South Africa managed to get a declaration from the G20 leaders, even though the United States did not participate due to objections from President Trump about South Africa's treatment of its white minority. The declaration focuses on boosting renewable energy funding and supporting poorer countries with their debts.
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South Africa got a G20 declaration passed despite the U.S. not taking part.
President Trump claimed South Africa discriminates against its white minority, which many reject.
The G20 declaration emphasizes more funding for renewable energy.
It also calls for fair supply chains for critical minerals.
The declaration includes support for debt relief for poorer countries.
This G20 summit was the first one held in Africa.
The document was released at the start of the summit, which is different from past meetings.
There was no formal handover ceremony between South Africa and the U.S. chairs.
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France's top court maintained a conviction against Nicolas Sarkozy, a former French president, for illegally financing his 2012 campaign. Sarkozy received a one-year sentence, with six months suspended, which can be served with an electronic tag instead of jail time. This conviction follows previous corruption charges upheld against him.
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Nicolas Sarkozy was president of France from 2007 to 2012.
Sarkozy was convicted of illegally overspending on his 2012 re-election campaign.
He received a one-year sentence, with six months that can be served under electronic monitoring.
Prosecutors said his party spent nearly twice the legal limit of €22.5 million on the campaign.
The costs were allegedly hidden by having a PR firm bill the party instead of the campaign.
This sentence is Sarkozy's second major conviction; he had a corruption conviction upheld last December.
Sarkozy was briefly jailed earlier this year but was released after 20 days.
Sarkozy is under judicial supervision and cannot leave France until an appeal trial next year.
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Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was arrested by armed men after gunfire was heard near the presidential palace. This happened shortly after a presidential election where the main opposition candidate was disqualified.
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President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau was arrested by armed men.
Gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in the capital, Bissau, around 13:00 GMT.
The incident occurred three days after a presidential election had taken place.
The main opposition candidate in the election was disqualified.
Both President Embaló and his rival Fernando Dias claimed victory in the election.
People fled to safety as gunfire was heard.
Guinea-Bissau has a history of nine coups or attempted coups since 1980.
This event marks the third attempt to overthrow Embaló.
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A winter storm is expected to bring up to 18 inches of snow to parts of New York during the Thanksgiving holiday. The storm could disrupt travel for millions as people take to the roads and skies to visit family. Weather warnings have been issued for heavy snowfall and strong winds affecting areas near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
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Up to 18 inches of snow is expected in some parts of New York over Thanksgiving.
The Federal Aviation Administration warned about possible flight disruptions due to low clouds.
Nearly 82 million Americans plan to travel more than 50 miles during the holiday week.
Lake effect snow could make shoveling difficult, with heavy snowfall advanced warnings in effect.
Warnings include snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches in specific areas.
Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph, causing snow to blow and drift.
Areas near Springville and Jamestown could see the highest snowfall.
Travel conditions are expected to be challenging from Wednesday night through Friday.
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by the U.S. and Israel, is ending its work. It operated for five months and experienced significant challenges during its efforts.
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is backed by the U.S. and Israel.
The foundation is closing its operations.
It was active for five months.
During its operations, there were events described as massacres, stampedes, and chaos.
Despite these issues, the foundation claims it achieved its goals successfully.
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Nick Griffin, the former leader of the British National Party, appeared in court facing accusations of sharing a "racist" cartoon on social media in 2021. He was charged with two counts of stirring up racial hatred and will appear in a higher court in December.
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Nick Griffin led the British National Party from 1999 to 2014.
He is accused of sharing a cartoon in 2021 that allegedly stirred up racial hatred.
Griffin appeared in court via video link and did not enter any pleas.
He was released on unconditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Southwark Crown Court on December 22.
The private prosecution is brought by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
The cartoon was posted on his social media account, which was then called Twitter.
The case is one of several initiated by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
The chief magistrate indicated the case needed to be sent to a higher court due to its seriousness.
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Some families in the U.S. are choosing to adopt turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them. Animal sanctuaries offer programs where people can donate money to care for turkeys, helping to spare some birds from being eaten during holiday celebrations. These programs also aim to educate the public about animal welfare.
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The Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Colorado adopts out turkeys, raising money for their care.
For a $25 donation, people get a certificate, photos, and possibly a visit with the turkeys.
The sanctuary's sponsorships have doubled each year since starting in 2022.
Donations are used for turkey care, including food, veterinary bills, and habitat expansion.
The sanctuary wants to educate people about turkeys and factory farm conditions.
Farm Sanctuary in New York and California started the turkey adoption idea in 1986.
The adoption programs have grown in popularity, with many people now supporting them.
Some families, like Lizzie Parra's, use the program to save turkeys and spread awareness about animal rights.
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President Donald Trump is increasing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Changes are being made to a peace plan after European leaders and Ukraine objected to initial proposals, which seemed to favor Russian interests. Meetings are ongoing between U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials to revise the plan.
