Iran’s foreign minister says country no longer enriching uranium at any site

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site, following Israeli and U.S. attacks on its facilities in June. He emphasized that all Iranian nuclear sites are under International Atomic Energy Agency monitoring and that Iran maintains its right to peaceful nuclear enrichment. Araghchi also reiterated that Iran’s message on nuclear negotiations with the U.S. and other … Continue reading Iran’s foreign minister says country no longer enriching uranium at any site

Massive fire burns at decommissioned Texas power plant

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a massive fire at a decommissioned power plant near Galveston, Texas, which sent a large black plume of smoke over several nearby cities. The blaze, reported early Sunday, involved two cooling towers and power lines, prompting authorities to advise residents to avoid the area and limit exposure to smoke. No injuries have been reported, and the fire was largely contained … Continue reading Massive fire burns at decommissioned Texas power plant

U.K. plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees in overhaul of its asylum policies

The UK Labour government announced plans to drastically cut refugee protections, ending automatic benefits and shortening asylum status from five years to 30 months. Refugees would face regular reviews and be forced to return home once deemed safe, with long-term residency delayed from five to 20 years. The reforms, modeled on Denmark’s strict system, aim to curb irregular migration and counter the rise of the … Continue reading U.K. plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees in overhaul of its asylum policies

US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3

The Pentagon conducted its 21st strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men, according to U.S. Southern Command. The U.S. military says the strikes target narcotics smuggling along known trafficking routes using fighter jets, drones, and gunships. This brings the total reported deaths from the campaign to 83, with officials claiming congressional approval is not required for the operations. Legal … Continue reading US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3

FAA to lift all restrictions on commercial flights

The FAA announced it is lifting all flight restrictions at 40 major U.S. airports that were imposed during the 2025 government shutdown. The restrictions, originally up to 6% of flights, were implemented to address safety concerns from staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, who worked without pay during the shutdown. Flight cancellations peaked at over 2,900 on November 9 but dropped to less than 1% … Continue reading FAA to lift all restrictions on commercial flights

Border Patrol operation rocks Charlotte with dozens arrested

Federal Border Patrol agents arrested 81 people on the first day of “Operation Charlotte’s Web” in Charlotte, North Carolina, a crackdown targeting illegal immigrants. The operation sparked protests and shuttered local businesses amid fears and uncertainty. Local officials and immigrant advocacy groups criticized the raids, saying many of those detained were workers performing everyday tasks rather than criminals, despite them being in the country illegally. … Continue reading Border Patrol operation rocks Charlotte with dozens arrested

Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, reversing his prior resistance. Trump framed the move as a way to dismiss what he calls a “Democrat Hoax” while highlighting Republican achievements. Critics have accused him of attempting to conceal information, particularly after he ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats’ alleged ties to Epstein. Republican and Democratic … Continue reading Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

Marines got into a shootout with suspected gang members in Haiti

U.S. Marines guarding the American embassy in Port-au-Prince exchanged gunfire with suspected Haitian gang members on the evening of Nov. 13, though no Marines were injured. The Marine Corps said the attackers fired first, prompting Marines supporting embassy security operations to return fire. Officials released no details on what triggered the confrontation, how long it lasted, or whether any attackers were wounded or killed. The … Continue reading Marines got into a shootout with suspected gang members in Haiti

Rev. Jesse Jackson on life support as he battles rare neurological disorder

Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, remains hospitalized as he is treated for unstable blood pressure while managing progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder confirmed last year. His condition briefly worsened Saturday night with a significant drop in blood pressure, but he has since shown periods of responsiveness and is now breathing on his own without life-support medication. Family members say he has even expressed … Continue reading Rev. Jesse Jackson on life support as he battles rare neurological disorder

Jets cornerback Kris Boyd in critical condition after NYC shooting

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. He was shot in the abdomen outside the Sei Less restaurant after a dispute escalated, though it remains unclear whether he was the intended target. The shooter fled in a BMW X6, and another luxury vehicle also left the scene as witnesses refused to cooperate. Boyd was … Continue reading Jets cornerback Kris Boyd in critical condition after NYC shooting

Thousands protest against government in Mexico as clashes leave 120 injured

At least 120 people, including 100 police officers, were injured during large anti-government protests in Mexico City. Thousands marched to condemn rising violence and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security policies, following the recent assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo. Demonstrators clashed with police near the National Palace, leading to tear gas use and 20 arrests. Sheinbaum claimed the protests were funded by right-wing opponents, despite being … Continue reading Thousands protest against government in Mexico as clashes leave 120 injured

Walmart boss retiring after more than a decade

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will retire in January after leading the company for over a decade, during which he expanded online operations and streamlined international units. He will be succeeded by John Furner, a longtime Walmart executive and current head of the US business. Under McMillon, Walmart navigated challenges like tariffs and supply chain disruptions while achieving solid growth, with online sales becoming a key … Continue reading Walmart boss retiring after more than a decade

China’s UBTech ships world’s first mass batch of humanoid robot workers

UBTECH Robotics has shipped hundreds of its Walker S2 humanoid robots to active industrial facilities in Shenzhen, marking the first large-scale deployment of robots designed to resemble and move like humans. Production ramped up in mid-November, and UBTECH plans to deliver 500 robots by the end of December to meet strong demand from automakers and logistics companies such as BYD, Geely Auto, FAW Volkswagen, Dongfeng … Continue reading China’s UBTech ships world’s first mass batch of humanoid robot workers

