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Israel has de facto state policy' of organised torture, says UN report

Israel operates a de facto state policy of organised, widespread torture and systemic impunity for security forces, including prolonged detention without trial.
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Tehran Pollution Hits 'Alarming' Level In Latest Environmental Crisis

Air pollution has reached "alarming" levels in the Iranian capital, Tehran, leading authorities to close schools and universities and ban truck travel in the region in the latest environmental crisis to strike the Middle East nation. The Air Quality Index in Tehran and surrounding cities on November 29 climbed to between 170 and 200 -- considered to be "unhealthy" for all age groups, Iranian media reported.
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Hangovers and skullets: welcome to Schoolies week 2025

Surfers Paradise welcomed thousands of school leavers celebrating with costumes and music while emergency services reported fewer serious hospitalisations than a decade ago.
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I could have been a better captain': Stokes admits errors as England seek Ashes reset

I got the words I said there completely wrong, said a sheepish Stokes. Has-beens is a horrible word. It's the only thing that managed to come out of my mouth at that moment. God, I'm going to be one of those one day. But it's not at all what I meant by that. Talk of lessons being learned is a common refrain from defeated sides but Stokes preferring one-on-one debriefs rather than all in one room was happy to expand on a few.
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Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as Cyclone Ditwah death toll reaches 123

Cyclone Ditwah's heavy rains and floods in Sri Lanka killed 123, left 130 missing, destroyed nearly 15,000 homes, and displaced 44,000 people; international aid requested.
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Sri Lanka: Dozens dead as cyclone Ditwah hits country DW 11/28/2025

Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka, killing at least 69, displacing thousands, damaging over 3,000 homes.
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Indonesia and Thailand flooding death toll tops 350 as rescuers struggle to reach worst-hit areas

Monsoon floods and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia killed over 350 people, displaced thousands, and prompted ongoing search, rescue and cloud-seeding operations.
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Belarus's Lukashenko becomes second only leader to visit Myanmar since coup

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko visited Myanmar, signaling support for the military government and agreeing on election observation, military-technology cooperation, and trade ahead of contested polls.
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The human cost of the Philippines' flood-control corruption scandal

Rampant corruption in Philippine flood-control projects has diverted billions, leaving many flood defenses incomplete and exposing vulnerable communities to disaster.
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Hong Kong apartment blaze death toll rises to 128 as rescue efforts wrap up; residents had expressed fire safety concerns

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Hong Kong apartment blaze death toll rises to 128 as rescue efforts wrap up; residents had expressed fire safety concerns

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S African ex-leader Zuma's daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims

The national officials have accepted comrade Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's decision to resign and support her efforts to ensure that these young South Africans are brought back safely to their families, the MK Party's national chairperson, Nkosinathi Nhleko, told a news conference. MK officials said Zuma-Sambudla's resignation was voluntary and that her departure from the National Assembly and all other public roles was effective immediately.
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Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, marries partner Jodie Haydon

The ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon at Albanese's official residence, the Lodge, witnessed by a small group of close family and friends, including Albanese's son, Nathan, and Haydon's parents, Bill and Pauline. We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in front of our family and closest friends, Albanese and Haydon said in a statement. The couple were married by a celebrant from the NSW Central Coast and wrote their own vows.
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Ali: Trump and Mohammed bin Salman bond over their contempt and fear of a free press

U.S. intelligence concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered Jamal Khashoggi's assassination, yet U.S. leaders publicly praised and defended the Saudi leader.
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The long road of libertarians in Latin America: from think tanks to the halls of power

A decades-long network of think tanks, foundations and universities has promoted libertarian ideas and influenced the rise of right-wing politicians in Latin America.
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Iran gasoline price hike risks more public unrest DW 11/29/2025

Iran will raise gasoline prices for consumption above 160 liters monthly, increasing the marginal cost to 50,000 rials per liter starting December 6.
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The cost of living and housing in China is forcing young people to move out of megacities

