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Guinea-Bissau: Who is toppling whom, how and why? DW 11/27/2025

A military junta seized power in Guinea-Bissau amid disputed election results, arresting President Embalo and suspending the electoral process.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Guinea-Bissau coup: What happened, why it matters, what happens next?

General Horta Nta Na Man named head of a one-year transitional government after the military detained President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in a coup in Guinea-Bissau.
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20 hours ago

More than 40 people killed as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka

Heavy rains, floods and landslides in Sri Lanka killed over 40 people, injured at least 10, disrupted trains and roads, and left dozens missing.
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20 hours ago

Israeli troops kill two Palestinians in Jenin as they try to surrender

Israeli soldiers have shot and killed two Palestinian men during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin as the pair attempted to surrender to the military, according to video footage and witness accounts from the scene. Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh said journalists in Jenin reported on Thursday that the two men had pulled their shirts up, showing that they were unarmed before the military ordered them to go back into a building that they had been holed up in.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm hired by company linked to Chinese military

Global Counsel was hired to manage WuXi AppTec's European reputational and geopolitical fallout after US biosecurity measures alleged military links and Xinjiang abuses.
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Three Chinese Nationals Killed In Afghan-Tajik Border Attack On Gold Mining Camp

Three Chinese employees at a Tajik gold-mining compound were killed in a cross-border attack Tajik authorities say originated from Afghanistan.
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1 hour ago

Cricket nerds love precedent so maybe England can channel spirit of Lord's 2005

Twenty years on, a montage of the 2005 Ashes still tingles the spine. Close your eyes and you can probably make your own, with an Embrace soundtrack if you want to be right on the nose. Chances are you'll see Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff belting sixes with lusty abandon; Geraint Jones wheeling away after winning the epic Edgbaston Test; Ashley Giles calmly patting the winning runs at Trent Bridge;
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Myanmar's military rulers grant amnesty to thousands ahead of election

Myanmar's military pardoned or dropped charges against 8,665 people and reduced sentences for 3,085 ahead of December elections.
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Junta hails end to US protected status for Myanmar nationals

The US ended Temporary Protected Status for about 4,000 Myanmar citizens, prompting junta praise while the UN warns of ongoing serious crimes and instability.
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20 hours ago

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer and critic of President Saied

Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian critic, was released after a year and a half in prison following conviction for comments about undocumented African migrants.
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Indonesia races to evacuate Sumatra residents as flood deaths soar to 34

Torrential rain and a rare cyclone triggered floods and landslides in North Sumatra, killing at least 34, evacuating thousands, and cutting roads and communications.
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4 hours ago

Torture, bloodshed and despair: Tens of thousands of people remain trapped in El Fasher, Sudan

From the moment Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took over the capital of North Darfur, El Fasher after subjecting it to a suffocating siege lasting more than 500 days accounts of the atrocities they were feared to be committing began to follow in quick succession: cases of mass executions, sexual violence, torture, and kidnappings. Most of the testimonies came from those who left the city and managed to reach a safe place from which to recount what they had witnessed.
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20 hours ago

Hundreds of children terrified' and alone after fleeing Sudan's el-Fasher

At least 400 unaccompanied children have arrived in Tawila, many exhausted, separated, or orphaned following the RSF seizure of el-Fasher.
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20 hours ago

After death sentence, Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years for land grab

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to 21 years in prison in separate corruption cases related to allocations of land in a government project, dealing another legal blow to the country's former exiled leader. In a decision issued on Thursday, a court found Hasina guilty of illegally securing plots of land in a suburb of capital Dhaka for herself and her family despite their ineligibility.
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South Africa hits back at punitive' Trump move to bar it from G20 meeting in Florida

The United States will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 and will stop aid and subsidies after President Trump's accusations.
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15 hours ago

St Vincent prime minister seeks record sixth term in tight election

Ralph Gonsalves seeks a sixth term amid a tight contest between Unity Labour and New Democratic parties focused on economy, jobs, and recovery.
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20 hours ago

US teen Mohammed Ibrahim released from Israeli prison after nine months

Palestinian American teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was detained by Israeli authorities for over nine months, suffered health decline in custody, and was released after U.S. pressure.
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Ukraine updates: US delegation expected in Russia next week DW 11/27/2025

Russia demands Ukrainian withdrawal from claimed territories and warns it will use military force if Ukraine does not cede them; US delegation will visit Moscow.
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20 hours ago

Beirut attacks leaves Lebanon worried and waiting for another Israeli war

The recent Beirut attack marks a dangerous escalation threatening renewed large-scale conflict, compounding Lebanon's severe human, infrastructural, and displacement crises since 2023.
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20 hours ago

What is bamboo scaffolding and how did it worsen the Hong Kong fire?