Blue Origin launches rocket carrying twin Nasa spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral, carrying two NASA Mars orbiters called Escapade, marking the rocket’s second flight and the first successful booster recovery on a barge. The orbiters will spend a year near Earth before using a gravity assist to reach Mars in 2027, where they will study the planet’s upper atmosphere, magnetic fields, and interaction with solar wind … Continue reading Blue Origin launches rocket carrying twin Nasa spacecraft to Mars

South Carolina man is scheduled to be executed by firing squad

Stephen Bryant, 44, is scheduled to be executed Friday by firing squad in South Carolina for killing three people in five days in 2004, making him the third person executed by this method in the state this year. Three prison employees with live ammunition have volunteered to carry out the execution, which is set for 6 p.m. at Broad River Correctional Institution. Bryant admitted to … Continue reading South Carolina man is scheduled to be executed by firing squad

Oklahoma death row inmate found unresponsive in cell after being granted clemency on day of execution

Oklahoma death row inmate Tremane Wood was hospitalized Thursday after being found unresponsive in his cell, just hours after Gov. Kevin Stitt granted him clemency, commuting his death sentence to life without parole. Prison officials said Wood experienced a medical event due to dehydration and stress, resulting in injuries to his head and lip, but confirmed no one else was involved. Wood had been sentenced … Continue reading Oklahoma death row inmate found unresponsive in cell after being granted clemency on day of execution

Bryan Kohberger must pay for slain Idaho students’ urns as part of restitution, judge rules

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, has been ordered to pay for the urns of two victims, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, totaling $3,075.58, as part of his restitution. Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life terms for first-degree murder and 10 years for burglary, and he has additional financial obligations including criminal fines, civil judgments, and restitution to … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger must pay for slain Idaho students’ urns as part of restitution, judge rules

Epstein sought to restore his reputation after guilty plea, documents reveal

Newly released documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein and his associates coordinated a multi-year effort to suppress negative press and rehabilitate his image after his 2008 Florida conviction for solicitation of prostitution with a minor. Emails and memos show Epstein hiring individuals to manipulate Google search results, remove damaging articles, and sanitize his Wikipedia page. Publicists, including R. Couri Hay and Peggy Siegal, were engaged to … Continue reading Epstein sought to restore his reputation after guilty plea, documents reveal

Fast-moving blaze in picturesque California county damages 15 structures and prompts evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in Mono County, California, near the Nevada border has damaged 15 structures, prompted evacuations, and forced the closure of part of Highway 395. The Pack Fire, driven by winds up to 50 mph, had spread to 5.3 square miles with no containment as of Thursday night. Emergency aircraft were temporarily grounded due to the strong gusts, though precipitation later helped reduce fire … Continue reading Fast-moving blaze in picturesque California county damages 15 structures and prompts evacuations

Von der Leyen pitches EU joint debt as backup plan to finance Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU could issue joint debt to fund Ukraine if efforts to use frozen Russian assets fail. The Commission initially proposed a €140 billion reparations loan backed by Russian state assets frozen in Europe, but Belgium has resisted due to legal and financial concerns. Alternative options include individual EU countries financing Ukraine through their national budgets, which … Continue reading Von der Leyen pitches EU joint debt as backup plan to finance Ukraine

Pakistan arrests 4 from an Afghan cell over deadly Islamabad bombing

Pakistan arrested four members of an Afghan-linked cell in connection with a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured dozens. The attack was claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and was allegedly directed by Pakistan Taliban commander Saeed-ur-Rehman, operating from Afghanistan. The bomber, identified as Usman alias Qari from Nangarhar province, was guided into Pakistan via orders over … Continue reading Pakistan arrests 4 from an Afghan cell over deadly Islamabad bombing

Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says

A car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least eight people and injured 20, with the Indian government labeling it a “terror incident.” The blast occurred at a red light around 18:52 local time in a Hyundai i20 carrying three people, damaging nearby vehicles and prompting a high alert in Delhi and neighboring states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet condemned the attack as a … Continue reading Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says

Germany to introduce voluntary military service

Germany will not return to compulsory military service, with new legislation introducing a voluntary military service set to start in January, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said. The program aims to recruit 20,000 volunteers by 2026, offering €2,600 per month before tax, and will include mandatory physical assessments for all 18-year-old men. The Bundeswehr currently has around 182,000 soldiers but will need at least 260,000 by … Continue reading Germany to introduce voluntary military service

State Department issues warning in Japan after bears kill 13 since April

The U.S. State Department warned Americans in Japan to stay alert after at least 13 people have been killed by bear attacks so far in 2025, with Akita and Iwate most affected. Maruyama Park in Sapporo, near the U.S. Consulate, was closed for two weeks after bear sightings, and residential areas in Hokkaido and Akita have also reported bear activity. Japanese troops were deployed to … Continue reading State Department issues warning in Japan after bears kill 13 since April

Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must end

Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, and top military officials condemned violent attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian villages in the West Bank, calling the actions “shocking” and a violation of Israeli values. Dozens of masked settlers set fire to vehicles and property in Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf and clashed with Israeli soldiers responding to the violence. Authorities arrested four Israelis and reported four Palestinians wounded, … Continue reading Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must end