Postcard from Australia arrives in Kent 42 years after it was sent (www.bbc.com)
China says its fighters shadowed US Navy patrol plane over Taiwan Strait (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Nepal urges Russia not to recruit its citizens into army; says six killed (www.reuters.com)
Russian governor confirms death of Major General Zavadsky in war (english.nv.ua)
Alleged assassination plot by Indian intelligence in USA and Canada reveals sloppy spycraft (nationalpost.com)
US sails through South China Sea challenging Taiwan's 'unlawful restrictions' (www.taiwannews.com.tw)
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The U.S. Navy sailed near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Sunday (Nov. 26) to challenge what it called “unlawful restrictions” imposed by Taiwan, Vietnam, and China who claim sovereignty in the region....
China is invading OUR economic space. We see them in Latin America, Europe and Africa - US Sen. Joni Ernst (finance.yahoo.com)
Zelensky admits Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russian troops in has failed to meet its objectives (www.dailymail.co.uk)
One person killed and two others injured in central Paris attack (www.theguardian.com)
Police arrest 26-year-old man, who was on French intelligence watchlist, after passersby attacked near Eiffel Tower...
UEFA leaves Russian football team out of Nations League for 2024/2025 season (kyivindependent.com)
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) did not include the Russian national football team in its schedule for the Nations League draw matches, meaning that the team will automatically not qualify for participation in the 2024/2025 season, UEFA announced on Dec. 2....
Rheinmetall to produce first armored vehicles in Ukraine in 2024 (www.reuters.com)
Nasa urges researchers to reach out for China’s Chang’e 5 moon samples, sidestepping US ban (www.scmp.com)
With Peru port project, China gains a foothold in America’s backyard (www.nbcnews.com)
Paraguay official resigns after signing agreement with fictional country (apnews.com)
A Paraguayan government official was replaced after it was revealed that he signed a memorandum of understanding with representatives of a fugitive Indian guru’s fictional country, who also appear to have duped several local officials in the South American country....
South Koreans want their own nukes. That could roil one of the world’s most dangerous regions (apnews.com)
Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65 (www.bbc.com)
R.I.P. Shane. I hope they have Guinness wherever you are now.
Australian expert ‘over the moon’ to have helped rescue 41 men trapped by tunnel collapse in India (www.theguardian.com)
Sunak cancels Greek PM meeting in Elgin Marbles row - BBC News (www.bbc.com)
North Korea cites rare dissent in elections even as 99% back candidates (www.reuters.com)
North Korea on Tuesday made a rare mention of dissenting votes in recent elections, although analysts dismissed it as an attempt to portray an image of a normal society rather than signalling any meaningful increase of rights in the authoritarian state....
Bild: US, Germany quietly seek to prod Ukraine to negotiate (kyivindependent.com)
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Czech Republic sees 'biggest protest in its history' over austerity measures (www.euronews.com)
Under the economic plans, Czechs will pay more tax on alcohol and medicine. Businesses will also pay more corporate tax.
India aims to triple coal output from underground mines (www.argusmedia.com)
Afghan special forces soldier who risked her life for British abandoned by UK (www.independent.co.uk)
Israel summons Spanish, Belgian ambassadors following criticism during visit to Rafah (english.elpais.com)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo criticized Israel for the suffering of Palestinian civilians. Sánchez also called for EU recognition of a Palestinian state
Shell to face human rights claims in UK over chronic oil pollution in Niger delta (www.theguardian.com)
