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The death toll has continued to rise since a ceasefire took effect on 10 October, with Israel carrying out air strikes for what it says are violations of the truce - while bodies continue to be recovered from under the rubble.
In Sumatra, Cyclone Senyar brought unusually violent conditions, sparking landslides that swept away homes and flooded entire districts. Indonesia’s disaster agency said almost 300 people remain unaccounted for after the storm moved across the island.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has repeatedly dismissed these claims, arguing that Washington is using drug accusations as a pretext to push for his removal. So far, officials in Caracas have not responded to Trump’s latest warning, and the White House has not replied to questions about the post.
Turning to the European Parliament resolution, the minister said Tanzania had taken note of the concerns raised. He confirmed that the ambassador in Brussels had been assigned to continue diplomatic talks with EU institutions and other partners.
The announcement comes amid a heated Honduran presidential election. Key contenders include National Party candidate and former Tegucigalpa mayor Asfura, former defence minister Rixi Moncada representing the left-leaning LIBRE Party, and television host Salvador Nasralla running for the centrist Liberal Party.
WHO reports that between 2000 and 2024, immunisation efforts prevented nearly 59 million deaths, with overall measles fatalities dropping by 88 per cent. However, the organisation notes that the threat remains serious. In 2024, approximately 95,000 people, mostly children under the age of five, died from measles. WHO stresses that these deaths could have been entirely avoided with timely vaccination.
The rover’s SuperCam instrument detected short electrical bursts, which scientists have nicknamed “mini lightning,” through both sound and electromagnetic measurements. A team of French scientists analysed 28 hours of audio data collected over two Martian years, equivalent to 1,374 days on Earth, and linked these discharges to the movement of dust across the surface.
Leo delivered his message while joining Patriarch Bartholomew and leaders from various churches; including Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant churches and Eastern Catholic churches, for events marking 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea.
The attack claimed the life of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in critical condition.In reaction, President Donald Trump announced a halt on all Afghan immigration applications, ordered a review of green cards for individuals from 19 countries, and warned of stricter measures for migrants from what he describes as “third-world countries.”
Kagame also criticized political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, challenging the credibility of the country’s electoral process. He referred to “a man in our neighbourhood who raises the whole world and causes all kinds of troubles,” questioning how he came to power and remained in office. Kagame labeled Congo’s recent elections as “a smokescreen” and bluntly stated: “Elections did not happen.”
Eastern Congo has suffered from decades of fighting involving government forces and over 100 armed groups, including the M23 rebels. This year, clashes intensified as M23 seized major cities such as Goma and Bukavu, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.
Tanzania’s government contends that the EU should consider all sides, noting that misleading claims are being circulated that suggest the suspension of aid could lead to government collapse. Officials warn that the funding halt could affect multiple sectors, including private businesses in both Tanzania and Europe, international organizations, and citizens who were set to benefit from the projects.
The controversy erupted after Zuma-Sambudla’s half-sister, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, lodged a police complaint on November 22. In the complaint, she accused Duduzile and two associates, Siphokazi Xuma and Blessing Khoza, of misleading the men to travel to Russia for what was said to be bodyguard training for MK.
Following the takeover, the junta installed General Horta N'Tam, the former army chief of staff, as the head of a transitional government set to last one year. President Embalo, who was briefly detained by the military, fled to Senegal on Thursday.
Earlier this week, Iranian media outlet Varzesh 3 reported that US authorities had refused visas to key officials, including Mehdi Taj. While the US did grant entry to four members of the delegation, among them national team coach Amir Ghalenoei, the federation argued that selective approval amounted to unequal treatment and undermined fairness.
Around 6,000 planes from the A320 family are affected, which represents about half of the manufacturer’s global fleet. Most aircraft are expected to resume flying once a simple software update is applied.
The motion passed with 539 votes in favor, none against, and 27 abstentions, sending a strong message of concern over the country’s post-election situation. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) highlighted credible reports of violence after the polls and an intensifying environment of fear directed at opposition politicians, journalists, civil society groups, and human rights defenders.
Yermak’s exit could weaken Ukraine’s position in upcoming talks, with US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll expected in Kyiv this week under the Trump peace initiative. In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin has endorsed a Hungarian offer to host a possible Trump-Putin summit, maintaining pressure on Kyiv.
The affected towers, part of Wang Fuk Court, had been undergoing renovations when the blaze broke out. Officials said Styrofoam installed on the exterior of the windows helped the fire spread rapidly.
Pedro Castillo, who served as president from 2021 until his impeachment in 2022, received an 11-year jail term on Thursday for attempting to dissolve Congress and govern by decree.
In a statement, Senegal’s foreign ministry said Embaló landed “safe and sound” aboard a chartered military aircraft, marking the first public sighting of the former president since soldiers took control in Bissau.
His announcement came shortly after a National Guard member was killed near the White House, an attack he tied to failures he blamed on screening systems used during Joe Biden’s time in office.
Speaking at the 3rd Ministerial Stock-take Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform in Nairobi on November 27, 2025, Gebeyehu emphasized the need for sustained political leadership, improved coordination, and broader partnerships to tackle displacement, climate challenges, and other humanitarian pressures.
The military had already suspended the electoral process and blocked the publication of results from Sunday’s presidential vote, which were due to be announced on Thursday.
Youssouf reaffirmed the AU’s “zero tolerance” policy on unconstitutional changes of government, citing key frameworks that underpin this stance, including the Constitutive Act of the African Union, the Lomé Declaration, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, and the Ezulwini Framework.
While in Turkey, the Pope will also step into the Blue Mosque, as both Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI did during their own trips. He is expected to meet other religious figures to encourage dialogue before moving to the next part of the journey.
In just a few days, kidnappers have abducted dozens across Nigeria. Among the victims are 24 Muslim schoolgirls, 38 worshippers, more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school, 13 young women and girls walking near a farm, and another 10 women and children. While some have been rescued or managed to escape, 265 students and teachers taken from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State on Friday remain missing.
Authorities have arrested three executives from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter, as investigators probe the use of flammable materials such as mesh and plastic sheets, which may have allowed the fire to spread rapidly.
Witnesses in the capital, Bissau, heard gunshots at around 13:00 GMT close to the presidential palace prompting residents to flee in vehicles and on foot.
The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, marks a significant moment for LGBT rights across Europe and intensifies pressure on Poland’s political leadership to align with EU law.