Nov 28 Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation By David Rising, Chan Ho-him, Associated Press First responders found that some fire alarms in the complex, which housed many older people, did not sound when tested. Continue reading
Nov 28 Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigation widens By Illia Novikov, Isobel Koshiw, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the U.S, after Yermak's residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 7:51 News Wrap: Death toll rises from massive Hong Kong fire In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll climbs from a massive fire in Hong Kong, a 16-year-old American citizen was released from an Israeli prison after nine months in captivity, two Palestinian men were shot dead as they appeared… Continue watching
Nov 27 Israeli soldiers appear to kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they surrender By Megan Janetsky, Bassem Mroue, Julia Frankel, Associated Press The Israeli military said it was investigating. The killings, captured in a pair of videos shown on two Arab TV stations, came as Israel pressed ahead with its latest offensive in the West Bank, where the army has stepped up… Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the U.S. who fought the Taliban By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Then-President Joe Biden said the U.S. owed it to those who opposed the Taliban to provide a safe haven. Continue reading
Nov 27 European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race By Associated Press ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher expressed concern that Europe could fall behind in space travel without more investment. Continue reading
Nov 27 Brazilian police crack down on $4.8 billion tax evasion and money laundering scheme By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press Authorities say the group is Brazil's largest tax debtor, owing over 26 billion reais. Continue reading
Nov 27 Putin sees U.S. peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw By Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press The Kremlin has been mostly silent on the peace plan. Analysts believe Putin is trying to outlast Western support for Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 27 Nigeria's president declares emergency and beefs up forces following abductions By Grace Ekpu, Associated Press Tinubu announced plans to recruit 20,000 additional police officers, bringing the total to 50,000. Continue reading
Nov 27 French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19 By Associated Press The program aims to strengthen France's defenses amid growing threats, particularly from Russia. Continue reading