storm surges across parts of Asia.

New Zealand man in custody after swallowing stolen €18,000 Fabergé diamond pendant - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/new-zealand-man-in-custody-after-swallowing-stolen-18000-faberge-diamond-pendant (Euronews – World Edition)
The suspect remains in custody after allegedly swallowing an €18,000 Fabergé octopus pendant from an Auckland store. The pendant, which is a special edition James Bond item commemorating the film Octopussy, has not yet been recovered.

Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar hits highest level in a decade, UN report says - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/opium-poppy-cultivation-in-myanmar-hits-highest-level-in-a-decade-un-report-says (Euronews – World Edition)
There were signs that heroin from Myanmar is reaching markets in Europe previously supplied by Afghanistan, with several seizures over the past year that involved passengers travelling from Southeast Asia to Europe.

Over 5,300 flights disrupted as first US nor’easter brings heavy snow to Midwest and Northeast - http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/03/over-5300-flights-disrupted-as-first-us-noreaster-brings-heavy-snow-to-midwest-and-northea (Euronews – World Edition)
Severe winter weather across the United States has disrupted air and road travel, causing delays that also affect European passengers on transatlantic routes.

Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of heavy industry imports into EU - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/parliament-backs-carbon-monitoring-of-heavy-industry-imports-into-eu (Euronews – World Edition)
European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax.

Prada rescues a fading icon? Versace bought in €1.25bn Italian fashion shake-up - http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/prada-rescues-a-fading-icon-versace-bought-in-125bn-italian-fashion-shake-up (Euronews – World Edition)
The takeover pairs Prada’s minimalist Milanese restraint with Versace’s southern-Italian flamboyance, reshaping Europe’s luxury landscape while offering one last hope for a heritage house that has lost its footing.

Putin threatens Europe with war if it wants one - MEPs react on The Ring - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/putin-threatens-europe-with-war-if-it-wants-one-meps-react-on-the-ring (Euronews – World Edition)
"If you project power, Russia is not going to attack you" - MEPs Cristian Terheș (ECR) and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Renew Europe) discuss the security of Europe on The Ring.

Russia replaces cosmonaut after alleged security breach at SpaceX facility - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/russia-replaces-cosmonaut-after-alleged-security-breach-at-spacex-facility (Euronews – World Edition)
Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him.

Russia's push for war crimes immunity 'cannot be accepted,’ freed Ukrainian POW tells Euronews - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/russias-push-for-war-crimes-immunity-cannot-be-accepted-freed-ukrainian-pow-tells-euronews (Euronews – World Edition)
Ukrainian journalist and one of the country's most prominent human rights activists, Maksym Butkevych, spent more than two years in Russian captivity. He told Euronews Moscow is deliberately trying to avoid inevitable responsibility.

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle hit out at Trump administration for 'disgusting' posts - http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/03/sabrina-carpenter-and-franklin-the-turtle-hit-out-at-trump-administration-for-disgusting-p (Euronews – World Edition)
Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny dethrones Taylor Swift as most-streamed global artist - http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-bad-bunny-dethrones-taylor-swift-as-most-streamed-global-artist (Euronews – World Edition)
Spotify Wrapped has launched for 2025, showing music fans their most listened to artists, songs, albums and more. It also provides global trends for music listening and has revealed that Bad Bunny has broken Taylor Swift's two-year winning streak.

Turkish clerk flees to UK after stealing millions in gold and silver from courthouse - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/turkish-clerk-flees-to-uk-after-stealing-millions-in-gold-and-silver-from-courthouse (Euronews – World Edition)
A court employee escaped to the UK with 25 kg of gold and 50 kg of silver stolen from an Istanbul courthouse, including Ottoman and Atatürk-era coins.

Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/turkish-shipping-company-halts-russia-operations-after-tanker-attack (Euronews – World Edition)
Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks.

Unpacking Ursula von der Leyen's reparations loan to support Ukraine - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/04/unpacking-ursula-von-der-leyens-reparations-loan-to-support-ukraine (Euronews – World Edition)
Liquidity guarantees, legal protection, anti-corruption safeguards, 'Made in Europe' criteria: here's how Ursula von der Leyen intends to overcome the Belgian resistance and approve the reparations loan for Ukraine.

Von der Leyen pushes ahead with reparations loan for Ukraine as Belgium maintains its opposition - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/von-der-leyen-pushes-ahead-with-reparations-loan-for-ukraine-as-belgium-maintains-its-oppo (Euronews – World Edition)
Ursula von der Leyen has offered sweeping guarantees for Belgium to agree to an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine. Belgian authorities say risks could be fatal. EU leaders will gather on 18 December to make a final decision. If no deal is found, the EU will resort to joint debt.

Watch the video: Hydrogen — the €80 billion question? - http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/watch-the-video-hydrogen-the-80-billion-question (Euronews – World Edition)
How do we power our lifestyle? For our cars, homes and factories, Europeans need to slash high bills and break free from Russian gas. Hydrogen is sold as the magic answer. And the EU is betting big on it.

Why are European natural gas prices tumbling despite the cold winter? - http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/04/why-are-european-natural-gas-prices-tumbling-despite-the-cold-winter (Euronews – World Edition)
European gas prices are tumbling despite cold weather and below-average storage, as surging US LNG flows flood the market. The TTF-Henry Hub spread, the price difference between European and US natural gas, has narrowed sharply.

Bond investors warned US Treasury over picking Hassett as Fed chair - https://www.ft.com/content/ad4bfd8b-a0f8-4f9e-a234-eed589e3d0ab (Financial Times – World News)
Some market participants worried candidate for top central bank job will be swayed by Trump on interest rates

Europe’s budget airlines plan Ukraine return - https://www.ft.com/content/7c8f0adf-a6d0-42bf-972f-8b74fcee0061 (Financial Times – World News)
Ryanair, Wizz Air and EasyJet predict a boom in travel including ‘catastrophe tourism’ once a peace deal is signed

Executive pay has gone galactic - https://www.ft.com/content/01bdfd4d-4d1c-49cc-876a-587e25b274cc (Financial Times – World News)
Elon Musk’s $1tn incentive plan supercharges a long history of rewards driving up executive pay

How Brendan Nelson became HSBC’s stop-gap chair - https://www.ft.com/content/c84325e6-44c2-4b13-a815-b1898cd87bd4 (Financial Times – World News)
A chaotic 7-month search cast the net wide but ended with Mark Tucker’s interim replacement

Macron warns of ‘disintegration’ risk to world order in Xi meeting - https://www.ft.com/content/06644ede-7690-479e-8bc9-fb469325ba78 (Financial Times – World News)
Two leaders stress need for multilateralism amid rising trade tensions

Sterling jumps as business survey triggers unwinding of negative bets - https://www.ft.com/content/e1aa0971-2997-48e9-843f-b14bb71f0696 (Financial Times – World News)
Better than expected activity adds to dollar weakness to send the pound to its highest level since October

The Taliban comes in from the cold - https://www.ft.com/content/ae886e91-c601-4019-a712-323fa94efbb4 (Financial Times – World News)
Isolated since 2021, the Islamist group is now rebuilding ties with many countries, despite a fierce dispute with former patron Pakistan

Trump says claim of US affordability crisis is a ‘hoax’ - https://www.ft.com/content/1b4646c1-4a93-4b29-bf29-04b695d5d888 (Financial Times – World News)
President insists prices have come down despite voter frustration over high cost of living

HGC: в Красном море повреждены четыре кабеля глобального интернета - http://www.gazeta.ru/tech/2024/03/05/18377935.shtml (Gazeta.ru – Первые новости)
Пользователи со всего мира жалуются на проблемы с доступом к соцсетям - одновременно перестали работать Facebook*, Instagram, YouTube, некоторые сервисы Google и другие приложения. Сбои могут быть связаны с перегрузкой, которая возникает на оставшихся в Красном море кабелях связи. В конце февраля хуситы перебили четыре линии, соединявшие Европу, Африку и Азию.

Американская актриса Ева Мендес отмечает 50-летие - http://www.gazeta.ru/photo/18376837/eva-mendes-bday-55.shtml (Gazeta.ru – Первые новости)
Американская актриса и модель Ева Мендес родилась 5 марта 1974 года в Майами в семье кубинских иммигрантов. Вскоре семья перебралась в Лос-Анджелес. После школы Ева пошла учиться на дизайнера интерьеров в Университет штата Калифорния, но ...

Госдеп сообщил о скорой отставке замгоссекретаря США Нуланд, ее пост займет Басс - http://www.gazeta.ru/politics/2024/03/05/18377485.shtml (Gazeta.ru – Первые новости)
"Архитектор" политики Вашингтона по Украине Виктория Нуланд уходит в отставку. Пост замгоссекретаря США она покинет в ближайшие недели, сообщил глава Госдепа Энтони Блинкен. Нуланд проработала на госслужбе более 35 лет при шести президентах США, все это время ее карьера была неразрывно связана с Украиной и Россией. Чем запомнилась "дама с печеньками" - в материале "Газеты.Ru".

Директор СВР Нарышкин: Навальный умер своей смертью - http://www.gazeta.ru/politics/2024/03/05/18378073.shtml (Gazeta.ru – Первые новости)
Глава Службы внешней разведки России Сергей Нарышкин дал интервью YouTube-каналу "Соловьев Live", в котором рассказал, кто подорвал "Северные потоки" и какие договоренности есть у российской разведки с ЦРУ, а также о том, что он думает о смерти Алексея Навального и военных действиях на Украине. Главное из беседы с главой СВР - в материале "Газеты.Ru".

Как изменились российские города за 20 лет - http://www.gazeta.ru/russiaforpeople/recreation.shtml (Gazeta.ru – Первые новости)
В 1990-е годы российские города представляли собой печальное зрелище — ветшающее жилье, заброшенные парки, городские улицы, напоминающие восточный базар. Но за 20 лет на смену унылым "панелькам" пришли современные многоквартирные дома с площадками для воркаута. Теперь гулять в парке — это не значит рисковать жизнью. О том, как изменился облик российских городов, — в новой главе проекта "Газеты.Ru" "Россия для людей".

МУС впервые выдал ордера на арест российских военачальников Кобылаша и Соколова - http://www.gazeta.ru/politics/2024/03/05/18377203.shtml (Gazeta.ru – Первые новости)
Международный уголовный суд в Гааге выдал ордера на арест командующего дальней авиацией России Сергея Кобылаша и командующего Черноморским флотом РФ адмирала Виктора Соколова. По версии суда, Соколов и Кобылаш ответственны за удары по объектам украинской энергетической инфраструктуры. Россия юрисдикцию МУС не признает, а в Минобороны РФ не раз подчеркивали, что военные не наносят ударов по гражданским объектам.

Au Kenya, des députés dénoncent des violences sexuelles commises par des soldats britanniques - https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2025/12/03/au-kenya-des-deputes-denoncent-des-violences-sexuelles-commises-par-des-soldats-britanniques_6655896_3212.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Une enquête parlementaire publiée mardi met en cause le comportement d’une unité de l’armée britannique présente dans le pays depuis l’indépendance en 1963, pointant « des viols, des agressions et des abandons d’enfants » conçus par les militaires.

Budget 2026 : Gérard Larcher appelle Sébastien Lecornu à « envisager » le 49.3, après que Bruno Retailleau l’a incité à en « assumer » le recours - https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2025/12/03/budget-2026-gerard-larcher-appelle-sebastien-lecornu-a-envisager-le-49-3-apres-que-bruno-retailleau-l-a-incite-a-en-assumer-le-recours_6655814_823449.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Devant les députés, le chef du gouvernement a redit qu’il n’usera pas du 49.3 sur le projet de budget de la « Sécu », à l’avenir très incertain.

Deux cas de coronavirus MERS identifiés en France sur des personnes « de retour de l’étranger » - https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2025/12/04/deux-cas-de-coronavirus-mers-identifies-en-france-sur-des-personnes-de-retour-de-l-etranger_6655935_3244.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Ces patients ayant effectué un voyage « en péninsule arabique » sont pris en charge à l’hôpital « par mesure de précaution », a affirmé la ministre de la santé, Stéphanie Rist, dans un communiqué. Apparu en 2012 en Arabie saoudite, le MERS-CoV est considéré comme un cousin, plus mortel mais moins contagieux, du SRAS.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Emmanuel Macron juge la coopération avec la Chine « déterminante » pour mettre fin au conflit - https://www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2025/12/04/en-direct-guerre-en-ukraine-emmanuel-macron-juge-la-cooperation-avec-la-chine-determinante-pour-mettre-fin-au-conflit_6655415_3210.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Le chef de l’Etat est en visite d’Etat à Pékin, où il s’est entretenu, jeudi, avec le président, Xi Jinping, alors que les négociations sur le « plan de paix » américain se poursuivent. L’envoyé spécial de la Maison Blanche, Steve Witkoff, et le gendre du président américain Jared Kushner ont rencontré mardi Vladimir Poutine.

En Algérie, le journaliste français Christophe Gleizes voit sa peine de sept ans de prison confirmée en appel - https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2025/12/03/en-algerie-le-journaliste-francais-christophe-gleizes-voit-sa-peine-de-sept-ans-de-prison-confirmee-en-appel_6655887_3212.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Le collaborateur de « So Foot » et de « Society » avait été condamné en première instance, le 29 juin, à sept ans de prison ferme pour apologie du terrorisme. La grâce accordée à Boualem Sansal, le 12 novembre, avait soulevé l’espoir d’une libération du reporter.

Epargne-retraite : des déductions fiscales à géométrie variable - https://www.lemonde.fr/argent/article/2025/12/04/epargne-retraite-des-deductions-fiscales-a-geometrie-variable_6655932_1657007.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Les versements sur le PER sont déductibles du revenu imposable, mais cet avantage doit être relativisé.

Gaza : le corps remis à Israël est bien celui de l’avant-dernier otage retenu dans l’enclave palestinienne - https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2025/12/04/gaza-la-depouille-remise-a-israel-est-bien-celle-de-l-avant-dernier-otage-retenu-a-gaza_6655885_3211.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
L’armée israélienne a annoncé jeudi matin avoir identifié Sudthisak Rinthalak, un ouvrier agricole thaïlandais tué dans l’attaque du 7-Octobre. Il ne reste plus qu’un seul corps d’otage dans le territoire.

La Nouvelle-Orléans, nouvelle cible de la politique anti-immigration de l’administration Trump - https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2025/12/04/la-nouvelle-orleans-nouvelle-cible-de-la-politique-anti-immigration-de-l-administration-trump_6655907_3210.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Le département de la sécurité intérieure a lancé, mercredi, une opération d’arrestation de sans-papiers dans la métropole de Louisiane. L’ICE, la police fédérale de l’immigration, devrait recevoir le renfort de la garde nationale dans « environ deux semaines ».

Le contrôleur général des lieux de privation de liberté appelle à créer un « statut unique » pour les mineurs hospitalisés en psychiatrie - https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2025/12/04/le-controleur-general-des-lieux-de-privation-de-liberte-appelle-a-creer-un-statut-unique-pour-les-mineurs-hospitalises-en-psychiatrie_6655931_3224.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
L’autorité administrative s’inquiète, dans un avis publié jeudi 4 décembre, d’un « recours massif » à des mesures d’isolement pour des mineurs, constaté lors de ses visites dans des établissements de santé mentale.

L’Assemblée nationale rejette finalement la généralisation du Nutri-Score à une courte majorité - https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2025/12/04/nutri-score-l-assemblee-nationale-rejette-finalement-sa-generalisation-a-une-courte-majorite_6655912_3244.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Des amendements visant à systématiser cet affichage sur les emballages d’aliments ont été repoussés par 120 voix contre 117. Les députés avaient voté en faveur de cet élargissement en première lecture du budget de la Sécurité sociale début novembre.

Mort de Matthew Perry : l’un des médecins qui lui fournissait de la kétamine condamné à trente mois de prison - https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2025/12/04/mort-de-matthew-perry-l-un-des-medecins-qui-lui-fournissait-de-la-ketamine-condamne-a-trente-ans-de-prison_6655909_3210.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Le docteur Salvador Plasencia n’avait pas procuré à l’acteur de « Friends » l’anesthésiant qui a causé son overdose, en octobre 2023, mais il lui en avait vendu une vingtaine de flacons dans les semaines qui ont précédé son décès.

Notre sélection de livres cette semaine : « Yann dans la nuit », « Le Fou de Bourdieu », « Retourner le monde »… - https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2025/12/04/notre-selection-de-livres-cette-semaine-yann-dans-la-nuit-le-fou-de-bourdieu-retourner-le-monde_6655908_3246.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Chaque jeudi, la rédaction du « Monde des livres » vous propose ses choix littéraires. Aujourd’hui, notamment, la plume précise et élégante de Julie Brafman brosse le portrait de Yann Andréa, dernier compagnon de Marguerite Duras.

OGM : l’Union européenne assouplit sa réglementation pour développer des plantes issues de nouvelles techniques génomiques - https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2025/12/04/ogm-l-union-europeenne-assouplit-sa-reglementation-pour-developper-des-plantes-issues-de-nouvelles-techniques-genomiques_6655915_3244.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Ces nouveaux OGM modifient le génome sans introduire d’ADN étranger. Les grands syndicats agricoles demandaient l’autorisation de cette technique, dénoncée par les organisations environnementales et le secteur de l’agriculture biologique.

PFAS : les aliments à base de céréales sont aussi massivement contaminés par le TFA - https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2025/12/04/pfas-les-aliments-a-base-de-cereales-sont-aussi-massivement-contamines-par-le-tfa_6655930_3244.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Une étude inédite publiée jeudi 4 décembre par le réseau PAN Europe révèle que ces aliments constituent une importante source d’exposition au plus petit des PFAS.

Pekka Halonen au Petit Palais, cinquante nuances de blanc - https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2025/12/03/pekka-halonen-au-petit-palais-cinquante-nuances-de-blanc_6655901_3246.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Le musée parisien consacre une exposition au peintre finlandais amoureux de la nature, qui réunit une centaine de toiles ainsi que des documents et objets à caractère biographique.

Violences policières : les errances de la justice dans le dossier des manifestations à Sainte-Soline - https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2025/12/04/violences-policieres-les-errances-de-la-justice-dans-le-dossier-des-manifestations-a-sainte-soline_6655923_3224.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
La publication, début novembre, dans « Mediapart » et « Libération », de vidéos accablantes sur l’attitude des gendarmes à l’encontre de militants écologistes opposés aux mégabassines, en mars 2023, a mis en lumière le peu de zèle des magistrats.

« L’élimination de la psychanalyse n’a jamais amélioré le soin, mais elle a appauvri l’idée de ce qu’est un être humain » - https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2025/12/04/l-elimination-de-la-psychanalyse-n-a-jamais-ameliore-le-soin-mais-elle-a-appauvri-l-idee-de-ce-qu-est-un-etre-humain_6655919_3232.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
L’amendement présenté au Sénat visant à dérembourser les actes se réclamant de la psychanalyse, depuis retiré, traduit la réactivation d’un vieux fantasme : celui d’un être humain sans inconscient, estiment les psychanalystes Cynthia Fleury, Roland Gori et Clotilde Leguil, dans une tribune au « Monde ».

4 декабря: какой праздник отмечают в России и мире - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/4-dekabrya-kakoy-prazdnik-segodnya-otmechayut-v-rossii-i-mire/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)
4 декабря в России отмечают День информатики, а в мире — Международный день банков. Православные празднуют Введение во храм Пресвятой Богородицы. День рождения отмечает модель Тайра Бэнкс. Подробнее о торжествах, приметах и знаменитых именинниках 4 декабря — в материале «Ленты.ру».

