A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in Karelia, killing the two pilots on board. The crash happened in a deserted, forested area, and no nearby residents were harmed.
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A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Karelia during a training flight.
The crash occurred around 7 p.m. local time on a Thursday.
Both pilots on board the jet died in the crash.
The crash site was in a deserted, forested area in the Prionezhsky district.
The aircraft was not carrying any ammunition during the flight.
Artur Parfenchikov, head of the Republic of Karelia, confirmed that the pilots were from Russia's 159th Fighter Aviation Regiment.
Parfenchikov offered condolences and promised assistance to the families of the deceased pilots.
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The BBC has apologized to President Donald Trump for editing a clip of his speech in a documentary but disagrees with his defamation claim. The UK government is working on stricter asylum rules, planning to deport most failed asylum seekers and control new arrivals. Meanwhile, reports focus on various issues, including allegations regarding Jeffrey Epstein, a review of the Sara Sharif case, and risks faced by Afghans who worked with UK forces.
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The BBC issued an apology to President Trump for editing his speech in a Panorama documentary but disagrees with his legal claims.
A similar editing issue occurred on another BBC show called Newsnight, where Trump's speech seemed to suggest he incited violence.
The UK government is using a "one-in-one-out" strategy to manage asylum seekers, where 84 people were admitted and 113 deported recently.
Proposed UK asylum reforms include deporting 95% of failed asylum seekers and making family reunions harder.
Accuser Virginia Giuffre claims Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor knew about Jeffrey Epstein's illegal activities.
An independent review found that officials failed to protect Sara Sharif due to fears of being seen as racist.
Cross-party MPs report that Afghans who helped UK forces are at risk after the Ministry of Defence's data breaches.
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The U.S. House Oversight Committee released documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, a financier convicted of sex crimes. A wider release of Epstein-related material is planned following a petition to the House of Representatives. Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, had faced multiple investigations and court cases related to trafficking minors for sex.
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The House Oversight Committee released thousands of documents, mostly emails, related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The House of Representatives will vote on further releasing Epstein-related materials from the Department of Justice.
Epstein was convicted in 2008 of soliciting prostitution from a minor and was investigated again in 2019 for running a network of underage girls for sex.
Epstein died in prison in 2019, and the death was ruled a suicide.
Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for conspiracy to traffic girls for sex.
Materials already released include flight logs and a redacted contact book.
President Trump's name, along with others like Elon Musk and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, appeared in the released documents, but no wrongdoing has been proven.
A report claimed President Trump was named in unreleased FBI documents, but the administration disputes the report.
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The article discusses pelvic girdle pain (PGP), a condition affecting one in five pregnant women, causing severe pain and mobility issues. Rebecca Middleton and Victoria Roberton share their experiences with the condition, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms and improve quality of life during and after pregnancy.
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Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a condition that affects one in five pregnant women.
Rebecca Middleton experienced severe PGP, requiring her to use a wheelchair during the last three months of her pregnancy.
PGP can cause significant mobility issues, making daily activities challenging.
The Pelvic Partnership charity provides support and awareness efforts for women with PGP.
Early diagnosis and individual treatment can help manage and reduce PGP symptoms.
Dr. Nighat Arif and Dr. Christine Ekechi emphasize the need for more research and understanding of PGP.
Victoria Roberton found private physio treatment helpful for managing her PGP in her second pregnancy.
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On November 14, Russian forces attacked Kyiv, causing damage in several districts of the city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assessed military conditions at the southeast front, discussing the seriousness of the situation. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed progress with the capture of Ukrainian settlements, while conversations about peace talks and an energy scandal in Ukraine also took place.
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Russian forces launched a major attack on Kyiv, causing explosions and damage to buildings.
President Zelenskyy visited troops near a difficult front line in the Zaporizhia region.
Ukrainian forces targeted Russian oil facilities in occupied territories using weapons like missiles and drones.
