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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Putin authorized 2018 Novichok poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal, U.K. inquiry says

Russia's president bears "moral responsibility" for the death of a British woman poisoned with the nerve agent, an inquiry concluded.
Counter-terror Police Take Charge Of Suspected Poisoning Case
Counter-terror Police Take Charge Of Suspected Poisoning Case
4h ago

A seal galumphs into a bar. The bartender says 'Grab the salmon!'

New Zealand's Department of Conservation said the bar staff "did a great job keeping the seal safe" until their workers arrived.
Security footage of a seal entering a bar
Security footage of a seal entering a bar
6h ago

Japan's Takaichi is winning fans for her style and 'work, work, work' mantra

The nation’s first female prime minister has won admiration as a new type of role model for women, despite hard-line conservative policies.
TOPSHOT-JAPAN-POLITICS
TOPSHOT-JAPAN-POLITICS
10h ago

India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones

The directive led to widespread criticism and concerns of violation of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world.
India Orders Smartphone Makers To Preload State-owned Cyber Safety App
India Orders Smartphone Makers To Preload State-owned Cyber Safety App
13h ago

South America

South America

Family of Colombian man killed in U.S. strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge

The petition from the family of Alejandro Carranza says the military bombed his fishing boat on Sept. 15, when he was sailing off Colombia’s Caribbean coast, in violation of human rights conventions.
Carmela Medina and Alejandro Carranza, parents of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian man who allegedly died when the U.S. bombed a boat supposedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean, pose for a photo at their house in Santa Marta on October 21, 2025.
Carmela Medina and Alejandro Carranza, parents of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian man who allegedly died when the U.S. bombed a boat supposedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean, pose for a photo at their house in Santa Marta on October 21, 2025.

NATO allies gather in Brussels after inconclusive Ukraine peace talks in Moscow

NATO chief appeared to downplay the rare absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio at what is meant to be a gathering of allies at a key moment in the U.S.-led pefforts.
Image: NATO Foreign Ministers Meet In Brussels
Image: NATO Foreign Ministers Meet In Brussels

Satellite imagery shows devastating impact of record rainfall in Asia

Landslides and flooding across Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have killed more than 1,200 people in the past week.
Flood waters in Aceh, Indonesia on Nov. 30, 2025.
Flood waters in Aceh, Indonesia on Nov. 30, 2025.
1d ago

Australia

Australia

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

“This is a disappointing update to share. This law will not fulfill its promise to make kids safer online and will, in fact, make Australian kids less safe on YouTube,” the company said.
YouTube Space, London
YouTube Space, London
1d ago

Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says

A Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers, including U.S. citizens, and 12 crew members when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014.
5 Years Remembrance Flight MH370
5 Years Remembrance Flight MH370
1d ago

India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones

A government order asked smartphone makers to pre-install the app on all new devices within 90 days and to prevent users from deleting it, raising concerns about privacy.
India Orders Smartphone Makers To Preload State-owned Cyber Safety App
India Orders Smartphone Makers To Preload State-owned Cyber Safety App
2d ago

Soccer

Soccer

Spain keeps Women’s Nations League title as Pina scores twice in 3-0 win over Germany

Nearly 56,000 supporters attended the match at Atlético Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium, easily a record for the Spanish team at home.
Spain v Germany - UEFA Women's Nations League 2025 Final Second Leg
Spain v Germany - UEFA Women's Nations League 2025 Final Second Leg