54-летняя телеведущая вышла в свет в оголяющем ягодицы наряде - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/54-letnyaya-televeduschaya-vyshla-v-svet-v-ogolyayuschem-yagoditsy-naryade/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

«Ангел» Victoria's Secret снялась в ультракоротком платье для журнала - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/angel-victoria-s-secret-snyalas-v-ultrakorotkom-platie-dlya-zhurnala/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

«Зеленскому тогда и нужно было договариваться». Трамп заявил, что условия мира для Украины ухудшились со временем - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/zelenskomu-togda-i-nuzhno-bylo-dogovarivatsya-tramp-zayavil-chto-usloviya-uregulirovaniya-dlya-ukrainy-uhudshilis-so-vremenem/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

«Мозг ассоциирует слюну с эякуляцией». Мужчины в России и по всему миру плюют на улице. Что стоит за этой омерзительной привычкой? - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/plevok/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

«Самая сексуальная в мире судья» показала крупным планом грудь в крошечном бикини - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/samaya-seksualnaya-v-mire-sudya-pokazala-krupnym-planom-grud-v-kroshechnom-bikini/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

«Спартак» обыграл «Сибирь» в матче КХЛ с 13 шайбами - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/spartak-obygral-sibir-v-matche-khl-s-13-shaybami/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

«Я бы снес и сделал заново». Дизайнер раскритиковал скандальную квартиру Долиной. Как выглядит жилье певицы за 112 миллионов? - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/kvartira/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Арестованный миллиардер Сулейманов пожаловался на здоровье - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/arestovannyy-milliarder-suleymanov-pozhalovalsya-na-zdorovie/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Бельгия отреагировала на решение ЕК по российским активам - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/belgiya-otreagirovala-na-reshenie-ek-po-rossiyskim-aktivam/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Боевик ВМС Украины продал военные разработки частным лицам - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/boevik-vms-ukrainy-prodal-voennye-razrabotki-chastnym-litsam/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Бойцы «Азова» по приказу пробежали через минное поле и погибли - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/boytsy-azova/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Более 2 тысяч человек остались без света из-за удара ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/bolee-2-tysyach-chelovek-ostalis-bez-sveta-iz-za-udara-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Бывший бойфренд против собственной воли всплыл с похабным сообщением в жизни девушки - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/byvshiy-boyfrend-protiv-sobstvennoy-voli-vsplyl-s-pohabnym-soobscheniem-v-zhizni-devushki/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Бывший депутат оценил готовность Украины согласиться на отвод войск - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/byvshiy-deputat-otsenil-gotovnost-ukrainy-soglasitsya-na-otvod-voysk/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Белом доме назвали продуктивной встречу Уиткоффа и Кушнера с Путиным - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-belom-dome-nazvali-produktivnoy-vstrechu-uitkoffa-i-kushnera-s-putinym/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Германии заявили о нежелании США финансировать Украину - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/uitkof/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Германии заявили о неспособности Украины остановить российское наступление - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-germanii-zayavili-o-nesposobnosti-ukrainy-ostanovit-rossiyskoe-nastuplenie/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Госдуме порассуждали об одной теории заговора - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-gosdume-porassuzhdali-ob-odnoy-teorii-zagovora/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Госдуме предрекли катастрофические последствия в случае применения ракет против России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/ivlev/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Госдуме прокомментировали блокировку Roblox - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-gosdume-prokommentirovali-blokirovku-roblox/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Госдуме рассказали о появлении новой отметки в паспортах россиян - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-gosdume-rasskazali-o-poyavlenii-novoy-otmetki-v-pasportah-rossiyan/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В ЕС сравнили требования Украины с бездонной ямой - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-es-sravnili-trebovaniya-ukrainy-s-bezdonnoy-yamoy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Европе признали отсутствие веры Запада в поражение России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-evrope-priznali-otsutstvie-very-zapada-v-porazhenie-rossii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Италии пообещали принять декрет о помощи Украине - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-italii-obeschali-prinyat-dekret-o-pomoschi-ukraine/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Италии усомнились в вопросе помощи Украине - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-italii-usomnilis-v-voprose-pomoschi-ukraine/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Киеве произошли столкновения со стрельбой между ГУР и военными - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-kieve-proizoshli-stolknoveniya-so-strelboy-mezhdu-gur-i-voennymi/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Китае оценили реакцию Японии на жесткий российский ответ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-kitae-otsenili-reaktsiyu-yaponii-na-zhestkiy-rossiyskiy-otvet/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Китае скопировали немецкого «Боксера» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-kitae-skopirovali-nemetskogo-boksera/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В МИД России заявили о нежелании украинцев забывать русский язык - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-mid-rossii-zayavili-o-nezhelanii-ukraintsev-zabyvat-russkiy-yazyk/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В МИД России рассказали о зависимости Зеленского - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-mid-rossii-rasskazali-o-zavisimosti-zelenskogo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Подмосковье изменятся правила частной застройки - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-podmoskovie-izmenyatsya-pravila-chastnoy-zastroyki/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Раде признали невозможность содержать армию ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-rade-priznali-nevozmozhnost/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В России захотели ограничить работу круглосуточных магазинов - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-rossii-zahoteli-ogranichit-rabotu-kruglosutochnyh-magazinov/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В России назвали способ отрезать Украину от моря - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-rossii-nazvali-sposob-otrezat-ukrainu-ot-morya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В России назвали способ ускорить освобождение ДНР - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-rossii-nazvali-sposob-uskorit-osvobozhdenie-dnr/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В России объяснили реакцию западных СМИ на визит Уиткоффа в Москву - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-rossii-ob-yasnili-reaktsiyu-zapadnyh-smi-na-vizit-uitkoffa-v-moskvu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В России предложили выплачивать 13-ю пенсию перед Новым годом - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-rossii-predlozhili-vyplachivat-13-yu-pensiyu-pered-novym-godom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В России разработали новый стандарт обучения для 10-11-х классов - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/obrazovanie/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В США допустили превращение корейских Су-25 в носителей ядерного оружия - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-ssha-dopustili-prevraschenie-koreyskih-su-25-v-nositeley-yadernogo-oruzhiya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В США заявили о моральной победе над Украиной - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-ssha-zayavili-o-moralnoy-pobede-nad-ukrainoy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В США заявили о рекордном падении духа у дипломатов - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-ssha-zayavili-o-rekordnom-padenii-duha-u-diplomatov/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В США раскрыли последствия визита Уиткоффа в Москву - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-ssha-raskryli-posledstviya-vizita-uitkoffa-v-moskvu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Турции уличили европейские страны в желании затянуть конфликт на Украине - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-turtsii-ulichili-evropeyskie-strany-v-zhelanii-zatyanut-konflikt-na-ukraine/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Швейцарии высказались о допуске российских лыжников на Кубок мира - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-shveytsarii-vyskazalis-o-dopuske-rossiyskih-lyzhnikov-na-kubok-mira/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В Швейцарии рассказали о напряженности из-за надуманной российской угрозы - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/posolstvo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В российском городе появилась новогодняя елка из старых уличных светильников - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/v-rossiyskom-gorode-poyavilas-novogodnyaya-elka-iz-staryh-ulichnyh-svetilnikov/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В российском регионе из-за ночной атаки ВСУ оказался поврежден многоквартирный дом - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-rossiyskom-regione-iz-za-nochnoy-ataki-vsu-okazalsya-povrezhden-dom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В российском регионе один человек стал жертвой удара ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-rossiyskom-regione-odin-chelovek-stal-zhertvoy-udara-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

В российском регионе произошла смертельная авария с грузовиком - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/v-rossiyskom-regione-proizoshlo-smertelnaya-avariya-s-gruzovikom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

ВСУ атаковали юг России управляемыми через Starlink надводными аппаратами - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/vsu-atakovali-yug-rossii-upravlyaemymi-cherez-starlink-bna/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

ВСУ организуют уничтожение дезертиров по-новому - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/vsu-nachnut-unichtozhat-dezertirov-odnim-sposobom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

ВСУ отступили у двух населенных пунктов - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/vsu-otstupili-u-dvuh-naselennyh-punktov-donbassa/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

ВСУ попали в котел - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/vsu-popali-v-kotel/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

ВСУ попытались контратаковать в Харьковской области - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/vsu-popytalis-kontratakovat-v-harkovskoy-oblasti/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Введение во храм Богородицы в 2025 году: суть праздника, история и традиции - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/vvedenie-vo-hram-bogoroditsy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)
Введение во храм Богородицы — это последний в церковном календарном году великий праздник. Он приходится на Рождественский пост, а потому на столе в этот день могут присутствовать не все продукты. «Лента.ру» рассказывает, когда будет отмечаться Введение во храм Богородицы, а также об истории и традициях торжества.

Военкор связал лишение защиты русского языка на Украине с нежеланием идти на мир - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/voenkor-svyazal-lishenie-zaschity-russkogo-yazyka-na-ukraine-s-nezhelaniem-idti-na-mir/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Военный эксперт оценил ситуацию в Гуляйполе для ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/vsuu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Врач тайно снимал девочек и женщин в бассейне и палатах больницы - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/vrach-tayno-snimal-devochek-i-zhenschin-v-basseyne-i-bolnichnyh-palatah/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Глава ВТБ анекдотом про нищего прокомментировал спор банков и маркетплейсов - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/glava-vtb-anekdotom-pro-nischego-prokommentiroval-spor-bankov-i-marketpleysov/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Грузия потребовала извинений - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/kavkazskaya-strana-potrebovala-izvineniy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Губернатор российского региона раскрыл последствия атаки ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/gubernator-rossiyskogo-regiona-raskryl-posledstviya-ataki-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Губернатор российского региона рассказал о ночной атаке ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/gubernator-rossiyskogo-regiona-rasskazal-o-nochnoy-atake-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Действия пилотов рейса Москва — Пхукет оценили - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/deystviya-pilotov-reysa-moskva-phuket-otsenili/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Депутат указал на проблему в Евросоюзе - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/deputat-ukazal-na-problemu-v-evrosoyuze/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Депутаты Рады подняли себе ежемесячные выплаты в три раза - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/deputaty-rady-podnyali-sebe-ezhemesyachnye-vyplaty-v-tri-raza/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Европарламент отменил визит на Украину - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/evroparlament-otmenil-vizit-na-ukrainu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Европе предрекли крупные внутренние конфликты - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/evrope-predrekli-krupnye-vnutrennie-konflikty/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Европейский центробанк назвал план о репарационном кредите Украине обоснованным с натяжкой - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/evropeyskiy-tsentrobank-nazval-plan-o-reparatsionnom-kredite-ukraine-obosnovannym-s-natyazhkoy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Египет представил новый БЭК с «Орлом» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/egipet-predstavil-novyy-bek-s-orlom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Жена Гарика Харламова снялась в купальнике на пляже - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/zhena-garika-harlamova-snyalas-v-kupalnike-na-plyazhe/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Женщинам объяснили причину звуков из влагалища во время секса - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/zhenschinam-ob-yasnili-prichinu-zvukov-iz-vlagalischa-vo-vremya-seksa/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Замминистра российского региона ответит сотнями миллионов за любовь к взяткам - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/zamministra-rossiyskogo-regiona-otvetit-sotnyami-millionov-za-lyubov-ko-vzyatkam/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Захарова назвала отставку Ермака шансом для жены Зеленского - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/zaharova-nazvala-otstavku-ermaka-shansom-dlya-zheny-zelenskogo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Зеленский захотел завершить конфликт с помощью давления на Россию - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/zelenskiy-zahotel-zavershit-konflikt-s-pomoschyu-davleniya-na-rossiyu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Известную телеведущую обязали оплатить ремонт соседям - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/izvestnuyu-televeduschuyu-obyazali-oplatit-remont-sosedyam/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Известный актер снялся в прозрачных трусах ради обложки журнала - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/izvestnyy-akter-snyalsya-v-prozrachnyh-trusah-radi-oblozhki-zhurnala/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Индийский телеканал рассказал о подготовке интервью с Путиным - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/indiyskiy-telekanal-rasskazal-o-podgotovke-intervyu-s-putinym/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Иностранец побывал в Рязани и описал свои впечатления словами «снова увидел Голландию» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/inostranets-pobyval-v-ryazani-i-opisal-svoi-vpechatleniya-slovami-snova-uvidel-gollandiyu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Институт мира США переименовали в честь Трампа - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/institut-mira-ssha-pereimenovali-v-chest-trampa/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Иосиф Пригожин, Валерия, Клава Кока и Катя Iowa застряли в лифте - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/iosif-prigozhin-valeriya-klava-koka-i-katya-iowa-zastryali-v-lifte/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Италия прекратит закупать оружие для Украины - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/italiya-prekratit-zakupat-oruzhie-dlya-ukrainy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Итальянских наемников пригласили провести уроки в школах Украины - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/italyanskih-naemnikov-vsu-priglasili-provesti-uroki-v-shkolah-ukrainy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Каллас назвали откровенной русофобкой - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/kallas-nazvali-otkrovennoy-rusofobkoy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Климату Москвы предрекли потепление на несколько градусов - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/klimatu-moskvy-predrekli-poteplenie-na-neskolko-gradusov/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Корабли ВМС Британии вооружат стелс-ракетами Stratus - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/korabli-vms-britanii-vooruzhat-stels-raketami-stratus/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Костя Цзю высказался о скандале с Долиной - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/kostya-tszyu-vyskazalsya-o-skandale-s-dolinoy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Летевший из Москвы на Пхукет самолет подал сигнал бедствия - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/letevshiy-iz-moskvy-na-phuket-samolet-podal-signal-bedstviya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Макрон предложил ввести мораторий на удары по энергосистеме Украины - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/makron-predlozhil-vvesti-moratoriy-na-udary-po-energosisteme-ukrainy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Марочко рассказал о разминировании ЛНР - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/lnr/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Массированный удар ФАБ по позициям ВСУ у Гуляйполя попал на видео - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/massirovannyy-udar-fab-po-pozitsiyam-vsu-u-gulyaypolya-popal-na-video/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Массовая свадьба закончилась дракой из-за закусок - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/massovaya-svadba-zakonchilas-drakoy-iz-za-zakusok/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Медведев назвал НАТО врагом России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/medvedev-nazval-nato-vragom-rossii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Менее половины стран ООН проголосовали за проект резолюции по украинским детям - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/menee-poloviny-stran-oon-progolosovali-za-proekt-rezolyutsii-po-ukrainskim-detyam/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Москвичам рассказали о погоде - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/moskvicham-rasskazali-o-pogode/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Мошенники прибегли к новой схеме для сбора данных россиян в преддверии Нового года - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/moshenniki-pribegli-k-novoy-sheme-dlya-sbora-dannyh-rossiyan-v-preddverii-novogo-goda/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Мужчина подло отомстил донимавшим его ошибочными звонками незнакомцам - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/muzhchina-podlo-otomstil-donimavshim-ego-oshibochnymi-zvonkami-neznakomtsam/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Мужчина пошел к реке с друзьями и стал жертвой крокодила - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/muzhchina-poshel-k-reke-s-druzyami-i-stal-zhertvoy-krokodila/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

На Западе заявили об угрозе политической карьере Зеленского - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/na-zapade-zayavili-ob-ugroze-politicheskoy-kariere-zelenskogo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

На Западе обратили внимание на слова Трампа о Путине - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/na-zapade-obratili-vnimanie-na-slova-trampa-o-putine/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

На Украине нашли способ освободить Коломойского - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/na-ukraine-nashli-sposob-osvobodit-kolomoyskogo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

На Украине спрогнозировали еще больше потерь в 2026-м году - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/na-ukraine-sprognozirovali-esche-bolshe-poter-v-2026-m-godu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Над российским городом прозвучали взрывы - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nad-rossiyskim-gorodom-prozvuchali-vzryvy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Над российским регионом сбили более 30 беспилотников ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nad-rossiyskim-regionom-sbili-bolee-30-bespilotnikov-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Назван крупнейший должник России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/dolzhnik/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Названа альтернатива полной блокировке WhatsApp - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nazvana-alternativa-polnoy-blokirovke-whatsapp/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Названа дата совмещенной с прямой линией большой пресс-конференции Путина - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/line/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Названа самая большая ошибка при бессоннице - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nazvan-samaya-bolshaya-oshibka-pri-bessonnitse/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Названа стоимость одного пенсионного коэффициента с 1 января - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nazvana-stoimost-odnogo-pensionnogo-koeffitsienta-s-1-yanvarya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Названо число сбитых над российскими регионами за ночь беспилотников ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nazvano-chislo-sbityh-nad-rossiyskimi-regionami-za-noch-bespilotnikah-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Названы неочевидные позы для секса в душе - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nazvany-neochevidnye-pozy-dlya-seksa-v-dushe/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Названы ответственные за атаки ВСУ на юг России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/nazvany-otvetstvennye-za-ataki-vsu-na-yug-rossii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Необходимость отставки Зеленского для успешных переговоров по Украине оценили - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/neobhodimost-otstavki-zelenskogo-dlya-uspeshnyh-peregovorov-po-ukraine-otsenili/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Обнаружен природный механизм защиты от болезни мозга - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/obnaruzhen-prirodnyy-mehanizm-zaschity-ot-bolezni-mozga/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Объяснена непреодолимая тяга людей к алкоголю - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/ob-yasnena-nepreodolimaya-tyaga-lyudey-k-alkogolyu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Один тип дронов стал угрозой для маршрутов снабжения ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/odin-tip-dronov-stal/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Одна собака грязно отомстила своей хозяйке за попытку заступиться за другую - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/odna-sobaka-gryazno-otomstila-svoey-hozyayke-za-popytku-zastupitsya-za-druguyu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Однопартийцы Трампа из палаты представителей начали массово уходить в отставку - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/odnopartiytsy-trampa-iz/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Опубликованы новые кадры с острова Эпштейна - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/opublikovany/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Папарацци сняли интимный момент Кэти Перри и Джастина Трюдо - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/paparatstsi-snyali-intimnyy-moment-keti-perri-i-dzhastina-tryudo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Пассажирам вернувшегося из-за возгорания двигателя самолета назвали новую дату вылета - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/passazhiram-vernuvshegosya-iz-za-vozgoraniya-dvigatelya-samoleta-nazvali-novuyu-datu-vyleta/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Переспавшую с тысячей мужчин порнозвезду выгнали из ночного клуба за плохое поведение - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/perespavshuyu-s-tysyachey-muzhchin-pornozvezdu-vygnali-iz-nochnogo-kluba-za-plohoe-povedenie/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Подавший сигнал бедствия самолет приземлился в Домодедово - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/podavshiy-signal-bedstviya-samolet-prizemlilsya-v-domodedovo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Пойман леопард-людоед - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/poyman-leopard-lyudoed/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Польша захотела принять участие в переговорах по Украине - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/poland/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Помощник Путина сделал неожиданное признание - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/pomoschnik-putina-sdelal-neozhidannoe-priznanie/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Популярный американский рэпер назвал подарком возможность выступить в России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/populyarnyy-amerikanskiy-reper-nazval-podarkom-vozmozhnost-vystupit-v-rossii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Популярный овощ оказался помощником в борьбе с болезнью Альцгеймера - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/populyarnyy-ovosch-okazalsya-pomoschnikom-v-borbe-s-boleznyu-altsgeymera/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Посол Дарчиев указал на важность взаимодействия США и России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/posol-darchiev-ukazal-na-vazhnost-vzaimodeystviya-ssha-i-rossii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Поставки нефти из России упали - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/from-russia-with-oil/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Предсказано будущее украинских беженцев в Европе - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/predskazano-buduschee-ukrainskih-bezhentsev-v-evrope/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Президент Венесуэлы рассказал о разговоре с Трампом - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/prezident-venesuely-rasskazal-o-razgovore-s-trampom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Президент Польши убеждал закупать газ у США через свою страну - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/polskiy-lider-ubezhdal-ssha-zakupat-gaz-u-ssha/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Принц Гарри оскорбил стряпню Меган Маркл - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/prints-garri-oskorbil-stryapnyu-megan-markl/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Программа жены Зеленского по вывозу украинских сирот в Турцию закончилась скандалом - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/programma-zheny-zelenskogo-po-vyvozu-ukrainskih-sirot-v-turtsiyu-zakonchilas-skandalom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Продажи автомобилей «Москвич» рухнули - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/moskvich/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Проститутка обиделась на обессилевшего клиента и чуть не отрезала ему пенис - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/prostitutka-obidelas-na-obessilevshego-klienta-i-chut-ne-otrezala-emu-penis/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Раскрыт необычный способ восстановления эрекции - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/raskryt/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Раскрыта дата встречи Уиткоффа с украинской делегацией - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/raskryta-data-vstrechi-uitkoffa-s/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Раскрыта цель поездки посланника Зеленского в США - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/raskryta-tsel-poezdki-poslannika-zelenskogo-v-ssha/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Раскрыты основные темы переговоров России и США по Украине - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/raskryty-osnovnye-temy-peregovorov-rossii-i-ssha-po-ukraine/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Раскрыты последствия от конфискации ЕС активов России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/raskryty-posledstviya-ot-konfiskatsii-es-aktivov-rossii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Репортер пережила нападение птицы во время съемок и показала лицо в крови - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/bird-attack/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Росавиация прокомментировала инцидент с летевшим на Пхукет самолетом - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rosaviatsiya-prokommentirovala-intsident-s-letevshim-na-phuket-samoletom/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российская армия начала подготовку к занятию двух новых населенных пунктов - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rossiyskaya-armiya-nachala-podgotovku-k-zanyatiyu-dvuh-novyh-naselennyh-punktov/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российская биатлонистка рассказала о некачественной экипировке сборной - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/rossiyskaya-biatlonistka-rasskazala-o-nekachestvennoy-ekipirovke-sbornoy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российская пенсионерка получила ожог во время операции в больнице - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rossiyskaya-pensionerka-poluchila-ozhog-vo-vremya-operatsii-v-bolnitse/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российские бойцы раскрыли позволившие зайти им в Красноармейск хитрости - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rossiyskie-boytsy-raskryli-hitrosti-pri/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российские бойцы спасли тещу американского военкора от расправы ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rossiyskie-boytsy-spasli-teschu-amerikanskogo-voenkora-ot-raspravy-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российские военные в зоне СВО успешно притворились асфальтом - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/asphalt/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российский лыжник поддержал норвежцев в споре об их победах на допинге - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rossiyskiy-lyzhnik-podderzhal-norvezhtsev-v-spore-ob-ih-pobedah-na-dopinge/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Российских гандболистов вернут на международные турниры - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/rossiyskih-gandbolistov-vernut-na-mezhdunarodnye-turniry/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Россиян предупредили о схеме мошенников с перерасчетом пенсии - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rossiyan-predupredili-o-sheme-moshennikov-s-pereraschetom-pensii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Россиянам назвали способ бороться с шумными соседями - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/rossiyanam-nazvali-sposob-borotsya-s-shumnymi-sosedyami/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Россиянам раскрыли «золотые часы» сна - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/rossiyanam-raskryli-zolotye-chasy-sna/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Россиянин на фронте занял место погибшего на СВО сына - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/otets-na-fronte-zanyal-mesto-pogibshego-na-svo-syna/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Россиянин побывал в Китае и узнал об употреблении масла из канализации в пищу - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/rossiyanin-pobyval-v-kitae-i-uznal-ob-upotreblenii-masla-iz-kanalizatsii-v-pischu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Росстат рассказал об ускорении роста зарплат в России - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/rosstat-rasskazal/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

СБУ отвергла сообщения о подрыве Румынией украинского морского дрона - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/sbu-otvergla-soobscheniya-o-podryve-rumyniey-ukrainskogo-morskogo-drona/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