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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is going to Moscow for talks, while Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll will meet with Ukrainian officials.
An initial 28-point peace plan faced criticism for appearing to favor Russia by allowing it to keep captured Ukrainian territories.
This plan was developed by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff and included security conditions for Ukraine and limits on its military.
The proposal's territorial concessions, including parts of eastern Ukraine and Crimea given to Russia, were controversial.
A revised 19-point peace plan is being worked on, aiming to better address Ukraine's demands.
European leaders and Ukraine reacted negatively to the initial plan, seeking changes from the U.S.
Leaked recordings showed Witkoff advising a Russian diplomat, leading to further criticism in Europe.
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Officials from INTERPOL's 196 member countries are meeting to choose the next president of the organization. Mustafa Serkan Sabanca from Turkey is the front-runner, but a leaked memo shows he advised officials on disguising political cases to bypass INTERPOL's rules. There are concerns that his election could undermine INTERPOL's mission of political neutrality.
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INTERPOL is holding an election to choose its next president.
Mustafa Serkan Sabanca from Turkey is a leading candidate for the position.
A leaked memo suggests Sabanca advised Turkish officials on how to bypass INTERPOL’s rules.
The memo involved altering a legal case to make it seem unrelated to politics.
Turkey has been criticized for using INTERPOL's Red Notice system against political opponents.
Since 2016, Turkey has reportedly issued over 3,500 requests targeting alleged Gülen supporters.
Concerns arose that Sabanca's election might harm INTERPOL's reputation for unbiased policing.
The credibility of INTERPOL depends on its commitment to political neutrality.
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A fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at least 13 people and injured 15 more. The blaze, which began in high-rise apartment buildings on Wang Fuk Court estate, led to emergency operations and evacuation efforts as firefighters struggled to control the flames.
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The fire occurred in high-rise residential buildings in the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
At least 13 people died and 15 others were injured due to the fire.
The Hong Kong Fire Services Department classified the fire at the highest emergency level, a level five alarm.
Residents were feared trapped inside the buildings as the fire spread.
Firefighters used 128 fire trucks and 57 ambulances in the response.
Authorities set up a casualty hotline and opened shelters for residents who had to leave their homes.
Some structures were covered in bamboo scaffolding, which helped spread the fire.
Roads near the fire site were closed, and nearby residents were told to stay inside and cover doors and windows.
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A TikTok video highlights the struggles of a senior dog named Oreo who lost his vision due to diabetes. The dog's owner, Joe LaMancuso, discusses managing Oreo's condition, including insulin shots and a special diet, and how Oreo is adapting to his new world.
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Oreo is a 12-year-old dog with diabetes, which has led to sudden blindness.
Diabetes in dogs is often diagnosed as diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes.
Dogs usually get diagnosed after age five and can develop serious complications if not treated early.
About 75% of diabetic dogs develop cataracts, which can cause blindness if not treated.
LaMancuso gives Oreo insulin shots and a special diet to manage his diabetes.
Oreo is learning to adjust to his blindness, though his hearing is also deteriorating.
The TikTok video about Oreo has received over 101,400 views and numerous supportive comments.
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A series of earthquakes occurred near Gilroy in California’s Bay Area, with the largest having a magnitude of 4.0. These earthquakes were felt across Santa Clara and San Benito counties but did not cause any injuries or major damage. The area is prone to such activity due to its location on the Calaveras Fault, a significant seismic feature.
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A series of earthquakes shook the Bay Area near Gilroy, California.
The largest earthquake had a magnitude of 4.0 and was followed by smaller quakes of 3.6 and 2.7 magnitudes.
People in Santa Clara and San Benito counties felt the earthquakes.
No injuries or major damage were reported from the earthquakes.
The earthquakes occurred near the Calaveras Fault, which is known for frequent seismic activity.
The Calaveras Fault is part of the larger San Andreas Fault system.
This fault is capable of producing moderate to strong earthquakes.
Geologists continuously monitor the fault as it poses a significant seismic risk to nearby communities.
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India and China are in a disagreement after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained and allegedly harassed by Chinese airport officials in Shanghai. The officials claimed her passport was invalid because China views Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territory. This incident has reignited tensions over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries.
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An Indian woman named Prema Wangjom Thongdok was held at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Chinese airport authorities told her that her Indian passport was invalid because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace.
China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territory and calls it southern Tibet.
In prior years, China issued stapled visas to people from Arunachal Pradesh, refusing regular visas because it considers them Chinese.
This incident led to Thongdok missing flights and losing travel-related money.
The Indian consulate in Shanghai helped Thongdok leave China.
Similar issues have happened before, affecting athletes from Arunachal Pradesh trying to attend events in China.
The border dispute over Arunachal Pradesh dates back to the British Empire's time in India.
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A second person has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting in Sheffield, England. The shooting occurred on London Road, and police have arrested two teenagers in connection with the incident.
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A 16-year-old boy was shot on London Road in Sheffield and has life-threatening injuries.