Today, that roadmap is beginning to shift. A growing number of young Chinese people are starting to explore smaller cities, where the pace is less frenetic and a work-life balance is more attainable. This shift stems from a change in priorities. Stagnant wages, high youth unemployment, chronic burnout and increasingly realistic life expectations are pushing an entire generation one marked by competitiveness and pressure to seek a balance between ambition and mental well-being.
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If we are witnessing the death spiral of the cult of Bazball, let's savour what it created | Barney Ronay

Bazball developed cult-like dynamics—charismatic leadership, love-bombing, enforced unity and illogical rituals—giving way to backlash and disillusionment after failures.
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Sri Lanka landslides, floods death toll rises to 56, offices, schools shut

Sri Lanka closed government offices and schools after floods and landslides killed 56 people, damaged over 600 houses, and disrupted transport and services.
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Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia

Floods and landslides in Sumatra have killed 174 people, left about 79 missing, and displaced thousands, with communications and access disrupted.
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Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island rises to 164

Flash floods and landslides on Sumatra caused by monsoon rains killed at least 164 people, left 79 missing, and displaced about 3,000 families.
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Southeast Asia floods: More than 250 deaths reported DW 11/28/2025

Monsoon rains and a tropical storm caused widespread flooding across Southeast Asia, killing over 250 people and displacing tens of thousands.
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Guinea-Bissau's new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup

General Horta Inta-A appointed Ilidio Vieira Te prime minister as the military consolidates power following a coup, prompting regional and international condemnation and suspensions.
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Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra rises to 164

Tropical Cyclone Senyar-driven flash floods and landslides on Sumatra killed 164, left 79 missing, displaced thousands, and severely damaged infrastructure.
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Flash flooding in Sumatra kills 69 as rescue crews search rivers for survivors

Flash floods and landslides on Sumatra killed 69 people, with 59 missing, thousands displaced, and rescue efforts hampered by mudslides, blackouts, and poor communications.
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RSF converts hospital in Sudan's West Kordofan into military base

The RSF converted part of Al-Nuhud Hospital into a military command centre, denying civilians access to healthcare and causing severe staff shortages.
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Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145

Devastating floods in southern Thailand have killed 145 people, heavily impacting Songkhla province and leaving thousands stranded with widespread infrastructure damage.
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Rodrigo Duterte loses appeal for release from ICC custody DW 11/28/2025

Rodrigo Duterte will remain detained at the International Criminal Court while facing crimes-against-humanity charges related to alleged extrajudicial killings.
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ICC to rule on provisional release of ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte

International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges are set to rule on a request to release from detention former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has ongoing proceedings against him on charges of crimes against humanity. The judges are scheduled to issue their ruling on Friday, paving the way for a possible provisional freedom of the ageing politician a move strongly opposed by human rights groups and families of victims of his brutal drug war.
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RSF military push for Kordofan leaves Sudan at risk of partition

Sudan's RSF controls western Sudan and is advancing into Kordofan, threatening to capture el-Obeid and push toward Khartoum, risking national division.
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Peru to declare state of emergency to block Chile border crossings

Peru will declare a state of emergency on its border with Chile amid rising migrant crossings after a potential Chilean immigration crackdown.
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UK to block imports of pork from Spain due to outbreak of swine fever

The UK will ban fresh pork and other affected products from Spain after an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona.
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St Vincent opposition party celebrates historic election win

NDP won 14 of 15 seats in St Vincent and the Grenadines; ULP reduced to one seat, and Godwin Friday will become prime minister.
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Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel's West Bank assault continues

Israeli raids and lockdowns in the occupied West Bank force families to shelter at home, causing injuries, mass arrests, school closures, and infrastructure damage.
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Why is Senegal squaring up to the International Monetary Fund?