США начали использовать иранские ударные дроны Shahed-136 - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/ssha-nachali-ispolzovat-iranskie-udarnye-drony/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Самолет Москва — Пхукет подал сигнал бедствия из-за горящего двигателя. Борт с 412 пассажирами час кружил перед аварийной посадкой - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/letevshiy-iz-moskvy-na-phuket-samolet-podal-signal-bedstviya-iz-za-vozgoraniya-dvigatelya-chto-izvestno-o-spasenii-425-passazhirov/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Самую красивую девушку мира засудят за рассказ о скандале на «Мисс Вселенной» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/samuyu-krasivuyu-devushku-mira-zasudyat-za-rasskaz-o-skandale-na-miss-vselennoy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Саннино решил уйти на пенсию - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/sannino-lishili-polnomochiy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Сбежавшего от наказания россиянина нашли в Таиланде - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/sbezhavshego-ot-nakazaniya-rossiyanina-nashli-v-tailande/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Сексолог оценила влияние сна в разных комнатах на отношения - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/seksolog-otsenila-vliyanie-sna-v-raznyh-komnatah-na-otnosheniya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Сексологи подсказали способы оценить свой уровень мастерства в постели - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/seksologi-podskazali-sposoby-otsenit-svoy-uroven-masterstva-v-posteli/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Сексуальная жизнь супругов разрушилась из-за «нестерпимой вони» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/seksualnaya-zhizn-suprugov-razrushilas-iz-za-nesterpimoy-voni/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Собянин прокомментировал мнение Уиткоффа о Москве - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/sobyanin-prokommentiroval-mnenie-uitkoffa-o-moskve/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Собянин сообщил о нехватке полумиллиона специалистов в Москве - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/sobyanin-soobschil-o-nehvatke-polumilliona-spetsialistov-v-moskve/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Сотрудница полиции напилась и стала домогаться коллег - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/sotrudnitsa-politsii-napilas-i-stala-domogatsya-kolleg/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Спустившийся с крыши «Карлсон» попил чай у гостеприимной россиянки и попал на видео - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/spustivshiysya-s-kryshi-karlson-popil-chay-u-gostepriimnoy-rossiyanki-i-popal-na-video/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Стало известно о возможной подготовке заговора против Зеленского - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/stalo-izvestno-o-vozmozhnoy-podgotovke-zagovora-protiv-zelenskogo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Стало известно о планах альянса упразднить Совет Россия — НАТО - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/stalo-izvestno-o-planah-alyansa-uprazdnit-sovet-rossiya-nato/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Стало известно о росте числа случаев психических расстройств среди российских детей - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/autism/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Стало известно об убийстве украинскими военными мирных жителей Красноармейска - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/stalo-izvestno-ob-ubiystve-ukrainskimi-voennymi-mirnyh-zhiteley-krasnoarmeyska/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Стало известно об ударе ВС России «Искандером» по зданию СБУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/stalo-izvestno-ob-udare-vs-rossii-iskanderom-po-zdaniyu-sbu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Тарантино назвал самого слабого актера - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/tarantino-nazval-samogo-slabogo-aktera/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Телеведущая упала в обморок в прямом эфире - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/faints/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Темпы подорожания новостроек в 2026 году оценили - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/tempy-podorozhaniya-novostroek-v-2026-godu-otsenili/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Трамп высказался об отсутствии американской помощи Украине словами «ни копейки» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/tramp-vyskazalsya-ob-otsutstvii-amerikanskoy-pomoschi-ukraine-slovami-ni-kopeyki/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Трамп оценил итоги встречи Уиткоффа и Путина в Москве - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/tramp-otsenil-itogi-vstrechi/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Трамп рассказал о передаче оружия для Украины через НАТО - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/weapon/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Трамп сравнил заговор о российском вмешательстве в выборы США с зеленой энергетикой - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/ttrump/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Трамп указал на ухудшение условий урегулирования для Украины - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/tramp-ukazal-na-uhudshenie-usloviy-uregulirovaniya-dlya-ukrainy/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Тревел-блогер описал США при Трампе словами «привет, инфляция» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/trevel-bloger-opisal-ssha-pri-trampe-slovami-privet-inflyatsiya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Тревел-блогер описал бюрократию в США словами «страшный сон каждого россиянина» - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/trevel-bloger-opisal-byurokratiyu-v-ssha-slovami-strashnyy-son-kazhdogo-rossiyanina/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Тревел-блогерша рассказала о городах России на грани исчезновения - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/trevel-blogersha-rasskazala-o-gorodah-rossii-na-grani-ischeznoveniya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Тройные смартфоны Samsung и Huawei сравнили - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/trifolds/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

У Долиной нашли песню со словами об изнасиловании - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/u-dolinoy-nashli-pesnyu-so-slovami-ob-iznasilovanii/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

У НАТО не оказалось плана «Б» на случай отказа США от помощи Украине - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/u-nato-ne-okazalos-plana-b-na-sluchay-otkaza-ssha-ot-pomoschi-ukraine/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Ударивший ногой по лицу российскую пенсионерку курьер объяснился - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/udarivshiy-nogoy-po-litsu-rossiyskuyu-pensionerku-kurier-ob-yasnilsya/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Умер известный американский гитарист-джазмен - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/umer-izvestnyy-amerikanskiy-gitarist-dzhazmen/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Финансовые потери Евросоюза в случае конфискации российских активов оценили - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/finansovye-poteri-evrosoyuza-v-sluchae-konfiskatsii-rossiyskih-aktivov-otsenili/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Финляндия отказалась предоставлять Украине гарантии безопасности - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/03/finlyandiya-otkazalas-predostavlyat-ukraine-garantii-bezopasnosti/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Чемпионка Европы отказалась от украинского и приняла российское гражданство - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/chempionka-evropy-otkazalas-ot-ukrainskogo-i-prinyala-rossiyskoe-grazhdanstvo/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Число переговоров США по Украине за последние недели достигло максимума - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/chislo-peregovorov-ssha-po-ukraine-za-poslednie-nedeli-dostiglo-maksimuma/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Чичваркина захотели оштрафовать - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/chichvarkina-zahoteli-oshtrafovat/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Экс-водитель Разина выступал доверенным лицом Шатунова в судах - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/eks-voditel-razina-vystupal-doverennym-litsom-shatunova-v-sudah/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

Экс-премьер высказался о возможном отказе Путина от требования вывести ВСУ - https://lenta.ru/news/2025/12/04/eks-premier-vyskazalsya-o-vozmozhnom-otkaze-putina-ot-trebovaniya-vyvesti-vsu/ (Lenta.ru – Новости)

«Можете сказать, что теперь уже не оттепель и не заморозки, а морозы!». Почитайте фрагмент книги Михаила Зыгаря «Темная сторона Земли» о том, как Хрущев едва не довел до самоубийства поэта Андрея Вознесенского - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/03/mozhete-skazat-chto-teper-uzhe-ne-ottepel-i-ne-zamorozki-a-morozy (Meduza – All News (eng))

«Темная сторона Земли» — новая книга политического журналиста и писателя Михаила Зыгаря о последних тридцати годах существования СССР. Она вышла в издательстве «Медузы». Работая над книгой, автор взял более 200 (!!!) интервью у людей разных поколений и изучил множество материалов, сохранивших до нашего времени голоса современников тех событий. Одна из глав этого большого исследования посвящена давней традиции властей преследовать писателей и поэтов, чем занимался даже Никита Хрущев, разрешивший в свое время опубликовать «Один день Ивана Денисовича» Солженицына. Так, на одной из встреч с советской творческой интеллигенцией Хрущев настолько жестко раскритиковал творчество поэта Андрея Вознесенского, что фактически чуть не довел того до самоубийства. «Медуза» публикует фрагмент книги «Темная сторона Земли», рассказывающий об этом эпизоде.

«Я думаю, Путин хотел бы вернуться к более нормальной жизни». Трамп назвал «хорошей» встречу Уиткоффа и Кушнера с российским президентом - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/04/ya-dumayu-putin-hotel-by-vernutsya-k-bolee-normalnoy-zhizni-tramp-nazval-horoshey-vstrechu-uitkoffa-i-kushnera-s-rossiyskim-prezidentom (Meduza – All News (eng))

Президент США Дональд Трамп заявил, что его спецпосланник Стив Уиткофф и зять Джаред Кушнер провели «достаточно хорошую встречу» с президентом России Владимиром Путиным в Москве. Об этом он сказал журналистам в Белом доме, передает ABC News.

«Я поклялся, что даже без ксивы смогу защитить человека, — я и без нее чего-то стою. Когда получилось, я испытал настоящее счастье». Умер адвокат Алексей Аванесян. Он начинал карьеру в ФСБ, а после брался за дела, по сюжетам которых можно снимать триллеры. Его вспоминает журналист Никита Сологуб - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/04/ya-poklyalsya-chto-dazhe-bez-ksivy-smogu-zaschitit-cheloveka-ya-i-bez-nee-chego-to-stoyu-kogda-poluchilos-ya-ispytal-nastoyaschee-schastie (Meduza – All News (eng))

В Краснодаре 26 ноября умер адвокат Алексей Аванесян. Ему было 48 лет, причина смерти — аневризма. В новостях об этом событии одни СМИ назвали Аванесяна «самым медийным адвокатом Краснодарского края», а другие — защитником «краснодарских каннибалов». В правозащитных же кругах Аванесян был известен тем, что не боялся браться за дела, которые его коллегам казались заведомо проигрышными, упорно и до последнего защищал обвиняемых, верил им и ярко выступал в судах. А еще — был адвокатом рэпера Хаски и группы ic3peak. По просьбе «Медузы» корреспондент «Медиазоны» Никита Сологуб, который много общался с Аванесяном и писал о его работе, рассказывает о его личности, чувстве юмора и интересе к историям не хуже самых пугающих тру-крайм-сюжетов «Нетфликса».

Борису Акунину заочно назначили год лишения свободы по «иноагентскому» делу. Общий срок по двум приговорам писателю составил 15 лет - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/obvinenie-zaprosilo-god-kolonii-borisu-akuninu-po-inoagentskomu-delu-letom-pisatelyu-uzhe-naznachili-zaochno-14-let (Meduza – All News (eng))

Прокурор попросил назначить один год колонии заочно писателю Борису Акунину (настоящее имя — Григорий Чхартишвили) по уголовному делу о неисполнении обязанностей «иноагента» (часть 2 статьи 330.1 УК). Об этом сообщает «Медиазоны» из мирового участка № 371 Таганского района Москвы, где рассматривается дело.

Бывший владелец Pornhub заинтересовался покупкой активов «Лукойла» - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/byvshiy-vladelets-pornhub-zainteresovalsya-pokupkoy-aktivov-lukoyla (Meduza – All News (eng))

Австрийский бизнесмен Бернд Бергмайр, бывший владелец контрольного пакета акций компании MindGeek, к которой относится сайт Pornhub, обратился в Минфин США с предложением купить зарубежные активы российской нефтегазовой компании «Лукойл», сообщает Reuters, ссылаясь на источники.

В Белгороде отменили концерты Шамана. Власти: это «технические причины». Шаман: это провокация ВСУ - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/v-belgorode-otmenili-kontserty-shamana-vlasti-eto-tehnicheskie-prichiny-shaman-eto-provokatsiya-vsu (Meduza – All News (eng))

В Белгороде отменили концерты певца Шамана (Ярослава Дронова), запланированные на 3 и 4 декабря. Одним из первых об этом сообщил местный телеграм-канал «Пепел».

В Новой Зеландии расследуют дело о краже кулона в виде яйца Фаберже. Это украшение из золота и бриллиантов. Подозреваемый проглотил его - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/03/v-novoy-zelandii-rassleduyut-delo-o-krazhe-kulona-v-vide-yaytsa-faberzhe (Meduza – All News (eng))

Жителя Новой Зеландии заподозрили в краже из ювелирного магазина кулона в виде яйца Фаберже стоимостью 33,6 тысячи новозеландских долларов (19,3 тысячи долларов США), сообщает BBC News. По данным местных СМИ, подозреваемый заявил, что проглотил украшение.

В России блокируют мессенджеры? А в чем проблема? Арестовывают музыкантов? А не надо было петь. Глава Совета по правам человека Валерий Фадеев продолжает бороться за права человека (ну, как ему кажется). Цитаты из нового интервью - https://meduza.io/paragraph/2025/12/03/v-rossii-blokiruyut-messendzhery-a-v-chem-problema-arestovyvayut-muzykantov-a-ne-nado-bylo-pet (Meduza – All News (eng))

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Война. Тысяча триста семьдесят девятый день. Итоги переговоров в Москве: Уиткофф поел посикунчиков с крабом и лепешек с сыром. Обо всем остальном в Кремле молчат - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/03/voyna (Meduza – All News (eng))

«Медуза» с 24 февраля 2022 года в прямом эфире рассказывает о российско-украинской войне. В наших ежедневных материалах мы публикуем ваши письма, потому что уверены: о войне нужно продолжать говорить. Что вы думаете по поводу мирного плана, предложенного США? Это поощрение агрессии РФ или возможность закончить почти уже четырехлетнюю войну? Стоит ли Украине согласиться на эти условия, пока ситуация не стала хуже, — или отвергнуть и продолжать войну в надежде добиться более сильных позиций на переговорах в будущем? Форма для обратной связи — в конце этой статьи. Обзор предыдущего дня можно прочитать тут.

Врачу, который поставлял кетамин Мэттью Перри, дали 2,5 года тюрьмы - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/04/vrachu-kotoryy-postavlyal-ketamin-mettyu-perri-dali-2-5-goda-tyurmy (Meduza – All News (eng))

Суд в Лос-Анджелесе приговорил врача Сальвадора Пласенсию, обвиняемого в продаже кетамина актеру Мэттью Перри незадолго до его смерти, к двум с половиной годам тюрьмы, сообщает CNN.

Выпускников военных вузов обязали вернуть государству затраты на обучение, если их объявят «иноагентами» - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/vypusknikov-voennyh-vuzov-obyazali-vernut-gosudarstvu-zatraty-na-obuchenie-esli-ih-ob-yavyat-inoagentami (Meduza – All News (eng))

Депутаты Госдумы сразу во втором и третьем чтении приняли поправки, которые предполагают, что выпускники военных вузов, обучавшиеся за счет бюджета, должны компенсировать государству затраты в случае, если власти России объявят их «иностранными агентами».

Главный дизайнер интерфейсов Apple Алан Дай уйдет в Meta - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/glavnyy-dizayner-interfeysov-apple-alan-day-uydet-v-meta (Meduza – All News (eng))

Вице-президент Apple по дизайну интерфейсов Алан Дай 31 декабря присоединится к компании Meta, сообщило 3 декабря агентство Bloomberg, ссылаясь на источники. Представитель Apple подтвердил эту информацию.

Дмитрий Медведев получил премию «Юрист года» - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/dmitriy-medvedev-poluchil-premiyu-yurist-goda (Meduza – All News (eng))

Зампредседателя Совбеза РФ и бывший президент России Дмитрий Медведев получил премию «Юрист года», сообщает ТАСС.

Зеленский уволил Ермака — что дальше? Как изменится украинская политика и почему отставка не решает ни одной из ее проблем? Объясняет Константин Скоркин (Carnegie Politika) - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/03/zelenskiy-uvolil-ermaka-chto-dalshe-kak-izmenitsya-ukrainskaya-politika-i-pochemu-otstavka-ne-reshaet-ni-odnoy-iz-ee-problem (Meduza – All News (eng))

Владимир Зеленский до последнего не хотел увольнять Андрея Ермака, одного из самых влиятельных политиков в Украине, однако ему пришлось это сделать. Это было необходимо как для продолжения переговоров о мире, так и для разрешения кризиса во внутренней политике. Однако отставка может как оздоровить всю систему власти, так и еще больше погрузить ее в хаос. Украинский журналист Константин Скоркин в материале для проекта Carnegie Politika рассказывает, почему отставка Андрея Ермака сняла политическое напряжение, но пока не решила ни одной из накопившихся в Украине проблем. «Медуза» публикует этот текст целиком.

Литва лишила ВНЖ адвоката Михаила Беньяша из-за двух поездок в Беларусь для встречи с маленьким сыном - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/litva-lishila-vnzh-advokata-mihaila-benyasha-iz-za-dvuh-poezdok-v-belarus-dlya-vstrechi-s-malenkim-synom (Meduza – All News (eng))

Адвоката Михаила Беньяша лишили вида на жительство в Литве из-за двух поездок в Беларусь, сообщил проект «Слово защите».

На Netflix вышел документальный сериал о Пи Дидди. Продюсер — 50 Cent. Мы его посмотрели. Там рассказы жертв и бывших друзей Пи Дидди — а также съемки в последние дни перед его арестом - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/04/na-netflix-vyshel-dokumentalnyy-serial-o-pi-diddi-prodyuser-50-cent-my-ego-posmotreli (Meduza – All News (eng))

На Netflix вышел четырехсерийный документальный сериал о Пи Дидди (настоящее имя Шон Комбс) — рэпере и продюсере, который получил четыре года и два месяца тюрьмы по делу о сексуализированной эксплуатации и насилии. Решение суда, хотя оно и повлекло за собой реальный срок, восприняли как победу Комбса: ему грозило бы наказание вплоть до пожизненного, если бы присяжные не оправдали его по самым тяжким статьям обвинения. Он выйдет на свободу в 2028 году.

Никита Михалков в программе «Бесогон» учит патриотизму и семейным ценностям (и неплохо на этом зарабатывает). А сам скрывает недвижимость в Испании и внебрачную дочь. Главное из расследования ФБК - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/03/nikita-mihalkov-v-programme-besogon-uchit-patriotizmu-i-semeynym-tsennostyam-i-neploho-na-etom-zarabatyvaet-a-sam-skryvaet-nedvizhimost-v-ispanii-i-vnebrachnuyu-doch (Meduza – All News (eng))

Никита Михалков зарабатывает миллионы рублей на трансляциях своей пропагандистской программы «Бесогон» в российских школах и в армии, рассказывает в своем расследовании Фонд борьбы с коррупцией (ФБК).

Поиски рейса MH370, пропавшего над Южно-Китайским морем 11 лет назад, возобновят - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/poiski-reysa-mh370-propavshego-nad-yuzhno-kitayskim-morem-11-let-nazad-vozobnovyat (Meduza – All News (eng))

Власти Малайзии сообщили об очередной попытке найти самолет Boeing 777, который пропал более 11 лет назад над Южно-Китайским морем, выполняя рейс MH370 из Куала-Лумпура в Пекин.

Премию «Большая книга» получили Эдуард Веркин («Сорока на виселице») и Зоя Богуславская («Халатная жизнь») - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/premiyu-bolshaya-kniga-poluchili-eduard-verkin-soroka-na-viselitse-i-zoya-boguslavskaya-halatnaya-zhizn (Meduza – All News (eng))

Организаторы российской литературной премии «Большая книга» объявили лауреатов 2025 года. Церемония награждения прошла в Доме Пашкова Российской государственной библиотеки в Москве 3 декабря

Путин проведет прямую линию и пресс-конференцию 19 декабря - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/04/putin-provedet-pryamuyu-liniyu-i-press-konferentsiyu-19-dekabrya (Meduza – All News (eng))

Пресс-служба президента РФ объявила дату проведения ежегодной прямой линии Владимира Путина. В 2025 году прямую линию, совмещенную с пресс-конференцией, проведут 19 декабря.

Роскомнадзор заблокировал игровую платформу Roblox - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/roskomnadzor-zablokiroval-igrovuyu-platformu-roblox (Meduza – All News (eng))

Роскомнадзор заблокировал игровую платформу Roblox за распространение материалов «экстремистской» направленности и «пропаганды ЛГБТ», сообщает «Интерфакс» со ссылкой на пресс-службу ведомства.

Российские пользователи пожаловались на сбой в работе Roblox. Недавно Роскомнадзор нашел на платформе «неподобающий контент» для детей - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/rossiyskie-polzovateli-pozhalovalis-na-sboy-v-rabote-roblox-nedavno-roskomnadzor-nashel-na-platforme-nepodobayuschiy-kontent-dlya-detey (Meduza – All News (eng))

В работе игровой онлайн-платформы Roblox произошел сбой, сообщают пользователи из России.

США считают, что провели с Россией «обстоятельные и продуктивные» переговоры о завершении войны с Украиной - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/ssha-schitayut-chto-proveli-s-rossiey-obstoyatelnye-i-produktivnye-peregovory-o-zavershenii-voyny-s-ukrainoy (Meduza – All News (eng))

Посланники президента США Стив Уиткофф и Джаред Кушнер сообщили Дональду Трампу и представителям Украины об итогах встречи с президентом России Владимиром Путиным, которая прошла в Москве 2 декабря, сообщает Reuters, ссылаясь на представителя Белого дома.

Сергею Фургалу вынесли приговор по второму уголовному делу. Общий срок — 25 лет - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/sergeyu-furgalu-vynesli-prigovor-po-vtoromu-ugolovnomu-delu-obschiy-srok-25-let (Meduza – All News (eng))

Бабушкинский суд Москвы приговорил к 23 годам колонии строгого режима бывшего губернатора Хабаровского края Сергея Фургала в рамках его второго уголовного дела. По совокупности с предыдущим приговором он получил 25 лет лишения свободы, сообщает РИА Новости.

Следователи в России сначала сажают людей за политику, а потом становятся адвокатами. Например, после пенсии (ведь надо поработать всего 20 лет — и продолжить карьеру). Рассказываем о нескольких из них - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/03/sledovateli-v-rossii-snachala-vedut-politicheskie-dela-po-repressivnym-statyam-a-potom-stanovyatsya-advokatami-kak-tak (Meduza – All News (eng))

Наиболее громкие политические дела в России нередко ведут одни и те же следователи (например, если дело возбуждено в Главном управлении Следственного комитета или передано туда), и их имена со временем становятся хорошо известны в кругу активистов и правозащитников. А как потом эти следователи продолжают карьеру? Ответ — некоторые становятся адвокатами. Кто-то уходит из СК, потому что достигает пенсии по выслуге лет (для этого необходимо 20 лет работы), кто-то — по идеологическим соображениям (но таких единицы). «Медуза» рассказывает об этих людях.

Суд арестовал бывшего депутата Госдумы от «Единой России» Анатолия Вороновского по делу о получении взятки - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/sud-arestoval-byvshego-deputata-gosdumy-ot-edinoy-rossii-anatoliya-voronovskogo-po-delu-o-poluchenii-vzyatki (Meduza – All News (eng))

Басманный суд Москвы арестовал бывшего депутата Госдумы Анатолия Вороновского, обвиняемого в получении взятки (часть 6 статьи 290 УК), сообщает пресс-служба суды общей юрисдикции города. Вороновского взяли под стражу в зале суда, пишет «Коммерсант».

Суд в Киеве заочно приговорил бывшего премьера Украины Николая Азарова к 15 годам лишения свободы - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/sud-v-kieve-zaochno-prigovoril-byvshego-premiera-ukrainy-nikolaya-azarova-k-15-godam-lisheniya-svobody (Meduza – All News (eng))

Печерский районный суд Киева заочно приговорил бывшего премьер-министра Украины Николая Азарова к 15 годам лишения свободы с конфискацией всего имущества, сообщает «Суспiльне».

🇷🇺: мы точно не стали дальше от мира. 🇺🇦: мы как никогда близки к миру. Так что, все и правда готовы закончить войну? Отдел «Разбор» вспоминает военную теорию, изучает карты, рисует графики — и пробует оценить итоги очередного витка хаотичных переговоров - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/04/my-tochno-ne-stali-dalshe-ot-mira-my-kak-nikogda-blizki-k-miru-tak-chto-vse-i-pravda-gotovy-zakonchit-voynu (Meduza – All News (eng))

2 декабря Владимир Зеленский заявил, что «Украина как никогда близка к миру», а помощник Владимира Путина Юрий Ушаков — что стороны «точно не стали дальше от мира». Но в реальности позиции Киева и Москвы по-прежнему далеки. Хотя в новом цикле хаотичных переговоров и есть свой позитив — число действительно важных для сторон спорных вопросов сокращается. Владимир Путин вообще свел все разногласия к формуле: «Если украинские войска покинут удерживаемые ими территории [в Донбассе], мы прекратим боевые действия. Если же нет, добьемся этого военным путем». Украина пока, несмотря на давление Дональда Трампа, вывести войска отказывается. При этом, как сообщил помощник Путина по внешней политике Юрий Ушаков после встречи с представителями Трампа 2 декабря, Кремль тоже устраивают не все американские формулировки касательно послевоенного статуса Донбасса. Почему эта территория так важна для обеих сторон, что они готовы продолжить войну? Снизилась ли важность других пунктов плана Трампа, например, гарантий безопасности и исполнения мирного договора? И что нужно, чтобы эта война наконец закончилась? Ответы на вопросы ищет отдел «Разбор».