Bamboo scaffolding's combustibility and ubiquity likely intensified the Tai Po fire that killed at least 55 and left hundreds missing in Hong Kong.
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20 hours ago

Miss Universe owners face fraud and trafficking allegations

Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is wanted in Thailand after missing a court hearing amid JKN Global's deep financial troubles and related legal investigations involving Miss Universe ownership.
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20 hours ago

Gasfield in northern Iraq hit by drone attack: Reports

A drone attack on Khor Mor gasfield caused explosions, fires, suspended operations, and widespread power cuts across the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
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Train collision in China kills 11 railway maintenance workers: Reports

A test train struck maintenance workers at Luoyangzhen station in Kunming, killing eleven and injuring two; emergency response and an investigation are underway.
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5 hours ago

Palestinian-American teenager held in Israeli prison freed after nine months

A 16-year-old Palestinian-American, Mohammed Ibrahim, was released after nine months in Israeli detention following a guilty plea and suspended sentence.
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2 hours ago

Looking Back on the Deadliest Terror Attacks in the United States

Terrorism in the United States has increased significantly since 2000, with most fatalities occurring post-2000 and threats remaining high due to social and international factors.
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4 hours ago
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The first American Pope found a way to indirectly celebrate Thanksgiving: by making his first foreign visit a trip to Turkey | Fortune

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The first American Pope found a way to indirectly celebrate Thanksgiving: by making his first foreign visit a trip to Turkey | Fortune

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Australia clamps downs on nudify' sites used for AI-generated child abuse

Grant said such nudify services, which allow users to make images of real people appear naked using AI, have had a devastating effect in Australian schools. We took enforcement action in September because this provider failed to put in safeguards to prevent its services being used to create child sexual exploitation material and were even marketing features like undressing any girl,' and with options for schoolgirl' image generation and features such as sex mode,' Grand said in a statement.
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10 hours ago

Singapore tops global ranking for attracting and retaining talent, pushing out Switzerland | Fortune

Singapore ranks first on the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, driven by adaptive education, workforce resilience, and strong generalist adaptive skills.
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8 hours ago

I'm a Safari Travel Expert-Here Are the Best Ways to Avoid the Crowds in Kenya

While it's certainly worth a visit, it can quickly become overcrowded, as tourist groups and game vehicles vie for prime spots at places like river crossings. To avoid this situation, book a private concession. These designated areas have no fences between them, allowing wildlife to roam freely. However, only game vehicles from lodges belonging to the private concessions can explore the area - so travelers enjoy the same incredible sightings, but in a quieter, more exclusive setting.
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10 hours ago

Tension in the Caribbean reverberates in Havana: Venezuela is crucial for the Cuban political elites'

U.S. military mobilization around Venezuela under Operation Southern Spear has reignited Cold War–style tensions, prompting hostile exchanges and concern in Havana.
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3 hours ago

Giuliano da Empoli: The key to Trump's success is moving fast and spectacularly, even when he contradicts himself'

Authoritarian national-populist leaders and major tech executives are colluding to control digital platforms and eliminate challenges to their power.
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13 hours ago

West is missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia's war machine'

Targeted sanctions on chemical additives for lubricants and vulcanisation accelerants could cripple Russia's ability to maintain tanks and military-grade tyres.
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7 hours ago

Oil steadies near multi-week lows as traders assess peace talks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Crude oil prices may consolidate near multi-week lows as potential lifting of Russian sanctions and forecasted supply glut increase downward pressure despite possible OPEC+ pause.
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18 hours ago

Tom Phillips case: New Zealand to hold public inquiry into disappearance of fugitive father and children

