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Trump nominates ex-aide Kash Patel to lead FBI https://ift.tt/4rHhaUs In his memoir, Patel called for eradicating "government tyranny" within the FBI by firing its top ranks.

Trump picks Ivanka's father-in-law for ambassador to France https://ift.tt/DgsUZXw The president-elect had pardoned Charles Kushner of federal charges during his first term.

Major Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI https://ift.tt/5PrndOa The suit, a first for Canada, alleges OpenAI's chatbot was illegally scraping news articles, which the firm denies.

Canada town council changes rules after refusal to take King's oath https://ift.tt/X50b3NC Newly-elected Dawson City councillors had refused to take the oath, citing the British Crown's history with indigenous peoples.

Zelensky suggests 'hot phase' of war could end if unoccupied Ukraine comes under Nato https://ift.tt/9R8eEHJ But Zelensky points out no-one has yet made such an offer and whether Nato would consider a move is doubtful.

Canada’s oil patch rattled by Trump's tariff plan https://ift.tt/eqA54Lu The proposed tariffs, if applied to oil and gas, could hammer Canada's economy and hike prices at the pump for Americans, analysts say.

A fatal car crash in India sparks concerns over Google Maps https://ift.tt/vDLbt92 Three men allegedly using Google Maps for directions died after their car fell off an unfinished bridge.

Voters to take to the polls in Irish general election https://ift.tt/fwHRq9G Polling stations will be open in the Republic of Ireland between 07:00 and 22:00 local time on Friday.

Death threats and division: A political feud takes a dramatic turn https://ift.tt/S2PcNJK The powerful Marcos-Duterte alliance has spectacularly unravelled in the Philippines.

'Massive strike' on Ukraine's energy sector, says minister https://ift.tt/GnHNTzj A nationwide air raid alert was sounded early on Thursday because of the 'threat of missile danger'.

Voters air frustrations ahead of Irish general election https://ift.tt/LDKyjPz Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the country's general election.

Uniqlo boss says firm does not use Xinjiang cotton https://ift.tt/EhbDj9s It is the first time the CEO of the chain's owner, Fast Retailing, has directly addressed the issue.

Israelis survey damage and mull return to north as ceasefire begins https://ift.tt/1QueDcE The deal has triggered discussions of what it would take for people displaced by Hezbollah attacks to return.

Māori painting fetches record price in NZ auction https://ift.tt/epC8I9G The NZ$3.75m ($2.2m; $1.7m) sale makes it the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand history.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect https://ift.tt/oUbhOq9 Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers https://ift.tt/FsbXNGZ Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.

Trump vows day-one tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China https://ift.tt/pLiV6dt The president-elect said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China on his first day in office.

Israel cabinet to meet to discuss Lebanon ceasefire deal https://ift.tt/mRQo4UO The ceasefire would reportedly be for an initial 60 days and include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.

Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader? https://ift.tt/UISph3u Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.

More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand https://ift.tt/Cp8nkjE None of the rescued whales were re-stranded, but three adults and one calf died, authorities said.

Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump and defending her legacy https://ift.tt/78qQjJa The former German chancellor talks about Ukraine, Putin’s nuclear threat - and how she handled Trump.

One dead and three injured in Lithuania plane crash https://ift.tt/eSv5tfd The cargo plane crashed near a house as it was making its final approach for landing, local authorities say.

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes https://ift.tt/jkz0rnW It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election https://ift.tt/bgmBycU Calin Georgescu, a critic of the EU and Nato, looks set to face the pro-Europe prime minister in the second round.

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar https://ift.tt/LBV8Z43 The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

Landmark $300bn for poorer nations in COP29 climate deal https://ift.tt/OWUG24B A deal is salvaged at the UN summit as poorer nations are promised record funding for climate action.

In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial https://ift.tt/D8v1jlP Gisèle Pelicot, 71, is the woman at the centre of this trial, but no-one has emerged unscathed in her family.

Children shot dead after joining pot-banging protests in Mozambique https://ift.tt/UkGxuFI The southern African state has been a shaken by a wave of protests and killings since disputed elections.

Trump nominates Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury https://ift.tt/rOG9f1J It ends what has proven to be one of the more protracted decisions for the president-elect as he assembles his team.

Fury over Serbia station tragedy prompts first arrests https://ift.tt/LWTdPVz Fifteen people died in Novi Sad three weeks ago, prompting thousands to take to the streets.

Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws https://ift.tt/r7bKmin Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump.

Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King's oath https://ift.tt/SF3kBct The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.

Fallen trees cause widespread damage after bomb cyclone https://ift.tt/AjBqTfb Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.

Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities' https://ift.tt/2Sfcu6j The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.

'Dreams quashed': Foreign students and universities fear Australia's visa cap https://ift.tt/JcxVg5y A bill limiting the number of foreign students Australia accepts has caused anxiety at home and abroad.

Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked https://ift.tt/9tUsNEu President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the next attorney general is at the centre of a number of allegations, which he denies.

Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch https://ift.tt/57Xj3dJ The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight.

Los Angeles to become an immigration 'sanctuary' https://ift.tt/TcM0QSP California's biggest city is setting on a course to clash with President-elect Trump over immigration.

'Bomb cyclone' to bring rain, snow and winds to US northwest https://ift.tt/fTHc7gM The storm will bring damaging winds, snow and excessive rainfall that could lead to mudslides.

Trump and Xi Jinping’s ‘rollercoaster’ relationship has soured - can they rebuild it? https://ift.tt/Eea2qHZ What their dynamic means for the future of US-China relations

Car driven into crowd outside primary school in China https://ift.tt/diW0qLT State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".

