People in Crowborough gathered to protest against the UK government's plan to temporarily house up to 540 male asylum seekers at a local military training camp. The Wealden District Council opposed the plan and issued a planning notice against the Home Office. No arrests were reported during the protest.
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Protesters in Crowborough, East Sussex oppose plans to house asylum seekers at a military site.
The plan involves temporarily accommodating up to 540 single, male asylum seekers for about 12 months.
The Wealden District Council formally opposes the plan and served a planning contravention notice.
The Home Office is working with local authorities to address concerns about using military sites for asylum seekers.
The UK government aims to close asylum hotels and move seekers to suitable accommodations like military bases.
The protest had no arrests, with police minimizing local disruption.
Participants wore numbers to symbolize the potential number of migrants arriving in the town.
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The G20 summit held in South Africa ended without the presence of the United States as President Trump decided to boycott the event. The U.S. absence was due to President Trump's claims about South Africa's treatment of its white minority. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa closed the summit and noted that the next summit will be in the U.S.
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The G20 summit took place in Johannesburg, South Africa.
President Trump's administration boycotted the summit, leading to the U.S. absence.
The boycott was reportedly due to claims of persecution of Afrikaner white minorities in South Africa.
The summit closed without the U.S. receiving the ceremonial gavel for the next presidency.
The U.S. had proposed an embassy official for the handover, but South Africa declined.
The next G20 summit will be held in the U.S. at a golf club owned by President Trump.
South Africa issued a declaration on the first day of the summit, focusing on climate change and wealth inequality.
The U.S. and Argentina objected to the summit's declaration.
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Morgan Geyser, previously sentenced for her role in a 2014 attempted murder case linked to the fictional character Slender Man, has escaped from a group home in Madison, Wisconsin. She removed her ankle monitor and was last seen with another adult.
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Morgan Geyser was involved in a 2014 attempted murder case related to Slender Man.
She was living in a group home in Madison, Wisconsin.
Geyser cut off her ankle monitor and left the group home.
She was last seen on Kroncke Drive with an adult acquaintance.
The Madison Police are searching for her and have released a recent image of her.
Authorities are asking anyone who spots her to call 911.
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Children from the Nuseirat Choir in Gaza sang a traditional Palestinian song called "Shel Shel." The song became famous online after a local music teacher added the sound of Israeli drones to it.
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The Nuseirat Choir is a group of children from Gaza.
They sang a Palestinian folk song named "Shel Shel."
The song gained popularity on the internet.
A music teacher, Ahmed Muin Abu Amsha, added the sound of Israeli drones to the song.
This performance by the choir helped the song go viral.
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The Israeli military conducted an airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah operative in an area called Dahiyeh. This action is part of ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire agreement from the previous year.
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Israel launched an airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
The target was identified as a Hezbollah operative in Dahiyeh.
The attack occurred on a Sunday.
Israel and Hezbollah had a ceasefire agreement from one year ago.
Israel has been regularly striking southern Lebanon.
Previous attacks have also targeted the capital city, Beirut.
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U.S. senators critical of President Trump's Ukraine peace plan said Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the plan reflects Russian demands, not U.S. positions. The State Department denied this, and Rubio suggested the senators were mistaken. The plan, which is supported by the Trump administration, favors Russia’s demands, which Ukraine has rejected.
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President Trump is pushing a peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. senators claim Secretary of State Rubio said the plan is a "wish list" for the Russians.
The State Department denied the senators' claims, calling them "blatantly false."
The peace plan includes Russian demands that Ukraine has repeatedly rejected.
President Trump wants Ukraine to accept the plan soon.
Rubio stated that the plan includes input from both Russia and Ukraine.
There is a disagreement between U.S. officials over the plan's origins and intentions.
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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa gave closing remarks at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, marking the first time the summit was held in Africa. Leaders at the summit agreed to work together on global issues like inequality and climate change.
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The G20 summit took place in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This was the first time the G20 summit was hosted in Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is the leader of South Africa.
He delivered the closing remarks at the summit.
Summit leaders focused on global challenges such as inequality.
Addressing climate change was also a key topic.
Leaders expressed a joint commitment to work together despite differences.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was arrested after he tampered with his ankle monitor while on house arrest. This event has caused mixed reactions among people in Brazil, with some celebrating and others showing support through vigils.
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Jair Bolsonaro is the former president of Brazil.
He was under house arrest and wore an ankle monitor to track his movements.
Bolsonaro was taken into police custody because he tampered with his ankle monitor.