Afghans legally in U.S. worry about their future amid Trump immigration crackdown - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/afghans-legally-us-worry-future-trump-immigration-crackdown-rcna246742 (NBC News – Top Stories)
The U.S. has stopped processing all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals and is reexamining legal residents’ cases.

Dave Coulier reveals new cancer diagnosis - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/dave-coulier-reveals-new-cancer-diagnosis-253549637746 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Dave Coulier reveals new cancer diagnosis

Deadly Israeli strike starts fire in Gaza tent camp - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/deadly-israeli-strike-starts-fire-in-gaza-tent-camp-253612101827 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Deadly Israeli strike starts fire in Gaza tent camp

Drunk raccoon passes out in liquor store bathroom - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/drunk-raccoon-passes-out-in-liquor-store-bathroom-253595205556 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Drunk raccoon passes out in liquor store bathroom

Fabergé egg sells for record-setting $30.2 million - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/faberge-egg-sells-for-record-setting-30-2-million-253548101664 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Fabergé egg sells for record-setting $30.2 million

ICE begins enforcement operations in Minneapolis - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/ice-begins-enforcement-operations-in-minneapolis-253633093894 (NBC News – Top Stories)
ICE begins enforcement operations in Minneapolis

Is brain rot real? Researchers warn of emerging risks tied to short-form video - https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/brain-rot-research-short-form-video-consumption-rcna245739 (NBC News – Top Stories)
With short-form video now dominant on social media, researchers are racing to understand how the highly engaging, algorithm-driven format may be reshaping the brain

Jonas Brothers add handprints to TCL Chinese Theatre - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/jonas-brothers-add-handprints-to-tcl-chinese-theatre-253582405661 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Jonas Brothers add handprints to TCL Chinese Theatre

Mangione shown video of his arrest at pretrial hearing - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/mangione-shown-video-of-his-arrest-at-pretrial-hearing-253560901918 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Mangione shown video of his arrest at pretrial hearing

Matthew Perry’s doctor sentenced to prison for supplying ketamine - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/matthew-perry-s-doctor-sentenced-to-prison-for-supplying-ketamine-253615685549 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Matthew Perry’s doctor sentenced to prison for supplying ketamine

More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese recalled - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/more-than-1-5-million-bags-of-shredded-cheese-recalled-253608517702 (NBC News – Top Stories)
More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese recalled

More than 700 reported dead in Indonesia flooding - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/more-than-700-reported-dead-in-indonesia-flooding-253573701856 (NBC News – Top Stories)
More than 700 reported dead in Indonesia flooding

New images reveal Jeffrey Epstein's private island - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/new-images-reveal-jeffrey-epstein-s-private-island-253601861894 (NBC News – Top Stories)
New images reveal Jeffrey Epstein's private island

Northeast's first snow brings winter fun and road chaos - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/northeast-s-first-snow-brings-winter-fun-and-road-chaos-253566021513 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Northeast's first snow brings winter fun and road chaos

Rare white lion cubs born in zoo's conservation program - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/rare-white-lion-cubs-born-in-zoo-s-conservation-program-253568581730 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Rare white lion cubs born in zoo's conservation program

Report reveals Hegseth shared secret information in chat - https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/report-reveals-hegseth-shared-secret-information-in-chat-253587525987 (NBC News – Top Stories)
The Defense Department Inspector General concluded in a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information on a group Signal chat, according to two people who have read the report. NBC News’ Courtney Kube details what else was revealed in the report.

Republican Van Epps projected winner in Tennessee House special election - https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/republican-van-epps-projected-winner-in-tennessee-house-special-election-253506117947 (NBC News – Top Stories)
NBC News projects Republican Matt Van Epps has won a hotly contested special election for a congressional seat in Tennessee. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down the vote numbers.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree celebrates its 93rd lighting ceremony - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-celebrates-its-93rd-lighting-ceremony-253633605673 (NBC News – Top Stories)
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit for the 2025 holiday season with a star-studded celebration. Reba McEntire hosted the special event featuring performances by the Radio City Rockettes and Marc Anthony.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit for the season - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lit-for-the-season-253645381678 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit for the season

Some House Republican women are in open revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson - https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republican-women-are-open-revolt-speaker-mike-johnson-rcna247297 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Speaker Mike Johnson is staring down a revolt from House Republican women. Meanwhile, several are exiting the House, weighing retirement or quitting Congress early.

Surprise tariffs are hitting shoppers this holiday season - https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/trump-tariffs-surprise-bills-ups-rcna247051 (NBC News – Top Stories)
If you order products from abroad this holiday season, you could end up with an unwanted surprise: a pricey tariff bill

Theaters host dogs and their owners for 'Zootopia 2' - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/theaters-host-dogs-and-their-owners-for-zootopia-2-253573701737 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Theaters host dogs and their owners for 'Zootopia 2'

Trump, Hegseth sound off on alleged drug boat strikes - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/trump-hegseth-sound-off-on-alleged-drug-boat-strikes-253561925648 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Trump, Hegseth sound off on alleged drug boat strikes

Waymo taxi drives into active police scene - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/waymo-taxi-drives-into-active-police-scene-253566021540 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Waymo taxi drives into active police scene

Woman escapes death after Russian strike on Kyiv - https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/woman-escapes-death-after-russian-strike-on-kyiv-253559877818 (NBC News – Top Stories)
Woman escapes death after Russian strike on Kyiv

CDC's vaccine advisers meet to question long-used vaccines - https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5630917/cdc-childhood-vaccine-schedule (NPR – News)
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule and may start to upend it.

Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5630116/shredded-cheese-recall-pecorino-romano (NPR – News)
The FDA is urging customers to toss certain brands of grated Pecorino Romano; at the same time, it escalated an existing recall of numerous shredded cheeses.

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5631517/jafar-panahi-it-was-just-an-accident-iran-prison (NPR – News)
Panahi's latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

Greetings from Ukraine, where churchgoers seek respite ahead of another winter at war - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/g-s1-99940/ukraine-war-winter (NPR – News)
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S. - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5631809/somali-immigrants-minnesota-twin-cities-trump-ilhan-omar (NPR – News)
Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that's recently faced attacks from President Trump. Here's a brief history of how they came to settle there.

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth risked the safety of U.S. forces with use of Signal - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5630519/signalgate-pete-hegseth-inspector-general-report (NPR – News)
A forthcoming inspector general report finds that had intel shared by Hegseth been intercepted by an adversary, it would have endangered servicemembers, according to a source who viewed the findings.

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/g-s1-100557/steve-cropper-guitarist-stax-records-dead (NPR – News)
Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died. He was 84.

Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5630389/trump-administration-rolls-back-fuel-economy-standards (NPR – News)
At the White House this afternoon, President Trump said he was terminating "ridiculously burdensome" fuel economy rules. It's part of a series of changes relaxing or eliminating rules promoting cleaner cars.

Trump uses 'Third World' in a social media post. What's up with that term? - https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/12/03/g-s1-100161/trump-third-world-developing-world-global-south (NPR – News)
"I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover," he wrote on Truth Social. That label raises the issue of how to classify certain nations.

Байден не позволит Путину нарушать права человека, об этом он скажет на встрече с ним в Женеве - https://www.newsru.com/world/30may2021/bidendelaware.html?utm_source=rss (Newsru.com – Top News)
Президент США заявит, что США "не позволят их нарушать". Байден напомнил, что обсуждал тему правозащиты и во время недавнего разговора с председателем КНР Си Цзиньпином. Других подробностей предстоящего саммита он не привел.

В ЦАР убиты трое граждан России из ЧВК Вагнера - https://www.newsru.com/world/30may2021/killedrus.html?utm_source=rss (Newsru.com – Top News)
В правительстве ЦАР подтвердили гибель трех россиян при взрыве. К месту инцидента направлен российский вертолет для эвакуации погибших и раненых.

Какой была новостная картина в этот день - 31 мая в каждый год за последние 20 лет - https://www.newsru.com/russia/31may2021/newsrucomoutoforder1.html?utm_source=rss (Newsru.com – Top News)
В нашем архиве можно найти новости каждого дня путинской России и мира с лета 2000 года. Для примера, мы решили посмотреть, что было значимого в этот день с начала века. В дальнейшем пробуйте это самостоятельно, предложите изучить новостной календарь своим детям, а некоторые - даже и внукам, тем, кто родился и живет всю свою жизнь при Путине.

Коллектив канувшего в Лету "Тамбова" попрощался с болельщиками - https://www.newsru.com/sport/30may2021/good_bye.html?utm_source=rss (Newsru.com – Top News)
"Нам искренне жаль, что история футбольного клуба "Тамбов" так бесславно и скоротечно подошла к концу, принять это очень непросто. В последнее время мы не раз оказывались на краю пропасти, однако не переставали надеяться", - говорится в заявлении клуба.

Марсоход Curiosity запечатлел редкие марсианские облака (ФОТО) - https://www.newsru.com/hitech/30may2021/mars_clouds.html?utm_source=rss (Newsru.com – Top News)
Ровер прислал на Землю снимки светящихся в закатном солнце облаков, состоящих из сухого льда. Впервые они были замечены в прошлом марсианском году, а теперь исследователи подготовились к наблюдению.

Наш АРХИВ остается открытым: все, что было в любой день в любой год XXI века - https://www.newsru.com/russia/31may2021/newsrucomoutoforder.html?utm_source=rss (Newsru.com – Top News)
В архиве можно найти новости каждого дня - и мира, и путинской России, начиная с 2000 года. 20, 15, 10 лет назад в новостях фигурировали все те же лица, что и нынче. Многие из них говорили совсем другие слова и совершали не те поступки, какие мы слышим и видим сегодня. Иные наоборот неотличимы от себя сегодняшних.

Спасибо всем, кто был с нами в течение 21 года - https://www.newsru.com/russia/31may2021/newsrucomoutoforder2.html?utm_source=rss (Newsru.com – Top News)
Мы каждый день старались предельно честно выполнять профессиональные обязанности - рассказывать, что важного происходит, составлять объективную информационную картину дня. Но наша картина дня стала сильно отличаться от государственной. Ситуация, сложившаяся в экономике и в правовом поле, делает работу NEWSru.com более невозможной.

3.3-magnitude quake 'shakes homes and wakes people up' in northwest England - https://news.sky.com/story/33-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-part-of-northwest-england-13479146 (Sky News – UK Edition)
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Lancashire - with dozens of people saying it shook their homes or woke them up.

A&E 'under siege from hiccups and ingrowing toenails' - as NHS makes fresh warning to patients - https://news.sky.com/story/ae-under-siege-from-hiccups-and-ingrowing-toenails-as-nhs-makes-fresh-warning-to-patients-13478759 (Sky News – UK Edition)
Hundreds of thousands of people with issues such as blocked noses, sore throats and earache went to accident and emergency in England over the past year when they could have gone to GPs or pharmacists.

Doctors failed to tell father of seven he was terminally ill - https://news.sky.com/story/doctors-failed-to-tell-father-of-seven-he-was-terminally-ill-investigation-finds-13478796 (Sky News – UK Edition)
A father of seven was not told he was terminally ill by doctors, who instead said he would be okay, an investigation has found.

Family of British teenager killed by US spy hit out at 'useless' UK government - https://news.sky.com/story/harry-dunn-useless-uk-government-failed-teenager-killed-by-us-spy-family-says-13478700 (Sky News – UK Edition)
The family of teenager Harry Dunn, killed by a former US spy, said a damning report into the UK government's handling of their case was "incredibly painful" to read.

Labour accused of 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' - https://news.sky.com/story/labour-accused-of-scandalous-attempt-to-subvert-democracy-as-four-mayoral-elections-to-be-postponed-13479074 (Sky News – UK Edition)
Four mayoral elections due to take place in May 2026 are set to be postponed by two years, Sky News understands.

Nursery worker pleads guilty to 26 sexual offences against children - watch arrest footage - https://news.sky.com/story/nursery-worker-45-pleads-guilty-to-26-sexual-offences-against-children-13478610 (Sky News – UK Edition)
A nursery worker has pleaded guilty to 26 sexual offences against children following one of the Metropolitan Police's most harrowing and complex child sexual abuse investigations.

Rachel Reeves between a rook and a hard place after chess row - https://news.sky.com/story/reeves-between-a-rook-and-a-hard-place-after-claims-she-made-up-chess-championship-13479059 (Sky News – UK Edition)
As an opening gambit at PMQs, Kemi Badenoch attacked Labour's knight, the prime minister, over his Treasury queen, Rachel Reeves.

Whistleblowers reveal hundreds of UK moderators have left TikTok - https://news.sky.com/story/hundreds-of-uk-moderators-have-left-tiktok-sparking-safety-fears-whistleblowers-reveal-13478302 (Sky News – UK Edition)
Hundreds of UK online safety workers at TikTok have already signed agreements to leave the company, whistleblowers have told Sky News, despite the firm stressing to MPs that the cuts were "still proposals only".

Woman loses case against her employer over transgender toilet policy - https://news.sky.com/story/engineer-loses-case-against-her-employer-over-transgender-toilet-policy-13478877 (Sky News – UK Edition)
An engineer who took aerospace giant Leonardo UK to an employment tribunal for having to share women's toilets with transgender colleagues has lost a discrimination claim.

'If someone took Trump's land, how would he feel?' - https://news.sky.com/story/if-someone-took-trumps-land-how-would-he-feel-ukrainians-view-peace-talks-with-suspicion-13478972 (Sky News – World)
A Ukrainian farmer-turned-soldier in the Donbas has a message for Donald Trump as the US president attempts to broker a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.

'No one helped us': The community left in a mass of mud and loss after cyclone - https://news.sky.com/story/no-one-helped-us-the-sri-lankan-community-left-in-a-mass-of-mud-and-loss-after-cyclone-ditwah-13478889 (Sky News – World)
This community in Sri Lanka's Kandy District is a mass of mud and loss.

FIFA backs away from criticised World Cup ticket pricing - https://news.sky.com/story/fifa-backs-away-from-dynamic-pricing-for-all-world-cup-2026-tickets-13478483 (Sky News – World)
FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for all 2026 World Cup tickets amid concerns about the cost of attending the tournament in North America.

Imran Khan healthy but isolated in jail, his sister says - https://news.sky.com/story/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-healthy-but-isolated-in-jail-his-sister-says-13478344 (Sky News – World)
Imran Khan is suffering from isolation after weeks of being denied access to relatives, his family have said.

Putin accused of 'wasting the world's time' after rejecting Trump peace deal - https://news.sky.com/story/if-europe-wants-to-fight-a-war-we-are-ready-now-says-putin-13478316 (Sky News – World)
Vladimir Putin has been accused of "wasting the world's time" after rejecting the latest iteration of Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine.

Rafah crossing to open 'in coming days' to let Gazans cross into Egypt, Israel says - https://news.sky.com/story/rafah-crossing-to-open-in-coming-days-to-let-gazans-cross-into-egypt-israel-says-13478611 (Sky News – World)
Israel is preparing to open the Rafah crossing "in the coming days" to let Gaza residents cross into Egypt – as it claimed that partial remains handed over this week do not match the hostages taken in 2023.

The two major reasons why Putin won't agree to latest Ukraine peace plan - https://news.sky.com/story/once-again-the-us-defaults-to-a-position-that-favours-moscow-and-latest-putin-talks-show-how-13478589 (Sky News – World)
The Americans were given the full VIP treatment on their visit to Moscow.

Trump aide reveals World Cup safety plans - https://news.sky.com/story/trump-never-rules-anything-out-to-ensure-world-cups-safety-key-aide-tells-sky-news-13479013 (Sky News – World)
Donald Trump's World Cup supremo has told Sky News the US president "never rules anything out" to ensure next year's tournament is staged safely.

What you need to know about Australia's social media ban for under-16s - https://news.sky.com/story/australias-under-16s-social-media-ban-how-will-it-work-and-could-the-uk-bring-in-a-similar-law-13478719 (Sky News – World)
Australian teenagers under 16 are set to face a world-first social media ban from 10 December.

Australia news live: man dies after being pulled from Sydney harbour; bushfire warnings near Hobart with one expected to ‘put lives in danger’ - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/dec/04/australia-news-live-senate-estimates-national-fiscal-outlook-labor-coalition-cost-of-living-victoria-public-service-cuts-ntwnfb (The Guardian – World News)

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Chalmers says GDP growth figures ‘very positive and very promising’

Chalmers also said he was encouraged by the release of national accounts figures yesterday, which showed annual GDP growth hitting 2.1%, even though the quarterly pace of growth was a disappointing 0.4%.

The reason for that is because the overwhelming story of these national accounts was a very substantial recovery in the private sector. We saw business investment absolutely galloping. We saw investment in the building of new homes growing strongly as well. We saw the fourth consecutive quarter of productivity growth.

And so, overwhelmingly, this is a very positive and a very promising story emerging out of these national accounts.

EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/eu-strategy-raw-materials-rare-earths-supply-chain-resourceeu (The Guardian – World News)

Commission unveils €3bn strategy to de-risk and diversify supply chains for critical rare earth metals and elements

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The EU is considering legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China to insulate Europe from future hostile acts, the industry commissioner, Stéphane Séjourné, says.

He made his remarks as the European Commission unveiled a €3bn (£2.63bn) strategy to reduce its dependency on China for critical raw materials amid a global scramble caused by Beijing’s “weaponisation” of supplies of everything from chips to rare earths.

European Commission plans ‘reparations loan’ to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/european-commission-reparations-loan-ukraine-frozen-russian-assets (The Guardian – World News)

Leaders focus on bolstering Ukraine’s finances as US-Russia talks to end war make little progress

The European Commission will move ahead with controversial plans to fund Ukraine with a loan based on Russia’s frozen assets, but in a concession to concerns raised by Belgium, which hosts most of the assets, the EU executive has also proposed another option: an EU loan based on common borrowing.

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Wednesday the two proposals would ensure “Ukraine has the means to defend [itself] and take forward peace negotiations from a position of strength”.

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/new-orleans-ice-crackdown (The Guardian – World News)

Gregory Bovino, border patrol chief and face of Trump’s mass deportation efforts, seen patrolling French Quarter

Federal agents descended on New Orleans on Wednesday, making Louisiana’s most populous city the latest front in the Trump administration’s sweeping crackdown on immigrant communities.

Masked agents patrolled a heavily Latino suburb in marked and unmarked vehicles, and a resident told the Associated Press he watched agents arresting men outside a home improvement store in New Orleans – a familiar scene that has played out in several major cities in recent months.

Five South Africans in court over alleged recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/01/south-africans-court-alleged-recruitment-russia-war-ukraine (The Guardian – World News)

Suspects arrested after tipoff over accusation that 17 South Africans were tricked on to frontlines of the conflict

Five South Africans have appeared in court on charges relating to recruitment and fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine, amid allegations that 17 South Africans had been tricked on to the frontlines of the conflict.

A female suspect was arrested on Thursday on her return to South Africa at OR Tambo international airport outside Johannesburg, police said. Three suspects were arrested at the airport on Friday and another on Saturday.

Gaza: Israeli strike kills five, including two children, says civil defence agency - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/gaza-israeli-strike-kills-five-including-two-children-says-civil-defence-agency (The Guardian – World News)

Agency says missile struck citizens in Khan Younis, as Israel reports targeting ‘Hamas terrorist’ after clash with militants

An Israeli strike on Palestinian territory has killed five people including two children, Gaza’s civil defence agency told AFP on Wednesday.

“Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike,” in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, civil defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal told AFP.

Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama first African to top annual art power list - https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/04/ibrahim-mahama-ghana-tops-artreview-power-list (The Guardian – World News)

Artist who once draped Barbican in brightly coloured fabric says he is humbled by recognition in ArtReview rankings

The Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has become the first African to be named the most influential figure in the art world in ArtReview magazine’s annual power list.

Mahama, whose work often uses found materials including textile remnants, topped the ranking of the contemporary art world’s most influential people and organisations as chosen by a global judging panel.

HSBC appoints interim chair Brendan Nelson to permanent role - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/03/hsbc-appoints-interim-chair-brendan-nelson-to-permanent-role (The Guardian – World News)

Questions raised about permanency of 76-year-old’s appointment and ‘leadership stability at critical juncture for bank’

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HSBC has appointed the former KPMG partner Brendan Nelson as its chair after a prolonged search process that left one of the world’s biggest banks without a permanent executive in the top role for months.

The decision to appoint Nelson, who has been serving as interim chair, came as a surprise, after a protracted hunt for a permanent successor for Mark Tucker which involved courting external candidates including the former chancellor George Osborne and the head of Goldman Sachs’s Asia-Pacific division, Kevin Sneader.

Half of Europeans see Trump as enemy of Europe, survey finds - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/04/europeans-trump-enemy-of-europe-russia-war-poll (The Guardian – World News)

Nine-country poll finds half of people believe risk of war with Russia is high and three-quarters want to stay in EU

Nearly half of Europeans see Donald Trump as “an enemy of Europe”, rather more rate the risk of war with Russia as high and more than two-thirds believe their country would not be able to defend itself in the event of such a war, a survey has found.

The nine-country poll for the Paris-based European affairs debate platform Le Grand Continent also found that nearly three-quarters of respondents wanted their country to stay in the EU, with almost as many saying leaving the union had harmed the UK.

Heatwave warning for large parts of Australia as temperatures expected to reach low 40s - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/04/heatwave-warning-australia-sydney-temperatures-expected-40s (The Guardian – World News)

New South Wales south coast faces highest heatwave category, with extreme temperatures forecast elsewhere, including in Western Australia and the NT

Communities across large parts of Australia have been urged to take precautions as temperatures begin to soar ahead of severe and extreme heatwave conditions, with parts of western Sydney expected to reach the low 40s by Saturday.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued heatwave warnings in New South Wales, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with an extreme warning in place on the NSW south coast – indicating the highest level of risk.

High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/04/high-levels-of-forever-chemical-found-in-cereal-products-across-europe-study (The Guardian – World News)

Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water

High levels of a toxic “forever chemical” have been found in cereal products across Europe because of its presence in pesticides.

The most contaminated food is breakfast cereal, according to a study by Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN), with average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water.

India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/01/india-phone-sanchar-saathi-app-cybersecurity (The Guardian – World News)

Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users

India’s telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to antagonise Apple and privacy advocates.

In tackling a recent surge of cybercrime and hacking, India is joining authorities worldwide, most recently in Russia, to frame rules blocking the use of stolen phones for fraud or promoting state-backed government service apps.

