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Crime & Justice

Jordan sentences three men to death for October church attack that killed nine

Jordanian courts sentenced three men to death for the October 2023 church attack that killed nine people. The ruling underscores the nation’s commitment to protecting its Christian minority and deterring...

Al Jazeera · 13 hours ago · 1 min read

World News

ASEAN leaders meet in Manila to tackle energy crisis, South China Sea disputes

ASEAN leaders will gather in Manila from November 15-17, alongside U.S. President Trump, to address the region's energy crisis and ongoing South China Sea disputes. The summit is crucial as Southeast Asia...

Al Jazeera · 14 hours ago · 1 min read

Politics

Delray Beach cancels St. Patrick's Day parade over anti-DEI law

Delray Beach, Florida, has canceled its St. Patrick's Day parade and withdrawn sponsorship for LGBTQ Pride celebrations due to a new state law limiting taxpayer funding for diversity initiatives. This decision...

NPR News · 21 hours ago · 1 min read

Environment

UN climate chief Simon Stiell urges swift action at COP31 in Turkey

At COP31 in Turkey, UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged negotiators to avoid delays in reaching a climate deal to limit global warming, as over 200 nations meet amid protests from thousands demanding urgent...

DW World · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Politics

Trump, Xi, and Putin to meet at G20 summit in India

The leaders of the U.S., China, and Russia will meet next week during the G20 summit in India, marking a rare engagement amid rising global tensions. Their discussions may address economic cooperation and...

Sky News · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Politics

Trump, Putin, and Xi hold first trilateral meeting at APEC summit

President Trump will meet with Presidents Putin and Xi for the first-ever trilateral discussion at the APEC summit in China, addressing urgent economic and security issues amid rising global tensions. The...

The Hill · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Environment

Conservationists warn habitat loss threatens elephants in Sri Lanka's Uda Walawe Park

Habitat loss from agriculture, urban development, and climate change is significantly reducing Sri Lanka's elephant population in Uda Walawe National Park, threatening the ecosystem's balance. Conservationists...

Ars Technica · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

European leaders demand seat at Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

Europe’s leaders are urging a seat at any future peace talks on Ukraine, saying the continent must “make up its mind” before the war can be resolved, after high‑level meetings in Abu Dhabi and Dublin this...

France 24 · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Health

Charlie Clarke advocates for surgery after congenital chest deformity diagnosis

Charlie Clarke, 26, is one of 85 people in Northern Ireland waiting for surgery to correct a congenital chest deformity that compresses her heart and lungs. The Department of Health is addressing long waiting...

BBC Health · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Jensen Huang resigns, agrees to testify amid U.S.-China espionage concerns

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, resigned and agreed to testify before Congress amid an investigation into an alleged affair with a Chinese intelligence operative, raising espionage concerns that could further...

CNBC Finance · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Entertainment

Quentin Tarantino fires Mélanie Laurent, Isabelle Huppert from 'Inglourious Basterds

Quentin Tarantino fired Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from "Inglourious Basterds" because they didn't fit the roles, emphasizing his commitment to casting the best actors. This decision ultimately led...

Hollywood Reporter · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Nvidia confirms chip tracking capability to combat semiconductor smuggling

Nvidia confirmed it can embed unique identifiers in its chips to comply with the Chip Security Act aimed at preventing semiconductor smuggling. This capability is crucial as it addresses U.S. concerns about...

MIT Tech Review · 3 days ago · 2 min read

War & Conflict

Zelenskyy reports Starshield slowdown jeopardizes Ukraine's defense against Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the military-grade Starshield satellite service has been deliberately slowed, affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attacks. This restriction, which...

Engadget · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Science

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A team of astronomers from the University of California, Berkeley, the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics and the Harvard‑Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has unveiled a new supercomputer simulation...

ScienceDaily · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Alaska judge denies Mary Peltola's request for rejected absentee ballot list

An Alaska judge denied former Rep. Mary Peltola's request for a list of rejected absentee ballots, citing the Division of Elections' resource constraints. This ruling is significant as it limits Peltola's...

The Hill · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Gadi Eisenkot proposes legislative agenda to overturn Netanyahu's policies

Gadi Eisenkot has proposed a legislative agenda to reverse key policies of Benjamin Netanyahu's government, including a state inquiry into the October 7 Hamas attack, term limits for prime ministers, and...

France 24 · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Over 60 Labour MPs urge government to reject Rosebank oil field project

Labour MPs are urging the government to reject the Rosebank oil field project due to concerns it contradicts the UK's climate commitments, ahead of an impending decision. Over 60 MPs support a letter opposing...

BBC Politics · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Science

cobalt

Deep-sea mining targets metal-rich nodules that previously appeared lifeless actually host diverse ecosystems. This discovery challenges industry plans to extract cobalt and nickel, prompting calls for...

Scientific American · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Alta Refrigeration sues EPA over hydrofluorocarbon regulations in Georgia

Alta Refrigeration is suing the EPA over a rule that limits the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), claiming it still restricts their products despite a recent extension. The outcome could impact U.S. climate...

Inside Climate News · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

U.S. House blocks impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The U.S. House of Representatives blocked an impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over accusations of unauthorized military actions, with a 211-204 vote to refer the articles to committee....

BBC World News · 4 days ago · 1 min read