The shooting took place at about 17:15 GMT on Monday.
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy on Tuesday morning for conspiracy to commit murder.
A second boy, aged 16, was arrested on Tuesday evening for the same reason.
Both teenagers are in police custody.
The section of London Road was closed but reopened on Tuesday afternoon.
Police have increased patrols in the area and are asking the public to provide any information.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight is leading the investigation.
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Racist graffiti was sprayed on a Sudanese family's home in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The police are treating this as a racially-motivated hate crime. The local community and organizations have condemned the act and are supporting the affected family.
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Racist graffiti was found on a Sudanese family's home in Londonderry.
The graffiti included the words "local only" and a symbol resembling a crosshairs.
The police are treating this incident as a racially-motivated hate crime.
The family has been described as active and respected members of the community.
The North West Migrants' Forum is supporting the family and asking politicians to denounce the attack.
The local police have appealed for witnesses or video evidence that could help in the investigation.
United Against Racism, a campaign group, has condemned the incident.
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Meghan Markle's spokesperson denied claims that Meghan took a dress without permission after a Variety photo shoot. The spokesperson said keeping items with the team's knowledge prevents unauthorized sales. This situation involves media stories primarily in America, which is uncommon for Meghan Markle.
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Meghan Markle's spokesperson called stories about her taking a dress false and defamatory.
Meghan wore the dress in a trailer for her Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan."
Keeping clothes from shoots is a common practice to prevent unauthorized sales.
Working royals must pay for clothes they keep, but Meghan is not a working royal.
Allegations surfaced in the U.S. media, which is rare for Meghan and Prince Harry, who usually interact with British media.
An old interview with Vanessa Grigoriadis suggested Meghan didn't return items from another photo shoot.
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Europe is increasing cooperation in weapons production due to lessons from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine is working with several countries to develop new defense technologies, like unmanned maritime systems, to strengthen its military capabilities. The situation has become urgent as Russia continues to pose a threat.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis to work on unmanned maritime systems.
Ukraine announced co-production of Rafale aircraft and interceptor drones with France.
Ukraine is pursuing co-production of precision-guided missiles with Spain.
Additional defense agreements involve Denmark, Germany, and the UK.
The US, under President Donald Trump, has proposed a peace plan related to the conflict.
Ukraine has begun using its battlefield experiences to develop and test new unmanned systems.
Ukraine's Magura unmanned surface vessel (USV) has been used to deploy missiles and drones.
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards is planning to work with Ukraine on unmanned crafts made from advanced materials.
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New satellite photos show China testing landing barges that could be used for a possible invasion of Taiwan. These photos indicate that China is increasing its military capabilities, particularly for beach landings. Taiwan is responding by boosting its defense spending and military readiness.
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Satellite pictures show China's landing barges off the coast of Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
The barges are called Shui Qiao and are designed with long roadways for transferring vehicles onto beaches.
China's navy is the largest in the world, with over 370 ships and submarines.
China claims Taiwan as its territory and is preparing for possible military action.
Taiwan is increasing its defenses, including new missiles, naval vessels, and extending military service.
U.S. officials say China aims to be able to take Taiwan by 2027, but it's unclear if they will attempt an invasion.
Taiwan's president plans a $40 billion special budget to boost defense against China.
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Huda Ammori, cofounder of Palestine Action, is challenging the United Kingdom government's decision to label the activist group as a terrorist organization. The group was banned after protests against Israel in July 2023, which caused damage to military aircraft. The legal case began in London's High Court and arguments include concerns about civil liberties and the use of anti-terrorism laws.
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Palestine Action is a pro-Palestinian activist group.
The UK government labeled the group as a terrorist organization in July 2023.
The ban came after the group caused damage estimated at $9.3 million at a military base.
Being involved with the group now carries severe legal penalties, including up to 14 years in prison.
Over 2,300 people have been arrested since the ban, though only 254 faced lesser charges.
The legal challenge questions the use of anti-terrorism laws against the group.
United Nations and European bodies have raised concerns about the ban's fairness.
A change in judges for the case has caused concern over potential conflicts of interest.
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A video showing a 9-year-old dog's anxious reaction to meeting a new puppy has gone viral on TikTok. The video was shared by user @annataylorrrrrr and gathered significant attention with 88,000 likes and 430,000 views. The older dog's behavior reflects typical social anxiety experienced by pets when introduced to new companions.
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The video of an older dog meeting a new puppy was shared by TikToker @annataylorrrrrr.
The clip has received over 88,000 likes and 430,000 views on TikTok.
The older dog appeared confused and pulled away when introduced to the new puppy.
Dogs Trust suggests introducing puppies to older dogs slowly to help them adjust.
Social anxiety in dogs can show as cowering or pulling away during new interactions.
Socially anxious dogs may feel overwhelmed by excitable puppies who lack boundaries.
TikTok viewers related to the dog's expression and shared humorous comments about their pets' similar behaviors.
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