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COP30 attendees in Brazil forced to evacuate pavilion following fire
Officials say the fire was contained within six minutes, and 13 attendees were treated for smoke inhalation.
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Zelenskyy warns Russia, China stepping up military-industrial cooperation
A new report by Ukraine's foreign intelligence has warned of intensifying ties between the strategic partners.
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Honduran military vows to ensure orderly post-election power transfer
Protests over electoral uncertainty remain peaceful as military assures orderly transition of power in Honduras.
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Daughter of Venezuela’s Machado accepts Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
In speech delivered by her daughter, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says people must 'fight for freedom'.
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in final decision of the year
The central bank cut rates for the third time in 2025 as limited government data clouds economic outlook.
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Iceland joins boycott of Eurovision 2026 in protest at Israel’s involvement
Iceland joins four other nations in a boycott, after the organiser declined to hold a vote over Israel's involvement.
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Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England
Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.
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US general highlights ‘close cooperation’ with Syria against ISIL threats
US military's Central Command chief says there have been 'multiple instances of collaboration' with Syria against ISIL.
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Olympics decision on gender eligibility to come in early 2026
IOC currently has no universal rule in place for the participation of transgender athletes at the Olympic Games.
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UN rights office in ‘survival mode’ amid deep funding cuts
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the shortfall has already led to 300 job losses.
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US federal judge halts Trump’s National Guard operations in California
California Governor Newsom celebrates court victory against Trump’s extended National Guard presence in Los Angeles.
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Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now, as Trump demands?
What are the practicalities of holding an election in wartime?
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