Senegal resists IMF-recommended debt restructuring despite severe public debt (119% of GDP) and urgent need for IMF support to stabilize finances.
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Israel Releases 16-Year-Old US Citizen After 9 Months in Detention Without Trial

Mohammed Ibrahim, a Palestinian-American teenager, was released after over nine months in Israeli detention and requires urgent medical treatment for weight loss and scabies.
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Jenin killings latest example of Israel's shoot to kill' policy

Israeli forces shot and killed two unarmed Palestinian men who surrendered in Jenin, reflecting a longstanding shoot-to-kill approach and societal acceptance.
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Opposition NDP party claims victory in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Though official results have yet to be released, the NDP's likely victory is slated to end the Unity Labour Party's 24 years in power. The party addressed its constituents in St Vincent and the Grenadines, sometimes known by the acronym SVG, in a social media post after Thursday's election. We love you, SVG, and we will keep working and advocating for you, the Unity Labour Party said. This is not the end, it is the beginning.
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Chess: Sindarov, 19, becomes youngest World Cup winner as London Classic begins

Javokhir Sindarov, 19, became the youngest ever winner of the Fide knockout World Cup on Wednesday when the Uzbek teenager defeated China's Wei Yi 2.5-1.5 in the final at Goa. Ukraine's Ruslan Ponomariov had been a year younger in 2002, but that World Cup had also doubled as the Fide world championship in a period when the global title was disputed.
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The deadliest wait: five women on death row

Between 500 and 1,000 women are on death row, often for murder or drug trafficking, with executions concentrated in China, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
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East Timor still searches for justice, 50 years after Indonesian invasion

Dos Santos was only a child, but along with others, she ran to hide in the nearby mountains. The invading Indonesian forces were determined to find them especially the women and girls. The army searched for us in the bush, captured us and took us back, she said, recounting how at just nine years old she was violently raped by Indonesian soldiers.
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Venezuela explained in 10 maps and charts

The United States has designated Venezuela's so-called Cartel de los Soles a foreign terrorist organization, marking the latest escalation in US-Venezuela tensions. Washington alleges Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro heads the organisation, which, the US says, is involved in widespread corruption and drug trafficking. Maduro denies the accusations amid growing fears of potential US military action in the region, and his government has called the cartel an invention.
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US 'don't care about the European position' and 'will sell out Ukraine'

The US President recognising the Ukrainian territory as Russia will mean victory for Vladimir Putin and could escalate the war into a dangerous position, as the Russian dictator lowered the nuclear threshold for any attack on the Russian Federation. Putin set the current nuclear doctrine which means if his red line of a conventional attack on Russia n territory, a threat against the state or in the event of a nuclear attack Moscow will respond with nuclear weapons, this also includes the occupied Ukrainian regions that Trump will recognise as being Russian.
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17 hours ago

A War "Stopped" by Trump Festers in Congo

A thirty-year war continues to ravage eastern Congo, with persistent local fighting, displacement, and millions dead despite declared diplomatic successes.
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4 days ago

Peace talks in Geneva to end Russia's war in Ukraine have ended. What's next?

Well, Ukraine would have had to limit the size of its army, but not Russia. Ukraine would have to give up territory with cities full of Ukrainians in the east that it's been fighting and defending these last four years while Russia has been unable to take them. Ukraine would be banned from ever joining NATO, whereas Russia would have sanctions lifted and joined the G8.
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India's Olympic ambition in spotlight as Commonwealth Games build-up begins

India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad to prepare for a 2036 Olympic bid, requiring major venue and infrastructure investment.
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Honduras' ruling party says Trump's support for conservatives may backfire: It's a blow to the right'

In a message on Truth Social, Trump endorsed the conservative candidate Nasry Tito Asfura of the National Party, claiming they could work together to combat drug trafficking. Trump also attacked the other candidates, accusing them of being communists. Torres, however, welcomed the Republican's comments, saying it affects the conservative candidates seeking the presidency of Honduras, which goes to the polls on Sunday.
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Why has Venezuela banned six international airlines amid US tensions?

