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G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have called for “comprehensive” ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, while also stressing the need for cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and taxing the ultrarich. The economic forum met in Rio de Janeiro on Monday as leaders sought to shore up multilateral consensus on issues of concern amid heightened global tensions and…
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‘Push Russia harder’ Zelensky urges allies on war’s 1,000th day
Ukraine’s President Zelensky urged Europe to “push Russia harder” in a speech marking 1,000 days since Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of the country. “The more time he [Putin] has, the worse the conditions become,” he told a special session of the European Parliament on Tuesday. Zelensky spoke amid speculation that Ukraine had for the first time used the…
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Putin approves changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine
Vladimir Putin has approved changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, setting out new conditions under which the country would consider using its arsenal. The doctrine now says an attack from a non-nuclear state, if backed by a nuclear power, will be treated as a joint assault on Russia. The update was proposed in September and rubber stamped on Tuesday, the 1,000th…
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G20 leaders launch Global Alliance to combat hunger, Poverty
By Kunle Sanni G20 leaders on Monday launched the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty during the opening session of the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This initiative seeks to accelerate the elimination of hunger and poverty through a dedicated Task Force that will oversee targeted actions between 2025 and 2030. The alliance,…
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Brazil’s first lady uses expletive against Elon Musk at G20 event
Brazil’s first lady has sworn at billionaire Elon Musk at an event ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. While advocating for tougher social media regulation on a panel about disinformation, Janja Lula da Silva appeared to be startled by a loud noise, joking, “I think it’s Elon Musk.” “I’m not afraid of you,” she went on to…
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Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range U.S. missiles
President Biden has authorized the first use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia, U.S. officials said. The weapons are likely to be initially employed against Russian and North Korean troops in defense of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region of western Russia, the officials said. Mr. Biden’s decision is a major change in U.S. policy. The…
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Denzel Washington says he ‘makes his own rules’ when told to meet King Charles at Gladiator II premiere
“I didn’t know if I was supposed to grab you or not.” King Charles was a special guest at the London premiere of Gladiator II on Wednesday, Nov. 13. All of the film’s stars were in attendance, including Oscar-winner Denzel Washington. According to fans, the Training Day star had a hilarious moment before meeting the King. One fan who attended…
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Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged to work with incoming President Donald Trump in his final meeting with current US leader Joe Biden. The two met on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru where they acknowledged “ups and downs” in relations over Biden’s four years in office. But both highlighted progress in…
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Italian president tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s politics
President Sergio Mattarella told Elon Musk on Wednesday not to interfere in Italian affairs after the US billionaire said Rome judges blocking a government anti-immigration initiative should be sent packing. The highly unusual statement from the Italian head of state came against a backdrop of growing tension between the ruling coalition and the judiciary that has attracted the attention of…
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Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador, declines to stand by previous support for Ukraine joining NATO
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US ambassador to the United Nations, is now refusing to stand by her previous push for Ukraine’s NATO membership — a stance she once framed as critical to regional stability. Her office also declined to say whether she still believes Russia committed genocide in Ukraine, as she said in 2022.…
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