The activists facing jail in Hong Kong's largest national security case https://ift.tt/xoZ0Qnp Pro-democracy icons such as Joshua Wong and Benny Tai will be sentenced in the controversial case.

Malala: I never imagined women's rights would be lost so easily https://ift.tt/8ZQkhwC Malala Yousafzai is involved in a new film documenting the lives of Afghan women under Taliban rule.

Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’ https://ift.tt/2a7mcyo Donald Trump Jr said some nominees are controversial and the president-elect has "back-up plans"

Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims https://ift.tt/9cBKZlh Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report.

Watch given to Titanic hero sells for £1.5m https://ift.tt/xfBItqV Auctioneers say the watch sale is the highest-ever for a Titanic artefact.

Musk rebuked after siding with Meloni on Italy's foreign migrant centres https://ift.tt/64W8FU1 There is increasing tension between Italy's ruling coalition and the judiciary over migrant centres.

Russia's soldiers bringing wartime violence back home https://ift.tt/v058PxJ Many of the attackers have previous criminal convictions and were released from prison purely to fight.

The grandma who has become an accidental fashion icon https://ift.tt/NFSPfsq A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in Dutch society: 'We cannot be made into enemies' https://ift.tt/PF1maSf There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.

'Bulldozer justice' now illegal in India - but who will pay for my broken home? https://ift.tt/RodurPH The court has banned authorities from arbitrarily razing down homes but victims say the ruling changes nothing for them.

Bitcoin hacker sentenced to five years in prison https://ift.tt/w3PCGrM Ilya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzklekhan.

Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect https://ift.tt/QEikqZz He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.

Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen https://ift.tt/MSJLvrN Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.

Menopause, the other menstrual taboo for Indian women https://ift.tt/BRTFkjs In India, where conversation on menstruation is still taboo, menopause awareness is far behind.

'Nowhere is safe': Concerns grow as Israel strikes new areas of Lebanon https://ift.tt/a3B0hiX Residents of the mixed area of Aramoun express alarm after a strike on Wednesday kills eight people.

US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks https://ift.tt/nPKGL6o America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.

Israeli strikes in Mount Lebanon villages kill 23, ministry says https://ift.tt/nwvI6My The strikes reportedly destroyed residential buildings where displaced families were living.

How will Trump's new 'border tsar' approach immigration? https://ift.tt/HXC4FoA Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has seen since 9/11.

'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise https://ift.tt/0dXEecF Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.

Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election https://ift.tt/pKyXBQE "The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

Trump appoints UN ambassador Elise Stefanik and border tsar Tom Homan https://ift.tt/XhAgb8Z All eyes are on the president-elect's picks for his top team as his party closes in on full control of Congress.

China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings https://ift.tt/TdOoRpk It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.

Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron https://ift.tt/sGxk2JN The pair are likely to discuss Donald Trump's US election win when they meet for Armistice Day events in Paris.

Fema official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters https://ift.tt/35WfCQV The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

Why a sex tape leak could actually be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea https://ift.tt/9o6v32Y Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant have flooded social media, shocking people in the central African country.

How a hologram is being used to solve a sex worker's murder https://ift.tt/7vb5dmM The fatal stabbing of a Hungarian teenager, killed shortly after she gave birth, has baffled police for 15 years.

Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary https://ift.tt/UfyoBKu Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing by friends after a night out in Budapest on Tuesday.

Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport https://ift.tt/8Tgdqm9 Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently agreed to hand over information about the Primeiro Comando da Capital group.

'Life turned to dust': A family's grief after Spain floods https://ift.tt/51jGzYT Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms during flooding in Valencia.

Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore https://ift.tt/L1V2FnR The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.

Dozens of monkeys escape US research lab https://ift.tt/ogatTIb Officials in rural South Carolina say the female rhesus monkeys escaped into the wild after their pen was left open.

Indian experts hail breakthrough in bid to save native bird https://ift.tt/fKrjOPl The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists.

Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks https://ift.tt/67Pzbdy Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

'We live in fear' - forced expulsions taint Kenya's safe haven image https://ift.tt/Us94d5G Kenya's status as a sanctuary for refugees is questioned after the deportation of four Turkish nationals.

Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses https://ift.tt/QPDdn8G Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island https://ift.tt/h7MjwaX Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

China welcomes Myanmar's embattled leader on first visit since coup https://ift.tt/ZkYrgue It's not a state visit, but Beijing's invitation to Min Aung Hlaing is still significant.

Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate https://ift.tt/MSOv0lk Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.

Watch: How election night unfolded https://ift.tt/96jcJF5 Catch up on the key moments from election night.

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact https://ift.tt/XrpASfY Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria https://ift.tt/jJhei2A Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?

Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth https://ift.tt/dlZ1ohD Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level https://ift.tt/XDi1UOx Pakistan's second-largest city tops the world list of most polluted cities.

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres https://ift.tt/WamVeZS A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars https://ift.tt/0HopuFS India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.

Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end https://ift.tt/bc0utWx Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?

Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia denies meddling https://ift.tt/7FqLmCd President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.

Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid https://ift.tt/FoGVuwS The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council.

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists https://ift.tt/ErV25mw Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.

The rebel painter who ushered in a new era of Indian art https://ift.tt/BK5tkUL Vasudeo Gaitonde, born 100 years ago, is considered one of South Asia's greatest abstract painters.

A rare look at the pure joy supporters on both sides feel https://ift.tt/kV38Jdg Amid an election of deep divisions - we take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the energy and excitement.

Kim Jong Un was China's ally - until he became the 'comrade from hell' https://ift.tt/T1cqgsk Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern.