A Reddit user shared the story of their childhood cat, Charlie, who went missing three years ago and recently returned home on his own. The cat's unexpected return has touched many people online, earning the post viral status with thousands of reactions.
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A childhood cat named Charlie, known for wandering away for months, went missing when his owner moved houses.
Charlie suddenly reappeared three years later at the owner’s new home on a nearby street.
The owner confirmed it was Charlie by recognizing his scars, markings, and meow.
The Reddit user shared that the reunion has lifted their spirits after they had been feeling down.
The story has gone viral on Reddit, garnering over 11,000 votes and 280 comments.
The owner plans to take Charlie to a veterinarian to ensure he is healthy.
Many people commented online, expressing joy and suggesting the owner keep Charlie indoors.
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President Donald Trump announced that South Africa would not be invited to the 2026 G20 summit in Florida. This decision came after a dispute over the handover of the G20 presidency at a recent summit in Johannesburg. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called this decision "regrettable" and attributed it to misinformation.
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President Trump said the U.S. will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami.
Trump was upset about how South Africa handled the G20 presidency handover at the Johannesburg summit.
Members of the G20 usually do not need an invitation to attend, but they can be restricted through visa policies.
Trump did not attend the Johannesburg summit due to claims of violence against South Africa's white minority, which have been largely discredited.
South African President Ramaphosa stated that the U.S. skipped the summit on its own and noted the presence of some U.S. businesses and civil groups.
Ramaphosa expressed regret over the U.S. decision, saying it was based on misinformation.
Trump announced stopping payments and subsidies to South Africa.
The Johannesburg G20 summit ended with a declaration on climate change and economic inequality, despite U.S. objections.
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Heavy rains in Indonesia's North Sumatra province caused floods and landslides, leading to at least 34 deaths and leaving 52 people missing. Rescue operations face challenges due to blocked roads and cut-off communications, as a rare tropical cyclone hits the area. Around 8,000 people have been evacuated, with aid being delivered by helicopters.
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Floods and landslides in North Sumatra, Indonesia, killed at least 34 people.
52 individuals are still missing, according to local authorities.
A tropical cyclone caused the severe weather that led to the flooding.
Roads and communications are cut off, making rescue efforts difficult.
8,000 residents have been evacuated, with aid reaching them via helicopters.
The Sibolga and Central Tapanuli areas are among the worst affected.
Other Indonesian provinces, like West Sumatra and Aceh, also reported flooding.
More heavy rainfall and flooding are expected in the coming days.
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Israeli forces launched air strikes in southern and central Gaza, breaching a ceasefire agreement. Strikes targeted areas beyond the "yellow line," with incidents occurring in Bureij camp and eastern Khan Younis. This is amid ongoing negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire, involving international discussions and plans.
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Israeli forces conducted air strikes in southern and central Gaza.
Some targeted areas are beyond the ceasefire's designated "yellow line."
These actions are described as violations of a current ceasefire.
Israeli military also executed raids and arrests in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza prisoners' exchange, involving Israel and Palestinian groups, is nearing completion.
Discussions on advancing the ceasefire to a second phase are ongoing with international mediators.
The second phase aims to introduce an international force for Gaza's demilitarization and reconstruction oversight.
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Pope Leo is on his first overseas trip as the leader of the Catholic Church, visiting Turkiye and Lebanon. He aims to promote peace in the Middle East and foster unity among Christian churches. In Turkiye, he will meet with political leaders and visit historical religious sites, before traveling to Lebanon, which is experiencing political and economic challenges.
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Pope Leo started his trip to Turkiye on Thursday and will then travel to Lebanon.
He is the first pope from the United States and was elected in May to replace the late Pope Francis.
In Turkiye, Pope Leo will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and speak to political leaders.
The visit coincides with the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, a significant Christian text.
Pope Leo's visit includes Ankara and Istanbul, where he will engage with the Orthodox Christian leader, Patriarch Bartholomew.
After Turkiye, he will go to Lebanon, which is dealing with economic and political issues.
Lebanon has faced bombings, including recent attacks by Israel in violation of a ceasefire agreement.
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The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place in New York City on November 27, 2025, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The parade will be broadcast live on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock. This event will include giant character balloons, new floats, and live musical performances.
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The parade is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET.
It takes place in New York City, starting from West 77th Street & Central Park West and ending at Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square.
The parade will include giant balloons, various floats, marching bands, and live musical shows.
New for 2025, there will be balloons of popular culture icons and new floats.
The parade will be broadcasted live on NBC and available to stream on Peacock.
This is the 99th year of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Watching the parade on Peacock might have regional restrictions.
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Eleven railway maintenance workers died, and two more were injured when a train hit them in Kunming, China. The train was testing seismic equipment when the accident happened. Authorities have started an investigation, and Luoyangzhen station is back to normal operations.
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A train accident in Kunming, China killed 11 railway workers and injured 2 others.
The train was testing seismic equipment when it hit the workers.
This accident happened at Luoyangzhen station in Yunnan province.
Emergency response teams and local government officials organized rescue and medical efforts.
An investigation is underway to find out the cause of the accident.
Rail services at the station have resumed normal operations.
China has one of the world's largest rail networks and has seen similar accidents in the past.
Recent train accidents in China have resulted in fewer fatal incidents than in previous decades.
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Ann Evans, an American cruise passenger, went missing in the Caribbean after not returning to her ship during a stop in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. The authorities from both the Dutch and French sides of the island are searching for her.
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Ann Evans is a 55-year-old American citizen.
She disappeared on November 20 after leaving her cruise ship in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.
Evans joined a bus tour and got off in Marigot, on the French side of the island, but did not return.
The ongoing search involves both Dutch and French law enforcement agencies.
Sint Maarten is a Caribbean island, split between the French and Dutch, located 190 miles east of Puerto Rico.
The Police Force of Sint Maarten and the French Gendarmerie are asking for any information on Evans' whereabouts.
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A major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po region has claimed 55 lives and many are still missing. The blaze affected several high-rise buildings and led to the arrest of three construction company executives over suspected negligence. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities search for survivors and investigate the cause of the fire.
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The fire occurred in the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
As of now, 55 people have died, including one firefighter, and about 280 people are missing.
Authorities arrested three construction executives for suspected manslaughter due to negligence.
The fire affected seven out of eight buildings, and firefighters have controlled four of them.
71 individuals were injured, mostly from burns and smoke inhalation.
Approximately 900 people were evacuated to temporary shelters during the blaze.
Unsafe materials like polystyrene foam were found, which may have helped spread the fire.
Hong Kong’s leader ordered safety inspections of all housing estates under renovation.
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China warned the United States against moving forward with the Golden Dome missile defense system, which it claims threatens its security interests. The warning came in a Chinese policy document on arms control. The U.S. aims to strengthen its defense with space-based technology, which China opposes.
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China issued warnings to the U.S. over plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system.
The Golden Dome includes space-based interceptors and sensors.
China claims the system threatens global security and its own security interests.
Beijing criticized the U.S. withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2002.
China argues that its own missile systems are for self-defense purposes.
The U.S. intends to continue developing the Golden Dome system despite China's objections.
China mentioned U.S. missile deployments in the Asia-Pacific region as a threat.
The current defense system in the U.S. cannot counter advanced missiles from Russia and China.
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A photographer, Mark Antonio, took a surprise photo of a couple and their dog on a San Francisco beach. The couple revealed that it was their last day with their dog, Brees, who had terminal brain cancer. Antonio captured a precious moment for the family, which has been deeply moving for many viewers.
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Photographer Mark Antonio took a surprise photo of a couple with their dog at Crissy Field Beach in San Francisco.
The photo was taken on the couple's last day with their dog, Brees, who had brain cancer.
Brees was 7 years old and passed away the day after the photo was taken.
The couple had intended to take family photos but were unable to schedule them before Brees' condition worsened.
Antonio's photo was shared on TikTok, gaining over 2.7 million views.
The couple expressed deep gratitude to Antonio for capturing a meaningful moment for their family.
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A large fire has burned through high-rise buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, and many people are missing. The fire continued for nearly 24 hours.
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A fire destroyed several high-rise tower blocks in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district.
The fire lasted almost 24 hours.
Many people are not yet accounted for.
The BBC's Martin Yip reported from the scene.
The incident occurred in Asia, specifically in Hong Kong.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took their children, Archie and Lilibet, to participate in charity work at a community kitchen in Los Angeles. The family helped prepare and pack meals for people facing food insecurity, as part of the work done by their Archewell Foundation.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles with their children.
The family prepared meals for community organizations helping people with food insecurity.
Photos showed Archie and Lilibet wearing matching kitchen hats while working.
The Archewell Foundation focuses on supporting those struggling with food insecurity.
OBKLA produces over 70,000 meals annually for those in need.
Meghan is soon releasing a Netflix special titled "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration."
The charity work aligns with traditional royal values of giving back to the community.
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A drone attack hit Iraq's Khor Mor gasfield, causing an explosion and fire but no casualties. This incident disrupted gas operations and affected electricity in northern Iraq.
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A drone attack happened at the Khor Mor gasfield in northern Iraq.
The attack occurred at 11:30 PM local time on Wednesday.
The explosion and fire injured several workers but caused no casualties.
The attack led to power cuts, affecting about 8% of the regional power grid.
The gasfield is operated by Dana Gas, a company from the United Arab Emirates.
Repairs to the damaged gas tanks are expected to take two to three days.
The gasfield has been targeted by drones before, but no group has claimed responsibility for this attack.
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Archaeologists in Orkney, Scotland, discovered something unexpected at the Neolithic site called Ness of Brodgar using 3D radar technology. The team has found something so unique that it might not be from the Neolithic period, but they aren't revealing what it is yet. The discovery is being described as a potential new chapter in the site's history.
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The discovery was made at the Ness of Brodgar, an important Neolithic site on Orkney.
3D radar technology, called Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), was used to make the discovery.
Archaeologists have described the find as unlike anything previously uncovered at the site.
The Ness of Brodgar site is known for its 40 structures dating back to around 3,500BC to 2,400BC.
The discovery area is being called "an anomaly" and might not be Neolithic.
Excavation is supported by Time Team funding and will involve focused digging, sometimes called "keyhole surgery."
The new excavation will be open to the public for a short period in July 2026.
Previous structures at the site have been covered up to preserve them.
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Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine with intense battles in multiple towns. Diplomatic talks for peace are ongoing but face challenges, and there are calls for more sanctions on Russia. Energy infrastructure in Ukraine suffers due to Russian attacks, prompting energy conservation measures.
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Heavy fighting occurred in various towns across eastern Ukraine, including Huliaipole and Zaporizhia.
A Russian drone attack killed two civilians in Kherson, and air strikes injured 18 people in Zaporizhzhia city.
Ukraine's military reported striking a Russian military site and claimed to have inflicted casualties on Russian forces.
Russian officials expressed caution regarding a quick peace deal, with the US trying to facilitate talks.
EU and Ukrainian leaders call for additional sanctions on Russia, with the Trump-backed peace plan seen as needing more work.
Ukraine is facing energy shortages due to attacks, leading to electricity conservation efforts and targeted aid for families.
Russian President Putin announced plans to consider building a nuclear power facility in Kyrgyzstan.
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Influencer and comedian Marquay Collins passed away at the age of 24, according to an announcement from his mother. Collins was well-known on TikTok, where he had 7 million followers and posted humorous videos. The cause of his death is not yet known.
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Marquay Collins was a TikTok influencer with 7 million followers.
He passed away at age 24, as announced by his mother, Sonja Collins.
Collins posted a final skit video that gained almost 5 million views.
There is no information yet about what caused his death.
His mother paid tribute to him on Facebook, where her post received over 240,000 reactions.
Many people expressed their condolences online, including on his last video.
Collins created comedy sketches, lifestyle videos, and often featured his parents.
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Myanmar's military leaders announced an amnesty for 8,665 people who were jailed for opposing the army. This decision comes as the country prepares for elections next month, which have faced criticism as being unfair. It's unclear how many political prisoners are included in the amnesty or when they will be released.
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Myanmar's military rulers issued an amnesty for 8,665 people.
The amnesty is ahead of elections scheduled for December 28.
3,085 people had sentences reduced, and charges against 5,580 others, who are not in jail, were dropped.
These actions aim to allow more people to vote in the elections.
Myanmar’s military took control of the government in a coup in 2021.
Human rights groups criticize the upcoming elections as not fair.
Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains in detention with a 27-year sentence.
The total number of political detainees is reported at 22,708 as of the day before the announcement.
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An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon hit a car in the village of Froun, an area influenced by Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire reached last November, conflicts continue between Israel and Hezbollah, affecting locals' sense of safety and security. The ongoing tensions are due to actions by Hezbollah, such as rebuilding its military, which Israel views as a breach of the ceasefire.
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An Israeli air strike hit a vehicle in the village of Froun in southern Lebanon.
Froun is a part of Lebanon where Hezbollah is influential.
The strike killed a man the Israeli military called a "Hezbollah terrorist."
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was established last November.
The ceasefire ended a 13-month conflict causing thousands of casualties.
Israel claims Hezbollah is rebuilding its military in violation of the ceasefire.
The United Nations recorded over 10,000 Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
More than 330 people, including civilians, have died in recent Israeli attacks.
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The article discusses a conversation with Chris Packham about the challenges in combating climate change. He expresses concern over the lack of progress at a recent climate summit and calls for urgent action by governments. Packham highlights the need for new policies, stressing the role of biodiversity and personal actions in addressing the crisis.
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Chris Packham, a broadcaster and campaigner, discusses the fight against climate change on a radio program.
He believes conservationists have not done enough to protect nature.
The recent COP climate summit in Brazil ended without new targets to decrease fossil fuel use.
Packham urges the UK government to lead a global emergency response to the climate crisis.
He emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and the health impacts of carbon emissions.
Packham calls for changes in policy to make polluters accountable.
He discusses his personal experiences, including his neurodiversity and its impact on his activism.
Packham also notes the need for individuals to take practical steps to help the environment.
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