Venezuela revoked operating permits for six international airlines after those airlines suspended flights following a US FAA warning about hazardous airspace.
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Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians after apparent surrender DW 11/27/2025

Israeli security forces killed two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, reportedly after they had surrendered. The Palestinian Authority said the two men aged 26 and 37 were killed in "the brutal field execution carried out by the Israeli occupation army" and condemned the incident as a "war crime." Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said he "fully supports" the Israeli troops who shot two "wanted terrorists."
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,373

Russian forces claim 70% control of Pokrovsk and surround it; Ukraine resists while peace talks and security guarantees remain contested.
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Millions in China cram for civil service exam and the hope of a job for life

A record number of people are set to take China's notoriously gruelling national civil service exam this weekend, reflecting the increasing desire of Chinese workers to find employment in the public rather than private sector. Around 3.7 million people have registered for the tests on Saturday and Sunday, which will be the first since the government increased the age limit for certain positions.
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Israeli operation in southern Syria leaves at least 10 dead DW 11/28/2025

An Israeli raid in Beit Jin killed at least ten people, detained Jamaa Islamiya suspects, and left six Israeli soldiers injured, three seriously.
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Bear attacks man in public toilet in Japan

Hungry bears entering populated and urban areas have caused record numbers of attacks and deaths in Japan, prompting government, self-defence and armed police intervention.
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17 hours ago

Why the needless mystery from Australia over Cummins and Khawaja for second Test? | Geoff Lemon

Cricket Australia's squad communication leaves player fitness and XI selection unclear, highlighted by Pat Cummins' unexpected exclusion despite apparent recovery.
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North Korea claims victory in 'war on religion' DW 11/28/2025

North Korean authorities claim to have nearly eradicated underground Christian churches, yet clandestine believers continue to practice despite severe repression.
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Alejandro Gertz: Mexico's attorney general becomes an ambassador at 86

Alejandro Gertz Manero resigned as Mexico's attorney general at 86, clearing the way for President Sheinbaum to complete her security cabinet.
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The controversial history of Raul Rocha, the Miss Universe owner under investigation for links to organized crime

But this is not the first time Rocha has been the subject of the authorities' interest. The businessman, with a lavish track record in the corporate world and in the import and export of hydrocarbons in Mexico, is wanted for his involvement in a fuel, weapons, and drug smuggling ring originating in Guatemala that connects him to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Mexico City-based cartel La Union Tepito.
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Hezbollah leader promises response to Israel's strike killing top commander

Hezbollah asserts the right to retaliate for the assassination of military chief Haytham Tabtabai and warns that war remains a possible outcome.
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Video shows Israeli forces shooting Palestinians dead moments after surrender

Israeli border police shot and killed two Palestinians who had surrendered during a Jenin-area operation, while the incident is under military and justice review.
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Pope Leo joins patriarchs from East and West at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity

IZNIK, Turkey -- Pope Leo XIV joined Eastern and Western patriarchs and priests Friday in commemorating an important anniversary in Christian history, gathering at the site in Turkey of an unprecedented A.D. 325 meeting of bishops to pray that Christians might once again be united. Leo, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and other Christian leaders met on the shores of Lake Iznik, the site of the Council of Nicaea that produced a creed, or statement of faith, that is still recited by millions of Christians today.
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Small talk: a bluffer's guide

Artists, comedians and platforms face intensifying ethical and political scrutiny over censorship, platform associations, and choices about where to perform or host content.
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While Everyone Argued About Bitcoin Price, El Salvador Used It To Bulletproof Its Democracy

El Salvador's Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Environment are registering official government documents on the Bitcoin blockchain via Simple Proof to timestamp and verify records.
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Bull shark that killed Swiss tourist on NSW beach unlikely to lash out again, experts say

A bull shark attacked two swimmers at Kylies Beach, killing a woman and wounding her partner; experts say it likely will not pose ongoing danger.
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24 Destinations That Surprised Us This Year, According to T+L Travel Advisors

Twenty-four diverse destinations—from Namibia's surreal landscapes to Castilla y León and Norway—reveal unexpected beauty, emerging cuisine, secret luxury lodges, and timeless rediscovered charm.
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