The attorney general, Judith Collins, said on Thursday the decision to establish a public inquiry was due to the significant public interest in the case, and concern with the children's welfare. The inquiry will look into whether government agencies took all practicable steps to protect the safety and welfare of the Phillips children, Collins said in a statement.
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14 hours ago

ICANN distances itself from radical governance plan it funde

The governance model is called the Council of African Internet Governance Authorities (CAIGA) framework, and is the work of Smart Africa, an entity that represents 42 African nations that work to accelerate adoption of digital technology across the continent. Member nations' heads of state sit on Smart Africa's board. The CAIGA framework suggests creating a body to represent Africa at internet global internet governance bodies, and for that body to supersede
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Australia: Shark attack kills one, seriously injures another DW 11/27/2025

A woman died and a man was critically injured in a shark attack at Crowdy Bay; the beach was closed and authorities are working to identify the shark species.
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10 hours ago

England plan extra training sessions in wake of howling first Ashes Test defeat

As reported by the Guardian on Monday, head coach Brendon McCullum has booked extra time in the nets ahead of the day-night second Test that starts in Brisbane on 4 December rather than send any first team players to the two-day England Lions match in Canberra this weekend. The first session takes place at Allan Border Field on Saturday morning, before switching to the facilities at the Gabba from Sunday onwards.
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US pushes Latin America trade as EU-Mercosur deal stalls DW 11/26/2025

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva insisted this week that there are no remaining obstacles to signing the EU-Mercosur trade agreement next month after more than two decades of negotiations. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa, Lula said the deal would represent "possibly the largest agreement" in global trade, citing both blocs' nearly 722 million population and $22 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP).
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10 hours ago

Is the USD/JPY facing dual pressures? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

From my perspective, this decline is not merely a short-term move but a reflection of deeper shifts in global monetary sentiment-specifically the narrowing gap between the two countries' policies, which has already begun translating into accumulated selling pressure on the pair. Market behaviour during Thursday's session is clear: the entry of new sellers reflects a lack of confidence in the dollar's ability to maintain its momentum, especially after failing to capitalize on the modest rebound from 155.65, the lowest level in a week.
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20 hours ago

McIlroy: PGA merger with 'irrational' LIV unlikely

Rory McIlroy doubts golf will reunify because LIV's enormous, sustained spending created an unbridgeable financial and contractual gulf.
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5 hours ago

Lando Norris insists nothing has changed in title fight after Vegas shambles

We've treated him as a threat the whole year even when he was a few more points behind, he said. We treat him as a threat because we know what he's capable of, we know what Red Bull is capable of so therefore nothing changes now because he's still the threat he's always been through the whole year.
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1 day ago

Southern Thailand floods kill 13, leave thousands stranded

Severe floods in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia stranded thousands, killed at least 13, inundated large areas, and prompted disaster declarations and military relief.
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Floods kill dozens, displace thousands in southern Thailand

Heavy rains and flooding in southern Thailand killed 33 people, displaced over 10,000, and prompted a state of emergency, large-scale evacuations, and rescue operations.
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1 day ago

Guinea-Bissau officers take total control' and close borders amid election chaos

Guinea-Bissau's military has seized control, suspended elections and closed borders amid disputed presidential results and long-standing instability linked to narco-trafficking and poverty.
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1 day ago

At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides

The National Police said on Wednesday that rescue teams were struggling to reach isolated communities as damaged roads, unstable slopes and persistent downpours continue to slow operations. Authorities said five bodies and three injured survivors were recovered in the coastal city of Sibolga, the area hit hardest by the flooding. Search teams are looking for four missing residents as damage assessments continue.
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Was South Africa's G20 success real change or a symbolic win?

G20 in Johannesburg secured a multilateral declaration committing to renewables funding, fair critical-mineral supply chains, and debt relief despite U.S. objections.
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22 hours ago

Hong Kong fire: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in housing complex blaze follow updates

Firefighters have received calls from trapped residents, but are battling difficult conditions Firefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors of the high-rise buildings, even after hours battling the blaze. John Lee, Hong Kong's leader, said earlier: The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped. The second is to support the injured. The third is to support and recover. Then, we'll launch a thorough investigation.
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