Israeli settlers attack and rob Italian and Canadian volunteers in West Bank - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/01/italian-canadian-volunteers-beaten-robbed-israeli-settlers-west-bank (The Guardian – World News)

Group beaten in early hours of morning in village where they volunteered to help protect Palestinians from settler violence

Italy and Canada have raised concerns about the treatment of their citizens who were beaten and robbed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Three Italians and a Canadian were attacked early on Sunday morning in the village of Ein al-Duyuk, near Jericho, where they had volunteered to help protect the Palestinian population from intensifying settler violence.

King Charles decries ‘Russian aggression’ in pledge on defending Europe - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/german-president-state-visit-uk-windsor-king-charles (The Guardian – World News)

Monarch welcomed German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and promised both nations’ support for Ukraine

The UK and Germany are ready to “bolster Europe” against the threat of further Russian aggression and both nations “stand” with Ukraine, King Charles said as he hosted the German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The visit comes at a difficult time for Europe in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and will aim to underscore the Kensington treaty signed in July – the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war – which sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education.

Leasehold ‘wild west’ under scrutiny as minister criticises FirstPort’s fees and failures - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/04/leasehold-wild-west-under-scrutiny-as-minister-criticises-firstports-fees-and-failures (The Guardian – World News)

Exclusive: Senior minister raises ‘significant concerns’ over one of UK’s biggest property managers

A senior minister has said he has “significant concerns” about one of Britain’s biggest property managers after dozens of residents complained of high charges, slow repairs and aggressive debt collection techniques.

It is the latest sign of growing anger in Westminster over the behaviour of FirstPort, which manages properties on behalf of 1 million people, and other leasehold management companies.

More than 200 leading cultural figures call for release of jailed Palestinian leader - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/leading-cultural-figures-call-for-release-jailed-palestinian-leader-marwan-barghouti (The Guardian – World News)

Group including Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson sign open letter to free Marwan Barghouti

More than 200 leading cultural figures have come together to call for the release of Marwan Barghouti, the jailed Palestinian leader seen as capable of uniting factions and bringing the best hope to the stalled mission of creating a Palestinian state.

The prestigious and diverse group calling for his release in an open letter includes a variety of prominent names, including the writers Margaret Atwood, Philip Pullman, Zadie Smith and Annie Ernaux; actors Sir Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Josh O’Connor and Mark Ruffalo, and the broadcaster and former footballer Gary Lineker.

Path to peace in Ukraine unclear, says Trump, as US envoys prepare to meet Kyiv official - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/04/trump-ukraine-peace-envoys-prepare-meet-kyiv-official (The Guardian – World News)

Trump’s comments come after an hours-long meeting at the Kremlin between US envoys and Vladimir Putin failed to achieve a breakthrough

Analysis: the Ukraine peace deal has stumbled yet again over an inevitable obstacle: Putin

The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, Donald Trump has said, after what he called “reasonably good” talks between Russian president Vladimir Putin and US envoys which nonetheless failed to achieve a breakthrough

After their hours-long meeting at the Kremlin on Tuesday, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, were set to meet top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov in Florida on Thursday.

Pop, smut and Swift: what Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals about Australian tastes - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/dec/04/spotify-wrapped-2025-most-streamed-australia-taylor-swift-wiggles-kid-laroi (The Guardian – World News)

Lack of local content is notable this year in the music platform’s analysis of users’ personal music, podcast and audiobook choices

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It may be Fred Again, Donna Summer or Barkaa. Your musical “listening age” could be 21, 57 or three. You have listened to 14 minutes or 40,000.

But it’s not likely to feature much Australian content.

Refugee homelessness in UK has more than doubled in two years, charity says - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/dec/04/refugee-homelessness-increase-uk-naccom (The Guardian – World News)

Naccom members accommodated record 4,434 refugees and migrants in 2024-25 but could not house another 3,450

Thousands of refugees are facing a growing homelessness crisis, according to a network of more than 100 organisations across the UK who say homelessness has more than doubled among refugees in the last two years.

Naccom, the national charity of 140 frontline refugee and migrant organisations, blames the increase on “near-constant government policy changes” and the introduction of eVisas, which some refugees have not been able to activate in order to access vital services and support.

Revealed: Myanmar junta ‘crony’ given key role behind Fifa peace prize - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/04/revealed-myanmar-junta-crony-given-key-role-behind-fifa-peace-prize (The Guardian – World News)

Inaugural prize expected to be handed to Donald Trump but ‘process’ for choosing future winners to be proposed by controversial tycoon’s committee

It was the timing that set off the first alarm bells. With Donald Trump brooding over missing out on the Nobel peace prize, and shortly before Gianni Infantino, the president of world football’s governing body, Fifa, was due to meet the US president in Miami, an announcement was made.

In a press release and a post on his personal Instagram account last month, Infantino said Fifa would launch its very own peace prize, to be awarded each year to “individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions”.

Safety volunteer charged in fatal shooting of ‘No Kings’ protester in Utah - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/no-kings-rally-utah-fatal-shooting (The Guardian – World News)

Protest guard fired at armed man he mistakenly believed to be threat to protesters but accidentally killed a bystander

A safety volunteer accused of fatally shooting a man taking part in a June No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, while firing at another armed man he believed to be a threat, was charged with manslaughter on Wednesday.

Matthew Scott Alder, 43, was charged with one count of manslaughter. Alder opened fire during the protest on 14 June after seeing another man, Arturo Gamboa, carrying a rifle. Alder told investigators that he believed Gamboa, 24, was about to commit a mass shooting, so he fired three shots, wounding Gamboa but killing a bystander, Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo. Ah Loo was recording video of protesters in the street when he was fatally shot.

Sevenfold increase in serious incidents at UK immigration detention centre, report finds - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/dec/04/sevenfold-increase-in-serious-incidents-at-uk-immigration-detention-centre-report-finds (The Guardian – World News)

Incidents rose from four in 2023 to 28 in 2024 as 22 Serco officers also investigated for serious misconduct at Gatwick centre

There has been a sevenfold increase in serious incidents at an immigration detention centre near Gatwick airport, a watchdog report has revealed.

There were 28 serious incidents at Gatwick immigration removal centre in 2024 compared with four recorded in 2023, the report from the independent monitoring board said. These included large protests and men jumping on to anti-suicide netting. On 12 occasions the National Tactical Response Group, a specialist unit to deal with protests and other serious problems, was called in to quell disorder.

Sri Lanka braced for more damage after torrential rain kills hundreds across Asia - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/01/sri-lanka-braced-for-more-damage-after-torrential-rain-floods-kills-hundreds-across-asia (The Guardian – World News)

Meanwhile, Iran grapples with one of worst droughts and temperatures fall 10C below normal in US

More heavy rainfall is expected in Sri Lanka in the coming days, likely resulting in further damage across the country. It comes after torrential rainfall in south-east Asia triggered catastrophic flash floods and landslides that have affected millions, killing more than 300 people in Indonesia and 160 in Thailand, with hundreds more still missing.

Parts of North Sumatra, Indonesia, were hit with rainfall totals of 800mm over four days, with other areas also experiencing heavy rainfall.

Sydney author’s erotica novel references ‘sexual stuff’ with a child, police officer tells court - https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/dec/04/sydney-authors-erotica-novel-references-sexual-stuff-with-a-child-police-officer-tells-court-ntwnfb (The Guardian – World News)

A Christian charity executive who wrote Daddy’s Little Toy says her book refers to infant role play by adults rather than child abuse

A book written by a Christian charity marketing executive contained references to “sexual stuff” with a young child, the police officer tasked with reading the novel has said.

Lauren Ashley Mastrosa, 34, is fighting child abuse charges brought over the book Daddy’s Little Toy which she wrote under the pen name Tori Woods.

Thailand seizes more than $300m in assets and issues 42 arrest warrants in cyberscam crackdown - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/04/thailand-scam-cyberscam-crackdown-arrests-south-east-asia (The Guardian – World News)

Seizures and warrants involve Chinese-Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, who heads US-sanctioned Prince Group, and Cambodians Kok An and Yim Leak

Thailand has seized assets worth more than $300m, including shares in a major regional energy company, and issued arrest warrants for 42 people in a high-profile push against regional scam networks, officials said on Wednesday.

Parts of south-east Asia, including the border areas between Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, have become hubs for online fraud, with criminal networks earning billions from illegal compounds where trafficking victims are often forced to work.

Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as US reportedly targets Minnesota community - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/02/trump-somali-immigrants-minnesota (The Guardian – World News)

US president’s xenophobic rant comes amid reports of ramped-up deportation efforts in Ilhan Omar’s district

Donald Trump on Tuesday called Somali immigrants “garbage” and said they should be sent back home in a rant that came as the administration is reportedly increasing immigration enforcement against undocumented Somalis in Minnesota.

In a xenophobic rant during a cabinet meeting, Trump went off on Somalis and Ilhan Omar, the congressional representative who is from Somalia and is a US citizen. He said Somalia “stinks” and is “no good for a reason”.

Trump frees ex-Honduran president from prison as country awaits knife-edge election result - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/02/trump-intervention-honduras-presidential-vote-count-stalls-nasry-asfura (The Guardian – World News)

Release of convicted cocaine trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández is latest US interference in election and comes despite Trump’s apparent ‘war on drugs’

Analysis: Trump’s pardon of Honduras’s ex-president shows counter-drug effort is ‘based on lies and hypocrisy’

A former president of Honduras who was convicted of drug trafficking has walked free from a US prison after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump, as the country’s presidential election remained on a knife edge with the US-backed candidate leading by 515 votes.

Juan Orlando Hernández, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for allegedly creating “a cocaine superhighway to the United States”, was released from a West Virginia prison after Trump’s intervention, Hernández’s wife confirmed on Tuesday.

Trump officials say second strike aimed to destroy suspected drug boat instead of crew - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/trump-officials-boat-strikes-legal-analysis (The Guardian – World News)

Officials hew closely to secret memo which gives legal cover to firing on boats even if it would kill people on board

Trump administration officials have defended carrying out a follow-up strike on a drug boat that killed survivors on 2 September by arguing that its objective was to ensure the complete destruction of the boat, an action the Pentagon had internal legal approval to conduct.

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said in a briefing on Monday that Adm Frank Bradley, who oversaw the operation and gave the order for the second strike, directed it to sink the boat.

Wes Streeting orders review of mental health diagnoses as benefit claims soar - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/wes-streeting-orders-review-of-mental-health-diagnoses-as-benefit-claims-soar (The Guardian – World News)

Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’

The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered a clinical review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions, according to reports.

Streeting is understood to be concerned about a sharp rise in the number of people making sickness benefits claims because of diagnoses for mental illness, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Times reported.

He has asked leading experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become “over-pathologised”, the newspaper said, as he seeks to grapple with the 4.4 million working-age people now claiming sickness or incapacity benefit.

The figure has risen by 1.2 million since 2019, while the number of 16 to 34-year-olds off work with long-term sickness because of a mental health condition is said to have grown rapidly in the same period.

Streeting told the Times he knew from “personal experience how devastating it can be for people who face poor mental health, have ADHD or autism and can’t get a diagnosis or the right support”.

He added: “I also know, from speaking to clinicians, how the diagnosis of these conditions is sharply rising.

“We must look at this through a strictly clinical lens to get an evidence-based understanding of what we know, what we don’t know, and what these patterns tell us about our mental health system, autism and ADHD services.

“That’s the only way we can ensure everyone gets timely access to accurate diagnosis and effective support.”

The review, which is expected to be launched on Thursday, is set to be led by Prof Peter Fonagy, a clinical psychologist at University College London specialising in child mental health, with Sir Simon Wessely, a former president of the Royal College of Psychiatry, acting as vice-chair.

‘From taboo to tool’: 30% of GPs in UK use AI tools in patient consultations, study finds - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/gp-doctors-health-uk-artificial-intelligence-study (The Guardian – World News)

Survey shows rise in GPs using tools such as ChatGPT to produce appointment summaries and assist with diagnosis

Almost three in 10 GPs in the UK are using AI tools such as ChatGPT in consultations with patients, even though it could lead to them making mistakes and being sued, a study reveals.

The rapid adoption of AI to ease workloads is happening alongside a “wild west” lack of regulation of the technology, which is leaving GPs unaware which tools are safe to use. That is the conclusion of research by the Nuffield Trust thinktank, based on a survey of 2,108 family doctors by the Royal College of GPs about AI and on focus groups of GPs.

‘Making mental health crisis worse’: Young Nationals warn regional children will be cut off from family by social media ban - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/04/australia-u16-social-media-ban-children-riskier-platforms-young-nationals (The Guardian – World News)

Exclusive: President of National party’s youth branch says many children in regional and remote areas rely on social media to stay connected

The federal Nationals’ youth branch has called to dump the under-16s social media ban, amid a growing Coalition push against the world-leading laws coming into effect from next week.

Coalition members including leader Sussan Ley, Andrew Bragg and Matt Canavan have voiced alarm at the looming 10 December commencement, despite the opposition waving through parliament legislation that specified the date and the party’s former leader Peter Dutton championing the ban.

‘We have to rebuild from scratch’: Sri Lankans relive the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/02/we-were-all-very-scared-sri-lankans-relive-the-devastation-of-cyclone-ditwah (The Guardian – World News)

Many uncertain about the future after losing everything in the country’s deadliest natural disaster for years

When the rains began, Layani Rasika Niroshani was not worried. The 36-year-old mother of two was used to the heavy monsoon showers that drench Sri Lanka’s hilly central region of Badulla every year. But as it kept pounding down without stopping, the family started to feel jittery.

Some relocated to a relative’s house, but her brother and his wife decided to stay behind to collect the valuables. As they were inside, a landslide hit the family home.

120,000 Home Cameras Were Hacked for Sexual Videos, South Korean Police Say - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/asia/south-korea-cameras-hacked.html (The New York Times – World)
The authorities arrested four people this week in the latest turn in the country’s effort to stop exploitative recordings.

A Skating Rink Was Built Around a Luciano Pavarotti Statue. People Aren’t Thrilled. - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/europe/pavarotti-statue-ice-rink-pesaro-italy.html (The New York Times – World)
“Nessun Dorma?” More like “Ice, Ice Baby,” as a statue in Italy is overshadowed.

After Deadly Attacks, Australia Debates: Do Shark Nets Work? - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/australia/sydney-shark-nets-australia.html (The New York Times – World)
Critics say the nets harm marine life and aren’t the best way to keep swimmers safe. Recent shark attacks have complicated a plan to remove some of them.

An Anti-Polarization Pope - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/pope-leo-lebanon-sri-lanka-iran.html (The New York Times – World)
What Pope Leo’s first international trip tells us about the leader of the Catholic Church.

Canada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/canada/canada-arctic-churchill-polar-bears.html (The New York Times – World)
The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.

China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/asia/china-japan-taiwan-europe.html (The New York Times – World)
A diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan has China turning to Britain and France for support, appealing to their shared history as wartime allies.

China, Japan and a New Narrative About World War II - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/china-japan-ww2-russia-gaza-pope.html (The New York Times – World)
Arguments about history are proliferating as the postwar order led by the United States crumbles.

Environmentally Friendly Coffee - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/climate/climate-change-coffee.html (The New York Times – World)
Here’s what to know about your daily brew and the environment.

Europe Wants to Get the Word Out: Russia Is to Blame for Sabotage - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/europe-russia-hybrid-attacks.html (The New York Times – World)
Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.

Fabergé Winter Egg Sells for $30 Million, an Auction Record - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/faberge-winter-egg-auction.html (The New York Times – World)
Fabergé is believed to have produced 50 of the ornate eggs for Russia’s czars. The Winter Egg, sold on Tuesday, is considered one of the jewelry house’s greatest creations.

Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam Have Killed Over 1,200. Here’s What to Know. - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/asia/flooding-sri-lanka-indonesia-thailand-vietnam-cyclone-rain.html (The New York Times – World)
Unusually destructive storms have killed at least 1,350 people across the region and displaced millions in South and Southeast Asia.

Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/asia/hong-kong-fire.html (The New York Times – World)
Investigators say contractors wrapped the buildings in substandard scaffolding netting and then sought to hide it from inspectors. The toll from the fire rose to 151.

In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp Parts of Asia - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/asia/floods-indonesia-sri-lanka-thailand-photos.html (The New York Times – World)
Images of the destruction caused by storms that have torn through South and Southeast Asia.

In Yemen, Separatist Forces Backed by UAE March Into Oil-Rich Region - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/middleeast/yemen-militias-attack-oil-uae.html (The New York Times – World)
The separatists were battling to secure the region’s oil fields, residents and the group’s officials said. Their swift advance could be a turning point in Yemen’s decade-long civil war.

Israel Says a Gaza Border Will Reopen, but Only for Palestinians to Leave - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/middleeast/israel-rafah-crossing-gaza-ceasefire.html (The New York Times – World)
Israel had agreed to open the Rafah crossing as part of the October cease-fire deal with Hamas but kept it closed. Egypt denied that the border would reopen soon.

Ludwig Minelli, Founder of Swiss Assisted-Suicide Group, Dies at 92 - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/ludwig-minelli-dead.html (The New York Times – World)
Dignitas has helped more than 3,000 people take their own lives, an act that Mr. Minelli maintained was a fundamental exercise of free will.

Macy’s Raises Sales Forecast Again as Shoppers Prove Resilient - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/macys-retail-spending-economy.html (The New York Times – World)
Macy’s raised its sales forecast for the year after strong results at its upscale chain, highlighting how higher-income consumers continue to spend relatively freely.

Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Borrows From Trump’s Playbook - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/middleeast/netanyahu-pardon-corruption-israel-trump.html (The New York Times – World)
In many ways, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request mimics how President Trump has assailed his perceived enemies and attacked legal proceedings against him.

On Trump’s Insults, Somalia’s Prime Minister Says ‘It’s Better Not to Respond’ - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/africa/trump-somalia-garbage-reaction-immigrant.html (The New York Times – World)
President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as “garbage” during a White House meeting on Tuesday.

Our Top Editor Answers Questions - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/executive-editor-reader-questions-ukraine-putin-best-books.html (The New York Times – World)
Joe Kahn, The New York Times’s executive editor, was asked about how we cover the news and make judgment calls in our reporting and editing.

Putin and Witkoff Meet in Russia as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Deal - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/europe/putin-witkoff-trump-ukraine-meeting.html (The New York Times – World)
The two sides did not reach any specific compromises, an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin said, as the United States pushes a plan to end the war in Ukraine.

Reckoning With a New Era of Deadly Floods - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/climate/climate-change-floods.html (The New York Times – World)
The floods and landslides that have killed more than 1,350 people in recent weeks are a grim reminder of the risks of a warming planet.

Right to Jury Trial in England and Wales to Be Restricted in Some Cases - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/europe/uk-jury-trial-courts.html (The New York Times – World)
The British justice secretary, David Lammy, announced the contentious move on Tuesday as part of an attempt to tackle a yearslong backlog in the courts.

Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/science/wildlife-trade-cites-sharks-rays.html (The New York Times – World)
A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.

Son of El Chapo Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Father’s Former Cartel Partner - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/us/politics/el-chapo-son-joaquin-guzman-lopez-guilty.html (The New York Times – World)
Joaquín Guzmán López admitted to having the once-untouchable drug kingpin Ismael Zambada García abducted and flown to the United States, among a sweeping set of other crimes.

South Korea Says the U.S. Agreed to Help It Secure Fuel for Reactors - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/asia/south-korea-nuclear-reactor-fuel.html (The New York Times – World)
President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed wanting to build nuclear-powered submarines at home, despite President Trump’s suggestion that they be built in the United States.

Stakes High, Europe Races to Save Its Financing Plan for Ukraine - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/ukraine-russia-european-union-frozen-assets.html (The New York Times – World)
The European Union has a proposal for how to turn Russian frozen assets into a giant loan for Ukraine. If it fails, it could further weaken Europe’s global image.

Storm Floodwaters in Indonesia Turned Logs Into Floating Projectiles - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/asia/indonesia-sumatra-floods-timber-logs.html (The New York Times – World)
Many logs became forces of destruction in Indonesia last week, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone.

Taiwan’s Opposition Leader, Once for Independence, Turns Toward China - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/world/asia/taiwan-opposition-cheng-china.html (The New York Times – World)
She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.

The Philippines Spent Big on Flood Control, but the Water Keeps Rising - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/asia/phillipines-flood-control-corruption.html (The New York Times – World)
Many Filipinos say floods are worse than ever — and now, the government has admitted that vast sums were embezzled from a program meant to fight the problem.

Thousands Greet Pope Leo as He Prays Near Site of Beirut Port Blast - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/middleeast/pope-leo-beirut-lebanon.html (The New York Times – World)
A waterfront Mass in the Lebanese capital capped the pope’s three-day visit to the Middle Eastern nation with the largest proportion of Christians.

Trump Alleges Fraud, Without Evidence, in Honduras Election - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/americas/honduras-presidential-vote-trump.html (The New York Times – World)
Honduras was on edge after tallies showed two candidates separated by about 500 votes. Then President Trump claimed that officials were rigging results.

Trump Becomes the Wild Card in Razor-Thin Honduras Election - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/americas/honduras-election-trump.html (The New York Times – World)
President Trump warned that if his favored candidate didn’t win, the United States would “not be throwing good money after bad” at the country.

Trump Faces Choices on Russia-Ukraine Talks as Peace Deal Deadline Passes - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/us/politics/trump-russia-ukraine-deadline.html (The New York Times – World)
The president wanted Moscow and Kyiv to come to terms by Thanksgiving. Negotiations are now stalled, leaving the White House to decide if an agreement is possible anytime soon.

Tunisia Arrests Opposition Figure in Widening Crackdown - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/africa/tunisia-arrest-hammami-crackdown.html (The New York Times – World)
The sentencing of Ayachi Hammami, a prominent human rights lawyer, was the latest sign of Tunisia’s backsliding into authoritarianism, say rights groups.

Two U.K. Women’s Groups Ban Transgender Girls and Women - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/uk-trans-ban-womens-institute-girl-guides.html (The New York Times – World)
The Girlguiding organization and the Women’s Institute both said a court ruling from earlier this year had forced their hands.

U.N. Security Council to Visit Syria and Lebanon at ‘Crucial’ Time for the Countries - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/middleeast/lebanon-un-security-council.html (The New York Times – World)
The trip comes days before the anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and as Lebanon is navigating the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel.

Visiting Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo Echoed Francis’s Message, Not His Style - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/pope-leo-first-trip-francis-turkey-lebanon.html (The New York Times – World)
Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor’s messages. Leo’s deliberate manner differed from Francis.

What Jamaica Wants After Deadly Hurricane? Visit Us, Island Says. - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/americas/hurricane-jamaica-tourism.html (The New York Times – World)
Tourism accounts for nearly a third of Jamaica’s economy, so officials are rushing to reopen dozens of hotels in time to salvage the vital winter travel season.