His arrest has caused a split in public opinion in Brazil.
Some people in Brazil are celebrating his arrest.
Other people are holding vigils, which are gatherings to show support or pray, against what they call his "persecution."
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U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen is calling for action to release Mohammed Ibrahim, an American teenager held in an Israeli prison for nine months without trial. The senator reports that the boy has been mistreated and has lost weight.
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U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen made a public request for Mohammed Ibrahim's release.
Mohammed Ibrahim, an American teenager, has been in an Israeli prison for nine months.
The teenager has not had a trial during his detention.
Senator Van Hollen says Ibrahim has been beaten in prison.
Ibrahim was born in Florida, USA.
The case raises concerns about the treatment of American citizens abroad.
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Ukrainian forces are holding their positions in the eastern city of Pokrovsk, which is crucial for their defense strategy, despite ongoing battles with Russian troops. Russia has been trying to encircle the city to cut off Ukrainian access, but Ukrainian troops have stopped Russia from increasing its troop strength inside the city. The situation remains dynamic, with intense fighting reported.
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Ukrainian troops have maintained defensive positions in the city of Pokrovsk.
Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Corps reported clearing key areas of Russian soldiers, including the train station and teaching college.
Russia launched a push to capture Pokrovsk in the summer of 2024.
Russia aims to surround Pokrovsk and cut off Ukrainian forces rather than fighting directly in urban areas.
Ukraine claims to have inflicted heavy casualties on Russian soldiers in Pokrovsk.
Claims from Russian military sources suggest they have seized parts of the city, but these are not independently verified.
The U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War noted the battles in the area as "serious and dynamic."
Russia's control of Pokrovsk would allow easier westward military operations using the E-50 highway.
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On Sunday, Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut, targeting and killing Hezbollah’s chief of staff, Ali Tabatabai. The strike resulted in additional casualties and sparked concerns about rising tensions in the region. This event marks a continuation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah following a ceasefire signed in November 2024.
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Israel struck Beirut and killed Hezbollah’s chief of staff, Ali Tabatabai.
The strike caused the death of at least five people and injured 25 others.
Israel's military stated it aims to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding and rearming.
The strike happened without prior evacuation warnings in a residential area.
Hezbollah has a history of conflict with Israel, dating back to the latest war after an attack by Hamas in October 2023.
Israel and Hezbollah signed a ceasefire in November 2024, but attacks have continued.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Tabatabai in 2016 and offered a reward for information about him.
Lebanese leaders condemned the attack and called for international intervention.
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A new flu variant, H3N2 subclade K, has been identified in the United States. Health officials are concerned about its potential to cause more severe illness as flu activity rises, especially with the holiday season approaching. The current flu vaccine offers some protection, but its effectiveness against this new strain is uncertain.
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The H3N2 subclade K flu variant is spreading in the U.S.
There have been about 650,000 flu cases, 7,400 hospitalizations, and 300 deaths this flu season in the U.S.
H3N2 subclade K has previously affected Japan, the U.K., and Canada.
Vaccine uptake in the U.S. is lower this season, which worries health officials.
The current flu vaccine was made before H3N2 subclade K appeared, potentially reducing its effectiveness.
Health experts recommend preventive actions like wearing masks and handwashing to reduce transmission.
Symptoms of H3N2 are similar to typical flu but may be more severe, especially in older adults and children.
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A Netflix documentary questions who took the famous "Napalm Girl" photo from the Vietnam War. The film suggests that local freelance journalist Nguyễn Thành Nghệ might have taken the photo, not Nick Ut, who is credited by the Associated Press (AP). The AP reviewed the claims but decided to keep Ut as the credited photographer.
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The "Napalm Girl" photo, taken in 1972, shows a young Vietnamese girl fleeing a napalm attack.
The photo is credited to AP photographer Nick Ut and won a Pulitzer Prize.
A Netflix film suggests that Nguyễn Thành Nghệ took the photo but was not credited.
The AP reviewed the claims due to the documentary and concluded that no evidence proves Nghệ took the photo.
Key figures, including other photographers, dispute the film's claims.
Nghệ claims he took the photo and was upset about lack of recognition and credit.
Many journalists from that era stand by Ut’s authorship of the photo.
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Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah's leaders, which killed five people and injured 25. This was the first strike in Beirut since June, and it has raised tensions again almost a year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli authorities stated the attack was to prevent Hezbollah from rearming, while the Lebanese government condemned it and called for international intervention.
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Israel conducted an airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's leadership.