Russia's Ministry of Defence reported capturing two Ukrainian settlements.
The Kremlin indicated potential future negotiations with Ukraine to end the war.
Discussions between Germany and Ukraine included a $100 million energy corruption scandal.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in talks with Ukraine for a new lending program.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is lending funds for Ukrainian energy projects despite the corruption concerns.
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Councils in England warn that the system for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is at risk of collapsing. The County Councils Network reports that financial deficits are growing due to rising demand, and reforms have been delayed. It calls for changes to better manage resources and support.
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The County Councils Network represents major local authorities in England.
Councils expect a financial shortfall of £4.4 billion yearly by 2029 due to increased demand for SEND services.
The government has postponed planned reforms to the SEND system until next year.
There were 638,745 Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in place as of January 2025, marking a 10.8% increase from the previous year.
Councils are required by law to provide support as specified by EHCPs.
The demand for costly placements, such as private school provisions, is contributing to budget strains.
The number of pupils attending special schools in England has risen from 109,000 in 2014/15 to around 194,000.
Families report struggles with the system, often resorting to legal action to secure necessary support.
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The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a military operation called Operation Southern Spear, aimed at targeting drug traffickers and protecting the U.S. from illegal drugs. The U.S. is increasing its military presence near Venezuela, and President Trump is considering more operations on land. Democrats are questioning the legality of the operations.
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Operation Southern Spear was announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The operation targets drug traffickers and aims to stop illegal drug flow into the U.S.
The U.S. is placing warships, including a large aircraft carrier, near Venezuela.
At least 80 people have died from strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking.
President Trump is considering land attacks in Venezuela.
Military officials updated President Trump on attacking Venezuela but made no decisions.
Southern Command is partly in charge of the operation, led by Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey.
There are concerns about the legality of the boat attacks, raised by Democrats.
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Puffins have been seen on the Isle of Muck in Northern Ireland for the first time in 25 years due to efforts to remove invasive brown rats. This project, led by Ulster Wildlife, aims to help seabirds return safely to the island. The recent sightings are a sign that these conservation efforts are working.
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Puffins were seen on the Isle of Muck after 25 years.
Ulster Wildlife manages the seabird sanctuary on the island.
A rat eradication program began in 2017 to protect seabirds.
Five puffins were spotted in 2024, with signs of possible breeding.
Worldwide, 24 out of 25 seabird species face risk of extinction.
Puffins are red-listed in the UK due to various threats.
The Isle of Muck is not accessible to the public to protect the birds.
Similar conservation projects have been carried out on Rathlin Island.
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At the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, over 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists are present, making them more numerous than most national delegations. A coalition of environmental groups has raised concerns about the influence these lobbyists may have on climate change discussions.
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More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists are registered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
These lobbyists outnumber most country delegations, except for Brazil's.
One in every 25 participants at the talks is linked to the fossil fuel industry.
The coalition conducting the analysis seeks to protect UN climate policies from corporate influence.
Similar high numbers were seen at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates.
The International Chamber of Commerce disputes claims about their delegation's composition, stating only three members are from fossil fuel companies.
The presence of fossil fuel lobbyists has been a contentious issue in past COP meetings.
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The BBC apologized to President Donald Trump for editing a speech in a documentary to make it seem like he promoted violence but disagreed with his basis for a defamation claim. The broadcaster explained that they did not plan to rebroadcast the documentary and emphasized disagreement with the accusation in a statement. Legal experts noted challenges for Trump if he pursues a lawsuit in either the US or the UK.
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The BBC apologized for editing Trump's speech in a way that appeared misleading.
The BBC rejected President Trump's defamation claim related to this editing.
A letter of apology was sent to the White House by BBC's chairman.
The documentary was broadcast before the 2024 US presidential election, which Trump won.
The documentary edited parts of a speech from January 6, 2021, combining quotes from different sections.
There is controversy over the documentary potentially influencing people's views of Trump.