What to Know About Putin’s Visit to India as Oil Trade Dries Up - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/asia/india-russia-putin-visit-arms.html (The New York Times – World)
The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S. Officials - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-paris-putin-witkoff.html (The New York Times – World)
Ukraine’s president met with President Emmanuel Macron of France on Monday as Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, was traveling to Russia.

'Mentally unstable man': Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan fires sharp salvo at Asim Munir - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/play-on-the-front-foot-ex-pak-pm-imran-khan-fires-sharp-salvo-at-asim-munir-calls-him-mentally-unstable-man/articleshow/125757647.cms (Times of India – World News)
Imran Khan, from jail, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, calling him "mentally unstable" and accusing him of disastrous policies that fuel terrorism and ignite tensions with Afghanistan. Khan alleged Munir prioritizes pleasing Western powers over national interests, leading to constitutional collapse and fabricated cases against him and his wife.

'Strategic mistake': IndiGo flight disruptions due to new roster rules? What DGCA norms say - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/strategic-mistake-hundreds-of-indigo-flights-canceled-as-new-pilot-duty-norms-kick-in-top-things-to-know-about-new-dgca-roster-rules/articleshow/125759141.cms (Times of India – World News)
India's largest airline, IndiGo, is facing significant flight disruptions, with hundreds of cancellations and delays due to new pilot rest and duty-hour regulations. Despite a month since implementation, the airline struggles to adapt, leading to a sharp drop in on-time performance. IndiGo cites operational challenges and expects disruptions to continue.

'Tere Ishk Mein' collection: Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's movie crosses Rs 100 crore - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/tere-ishk-mein-box-office-collection-day-6-dhanush-and-kriti-sanon-romantic-drama-crosses-rs-100-crore-gross-worldwide/articleshow/125755430.cms (Times of India – World News)
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's 'Tere Ishk Mein' experienced a mid-week dip, earning Rs 6.75 crore on Wednesday. Despite this, the film maintains strong domestic hold, especially in metros, and has crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide. This marks Dhanush's biggest Bollywood hit and his first Rs 100 crore global grosser.

'Why ask me?': Priyanka Vadra on rupee; brings up PM Modi's past remark on Manmohan Singh - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/why-are-you-asking-me-ask-them-priyanka-gandhi-vadra-on-falling-rupee-brings-up-pm-modis-remarks-on-manmohan-singh/articleshow/125757690.cms (Times of India – World News)
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra deflected questions on the rupee breaching the 90 mark against the US dollar, urging reporters to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his 2013 remarks on the falling rupee. Meanwhile, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran stated the government is not concerned about the currency's decline, as it is not impacting inflation or exports.

12 Reds, 3 cops dead as forces push deeper into Bastar; 268 Maoists killed so far in 2025 - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/12-reds-3-cops-dead-as-forces-push-deeper-into-bastar-268-maoists-killed-so-far-in-2025/articleshow/125755394.cms (Times of India – World News)
A fierce gun battle on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Maoists and three District Reserve Guard personnel. This significant loss for the outlawed group occurred as security forces intensified operations in the region. Weapons were recovered, and the search for more insurgents continues.

Bengaluru techie's death note: How 'dream house' became trap for software professional - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bengaluru-techies-death-note-how-a-dream-house-became-trap-for-software-professional/articleshow/125756350.cms (Times of India – World News)
A Bengaluru techie tragically ended his life, citing relentless harassment from neighbours and civic officials over a Rs 20 lakh demand. Murali Govindaraju was found dead in his under-construction home, leaving a note detailing his torment. His neighbours have been arrested, accused of extorting money under the guise of activism, leading to this devastating outcome.

Calcutta HC junks order to scrap 32,000 teacher jobs - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/calcutta-hc-junks-order-to-scrap-32000-teacher-jobs/articleshow/125755487.cms (Times of India – World News)

Candace Owens faces backlash for sharing private Charlie Kirk stories upsetting widow - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/candace-owens-sparks-huge-online-fury-after-sharing-private-charlie-kirk-stories-that-upset-widow-erika-kirk/articleshow/125753254.cms (Times of India – World News)
Candace Owens is facing widespread anger online. A podcast clip featuring her discussing the late Charlie Kirk's past relationships has gone viral. Many believe Owens' comments have deeply hurt Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, who is still grieving. The public is questioning the timing and intent behind sharing such personal memories.

Cardi B shares sweet glimpse of newborn son, calls him her ‘cuddle buddy’ - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/cardi-b-shares-intimate-glimpse-of-life-with-newborn-son-proudly-calling-him-her-sweetest-cuddle-buddy/articleshow/125731016.cms (Times of India – World News)
Cardi B is embracing motherhood again, sharing tender moments with her newborn son and boyfriend Stefon Diggs on Instagram. The rapper also offered glimpses of her other children, Kulture, Wave, and Blossom, highlighting the joys and realities of family life. This new chapter signifies personal growth and a continued commitment to her artistic career.

Centre agrees to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-agrees-to-bring-back-sunali-son-from-bangladesh/articleshow/125755457.cms (Times of India – World News)
In a humanitarian move, the Indian government will bring back a pregnant Bangladeshi national, Sunali Khatun, and her son after their deportation. The Supreme Court, emphasizing humanity over law, directed the Centre to send Sunali to her father in West Bengal for care. The court also raised questions about her citizenship based on her father's status.

Democrats release 'never-before-seen' images from ‘Epstein Island’ — see photos - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/democrats-release-new-disturbing-images-from-infamous-epstein-island-see-photos/articleshow/125750902.cms (Times of India – World News)

H-1B visa row: US orders enhanced vetting for applicants — what are the new requirements? - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/h-1b-visa-row-trump-admin-orders-enhanced-vetting-for-applicants-what-are-the-new-requirements/articleshow/125756220.cms (Times of India – World News)
The Trump administration has intensified H-1B visa vetting, scrutinizing applicants and their families for involvement in 'censorship' of free speech. This includes reviewing social media for content moderation or misinformation roles. The move aims to prevent individuals deemed complicit in suppressing expression from entering the U.S., particularly those in tech.

IND vs SA: 'I'm kicking myself' - Rahul reveals 'real' reasons behind India's shock defeat - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-south-africa/im-kicking-myself-kl-rahul-reveals-the-real-reasons-behind-indias-shock-defeat-despite-358/articleshow/125756510.cms (Times of India – World News)
India captain KL Rahul attributed their four-wicket ODI loss to South Africa to the toss and heavy dew, despite a massive 358/5 powered by centuries from Kohli and Gaikwad. South Africa's record chase of 362/6 was lauded by skipper Temba Bavuma, who highlighted tactical decisions and internal competition as key factors in their victory.

IND vs SA: 'If Pak have Haris Rauf, India have Prasidh Krishna’ — Pacer draws heavy backlash - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-south-africa/ind-vs-sa-if-pakistan-has-haris-rauf-india-has-prasidh-krishna-trolls-mock-pacer-for-leaking-over-10-an-over-in-2nd-odi-defeat/articleshow/125748343.cms (Times of India – World News)
Prasidh Krishna faced severe online criticism after India's four-wicket loss to South Africa in the second ODI. His expensive spell, conceding 85 runs in 8.2 overs, allowed South Africa to comfortably chase a target of 359. Despite centuries from Kohli and Gaikwad, Markram's 110 led the visitors to a memorable victory, leveling the series.

IND vs SA: Kohli equals Tendulkar’s world record - full list of milestones set in Raipur - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-south-africa/virat-kohli-equals-sachin-tendulkars-world-record-full-list-of-milestones-set-in-raipur/articleshow/125758722.cms (Times of India – World News)
Run-machine Virat Kohli's brilliant 102 wasn't enough as South Africa chased down 359 in Raipur, levelling the three-match series 1-1. Kohli's century, his 53rd ODI ton, saw him equal Sachin Tendulkar's record for hundreds at 34 venues. Ruturaj Gaikwad also scored a century in their record partnership against the Proteas.

IndiGo chaos: What led to cancellation of over 200 flights; fares touching Rs 43,000 - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/indigo-havoc-200-flights-cancelled-up-to-10-hour-delay-dgca-calls-top-brass/articleshow/125755510.cms (Times of India – World News)
IndiGo is experiencing significant flight turmoil, impacting hundreds of thousands of travelers due to over 200 cancelled flights and delays reaching up to 10 hours. The airline attributes these challenges to a shortage of pilots and new operational rules. As travel peaks, aviation regulators have called upon IndiGo's leadership to address the chaos and outline a recovery strategy.

IndiGo continues to face nationwide delays, cancellations; flight fares soar — 10 things to know - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indigo-continues-to-face-nationwide-flight-delays-cancellations-what-led-to-the-chaos-10-things-to-know/articleshow/125757256.cms (Times of India – World News)

International Cheetah Day: PM Modi celebrates 'one of the planet's most remarkable creatures' — see pics - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/international-cheetah-day-pm-modi-celebrates-one-of-the-planets-most-remarkable-creatures-see-pics/articleshow/125757796.cms (Times of India – World News)
On International Cheetah Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media, showcasing heartwarming images and celebrating the remarkable achievements of Project Cheetah. This visionary initiative, active for three years now, is dedicated to revitalizing India's ecological landscape by reintroducing cheetahs to Kuno National Park.

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife cut her Amazon stake to donate millions of dollars - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/jeff-bezos-ex-wife-mackenzie-scott-has-cut-her-amazon-stake-to-donate-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-/articleshow/125748093.cms (Times of India – World News)
MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, has significantly reduced her Amazon stake, donating billions to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her recent $80 million gift to Howard University highlights her focus on substantial contributions to DEI and disaster relief. Scott's philanthropic efforts continue to impact numerous causes, solidifying her position as a top global philanthropist.

Liam Gleason’s cause of death: Siena men’s lacrosse coach dies at 41 - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/liam-gleasons-cause-of-death-siena-mens-lacrosse-coach-dies-at-41/articleshow/125756241.cms (Times of India – World News)
Siena University mourns the loss of men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason, 41, who passed away Wednesday following a severe head injury from a home accident. Gleason, who led the Saints to a MAAC title, was a beloved figure in the lacrosse community. His legacy includes building a strong program and deep connections on and off the field.

Loss-making PIA on block: Pak moves to sell national carrier; previous bid failed - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/loss-making-pia-on-block-pak-moves-to-sell-national-carrier-previous-bid-failed/articleshow/125756006.cms (Times of India – World News)
Pakistan is set to auction its state-owned airline, PIA, on December 23rd as part of a crucial IMF program. This privatization aims to revive the struggling carrier, restore its global flight operations, and meet modern aviation standards. Prime Minister Sharif emphasized transparency in the bidding process, which, if successful, will be Pakistan's first major privatization in two decades.

MLB trade rumors: Cubs poised to land $400M Tigers Cy Young winner in mega deal - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mlb/mlb-trade-rumors-chicago-cubs-predicted-to-land-400-million-detroit-tiger-cy-young-winner-in-blockbuster-deal/articleshow/125707198.cms (Times of India – World News)
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly considering a blockbuster trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, to fill the void left by Kyle Tucker's expected free agency departure. This move would create a formidable pitching duo with rookie Cade Horton and signal a serious World Series push for the Cubs.

OTT vs telcos: WhatsApp, Telegram upset with new rule; Airtel, Jio & Vi praise DoT - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/whatsapp-telegram-and-other-ott-companies-are-upset-with-government-over-new-rule-that-airtel-vodafone-idea-and-reliance-jio-have-congratulated-dot-for/articleshow/125756097.cms (Times of India – World News)
India's telecom and technology industry bodies are clashing over a new government mandate requiring SIM binding for OTT platforms. While telecom giants like Jio and Airtel welcome the move to curb fraud, tech firms represented by BIF express 'serious concerns' about jurisdiction, consumer impact, and technical feasibility, urging a pause and consultation.

On divorce, Muslim man must return bride parents’ gifts: SC - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/on-divorce-muslim-man-must-return-bride-parents-gifts-sc/articleshow/125754450.cms (Times of India – World News)
The Supreme Court has made a pivotal ruling that requires bridegrooms to return any financial gifts received from their father-in-law upon divorce, directing that these gifts should revert to the bride. This decision, rooted in addressing patriarchal biases, references the Muslim Women's Act of 1986, designed to safeguard women's dignity and economic stability post-divorce.

Putin in Delhi today: How Russian president's visit sent five-star rates to dizzying heights - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/how-putins-visit-mega-events-have-sent-delhis-five-star-rates-to-dizzying-heights/articleshow/125750297.cms (Times of India – World News)
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Delhi has significantly boosted occupancy and tariffs for the city's five-star hotels. Alongside major international events, the presidential suite at ITC Maurya is booked, with other top hotels also sold out. This surge in demand, driven by both official delegations and upcoming weddings, highlights the impact of large-scale events on the hospitality sector.

Putin to begin India visit today with PM Modi’s private dinner; trade in focus - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-russia-ties-putin-to-begin-visit-today-with-pm-modis-private-dinner-trade-in-focus/articleshow/125755305.cms (Times of India – World News)
President Vladimir Putin's much-anticipated visit to India begins with a private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the start of discussions focused on enhancing economic collaboration and strategic partnerships. The leaders will also tackle significant global concerns, particularly India's call for resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis through diplomatic channels.

Raj Nidimoru’s ex-wife pens a lengthy note after his and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s wedding - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/raj-nidimorus-ex-wife-shhyamali-de-pens-a-lengthy-note-after-his-and-samantha-ruth-prabhus-wedding-spent-a-sleepless-night/articleshow/125759091.cms (Times of India – World News)
Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently married at Isha Yoga Centre. Amidst congratulatory messages, attention turned to Raj's ex-wife, Shhyamali De. She shared a lengthy social media note expressing gratitude for well wishes while dealing with her Jyotish guru's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

Rupee falls below 90/$ 1st time as US tariffs, FII flows take toll - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rupee-falls-below-90/-1st-time-as-us-tariffs-fii-flows-take-toll/articleshow/125755971.cms (Times of India – World News)
The Indian rupee plunged to a historic low of 90.29 against the US dollar, breaching the 90 mark for the first time. This sharp decline, attributed to US tariffs and significant foreign investor outflows, is now impacting the broader economy. While a weaker rupee makes imports costlier, it could benefit exporters and help manage the current account deficit.

Rupee hits another low! Currency slumps to 90.43 against US dollar; what it means - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rupee-hits-another-low-currency-slumps-to-against-us-dollar-on-december-04-2025-what-it-means/articleshow/125757188.cms (Times of India – World News)
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 90.43 against the US dollar, marking its fastest decline in under a year. This depreciation is driven by foreign portfolio investment withdrawals, trade deficits, and a strong dollar, despite RBI interventions. However, the government remains optimistic about currency improvement and foreign direct investment inflows next year.

SMAT: Rohit Sharma ready to play for Mumbai; knockouts from Dec 12-18 - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/smat-knockouts-rohit-sharma-ready-to-play-for-mumbai/articleshow/125757325.cms (Times of India – World News)
Rohit Sharma, despite retiring from T20 Internationals, has expressed his keenness to represent Mumbai in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts. The star batter, currently engaged in the ODI series against South Africa, could feature for Mumbai in the tournament's final stages. This move aligns with BCCI's mandate for Indian players to participate in domestic cricket when available.

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 26,000; BSE Sensex down around 100 points - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/stock-market-today-nifty50-bse-sensex-december-04-2025-dalal-street-indian-equities-global-markets/articleshow/125757127.cms (Times of India – World News)
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Thursday. While Nifty50 was below 26,000, BSE Sensex was down nearly 100 points.

Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations - check list - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/top-stocks-to-buy-today-stock-market-recommendations-for-december-4-2025-check-list/articleshow/125757073.cms (Times of India – World News)
BofA Securities maintains a neutral stance on PB Fintech, while Jefferies initiates coverage on Chalet Hotels with a buy rating. CLSA upgrades Hindalco with a higher target price, and Citigroup moves HDFC AM to neutral. Macquarie reiterates an outperform rating on ITC, citing potential tailwinds.

Viral moment! Rohit Sharma makes a wish after Rishabh Pant spots fallen eyelash - WATCH - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-south-africa/rohit-sharma-makes-a-wish-after-rishabh-pant-spots-fallen-eyelash-watch/articleshow/125746052.cms (Times of India – World News)
A heartwarming moment saw Rishabh Pant remove an eyelash from Rohit Sharma's face before India's impressive 358/5 in the second ODI. Virat Kohli's 53rd century and Ruturaj Gaikwad's maiden ton powered the score. Rohit also unveiled India's new T20I jersey, expressing confidence for the 2026 World Cup.

Warriors linked to $27M Mavericks star as support for Curry; Hield seen as key asset - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nba/top-stories/nba-trade-rumors-golden-state-warriors-could-eye-27-million-dallas-mavericks-superstar-to-support-stephen-curry-buddy-hield-key-trade-asset/articleshow/125730765.cms (Times of India – World News)
Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks are reportedly considering a straightforward trade: Buddy Hield for Naji Marshall. This move addresses roster imbalances, with the Warriors seeking defensive wing depth and the Mavericks aiming to boost floor spacing around their stars. Both teams could benefit from a fresh start and improved team dynamics.

When and where to watch the Geminids meteor shower 2025 peak nights - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/geminids-meteor-shower-2025-when-and-where-to-watch-the-spectacular-december-nights-with-up-to-120-shooting-stars-per-hour/articleshow/125757691.cms (Times of India – World News)
The Geminids meteor shower, a consistent and bright celestial event, is set for a spectacular display in 2025. With minimal moonlight during its peak on December 13-14, stargazers can anticipate 60-120 meteors per hour. This unique shower, originating from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, offers a prime opportunity for unforgettable cosmic viewing.

Which grapes are healthiest green black or red and why - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/green-vs-black-vs-red-grapes-which-variety-offers-the-most-nutritional-benefits/articleshow/125747921.cms (Times of India – World News)
Grapes, a globally cherished fruit, offer a wealth of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. While all varieties are beneficial, black and red grapes boast higher antioxidant levels like resveratrol, supporting heart health and reducing inflammation. Green grapes excel in hydration and vitamin content, making a varied intake ideal for overall well-being.

‘Anti-labour, pro-crony’ codes pose threat to job security: Kharge - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/anti-labour-pro-crony-codes-pose-threat-to-job-security-kharge/articleshow/125752722.cms (Times of India – World News)
Opposition MPs staged a protest against new labour codes, deeming them 'anti-labour' and a threat to job security. Concerns were raised about relaxed layoff thresholds, potential erosion of permanent jobs through contract hiring, and restrictions on striking. Leaders criticized the government's move as favoring corporations over workers' rights and demanded the codes' immediate rollback.

‘Killer mom’: Haryana woman kills 4 children; targeted those ‘more attractive’ - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/killer-mom-haryana-woman-held-for-killing-4-children-including-her-son-targeted-kids-more-attractive-than-her-own/articleshow/125755392.cms (Times of India – World News)
A chilling child murder spree has been uncovered in Haryana, with a 34-year-old woman, Poonam, confessing to drowning at least four children, including her own toddler son. Driven by an urge to kill children more attractive than her own, she meticulously staged the deaths as accidents. The latest victim was a six-year-old girl at a wedding.

‘Proof’ in hand, Rajnath stands by claim on Nehru’s Babri plan - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/proof-in-hand-rajnath-stands-by-claim-on-nehrus-babri-plan/articleshow/125752503.cms (Times of India – World News)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Jawaharlal Nehru wished to rebuild the Babri Mosque with public funds, citing a book based on Sardar Patel's daughter's diary. Congress vehemently denied this, calling it a fabricated 'WhatsApp university story' and a distraction from pressing national issues. They challenged the minister to provide evidence.

Air strikes and shelling continue in Gaza - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166505 (UN News – Top Stories)
The UN has called for an investigation into the recent “horrific” killing by Israeli forces of two young brothers in Gaza who were reportedly targeted by a drone while collecting firewood.

Asia: Lives upended by cyclones, ‘extreme’ rainfall on the rise, warn UN agencies - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166482 (UN News – Top Stories)
Across southeast Asia, record-breaking rains and flooding caused by back-to-back tropical storms have claimed hundreds of lives and brought devastation and displacement upon entire communities, UN agencies said on Tuesday.

Crackdown on Palestinian civil society is reaching alarming levels, warns UN human rights office - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166496 (UN News – Top Stories)
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned an Israeli raid on the Union of Agricultural Work Committees in the occupied West Bank, warning that pressure on Palestinian civil society has reached alarming levels.

Cyclone Ditwah brings worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166474 (UN News – Top Stories)
Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst flood disasters in two decades, with nearly one million people affected and more than 400 reported dead or missing after Cyclone Ditwah unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across the island.

Gaza: UN reports expanded winterisation efforts as cold weather intensifies - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166479 (UN News – Top Stories)
The UN says humanitarian partners in Gaza are scaling up winterisation efforts as cold weather and heavy rain continue to impact displaced Palestinians.

General Assembly LIVE: Resolution adopted demanding Russia return Ukrainian children - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166503 (UN News – Top Stories)
The UN General Assembly’s emergency special session spotlighting Russian aggression against Ukraine has reconvened in New York where the world body has adopted a resolution demanding Moscow end the forcible transfer and separation from their families, of Ukrainian children. Follow live coverage below and go here for detailed coverage of other key meetings. UN News app users can follow the vote here.

General Assembly demands return of Ukrainian children by Russia - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166507 (UN News – Top Stories)
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday demanded by a wide margin that Russia immediately and unconditionally return all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported since the start of the war.

Genuine inclusion of persons with disabilities is a win for us all: Guterres - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166502 (UN News – Top Stories)
Discussions around promoting greater inclusion of people with disabilities in society topped the agenda at the United Nations on Wednesday.

Global measles cases surge as 30 million children miss vaccines, UN health agency warns - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166471 (UN News – Top Stories)
Measles deaths have dropped by 88 per cent since 2000 – yet an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children, still died from the virus last year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.

HIV and AIDS: Despite funding setbacks, prevention sees progress - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166478 (UN News – Top Stories)
Pooja Mishra’s health kept worsening until she began treatment for HIV at age 19, two years after her diagnosis. From wondering if she’d ever be able to live a normal life, today she is youth coordinator at a coalition for people with the disease in India.

In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’ - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166481 (UN News – Top Stories)
More than 260 media professionals were killed in the recent hostilities in Gaza – the deadliest conflict for journalists in decades.

Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166484 (UN News – Top Stories)
The recent parliamentary elections in Iraq mark a fitting end to the work of the UN Mission in the country, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.

Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166476 (UN News – Top Stories)
Civilian deaths and injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war have risen to their highest level in four years, according to the Landmine Monitor 2025 report launched in Geneva on Monday.

