Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to hit record high in 2023 -report (www.reuters.com)
Ukraine to make shells with US firms as it seeks to develop defence sector (www.reuters.com)
Gaza's Palace of Justice courthouse demolished 'by IDF' as new footage leaked (news.sky.com)
A main courthouse in Gaza has been destroyed by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), according to several Israel media outlets....
China accords diplomatic recognition to Taliban government in Afghanistan (www.indiatoday.in)
Climate Change Makes East Africa’s Deadly Floods Worse, Study Finds | The extreme rain and flooding in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia this fall has been made twice as intense by climate change (www.nytimes.com)
China's push to loosen Mao-era residence rules runs into hurdles | Reuters (www.reuters.com)
China says its fighters shadowed US Navy patrol plane over Taiwan Strait (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Tesla Whistleblower Wins Free-Speech Award | Silicon UK Tech (www.silicon.co.uk)
Newborn triplets were ready to go home to Gaza, but war trapped them in Israel without their parents (www.nbcnews.com)
No Sign Of Forced Labour At Xinjiang Site, Says VW (www.barrons.com)
Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base linked to Beijing (apnews.com)
Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion; at least 3 dead in separate flooding (apnews.com)
Guyana appeals to US and UN as Maduro advances annexation of territory (www.theguardian.com)
Request for help came after Venezuelan president announced series of measures to formalize a referendum Sunday evening...
‘A place of fear’: Hong Kong activist recalls years of repression (www.bangkokpost.com)
Myanmar Junta Asks China to Pressure Brotherhood Alliance to End Offensive (www.irrawaddy.com)
Brazil deploys troops to Venezuela border (www.bbc.co.uk)
China says Philippines enlists foreign force to stir trouble in South China Sea (www.reuters.com)
The Philippines has enlisted “foreign forces” to patrol the South China Sea and has been stirring up trouble, China’s military said on Thursday, referring to joint patrols this week by Philippine and U.S. forces....
Russian hackers used 'spear-phishing' to steal information from UK politicians, govt says (news.sky.com)
Helicopter carrying 5 senior Guyana military officials is missing near tense border with Venezuela (abcnews.go.com)
Benefits of Accelerating the Climate Transition Outweigh the Costs | Climate Change Indicators Dashboard shows that avoiding physical damage from climate change can have sizable benefits (www.imf.org)
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US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea after Houthi attacks (apnews.com)
The White House said Monday that the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea, a day after three vessels were struck by missiles fired by Iranian-back Houthis in Yemen....
Protesters criticise police for excessive use of force during Helsinki demonstration (yle.fi)
The police broke an antifascist counter protest on Finland’s independence day with force to clear a route for fascist marchers....
'Huge risk' of Christmas attacks, warns EU (www.bbc.com)
There is a “huge risk of terrorist attacks in the European Union” over the coming holiday season, a senior EU official has said....
Mexican cartels rank as nation’s fifth-largest employer: study (thehill.com)
Mexican cartels have seen a surge in growth in their participating members over the last decade, according to a new study, to the point where they have effectively become the nation’s fifth-largest employer....