President Donald Trump proposed a 28-point plan to bring peace between Ukraine and Russia. This plan includes Ukraine's confirmed sovereignty, security agreements, and various economic and military arrangements. The plan also outlines specific conditions for NATO and Russia, as well as measures for Ukraine's reconstruction and economic ties with the global community.
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President Trump proposed a peace plan to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The plan confirms Ukraine's sovereignty and includes security agreements involving Ukraine, Russia, and Europe.
Russia is expected not to invade neighboring countries, and NATO is to halt further expansion.
Ukraine's constitution would state it won't join NATO, and NATO won't station troops there.
European fighter jets are to be placed in Poland.
Ukraine may receive EU membership and access to European markets.
The plan includes a package for rebuilding Ukraine, involving technology and infrastructure development.
Discussions on lifting Russian sanctions and reintegrating Russia into the global economy are part of the plan.
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A grizzly bear attacked a group of elementary school children and teachers in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada. Two people were critically injured and two others seriously hurt. The bear is still at large, and local authorities have warned people to stay indoors.
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A grizzly bear attacked an elementary school class in Bella Coola, British Columbia.
Two people are critically injured, and two others are seriously hurt.
The bear has not been captured and is still roaming the area.
Local authorities have advised residents not to walk outside.
The attack took place on a trail near Highway 20.
Emergency services used a helicopter to transport the most severely injured to the hospital.
The Nuxalk Nation Chief and Council issued a public safety warning about the bear.
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Australia has added the streaming platform Twitch to its list of social media sites with a ban for users under 16, starting next month. The ban requires platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and now Twitch to ensure that teens under 16 cannot create or maintain accounts. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce risks and pressures on children from social media.
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Twitch is now included in Australia's social media ban for users under 16.
The ban begins on December 10, when sites must close accounts of under-16s.
Australia's eSafety Commission oversees the implementation of the ban.
Platforms must take "reasonable steps" to stop under-16s from using their services.
If companies do not comply, they could be fined up to $49.5 million.
The ban's aim is to protect children from harmful content and pressures online.
Twitch, owned by Amazon, is popular for livestreaming video games and social interaction.
Social media platforms affected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and others.
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The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is attending the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, while President Donald Trump has decided not to attend the event, citing claims about white persecution in South Africa. Starmer's visit aims to promote UK business interests and he is set to announce a deal to provide railway consultancy services to South Africa. Despite Trump's absence, Starmer intends to make deals with G20 partners to benefit the UK economy.
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The G20 summit in Johannesburg brings together leaders from the world's 20 largest economies.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is attending the summit to promote UK businesses.
President Donald Trump is not attending the summit due to claims about white persecution in South Africa.
Starmer plans to announce a deal where the UK will offer consultancy services to South Africa's railways.
Crossrail International, owned by the UK government, will carry out the railway consultancy work.
The UK has also secured a similar railway consultancy agreement with Vietnam.
Starmer stated his intention to focus on international deals to benefit jobs and the economy back in the UK.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed the claims of white persecution as unsupported by evidence.
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President Donald Trump will not attend the G20 summit in South Africa, nor will leaders from Russia, China, Argentina, and Mexico. The G20 includes the world's leading economies and represents most of the global economy and population. The absence of these leaders could affect the summit's credibility.
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President Donald Trump will not attend the G20 summit in South Africa.
Leaders from Russia, China, Argentina, and Mexico will also not attend.
The G20 represents about 85% of global GDP and 75% of international trade.
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa commented on the importance of equality among nations.
The U.S. will have a representative at the summit to manage the transition to hosting the next summit.
Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, will not attend due to an ICC arrest warrant.
China's Premier Li Qiang will attend instead of President Xi Jinping.
Argentina's Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and a senior Mexican minister will represent their countries.
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President Trump has proposed a peace plan for Ukraine that includes a security guarantee similar to NATO's Article 5, treating an attack on Ukraine as an attack on the U.S. and European allies. This plan involves significant concessions from Ukraine but offers strong protection against further Russian aggression. The proposal includes a potential 10-year commitment and requires discussion with European partners.