Millions of jobs at risk in Asia-Pacific as AI adoption surges in wealthy nations - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166483 (UN News – Top Stories)
Millions of jobs across Asia could be at risk as the AI industry booms at the expense of poorer nations still struggling to provide basic digital access and literacy, UN economists said on Tuesday.

Mozambique: ‘Civilians were killed, some were even beheaded’ - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166485 (UN News – Top Stories)
“They live in community shelters, they live in classrooms which are overcrowded,” the UN refugee agency’s (UNHCR) representative in Mozambique said on Tuesday, highlighting the plight of thousands searching for safety.

Myanmar: Opium crop hits 10-year high amid conflict and economic collapse - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166501 (UN News – Top Stories)
Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has surged to a ten-year high, the United Nations reported on Wednesday, underscoring how prolonged conflict and economic collapse are driving farmers deeper into the illicit economy.

Record cocaine seizure in Haitian waters underlines country’s ‘pivotal’ trafficking role - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166460 (UN News – Top Stories)
A record seizure of cocaine off the coast of Haiti has underlined the island nation’s “pivotal role in trafficking routes linking South America, the Caribbean and the United States of America,” according to the United Nations.

Sudan’s crisis deepens with communities trapped in ‘siege conditions’ - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166506 (UN News – Top Stories)
Civilians across Sudan’s Kordofan region are facing extreme hardship as conflict intensifies, warned the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) on Wednesday.

Syria: Hope emerges amid ongoing human rights challenges - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166498 (UN News – Top Stories)
For the first time in the country’s history, Syrians are preparing to publicly mark Human Rights Day next week — a small but meaningful step that UN human rights officials say signals a “new chapter” in their engagement with the authorities, and a cautiously optimistic moment for millions seeking change.

UN chief warns unpaid dues near $1.6 billion, as budget cuts deepen - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166480 (UN News – Top Stories)
With nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid dues, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday that chronic late payments are hampering the world body’s ability to function, even as sweeping cuts move forward through the General Assembly’s main budget committee.

UN rights office condemns ‘apparent summary execution’ of two men in the West Bank - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166469 (UN News – Top Stories)
The UN human rights office, OHCHR said on Friday that it was “appalled” by the “brazen killing” of two Palestinian men by Israeli border police in the West Bank, describing it as “an apparent summary execution.”

UN sounds alarm as landmine deaths rise amid funding cuts - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166500 (UN News – Top Stories)
The deadly legacy of conflicts old and new – from Gaza to Sudan and beyond – continues to kill and maim civilians on a near-daily basis, mine action workers said on Wednesday, as they appealed for greater support for their lifesaving work in the face of deep funding cuts.

WHO backs wider use of weight-loss medicines, calling obesity a chronic disease - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166477 (UN News – Top Stories)
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guideline on the use of a new class of weight-loss medicines, marking a significant shift in global health policy as obesity rates continue to rise.

World News in Brief: Children hit by HIV funding gaps, risks to Pakistan’s courts, minority exclusion - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166473 (UN News – Top Stories)
Children and adolescents living with HIV continue to be left behind in access to early diagnosis, life-saving treatment and care, as shrinking funding threatens to reverse decades of progress, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday, ahead of World AIDS Day.

World News in Brief: Food insecurity triples, Mozambique aid boost, Uganda elections alert - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166504 (UN News – Top Stories)
The number of people facing acute food insecurity has tripled since 2016 to nearly 300 million, even as food-sector funding has fallen back to 2016 levels, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said on Wednesday, launching its first-ever Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal:

‘Decisive action’ needed to end Israel-Palestine stalemate - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166488 (UN News – Top Stories)
The President of the UN General Assembly called on Tuesday for greater action to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people and a two-State solution with Israel.

‘Every step a struggle:’ Nigerian woman with disabilities leads push for dignity and inclusion - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166447 (UN News – Top Stories)
A woman living with disabilities in a camp for displaced people in Nigeria is demonstrating why it is essential that people like her are included in society and how dignity can be protected even in the harshest places.

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L’AFP récompensée aux Atlanta Photojournalism Awards 2017 - http://www.afp.com/fr/lagence/notre-actualite/lactualite-de-lafp/lafp-recompensee-aux-atlanta-photojournalism-awards-2017 (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
AFP has been awarded at the 2017 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar contest

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AFP has been awarded at the 2017 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar contest

2017 News Picture Story

First Place – Juan Barreto

Opposition activists place candles to protest against the deaths of 43 people in clashes with the police during weeks of demonstrations against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on May 17, 2017. © JUAN BARRETO / AFP PHOTO

Second Place – Marco Longari

The mother of a man shot in the head allegedly by Kenyan police uses a blanket to cover her son's body in an alley of Mathare slum in Nairobi, on August 9, 2017, as unrest broke out a day after general elections. © MARCO LONGARI / AFP PHOTO

Honorable Mention – Bulent Kilic

A member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) runs to take cover from sniper shots near the central hospital of Raqa on October 1, 2017. © BULENT KILIC / AFP PHOTO

2017 Spot News

Second Place – Fred Dufour

28 septembre 2017 – Bangladesh - Les corps de réfugiés Rohingyas reposent sur le rivage de la plage d’Inani près de Cox’s Bazar. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR

Dead bodies of Rohingya Muslim refugees lay on the shore of Inani beach, near Cox's Bazar on September 28, 2017. © FRED DUFOUR / AFP PHOTO

Third Place – Juan Barreto

A demonstrator catches fire, after the gas tank of a police motorbike exploded, during clashes in a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on May 3, 2017. © JUAN BARRETO / AFP PHOTO

2017 Sports Feature

Honorable Mention – Brendan Smialowski

19 mai 2017 – Etats-Unis, Alamance County - Un homme assiste à une course automobile sur le circuit d’Ace Speedway en Caroline du Nord. © BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP

A man watches the race at Ace Speedway in Alamance County on May 19, 2017 in Altamahaw, North Carolina. © BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP PHOTO

Honorable Mention – Ed Jones

In a photo taken on February 15, 2017 swimmers perform in a synchronized swimming gala event in Pyongyang. © ED JONES / AFP PHOTO

Chris Hondros Memorial International News

Third Place – Luis Tato / Stringer

A Kenya Administration police officer holding a stick monitors access to a polling station at Kariokor Community Centre in Nairobi on August 8, 2017 during general elections. © LUIS TATO / Stringer / AFP

Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona - https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/12/3/mbappe-shines-as-real-madrid-beat-athletic-to-close-on-barcelona?traffic_source=rss (Al Jazeera English – All News)
Real Madrid cut defending champions Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to one point with 3-0 win at in Bilbao.

Cold-Blooded Killer - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cold-blooded-killer-august-2024/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
A father goes hunting in a Florida lake and vanishes. Many thought he was eaten by alligators - not his mother. Seventeen years later, stunning courtroom revelations: it was murder. "48 Hours"correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.

Air China launches first non-stop flight to Brisbane - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2d301ba310eefe3e9a1438.html (China Daily – World News)
The first non-stop flight connecting China with Brisbane, the habitat of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, will depart from Beijing on Monday early morning, benefiting tourists from both countries. Air China’s CA 795 will leave Beijing at 2:30 am and arrive about 11 hours later in Brisbane, Queensland, at 15:10 local time. China’s flagship carrier will operate four services every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Brisbane will become Air China’s third destination in Australia, after Sydney and Melbourne. Previously it used to take 12 hours and 30 minutes from Beijing to Queensland with one-transfer. “The establishment of this new route is part of Air China’s global expansion of its route network and improvement of links between China and Australia,” said Hou Xulun, deputy head of Air China. “The launch of the non-stop route between Beijing and Brisbane will provide a convenient transport link that will enhance bilateral trade, business cooperation and tourism,” he added. The carrier now handles over 40 weekly passenger flights between China and Australia. The fast growth in direct flight between China and Australia has been underpinned by the landmark Australia-China open air services agreement, signed a year ago, said Jan Adams, Australian ambassador to China. Brisbane in Queensland is a major tourism destination, with the Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef the favorite spots. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Australia has witnessed double-digit growth, said Air China’s Hou. In 2016, two-way tourist flow between China and Australia recorded 2 million trips.

Sports clubs in Germany: Unique thanks to their coaches - https://www.dw.com/en/sports-clubs-in-germany-unique-thanks-to-their-coaches/a-74979577?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The culture of German sports clubs is like no other. Thanks to volunteer work, you can participate in and train for almost any sport at a low cost. Enthusiastic coaches are crucial to this.

New global sports guidelines target body shaming and harassment to protect female athletes - http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/03/new-global-sports-guidelines-target-body-shaming-and-harassment-to-protect-female-athletes (Euronews – World Edition)
Experts release first international standards for female athlete injury prevention.

Delyan Peevski, le puissant oligarque qui met les Bulgares dans la rue - https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2025/12/04/delyan-peevski-le-puissant-oligarque-qui-met-les-bulgares-dans-la-rue_6655914_3210.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Visé par des sanctions américaines, ce chef d’un petit parti représentant les minorités turque et rom est accusé de tirer les ficelles du pouvoir dans un pays miné par la corruption. Alors que la Bulgarie doit rejoindre la zone euro le 1ᵉʳ janvier 2026, l’opposition réclame la démission du gouvernement, soutenu par M. Peevski.

Le jeune royaliste qui a profané la tombe de Robert Badinter condamné à un an de prison avec sursis - https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2025/12/03/le-jeune-royaliste-qui-a-profane-la-tombe-de-robert-badinter-condamne-a-un-an-de-prison-avec-sursis_6655906_3224.html (Le Monde – International (FR))
Louis F., étudiant ingénieur de 23 ans, avait écrit à la bombe des slogans hostiles sur la tombe de l’ancien ministre de la justice le jour de sa panthéonisation. Sa peine a été assortie d’une obligation de soins et de travaux d’intérêt général.

Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume 11 years after it went missing - https://news.sky.com/story/search-for-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370-to-resume-11-years-after-it-went-missing-13478684 (Sky News – World)
The deep-sea hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which vanished more than 11 years ago, will resume this month, Malaysia's transport ministry has said.

Detainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facing ‘harrowing human right violations’, new report alleges - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/04/alligator-alcatraz-human-right-violations-amnesty-report (The Guardian – World News)

Amnesty International finds immigrants at Florida facility were shackled and left outside in metal cage for up to a day

Detainees at the notorious Florida immigration jail known as “Alligator Alcatraz” were shackled inside a 2ft high metal cage and left outside without water for up to a day at a time, a shocking report published Thursday by Amnesty International alleges.

The human rights group said migrants held at the state-run Everglades facility, and at Miami’s Krome immigration processing center operated by a private company on behalf of the Trump administration, continue to be exposed to “cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment” rising in some cases to torture.

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 search to resume 11 years after jet went missing - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/search-for-malaysia-airline-flight-mh370-to-resume-over-11-years-after-plane-went-missing (The Guardian – World News)

Malaysian transport ministry says robotics company Ocean Infinity will restart search operation on 30 December

The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume this month, the Malaysian transport ministry has said, more than a decade after the plane disappeared in one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.

In a statement on Wednesday, the transport ministry confirmed that the marine robotics company Ocean Infinity, based in the UK and US, would resume a search of the seabed from 30 December, over a period of 55 days, with operations conducted intermittently.

Yegor Ligachev, Gorbachev’s No. 2 Who Turned Foe, Is Dead at 100 - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/yegor-ligachev-dead.html (The New York Times – World)
As the Kremlin’s hard-line Communist ideologist, he initially embraced his boss’s modernizing reforms before turning against them as threats to the Soviet order.

POLITICA

AFP photographer Josh Edelson, finalist for the 2021 “Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards” - http://www.afp.com/en/agency/inside-afp/inside-afp/afp-photographer-josh-edelson-finalist-2021-covering-climate-now (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
AFP photographer Josh Edelson, finalist for the 2021 “Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards”

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AFP photographer Josh Edelson, finalist for the 2021 “Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards”

Josh Edelson, independent photographer based in San Francisco, California, has been working with AFP since 2012. “ 10 years covering wildfires in California, I've never seen anything like what this year brought. The new normal now seems to be that every fire season brings a new surprise”, he tells AFP.

His coverage for AFP of the “megafires” in northern California makes him one of three photographers preselected for the “Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards.”. These prizes are awarded in the name of the “Covering Climate Now” coalition of more than 450 media worldwide, including AFP. Names of the winners will be announced in early October.

Behrouz Mehri

3rd place - "Photojournalist of the Year (Large Market)"

In this picture taken late on June 13, 2017, physiotherapist Masayuki Ozaki takes a bath with his silicone sex doll Mayu at a love hotel in Yachimata, Chiba prefecture. Around 2,000 of the life-like dolls -- which cost around 6,000 USD and come with adjustable fingers, removable head and life-like genitals -- are sold each year in Japan, according to industry insiders. © AFP / Behrouz Mehri

Luis Tato

2nd Place - "International News Single"

A woman reacts as she passes Kenyan police troops during a protest by supporters of the National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate on August 11th, 2017 at the Mathare slum of Nairobi, a stronghold of Kenyan opposition leader. Kenyan politics is characterised by inter-ethnic tensions and Kenyan elections were marred by deadly riots, violent protests, killings, and beatings in key opposition strongholds along the country. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International found that just during the post-electoral process, police and inter-ethnics conflicts killed at least 100 people, and injured hundreds more in several parts of the country. © Luis Tato / AFP PHOTO

Brendan Smialowski

Honorable Mention - "General News Single"

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway checks her phone after taking a photo as US President Donald Trump and leaders of historically black universities and colleges pose for a group photo in the Oval Office of the White House before a meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence February 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. © Brendan Smialowski / AFP PHOTO

Brendan Smialowski

Honorable Mention - "Domestic News Picture Story"

The political realities of Washington, DC are complicated. Often charting his own course, Donald Trump has transitioned from candidate to President. No longer blanketed in the relative security of private life, Trump both enjoys and bucks the constant attention of the public eye. The simplicities of rally speeches has been replaced with the challenges of the Democratic process. US President Donald Trump points to Air Force One while walking to the presidential aircraft at Morristown Municipal Airport September 22, 2017 in Morristown, New Jersey. © Brendan Smialowski / AFP PHOTO

Josh Edelson revient sur sa couverture des incendies dans un billet publié récemment sur le blog de l’AFP Making-Of.

Découvrez la liste complète des finalistes du Covering Climate Now Awards ici.

AFP teams up with Yahoo! Hispanics America for exclusive US election video - http://www.afp.com/en/agency/inside-afp/inside-afp/afp-teams-yahoo-hispanics-america-exclusive-us-election-video (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
AFP teams up with Yahoo! Hispanics America for exclusive US election video

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AFP teams up with Yahoo! Hispanics America for exclusive US election video

Quality entreprise journalism, high-definition video, and ready-to-air Spanish-language narration combine in this production available exclusively for Yahoo! From immigration policy, to the economy; from the rising Mexican-American stars of California politics, to Washington insiders, to Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in Florida -- these compelling portraits and stylized storytelling are a hallmark of AFPTV's international, award-winning video style.

AFPTV's election video series can be viewed on Yahoo! sites in the Americas:
http://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/video/perfiles-hispanos-sergio-garcia-225239174.html
http://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/video/perfiles-hispanos-maria-elena-lópez-220008435.html

AFPTV's US and international production in Spanish and Portuguese can be viewed at Yahoo's numerous channels, for North, Central and South America as well as Spain and Portugal.

AFP made history as the first agency to offer full HD coverage, producing some 170 videos per day from more than 90 video journalism units operating around the world. AFPTV delivers videos to clients in seven languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic and Polish), as well as naturalsound versions without voiceover to satisfy all broadcasters' needs.

AFPTV also offers custom services for media clients including special assignments and production assistance.

About AFP
AFP is a global news agency delivering fast, accurate, in-depth coverage of the events shaping our world from wars and conflicts to politics, sports, entertainment and the latest breakthroughs in health, science and technology. With 2,260 journalists spread across almost every country, AFP covers the world 24 hours a day in six languages. AFP delivers the news in video, text, photos, multimedia and graphics to a wide range of customers including newspapers and magazines, radio and TV channels, web sites and portals, mobile operators, corporate clients as well as public institutions.

Avenir de la planète : une semaine de couverture spéciale AFP - http://www.afp.com/fr/lagence/notre-actualite/communiques-de-presse/avenir-de-la-planete-une-semaine-de-couverture (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
Future of the Planet : A week of special coverage by AFP

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AFP’s special package is anchored to the September 23 UN Climate Summit in New York, and will cover the September 20 rallies and marches worldwide by young people demanding decisive action on global warming. In parallel, experts from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) gather in Monaco to release a special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere on 25 September. A draft of the report obtained exclusively by AFP warns that rising sea – even in a world that warms by no more than two degrees Celsius – could displace 280 million of people around the world. AFP’s global team is primed to cover this planetary event, and will deliver reports and stories from Bolivia, Uganda, France, Mumbai, the United States, and other locations. Reporting on major events will be broadcast via live video.

“AFP is making the Future of the Planet a major editorial priority. The transformation of our environment is a vital story that is having a dramatic impact on the lives of people across the globe. AFP has mobilised its unrivalled global network to document this changing reality through high quality multimedia journalism”, said Phil Chetwynd, AFP’s Global News Director.

In recent months, AFP has made available to its media clients around the globe a wide range of multimedia packages on the climate crisis and other urgent environmental issues, with datelines such as Greenland, Alaska, Siberia, the Amazon rainforest, Mont-Blanc, Patagonia, Indonesia, Israel and the Pacific ocean.

AFP is taking part in the Covering Climate Now, an initiative backed by 250 media across the world committed to heightening coverage of the climate crisis.

About AFP:

AFP is a global news agency delivering fast, accurate, in-depth coverage of the events shaping our world from conflicts to politics, economics, sports, entertainment and the latest breakthroughs in health, science and technology. With 2,400 staff spread across almost every country, AFP covers the world 24 hours a day in six languages. AFP delivers the news in video, text, photos, multimedia and graphics to a wide range of customers including newspapers and magazines, radio and TV channels, web sites and portals, mobile operators, corporate clients as well as public institutions.

Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4q2vpggr9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

Slimmer-than-expected margin in Republican Matt Van Epps' Tennessee special election win - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/republican-matt-van-epps-won-slimmer-expected-margin-against-democrat-tennessee-election/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
After a strong challenge from his Democratic opponent, Republican Matt Van Epps won a key special election for a U.S. House seat in Tennessee on Tuesday night. CBS News executive director of White House and politics Fin Gómez has more.

Former Chongqing political official facing corruption investigation - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f22aba3108bc8c67219e2.html (China Daily – China News)
Sun Zhengcai, the former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, has been placed under investigation on suspicion of accepting bribes, according to the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Monday.

Taiwan's New Party vows to help improve relations - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f23eba3108bc8c67219f0.html (China Daily – China News)
Top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng met with a Taiwan delegation representing the island's New Party in Beijing on Monday to discuss the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and how to achieve the "great rejuvenation" of the Chinese nation.

UN political chief visits Pyongyang - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de0ada310eefe3e9a15cd.html (China Daily – World News)
The UN's political chief on Saturday stressed the urgency of reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula after finishing his four-day visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

'Politzek' documentary denounces Russia's system of repression - https://www.dw.com/en/politzek-documentary-denounces-russia-s-system-of-repression/a-74910204?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Whether a 14-year-old protester or an anti-war artist, anyone deemed critical of Putin's regime can be locked up for years in Russia. A new film follows the plight of these political prisoners.

European fraud probe targets former EU official Mogherini - https://www.dw.com/en/european-fraud-probe-targets-former-eu-official-mogherini/a-74985269?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
EU prosecutors have detained three officials, including Italian politician Federica Mogherini. They suspect fraud in a 2021 and 2022 training program for junior diplomats and its tender process.

Germany's young lawmakers shake up politics - https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-young-lawmakers-shake-up-politics/a-74987684?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The youth organizations of Germany's leading political parties are growing more self-confident. With tight majorities in the Bundestag, that could make them more influential.

Hate, threats force more and more women out of public life - https://www.dw.com/en/hate-threats-force-more-and-more-women-out-of-public-life/a-74991652?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Often labeled as bad mothers, insulted for their looks and threatened with physical violence, female politicians face a particularly high level of hate. Many step down out of fear.

Indian government uninstalls preloaded security app plan - https://www.dw.com/en/indian-government-uninstalls-preloaded-security-app-plan/a-75000693?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The Indian government has dropped an order for a state-run cybersecurity app to be preloaded on all new smartphones. The rare policy reversal came amid criticism from politicians, privacy advocates and tech companies.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison - https://www.dw.com/en/iranian-filmmaker-jafar-panahi-sentenced-to-prison/a-72641831?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The Iranian Revolutionary Court has sentenced the director in absentia. Panahi won the prestigious Palme d'Or earlier this year with his highly political piece "It Was Just an Accident."

Putin's visit to India tests New Delhi's balancing act - https://www.dw.com/en/putin-s-visit-to-india-tests-new-delhi-s-balancing-act/a-74999260?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
With Vladimir Putin traveling to New Delhi, it seems Russia and India are willing to defy US pressure and forge even stronger ties. Both Putin and Narendra Modi rely on their partnership in a larger geopolitical game.

The Paris Agreement is working — just ask Big Oil - https://www.dw.com/en/the-paris-agreement-is-working-just-ask-big-oil/a-74569315?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
The louder the lobbying, the clearer the fear. Ten years on, the Paris Agreement has reshaped energy politics, and the pushback from the fossil fuel sector is still mounting.

What's behind Ronaldo's White House dinner with Trump? - https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-behind-ronaldo-s-white-house-dinner-with-trump/a-74817851?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Cristiano Ronaldo was a special guest at Donald Trump's dinner with Saudi Arabia's crown prince at the White House. Political experts explain why the football star was more than just a plus one.

Why German companies can't quit China - https://www.dw.com/en/why-german-companies-can-t-quit-china/a-74831685?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
For decades, China has been a critical economic partner for German business. That remains the case and German industry is reluctant to pivot away despite a changing economic and political relationship.

Austria: The Rising Power of Right-Wing Fraternities - https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/roots-in-the-past-the-rising-power-of-right-wing-fraternities-in-austria-a-10a16e09-d7c4-4406-bedf-b0888df43e5e#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
FPÖ politician Walter Rosenkranz occupies Austria's second-highest political office despite his membership in a German-nationalist fraternity. Such organizations have recently been gaining in power in Austria. And Germany as well.

Hungary to sue EU over 'Brussels diktat' to phase out Russian energy - http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/03/hungary-to-sue-eu-over-brussels-diktat-to-phase-out-russian-energy (Euronews – World Edition)
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said it will be impossible for his country to decouple from Russian oil and gas by 2027, and described the EU's new political agreement on the phase-out an imposition.