Legal experts say Trump might face difficulties pursuing a lawsuit because the program did not air in the US and the deadline for court cases in the UK has passed.
The BBC is facing criticism and internal issues, including leadership resignations amid controversy.
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Kirsty Grandison shares the story of her son Kobi, who has severe health issues, on TikTok to help other parents in similar situations. Kobi has been in the hospital for most of his life due to severe brain damage and other complications, and his mother documents their experience to provide advice and support to others.
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Kobi Crolla was born prematurely in July 2024 and suffers from severe brain damage.
He has had 17 surgeries and spent almost all of his life in the hospital.
Kirsty Grandison, Kobi's mother, shares their experiences on TikTok to support other parents.
Her TikTok page, "Kobi The Brave," has 34,000 followers and receives up to 40 messages daily.
Kobi was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition causing fluid buildup on the brain, requiring multiple surgeries.
Both parents left their jobs to provide full-time care for Kobi.
Kirsty’s videos show practical tips for caring for a child in the hospital, like using feeding tubes and managing medication.
She receives positive feedback from parents who feel supported by seeing Kobi's progress.
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Starting May 1, 2026, England will ban no-fault evictions, which allow landlords to evict tenants without a reason. Under the new rules, leases will switch to rolling agreements, and landlords can't evict tenants for reporting poor housing conditions. More than 11 million renters will be affected by these changes, which aim to improve tenant rights.
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England will ban no-fault evictions starting May 1, 2026.
Fixed-term tenancies will end, moving to rolling agreements instead.
Landlords cannot evict tenants for complaining about poor property conditions.
Over 11 million renters in England will be affected by the new rules.
The changes are part of the Renters' Rights Act, approved in October.
The National Residential Landlords Association says landlords need more time to prepare.
More than 11,000 households faced no-fault evictions in the year to June.
The rule changes aim to protect tenants and address concerns about poor property conditions.
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The BBC apologized to President Trump after editing his January 6 speech in a documentary, but they don't plan to rebroadcast the program. They acknowledged that the edit gave a wrong impression, but disagreed with President Trump's defamation claim.
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The BBC apologized to President Trump for how they edited his January 6 speech in a documentary.
The documentary showed parts of the speech as if they were continuous, though they were actually from different times.
President Trump threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over the edited speech unless they retracted, apologized, and compensated him.
Two top BBC leaders resigned after the editing controversy in the documentary titled "Trump: A Second Chance?"
A BBC correction note stated that the edit mistakenly made it seem like Trump called for violence.
BBC Chairman Samir Shah sent a personal apology letter to the White House.
The BBC does not agree that the situation warrants a defamation lawsuit and does not plan to pay compensation.
The story is ongoing and may develop further.
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The High Court in the UK is examining a legal challenge against guidelines from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) about which toilets transgender people can use. The guidelines suggested that single-sex toilets should be used based on biological sex, leading to disputes about the rights of transgender people. The EHRC has since withdrawn these guidelines.
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The UK High Court is reviewing a challenge to EHRC's toilet use guidelines for transgender people.
The guidelines stated that biological sex should determine toilet use, meaning, for example, a trans woman should use men's or gender-neutral toilets.
The guidelines were issued after a Supreme Court ruling specifying "woman" and "sex" as biological terms under the Equality Act.
The guidelines have been withdrawn from the EHRC's website as of last month.
The challenge is brought by the Good Law Project and three anonymous individuals.
The EHRC and a government representative argue the guidance should be dismissed and was proportionate at the time.
A judgment by the High Court will be given in writing at a future date.
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The Metropolitan Police are investigating multiple group-based child sexual abuse cases in London. An initial review found about 1,200 of these cases might involve grooming gangs, though many types of abuse exist within different contexts. The Met commissioner emphasized the complexity of these cases and the misuse of the term "grooming gangs."
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The Metropolitan Police are investigating "tens" of group-based child sexual abuse cases that might involve grooming gangs.
An initial search found around 9,000 historic cases, but only 1,200 remained under investigation after further review.
The term "grooming gangs" can be misleading as it includes a wide range of abuse types, not just the groups typically perceived by the public.
The offenders' ethnic backgrounds reflected London's diverse population.
Around 2,000 sexual offences are recorded monthly by the Met, with about half involving child sexual abuse.
Managing both current and historic cases will need extra funding and specialist officers.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley discussed the complexity of these issues at a London Assembly meeting.
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An Israeli settler set fire to a mosque in the West Bank, leading to strong international condemnation. The attack happened during a period of rising violence against Palestinians, with many incidents linked to the ongoing conflict and olive harvest season. The United Nations and other international bodies have criticized the attacks and urged Israel to protect Palestinian civilians and religious sites.
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An Israeli settler set fire to the Hajja Hamida Mosque in Deir Istiya, West Bank.
The attack included anti-Palestinian graffiti and burned copies of the Quran.
There is a reported increase in Israeli settler and military attacks on Palestinians in 2025.
Over 167 attacks have been related to the olive harvest, injuring more than 150 Palestinians and damaging over 5,700 trees.
The UN has warned of settler violence occurring with the support of Israeli security forces.
The UN and Jordan have called the attacks on religious sites unacceptable and demanded accountability.
The violence is linked to broader Israeli-Palestinian tensions and the context of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
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Swiss ministers visited Washington to discuss reducing President Donald Trump’s 39% tariffs on Swiss exports. Swiss business leaders presented gifts to President Trump, which appeared to positively influence the tariff talks. As a result, there is optimism that the tariffs might be lowered, with Swiss industries considering investments in the US.
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President Trump imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss exports to the US, the highest rate in Europe.
Initial negotiations by Swiss President Karin Keller Sutter did not succeed in changing Trump's stance.
Swiss business leaders visited Trump in November, bringing gifts, including a Rolex watch and a gold bar.
President Trump indicated that a deal is in progress to reduce the tariff rate.
Swiss business representatives said they acted in a unified effort between private and public sectors.
Swiss leaders, including economy minister Guy Parmelin, are hopeful about reducing the tariff to 15%.
Swiss pharmaceutical companies have promised to build more production facilities in the US.
Swiss International Airlines may consider shifting its fleet preference towards Boeing.
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Pat Butcher, also known as Pat Evans, will return to the BBC soap "EastEnders" for a special Christmas episode. The episode will focus on Nigel's dementia, and Pat will appear as part of his memories from the 1990s.
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Pat Butcher, played by Pam St Clement, is returning to "EastEnders" for a one-off episode.
The episode will air over the Christmas period and is centered around a dementia storyline.
Pat Butcher was a beloved character on the show for over 25 years.
She originally died in the show in 2012 but has appeared again as a vision in 2016.
In the new episode, she will appear in Nigel's memories, as he struggles with dementia.
The episode features actor Paul Bradley, who plays Nigel.
This return will see Pat helping Nigel when his dementia symptoms worsen.
Other classic characters have also returned to "EastEnders" recently, like Angie Watts for the 40th anniversary episode.
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The UN reports that violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank has reached a record high. Incidents include attacks on mosques, farms, and other facilities, causing widespread fear and disruption.
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The UN states that settler violence in the West Bank is higher than ever before.
Israeli settlers have set fire to mosques and damaged dairy facilities.
Olive farmers in the area are facing attacks.
Hundreds of incidents have been reported, impacting the daily lives of Palestinians.
The violence is causing fear among families living in the West Bank.
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A Turkish military cargo plane crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, resulting in the deaths of 20 people. Officials have recovered the remains of all individuals who were killed in the crash.
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A Turkish C-130 cargo plane crashed.
The crash happened near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border.
A total of 20 people died in the accident.
Officials have recovered all the remains of the deceased.
The crash occurred on a Tuesday.
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