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President Trump's plan offers a strong security guarantee to Ukraine, like NATO's Article 5.
The guarantee treats any Russian attack on Ukraine as an attack on the "transatlantic community."
The plan needs signatures from Ukraine, the U.S., the EU, NATO, and potentially Russia.
The security promise is for an initial 10 years, with the option to renew.
Discussions with European partners are needed before finalizing the plan.
Ukraine would need to make significant concessions, including ceding territory and lifting sanctions on Russia.
The plan proposes a joint assessment mechanism with NATO and Ukraine to evaluate any attacks.
The proposal includes both military and non-military measures to ensure Ukraine's security.
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The Lebanese army has arrested Noah Zaitar, a well-known drug leader, who was previously sanctioned by the U.S. for his connection to drug trafficking in Syria. Zaitar was captured in Baalbek after years of evading authorities, and he faces multiple charges, including drug and arms trafficking. This arrest is part of Lebanon's broader efforts to tackle drug-related crimes in the country.
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Noah Zaitar, a well-known drug leader in Lebanon, was arrested by the Lebanese army.
Zaitar had been sanctioned by the U.S. State Department two years ago for his links to drug trafficking.
He was captured in an ambush set up by security forces in Baalbek.
Zaitar is accused of crimes, including running drug and arms trafficking operations and kidnapping.
He has faced a military tribunal and was sentenced to death in 2024 for killing a Lebanese soldier.
Zaitar was associated with the captagon drug trade and had connections to the Syrian army's elite Fourth Division.
His arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Lebanese authorities to crack down on drug traffickers.
During recent raids, two Lebanese soldiers were killed, and several other suspects were pursued or arrested.
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Scientists have figured out that the swarm of earthquakes near Santorini was caused by molten rock moving through an underground channel. They used physics and artificial intelligence to analyze over 25,000 tremors. The earthquakes were linked to magma moving beneath the surface, but researchers believe the activity has now settled down.
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A swarm of over 25,000 earthquakes occurred near the Greek island of Santorini.
Scientists used physics and artificial intelligence to study the cause.
The earthquakes were due to magma moving through a 30km underground channel.
The magma moved horizontally about 20km through the Earth's crust.
The volume of magma involved could fill 200,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The research team created a 3D model to map the seismic activity.
The seismic activity started in January 2025 and included many earthquakes over magnitude 5.0.
The activity appears to have settled as the magma cooled deep in the Earth's crust.
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Rains and floods in central Vietnam have killed at least 41 people and affected over 52,000 homes, leaving many without power. Authorities are searching for nine missing people, while extreme weather in recent months has caused significant damage and disruptions across the region.
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At least 41 people have died due to heavy rains and floods in central Vietnam.
Over 52,000 homes are submerged, and power is out for half a million households and businesses.
The worst-hit areas include the cities of Hoi An, Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing region in the central highlands.
Rainfall reached over 1.5 meters in some areas, surpassing the 1993 flood levels.
Two typhoons, Kalmaegi and Bualoi, contributed to recent destruction.
Damage from natural disasters in Vietnam this year is estimated at $2 billion.
A state of emergency is declared in Lam Dong province due to landslides.
Tens of thousands of residents have evacuated, and emergency shelters have been set up.
Authorities expect moderate to heavy rain to continue through at least Sunday.
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A major prostate cancer screening trial has started in the UK. The study aims to find better ways to detect the disease, focusing on combining MRI scans with blood tests. The trial involves men aged 50-74, with earlier invitations for black men starting at age 45 due to higher risk factors.
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A prostate cancer screening trial called the Transform trial has begun in the UK.
The trial is funded by Prostate Cancer UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
It involves men aged 50-74, with black men starting at age 45 because they are at a higher risk.
The trial will test rapid MRI scans alongside PSA blood tests to improve diagnosis.
PSA tests currently used can miss aggressive cancers or detect cancers that don't require treatment.
Spit tests that analyze DNA from saliva will also be tested for accuracy.
Initial results of the trial are expected in about two years and may involve up to 300,000 men.