The strike killed five people and wounded 25 others.
This was the first airstrike on Beirut by Israel since June.
Israeli officials stated the attack was to hinder Hezbollah's military buildup.
Lebanon's government condemned the strike and accused Israel of breaking the ceasefire agreement.
Israel reportedly did not warn the United States beforehand or issue an evacuation notice before the strike.
Hezbollah hinted at a possible response, and tensions in the region are increasing.
This attack comes shortly before Pope Leo XIV's scheduled visit to Lebanon.
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A 13-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found dead at a house in Swindon. She has been released on bail as police continue to investigate. Authorities have assured the public that there is no danger, but more police officers will be present in the area.
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A woman in her 50s died at a house in Swindon on a Friday evening.
The woman was not breathing when police arrived at around 19:00 GMT.
Police arrested a 13-year-old girl on suspicion of murder.
The girl was taken into custody for questioning but has since been released on bail.
Wiltshire Police stated there is no risk to the public, but more police will be in the area.
Police are not looking for anyone else related to this incident.
The public is advised not to speculate online to avoid affecting the investigation.
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Local artists in Gaza are creating sand sculptures on the beach as a form of expression during the ongoing conflict with Israel. Despite the destruction around them, these artists use the beach as a refuge, helping people momentarily escape war by gathering to enjoy the temporary artworks.
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Artists in Gaza use the beach to create sand sculptures amidst the ongoing conflict with Israel.
The sand sculptures attract crowds, offering a brief escape from the war's destruction.
Sculptor Yazid Abu Jarad and his team create art that brings joy to people visiting the beach.
The artworks are temporary, as the sea tide erases them, but the artists continue creating daily.
People, including children and families affected by the conflict, witness and find comfort in the art.
Artists use simple tools like sticks and tiles due to limited resources.
The artworks serve as a connection to the land and offer emotional relief to those living in the area.
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More than 300 children were kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria. This is the third large kidnapping in Nigeria within a week, following other abductions of Muslim students and Christian worshippers.
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Over 300 children were taken from a Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria.
This incident marks one of Nigeria's worst kidnappings.
It is the third mass kidnapping in Nigeria in one week.
Previous kidnappings in the same week involved Muslim students.
Christian worshippers were also abducted earlier in the week.
The kidnappings are part of a series of attacks in the region.
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A group of 50 children kidnapped from St. Mary's School in Niger state, Nigeria, escaped their captors between Friday and Saturday. Efforts continue to recover the remaining 253 children and 12 teachers who were abducted by gunmen. Authorities have closed several schools in affected areas, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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50 children escaped after being kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Nigeria.
The children who escaped are aged between 10 and 18.
In total, 303 students and 12 teachers were taken during the kidnapping.
253 children and all the teachers are still in captivity.
The Nigerian military and police are involved in rescue efforts.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of about 50 schools in conflict areas.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Local authorities and the school reportedly had conflicting instructions before the attack.
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Israel launched air strikes in Gaza, which led to casualties and injuries. The attacks were described as a response to gunfire directed at Israeli soldiers. The strikes happened amid international efforts to stabilize and govern Gaza.
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Israel's military carried out air strikes in Gaza on Saturday.
At least 24 people were killed and 54 were injured in Gaza.
Most of the injured were children, according to health officials in Gaza.
The strikes were in response to gunfire aimed at Israeli soldiers.
An international plan backed by the United Nations aims to stabilize Gaza with a security force.
The plan involves U.S. President Donald Trump overseeing a transitional authority in Gaza.
Israel has reportedly violated a previous ceasefire hundreds of times since it began.
Gaza authorities claim Israel restricts necessary aid and medical supplies into the region.
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The article highlights notable global events captured in photographs from various parts of the world in November 2025. These include continued Israeli air attacks in Gaza and Lebanon despite a ceasefire, Russian strikes in Ukraine, political rallies in Guinea-Bissau and Sri Lanka, and a volcanic eruption in Indonesia.
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Israeli air attacks occurred in Gaza and Lebanon after a US-brokered ceasefire with Hamas was supposed to stop the conflict.
At least 13 people died in an Israeli air strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon.
Russian missile strikes hit the city of Ternopil in Ukraine, increasing the death toll as Russia focuses on Ukraine's energy systems.
Supporters gathered in Guinea-Bissau for a political rally before general elections.
Protests happened in Sri Lanka against the government.
A volcanic eruption in East Java, Indonesia, led to landscapes being covered in volcanic ash.
US President Donald Trump met with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington, DC.
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