Italy bids farewell to tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli - http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/03/italy-bids-farewell-to-tennis-legend-nicola-pietrangeli (Euronews – World Edition)
Italy pays tribute to Nicola Pietrangeli with a public viewing and a private funeral attended by figures from sport, politics and entertainment.

Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Evening - http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/03/latest-news-bulletin-december-3rd-2025-evening (Euronews – World Edition)
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Midday - http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/03/latest-news-bulletin-december-3rd-2025-midday (Euronews – World Edition)
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Latest news bulletin | December 4th, 2025 – Morning - http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/04/latest-news-bulletin-december-4th-2025-morning (Euronews – World Edition)
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 4th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Кая Каллас показала свой завтрак после обвинений Politico, что она ест россиян - http://www.gazeta.ru/politics/2024/03/05/18377029.shtml (Gazeta.ru – Первые новости)
В ЕС сомневаются, что премьер-министр Эстонии Кая Каллас сменит Жозепа Борреля на посту главы дипломатии Евросоюза. Газета Politico написала, что едва ли на этот пост назначат человека, которому "нравится есть россиян на завтрак", имея в виду ее чрезмерно резкие высказывания в адрес России. Каллас в ответ на публикацию решила доказать, что ее завтрак выглядит по-другому. Но издание не поверило, что эстонский премьер "регулярно ест мюсли".

Politico: ЕС внес Россию в черный список стран с высоким риском отмывания денег и финансирования терроризма - https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/03/politico-es-vnes-rossiyu-v-chernyy-spisok-stran-s-vysokim-riskom-otmyvaniya-deneg-i-finansirovaniya-terrorizma (Meduza – All News (eng))

Евросоюз включил Россию в список стран с высоким риском отмывания денег и финансирования терроризма. Об этом сообщает Politico со ссылкой на соответствующий документ, а также двух чиновников.

Россию внесли в черный список ЕС — там страны, где высок риск отмывания денег и финансирования терроризма. Что это значит? Это коснется всех россиян? Объясняет эксперт по борьбе с коррупцией Илья Шуманов - https://meduza.io/feature/2025/12/03/rossiyu-vnesli-v-chernyy-spisok-es-tam-strany-gde-vysok-risk-otmyvaniya-deneg-i-finansirovaniya-terrorizma (Meduza – All News (eng))

Евросоюз включил Россию в список стран с высоким риском отмывания денег и финансирования терроризма, пишет издание Politico. Об этом же со ссылкой на источник сообщил эксперт по борьбе с коррупцией Илья Шуманов. Официального объявления власти ЕС пока не выпустили. Накануне Шуманов подробно рассказал в подкасте «Медузы», что будет означать для России включение в этот черный список. Вот главное из этой беседы.

Hong Kong warns ‘external forces’ working to exploit apartment fire, as death toll rises to 159 - https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/dec/04/hong-kong-fire-death-toll-protective-netting-remove (The Guardian – World News)

Police say number of dead may still be revised as ‘suspected human bones’ found during search require forensic testing

Hong Kong and Beijing officials have warned against what they claim are “external forces” threatening to exploit last week’s deadly apartment complex fire for political disruption, as rescuers say at least 159 people have been confirmed dead.

The fire at the Wang Fuk Court in northern Hong Kong is the city’s worst disaster in 75 years, and the world’s most fatal residential building fire since 1980. The eight-tower complex – home to nearly 5,000 people – was under extensive renovations that have since been found to contain substandard, flammable materials.

House Democrats release new images of Epstein’s private Caribbean island - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/epstein-caribbean-island-new-photo-video-release (The Guardian – World News)

Images and videos taken in 2020, a year after he died in jail, show the late sex offender’s home

US politics – live updates

House Democrats released photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island on Wednesday, offering a rare glimpse into a secretive place where Epstein is alleged to have trafficked young girls.

The new images and videos show Epstein’s home, including bedrooms, a telephone, what appears to be an office or library, and a chalkboard on which the words “fin”, “intellectual”, “deception” and “power” are written. Several photos show a room with a dentist chair and masks hanging on the wall. The New York Times reported that Epstein’s last girlfriend was a dentist who shared an office with one of his shell companies. The videos appear to be a walk-through of the property.

Indian order to preload state-owned app on smartphones sparks political outcry - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/02/indian-order-preload-state-owned-sanchar-saathi-app-smartphones-political-outcry (The Guardian – World News)

Apple among big tech companies reportedly refusing to install Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on their devices

A political outcry has erupted in India after the government mandated large technology companies to install a state-owned app on smartphones that has led to surveillance fears among opposition MPs and activists.

Manufacturers including Apple, Samsung and Xiomi have 90 days to comply with the order to preload the government’s Sanchar Saathi, or Communication Partner, on every phone in India.

Iran sentences award-winning director Jafar Panahi to year in prison for ‘propaganda activities’ - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/01/iran-sentences-award-winning-director-prison-jafar-panahi (The Guardian – World News)

Iranian film-maker won Cannes film festival’s Palme D’Or prize earlier this year for It Was Just an Accident

Iran has sentenced the Palme d’Or-winning film-maker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over “propaganda activities” against the country.

The sentence includes a two-year ban on leaving Iran and prohibition of Panahi from membership of any political or social groups, his lawyer Mostafa Nili said, adding that they would file an appeal.

Pentagon reportedly knew strike on alleged drug boat left survivors - as it happened - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/dec/03/donald-trump-somali-immigrants-ice-minnesota-pete-hegseth-caribbean-boats-venezuela-us-politics-live-latest-news-updates (The Guardian – World News)

This blog is now closed.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had started its immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans today.

In a statement, the department said Operation Catahoula Crunch would target “criminal illegal aliens roaming free thanks to sanctuary policies”. New Orleans is the latest Democratic-run city (albeit in a Republican-led state) to see federal immigration agents on its streets. Most recently, the Trump administration targeted Charlotte, North Carolina, and touted the arrest of more than 300 undocumented immigrants.

Pete Hegseth says he ‘didn’t stick around’ to watch second strike on alleged drug boat as Democrats slam administration over attacks – as it happened - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/dec/02/donald-trump-pete-hegseth-boat-venezuela-maduro-tennessee-us-politics-live-news-updates (The Guardian – World News)

Defense secretary says he ‘moved on to my next meeting’ as sensitive military operation was under way; top Democrat calls Hegseth ‘spineless’ and ‘a national embarrassment’. This blog is now closed.

Joseph Gedeon is a politics breaking news reporter based in Washington

The FBI director, Kash Patel, is “in over his head” and leading a “chronically under-performing” agency paralyzed by fear and plummeting morale, according to a scathing 115-page report compiled by a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI special agents and analysts.

A Devastating Fire Has Fueled a National Security Crackdown in Hong Kong - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/asia/hong-kong-fire-national-security-arrests.html (The New York Times – World)
The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.

Marcos vs. Marcos: The New Front in Philippine Politics - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/asia/bongbong-imee-marcos-feud.html (The New York Times – World)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is under fire for an enormous graft scandal that is unfolding under his watch. One prominent voice is his sister Senator Imee Marcos.

Why Is Budapest, the ‘City of Baths,’ Running Out of Bathhouses? - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/travel/gellert-closed-budapest-baths.html (The New York Times – World)
In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths.

Razor-thin victories, key losses: Mixed signals for BJP & AAP in Delhi MCD bypoll results - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/bypoll-brings-little-cheer-for-major-parties/articleshow/125750300.cms (Times of India – World News)
MCD bypolls delivered mixed results for BJP and AAP, with both parties losing key strongholds. Several contests were decided by narrow margins, highlighting a shifting political landscape. The elections served as a crucial test for the BJP government, with public sentiment influencing outcomes in several wards.

Why Hindi becomes a flashpoint on Mumbai locals? Teen's death sparks big political storm - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/why-hindi-becomes-a-flashpoint-on-mumbai-locals/articleshow/125758042.cms (Times of India – World News)
A 19-year-old student's alleged suicide after being assaulted on a Mumbai local train for speaking Hindi has ignited a political firestorm. Tensions over language, exacerbated by crowded commutes and nativist politics, have boiled over on the city's suburban railway network, leading to a heated debate and protests.

UN warns Myanmar’s planned elections will deepen repression and instability - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166472 (UN News – Top Stories)
Myanmar’s planned late-December elections are unfolding in what UN rights officials describe as an atmosphere of fear, violence and deep political repression, with thousands detained and major parties excluded in a process that risks entrenching instability rather than restoring democracy.

World News in Brief: Global economy ‘on the brink’, ending slavery, Latin America jobs update - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/12/1166491 (UN News – Top Stories)
Global economic growth will slow to 2.6 per cent in 2025, down from 2.9 per cent in 2024, as global trade and investment face growing pressure from financial volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, according to a new report by the UN Trade and Development body (UNCTAD).

MILITAR

Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela? - https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyk1g9e144o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.

Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m8nm22785o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (BBC News – World)
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

12/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/120325-the-takeout/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat jeopardized sensitive military information; Trump admin. orders ICE to target undocumented Somali immigrants in Minneapolis

Early details on Pentagon watchdog report about Hegseth's Signal use - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pentagon-watchdog-pete-hegseths-signal-chat-could-endangered-troops/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Sources tell CBS News that an internal watchdog investigation found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policies when he shared sensitive military information in a Signal group chat earlier this year. CBS News' James LaPorta and Weijia Jiang have more.

Former Pentagon official says watchdog's findings on Hegseth are "not surprising" - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-pentagon-official-says-watchdogs-findings-not-surprising/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
Sources say the Pentagon watchdog found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could have endangered American service members when he shared military information in a Signal group chat in March. Alex Plitsas, a former Pentagon official, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

Pentagon watchdog finds Pete Hegseth's Signal chats put troops at risk, sources say - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pentagon-watchdog-finds-pete-hegseths-signal-chats-put-troops-at-risk-sources-say/ (CBS News – Top Stories)
The Pentagon's internal watchdog determined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information and could have endangered American service members when he shared certain details about U.S. military operations in Yemen in a private Signal group chat earlier this year, sources told CBS News. Charlie D'Agata has more.

Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials - https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-04-18-23/index.html (CNN – Top Stories)
• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court

More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2f2514a3108bc8c67219fb.html (China Daily – China News)
China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.

Joint military medical exercise of Angola, Serbia and US starts in N. Angola - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2c8dcca310eefe3e9a139f.html (China Daily – World News)
The first joint military medical exercise of the armed forces of Angola, Serbia and the United States began Saturday in the town of Vale do Paraiso, Angola's northern Bengo province.

Nanjing massacre remembered - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2dec6fa310eefe3e9a161b.html (China Daily – World News)
A memorial service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre committed by the Japanese military during World War II brought together hundreds of activists and members of the Chinese and other Asian communities on Sunday in San Francisco.

Nanjing massacre remembered on 80th anniversary - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/12/WS5a2ed569a3108bc8c6721912.html (China Daily – World News)
A memorial service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre committed by the Japanese military during World War II brought together hundreds of activists and members of the Chinese and other Asian communities on Sunday in San Francisco.

SIPRI: War in Ukraine boosts arms manufacturers' profits - https://www.dw.com/en/sipri-war-in-ukraine-boosts-arms-manufacturers-profits/a-74941558?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
European and, above all, German arms manufacturers sold significantly more military equipment in 2024. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has found that the war in Ukraine is the main reason.

Billions for the Military: Germany's Economy Pins Its Hopes on the Defense Industry - https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/billions-for-the-military-germanys-economy-pins-its-hopes-on-the-defense-industry-a-720e1829-ffe3-4b51-bf44-479f91cbcb6c#ref=rss (Der Spiegel – International (DE))
Increased defense spending is a boon for Germany's ailing industrial sector. Numerous companies, even those with no previous military experience, are now hoping to get in on the act.

Did the Trump administration commit a war crime in its attack on a Venezuelan boat? - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5630324/did-the-trump-administration-commit-a-war-crime-in-its-attack-on-a-venezuelan-boat (NPR – News)
Washington Post reporter Alex Horton talks about the Sept. 2 U.S. military strike on a boat with alleged "narco terrorists," in which a second strike was ordered to kill two survivors in the water.

Who was behind the novichok attack - and was Putin to blame? Inquiry to publish report today - https://news.sky.com/story/salisbury-novichok-poisonings-seven-questions-to-be-answered-by-inquiry-13478822 (Sky News – UK Edition)
When Dawn Sturgess was given a bottle of perfume by her partner Charlie Rowley, she couldn't have known it contained enough military-grade nerve agent to kill thousands of people.

British troops accused of human rights violations and sexual abuse in Kenya - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/dec/03/british-troops-accused-of-human-rights-violations-environmental-destruction-and-sexual-abuse-in-kenya (The Guardian – World News)

Kenyan parliament says UK army training unit ‘dismissed most complaints as false, without publishing its findings’

A report by the Kenyan parliament into the conduct of troops stationed at a British military base close to the town of Nanyuki in Kenya has alleged human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse by British soldiers.

The inquiry into the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) was carried out by Kenya’s departmental committee on defencе, intelligence and foreign relations.

The establishment of a survivor liaison unit to offer legal aid to victims of crimes linked to Batuk personnel.

For the British and Kenyan governments to negotiate “mechanisms to hold Batuk soldiers accountable for child support”.

The creation of a military-linked crimes taskforce to oversee investigation and prosecution of offences committed by foreign military personnel.

Colombia’s president warns Trump: ‘Do not wake the jaguar’ with threats of military strikes - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/colombia-trump-warning-military-threat (The Guardian – World News)

Gustavo Petro responded to intimations by US president of military strikes on Colombian soil to fight drug trafficking

Colombia’s president has warned Donald Trump that he risked “waking the jaguar” after the US leader suggested that any country he believed was making illegal drugs destined for the US was liable to a military attack.

During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the US president said that military strikes on land targets inside Venezuela would “start very soon”. Trump also warned that any country producing narcotics was a potential target, singling out Colombia, which has long been a close ally in Washington’s “war on drugs”.

Publisher condemns ‘violent’ use of Franklin the Turtle after Hegseth’s boat strike post - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/02/pete-hegseth-franklin-the-turtle (The Guardian – World News)

US defense secretary posted meme depicting beloved children’s character aiming rocket launcher at set of boats

Pete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagement

A post on social media by US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, depicting a beloved children’s character aiming a rocket launcher at a cluster of boats, has elicited condemnation from the book’s Canadian publisher.

Hegseth’s post of the mocked cover of a Franklin the Turtle book titled Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists prompted disbelief and outrage. The image shows a smiling anthropomorphic turtle in military helmet and vest, with a US flag on his arm and a drug-laden boat exploding in the background. “For your Christmas wish list,” Hegseth wrote as the caption.

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy militaries as Asia floods death toll passes 1,100 - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/01/asia-flood-sri-lanka-indonesia-deploy-military (The Guardian – World News)

Millions of people affected by torrential rainfall in Sri Lanka and large parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia

How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide

Sri Lanka and Indonesia have deployed military personnel as they race to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed more than 1,100 people across four countries in Asia.

Millions of people have been affected by a combination of tropical cyclones and heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka, parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days.

Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of ‘censoring’ warning of Sudan genocide - https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/03/whistleblower-accuses-foreign-office-of-censoring-warning-of-sudan-genocide (The Guardian – World News)

Exclusive: Analyst claims UK officials deleted alert to threat of genocidal violence by paramilitaries to protect UAE

Warnings of a possible “genocide” in Sudan were removed from a UK risk assessment by Foreign Office officials, according to a whistleblower whose testimony raises fresh concern over British failures to act on the atrocities unfolding in the war-ravaged country.

The threat analyst said they were prevented from warning that genocide could occur in Darfur by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials in a risk assessment collated days after Sudan’s brutal civil war erupted in April 2023.

Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft - https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010510485/israel-draft-idf-ultra-orthodox-jews.html (The New York Times – World)
For the first time in decades, ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel are being called to serve in the country’s military. The community is furious, with protesters and military-age men openly defying the draft.

Maduro Faces His Ultimate Fight as Trump Threatens Military Action in Venezuela - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/world/americas/venezuela-nicolas-maduro-trump.html (The New York Times – World)
President Trump’s threat of military action has confronted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela with the gravest challenge of his crisis-ridden reign.

Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/europe/russia-putin-ukraine-peace-deal.html (The New York Times – World)
Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.

What to Know About Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Venezuela - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/americas/venezuela-strikes-maduro.html (The New York Times – World)
The president has warned that the United States could soon expand its attacks from boats near the coast to targets inside Venezuela, but he has also spoken by phone to its leader.

With Tensions Rising, Israel and Lebanon Expand Cease-Fire Talks - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-talks-ceasefire.html (The New York Times – World)
Diplomats from both countries joined a military-led committee overseeing a year-old truce as fears mounted of a renewed Israeli offensive against Hezbollah.

UN chief condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, urges restoration of constitutional order - https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/11/1166467 (UN News – Top Stories)
The United Nations has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, warning that the overthrow of elected authorities just days after national elections represents a grave violation of constitutional order and democratic principles.

CULTURA

Udhauli festival marking migration of animals and birds celebrated in Nepal - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/10/WS5a2c86b0a310eefe3e9a137f.html (China Daily – World News)
Udhauli is the annual festival celebrated by Kirat community of eastern Nepal marking the migration of animals and birds to low altitude towards warmer regions as the winter coming.

Spanking tradition ends on German island of Borkum - https://www.dw.com/en/spanking-tradition-ends-on-german-island-of-borkum/a-70940053?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A centuries-old tradition in Germany's Borkum in which young men hit women on the buttocks with cattle horns during the Klaasohm festival has been discontinued and a safety plan put in place.

Angoulême Comics Festival cancels 2026 edition after authors call for boycott - http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/03/angouleme-comics-festival-cancels-2026-edition-after-authors-call-for-boycott (Euronews – World Edition)
The cancellation of the upcoming festival was expected after a monthslong crisis over its governance. Authors and publishers pulled out of the event last month.

Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran? - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/world/middleeast/iran-loosening-social-restrictions.html (The New York Times – World)
Young people across Iran have been leading a dramatic change in social mores in recent months. “We have a fearless young generation that is breaking taboos.”

EDUCATIE

L’AFP est sélectionnée dans 2 catégories aux AIB Media Awards 2021 - http://www.afp.com/fr/lagence/notre-actualite/lactualite-de-lafp/lafp-est-selectionnee-dans-2-categories-aux-aib-media (Agence France-Presse (AFP) – World News)
AFP shortlisted in two categories at AIB Media Awards 2021

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AFP shortlisted in two categories at AIB Media Awards 2021

AFP has been nominated in both categories to which it applied at the Association for International Broadcasting's (AIB) annual awards.

Chosen as "News Agency of the Year" last year, AFP is again nominated in this category alongside three other agencies.

AFP is also selected for producing one of the best "single news report" videos of the year with the story “Coastal cities face their mortality on the climate ‘frontline’”.

AFP is the only news agency nominated in this category, where its story competes with reports from CNN, BBC World News, ITV News and Al Jazeera English.

The winners will be announced on November 12 and 15, 2021.

The Association for International Broadcasting established the awards in 1993 with the aim of "showcasing the best in television, radio, audio and digital journalism and production".

Repeated gunshots fired on live TV as ex-lawmaker shot by assassins - https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/04/18/india-ex-lawmaker-atiq-ahmed-assassination-sud-pkg-contd-ovn-intl-hnk-vpx.cnn (CNN – Top Stories)
Atiq Ahmed, a former lawmaker in India's parliament, convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother while police were escorting them for a medical check-up in a slaying caught on live television on Saturday. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stab - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de998a310eefe3e9a160b.html (China Daily – China News)
The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.

Duke Kunshan starts search for bachelor’s degree students - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2e1ccba310eefe3e9a28a8.html (China Daily – China News)
Duke Kunshan University, a joint venture between Duke University in the US and China’s Wuhan University, has started to enroll its first class of undergraduate students.

Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stab - http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/11/WS5a2de998a310eefe3e9a160b.html (China Daily – World News)
The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.

Chile to ban smartphones in classrooms - https://www.dw.com/en/chile-to-ban-smartphones-in-classrooms/a-75006068?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Parents and teachers had lobbied for the bill, saying that smartphones hinder students' learning and emotional development. Once signed by President Gabriel Boric, the law would go into effect in 2026.

Student launches German startup to tackle space debris - https://www.dw.com/en/student-launches-german-startup-to-tackle-space-debris/a-74779937?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
A Munich student has taken on one of spaceflight's most urgent challenges: clearing Earth's orbit of debris. With his startup he aims to detect and remove the fragments before they threaten satellites and astronauts.

Why Ukrainian school students still speak Russian in Kyiv - https://www.dw.com/en/why-ukrainian-school-students-still-speak-russian-in-kyiv/a-74931328?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf (DW News – English)
Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why? DW spoke with students, parents, teachers and experts.

UK universities restricting recruitment of Bangladeshi and Pakistani students - https://www.ft.com/content/7b98c0b2-7327-495b-815e-65af5a172499 (Financial Times – World News)
At least nine higher education institutions have stopped applications due to tougher Home Office rules and concerns over visa abuse

'Cultural shift': Zoho's Vembu on US 'skip college' trend; why Indian parents should worry - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/zoho-founder-sridhar-vembu-smart-american-students-now-skip-going-to-college-i-would-urge-educated-indian-parents-to/articleshow/125757346.cms (Times of India – World News)
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu champions American tech's trend of high schoolers skipping college for work, urging Indian parents to recognize this "profound cultural shift." He highlights Palantir's experiment hiring graduates directly, emphasizing empowerment and avoiding student debt. Vembu advocates for companies to remove degree requirements, citing Zoho's success with young, degreeless talent.

'Kill all' manifesto: How Pak immigrant planned a University of Delaware attack — details - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/kill-all-for-martyrdom-how-pak-immigrant-allegedly-planned-to-attack-us-university-of-delaware-police-campus-details/articleshow/125756393.cms (Times of India – World News)
A University of Delaware student, Luqmaan Khan, was arrested with a cache of weapons, body armor, and a manifesto detailing plans for a mass shooting and seeking "martyrdom." Police found the arsenal in his truck and later at his home, including an illegal automatic weapon. Khan allegedly expressed a desire to become a martyr.

Știri din Externe - 2025-12-04_06-30-01

GENERAL

SPORT

2017 News Picture Story

2017 Spot News

2017 Sports Feature

Chris Hondros Memorial International News

POLITICA

Behrouz Mehri

3rd place - "Photojournalist of the Year (Large Market)"

Luis Tato

2nd Place - "International News Single"

Brendan Smialowski

Honorable Mention - "General News Single"

Brendan Smialowski

Honorable Mention - "Domestic News Picture Story"

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EDUCATIE