The trial aims to reduce the 12,000 early deaths from prostate cancer in the UK each year.
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At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, India has not yet submitted its updated climate action plan. This plan, called a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), is overdue and needed to show more ambitious carbon reduction targets. India's delay has drawn attention, partly because it's the world's third-largest carbon emitter.
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India is the third-largest producer of carbon emissions globally.
India has not submitted its updated climate action plan, required every five years.
So far, about 120 of 196 countries have submitted their updated plans to the UN.
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global temperature rises to below 2°C, ideally 1.5°C.
United Nations data shows that current efforts may lead to a 2.8°C temperature increase by the end of the century.
The initial deadline for updated plans was February, extended to September due to delays.
Many countries, including India, missed the September deadline.
India's environment minister stated the plan would be submitted by the end of December.
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Australia will ban social media for kids under 16 starting December 10. Social media companies must ensure kids in this age group can't open accounts or maintain existing ones, or risk facing large fines. The goal is to protect children from harmful content and experiences online.
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The ban starts on December 10 and applies to kids under 16 in Australia.
Social media companies need to prevent kids under 16 from having accounts.
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are included in the ban.
Companies could face fines up to $49.5 million for not complying.
The ban aims to protect children from harmful content and online risks.
Australia is the first country to implement such a ban.
Children will still be able to access most content on platforms like YouTube without an account.
Companies can use government IDs, face or voice recognition, or age inference to verify ages.
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An independent report on the UK's handling of the Covid pandemic criticizes the government's response, highlighting delays and a toxic culture in leadership. The report, led by former judge Baroness Hallett, attributes 23,000 deaths to these early pandemic missteps. In addition, there are plans for a significant change to the UK's migration model, potentially allowing high-earning migrants faster settlement.
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An inquiry led by Baroness Hallett examined the UK's Covid pandemic response.
The report claims delays in action led to 23,000 extra deaths in the first wave.
It describes a "toxic and chaotic" workplace culture under former PM Boris Johnson.
The report criticizes the government for being "too little, too late" in its response.
The inquiry reportedly cost taxpayers £200 million.
The UK's new migration plan may allow quick settlement for high-earning migrants.
Changes to migration rules were described as the biggest in 50 years.
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A male participant from "Strictly Come Dancing" has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The arrest took place last month in London, and he has been released on bail while the investigation continues. Hertfordshire Police are conducting the inquiry, and no further comments are being made due to the ongoing investigation.
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An unnamed male participant from "Strictly Come Dancing" was arrested on suspicion of rape.
The arrest happened last month, specifically on October 13.
The incident reportedly occurred in Hertfordshire after a BBC event.
The man has been released on bail but remains under investigation.
Hertfordshire Police are handling the investigation.
This follows another arrest related to the show in August for a similar charge.
The BBC declined to comment, citing the ongoing nature of the police investigation.
The show "Strictly Come Dancing" has been involved in multiple controversies over the years.
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New images from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) show that the engine of a UPS cargo plane detached and hit the aircraft's fuselage before the plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The crash, which occurred on November 4th, resulted in 14 deaths and 23 injuries.
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The UPS cargo plane's engine came off the wing during takeoff and struck the fuselage.
The crash happened shortly after the plane left the ground, climbing only about 30 feet.
The plane was headed to Hawaii and carried large amounts of fuel during the crash.
14 people died, including three crew members on the plane and 11 on the ground.
The NTSB found fatigue cracks and fracture in the engine mount, indicating part failure.
The plane had over 21,000 flight cycles, yet required inspections were not completed.
A five-mile shelter-in-place order was issued over concerns of explosions and pollution.
An investigation continues, with the cockpit and flight data recorders under examination.
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The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned that buying drugs in Britain is indirectly supporting Russia's arms factories. This is tied to a Russian-led money-laundering network operating in the UK, where illegal activities fund arms manufacturing for the Ukraine war.
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The National Crime Agency (NCA) warns that drug deals in the UK help fund Russian arms manufacturing.
A Russian-led money-laundering network bought a bank in Kyrgyzstan to aid payments for Russia's military industry.
