Pakistani Taliban threatens to attack China’s Belt and Road route unless 'tax' paid (www.telegraph.co.uk)
I thought I knew royal greed – but King Charles profiting from the assets of the dead is a disgusting new low | Norman Baker | The Guardian (www.theguardian.com)
Ukraine now in full control of Kherson Oblast’s left bank, forcing Russians to flee from reinforced ‘Surovikin' (english.nv.ua)
Ukrainian forces have gained control of the Dnipro left bank’s floodplain in Kherson Oblast, forcing the Russians to build new defensive lines on hills farther from the river, former Aidar Battalion company commander Yevhen Dykyi told Radio NV....
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to receive warships to escort vessels in Black Sea grain corridor (www.pravda.com.ua)
Ukraine has arranged with its partners that it will be receiving warships to ensure the safety of ships in the grain corridor in the Black Sea....
Ukraine's military says Russia has launched its largest drone attack since the start of the invasion (apnews.com)
Russia on Saturday morning launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting the Ukrainian capital, military officials said....
Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after attack on army barracks (www.theguardian.com)
A military armoury in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown came under attack on Sunday, the government announced, as it imposed an immediate nationwide curfew....
‘Just as scared’: Cyberscam victims in Cambodia find no freedom in rescue (www.aljazeera.com)
From Dec. 1, citizens of five European countries and Malaysia can enter China without a visa (apnews.com)
Anger across Italy as killing of student highlights country’s femicide rate (www.theguardian.com)
Death of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, allegedly at hands of ex-boyfriend, casts spotlight on violence against women...
It’s Time to End Magical Thinking About Russia’s Defeat (www.wsj.com)
The US and Europe admit that they’re been believing in their own propaganda about Russia and Putin.
Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns (www.bbc.com)
Europe should not shy away from working with China, Wang says (www.reuters.com)
Ukraine says it downs 8 Russian drones in overnight attack (www.reuters.com)
More than 1 million gallons of oil leaks into Gulf of Mexico, potentially putting endangered species at risk (www.cbsnews.com)
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British troops patrol Kosovo-Serbia border as tensions remain high (www.reuters.com)
Trudeau blames ‘MAGA influence’ for stirring debate on Ukraine (www.politico.com)
In a surprise move this week, Canada’s Conservatives voted against a new trade deal with the war-torn country....
Turkey's central bank hikes interest rate by 500 basis points to 40%, well above expectations (www.cnbc.com)
Businessman convicted of crimes against humanity committed during dictatorship - Buenos Aires Herald (buenosairesherald.com)
Australia and Philippines begin joint patrols in South China Sea as regional tensions rise (www.theguardian.com)
Cuban ministers reveal details of food, fuel shortages amid economic crisis (www.reuters.com)
Hamas frees 24 hostages from Gaza on first day of truce (www.reuters.com)
Right-wing U.S. media covered fiction as fact: A non-existent terrorist attack from Canada at Rainbow Bridge (www.cbc.ca)
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Four dead and dozens injured in crowd crush at university in south India (www.theguardian.com)
Revealed: King Charles secretly profiting from the assets of dead citizens (www.theguardian.com)
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Hamas to release second group of Israeli hostages after hours-long delay, mediators say (www.cbsnews.com)
Hamas is to release a second group of hostages after an hours-long delay on Saturday, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News. Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, the Associated Press reported....