The bank, Keremet Bank, helped another bank, Promsvyazbank, make payments for Russian arms factories.
The money-laundering networks TGR and Smart operate in at least 28 UK towns, offering services to drug dealers and others.
These networks launder street-level cash, making serious crime profitable in the UK.
Operation Destabilise is the NCA's investigation aimed at disrupting these money-laundering activities.
Involvement in money laundering spans various actors, including former footballers and international criminal networks.
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On November 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a draft peace plan from the United States to help end the war with Russia. The plan, part of a broader framework involving both the US and Russia, aims to encourage dialogue and peaceful resolution. Meanwhile, fighting continues in Ukraine, with recent Russian strikes and EU sanctions against Russian officials reported.
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President Zelenskyy received a draft peace plan from the US to help end the war with Russia.
The US plan includes efforts to promote dialogue for a peaceful settlement.
President Trump and the US have invested effort to end the conflict, proposing sanctions relief for Russia.
The deadly Russian missile attack in Ternopil led to 27 deaths.
Russian strikes in Lviv destroyed medical supplies meant for hospitals and clinics.
Russian forces took control of the village of Maslikovka and Yampil settlement in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
Russian drone attacks caused power outages in several Ukrainian regions.
The EU imposed sanctions on 10 Russian officials for human rights violations and repression.
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South African women's rights groups are organizing protests to demand that gender-based violence (GBV) be declared a national disaster. The protests include calls for women to stay home from work and school and to participate in a nationwide demonstration on Friday. Despite these calls, the National Disaster Management Centre has said GBV does not meet the criteria to be declared a national disaster.
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Women's rights groups in South Africa are pushing for GBV to be declared a national disaster.
The protest, named the G20 Women's Shutdown, is planned for Friday.
South Africa has high levels of femicide, with the murder rate of women five times the global average.
Between January and March 2023, 137 women were murdered and over 1,000 raped in South Africa.
Participants are encouraged to wear black and lie down for 15 minutes at noon in remembrance of those killed.
The protest follows an online campaign and a petition signed by over one million people.
The National Disaster Management Centre rejected calls to declare GBV a national disaster.
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that GBV was declared a national crisis in 2019, but activists believe more action is needed.
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The Miss Universe pageant in Thailand is concluding amid controversy, including allegations of mistreatment, judge resignations, and claims of rigging. Despite these issues, the pageant remains a significant event with Thailand hosting it for the fourth time, featuring Thai-Indian contestant Praveenar Singh as a favorite.
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The Miss Universe pageant in Thailand ends Friday with the crowning of a new winner.
Allegations of mistreatment led some contestants to leave the event.
Two judges resigned, one claiming the pageant was rigged.
The pageant is organized by Thai media mogul Nawat Itsaragrasil, while business operations are managed from Mexico.
The Miss Universe Organization denies rigging claims, stating judgements are independent.
Thailand's Miss Universe staging is highly regarded; their contestant Praveenar Singh is a frontrunner.
The event aims to promote global causes and can help winners become celebrities.
The Miss Universe Organization seeks to evolve with a stronger media presence.
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WhatsApp messages exposed how Nathan Gill, an ex-politician from the Brexit Party, accepted bribes to support Russian interests in the European Parliament. Gill has admitted to taking money from a source connected to the Russian government for speeches and TV appearances that supported a key ally of President Vladimir Putin. He is facing prison after pleading guilty to bribery charges.
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Nathan Gill, a former member of the European Parliament, took bribes to support a pro-Russian agenda.
He was stopped by counter-terrorism officers at Manchester airport in 2021 before a trip to Moscow.
Gill received money for TV interviews and speeches supporting a Putin ally from December 2018 to July 2019.
He communicated with a Ukrainian named Oleg Voloshyn about these activities via WhatsApp.
Gill has admitted to eight counts of bribery and will be sentenced soon.
UK police found evidence on Gill's phone, including messages promising he would be "fairly rewarded."
Gill once led the Reform UK party in Wales and followed Nigel Farage from UKIP to the Brexit Party.
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