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UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal
BBC News

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

An international tribunal ruled the UK owes no compensation to Rwanda for cancelling the asylum deal. Rwanda accepted the verdict, ending the dispute over the failed partnership.

US Stocks Reach Record as Trump Keeps Peace Deal Hopes Intact
Bloomberg

US Stocks Reach Record as Trump Keeps Peace Deal Hopes Intact

US stocks hit record highs, buoyed by Trump’s softened tariff stance and CES anticipation, though concerns over inflated valuations tempered gains.

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
BBC News

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

France, aided by the UK, seized the Russian tanker *Tagor* in the Atlantic for sanction violations. The Kremlin condemned the act as illegal piracy.

Reuters

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

India’s viral ‘Cockroach’ youth group plans a street protest, directly challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
BBC News

Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star

Chaos erupted as fans shattered glass doors to see Zhang Linghe, forcing the cancellation of his Molsion event. The actor’s studio apologized and covered fan travel costs, while the brand promised improved safety measures.

Colombian Assets Rally After Surprise Win of Pro-Trump Outsider
Bloomberg

Colombian Assets Rally After Surprise Win of Pro-Trump Outsider

Colombian assets rallied after pro-Trump outsider Abelardo de la Espriella unexpectedly won the presidential election’s first round, defying expectations.

Reuters

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea face severe gasoline shortages as fuel supplies dwindle, causing significant difficulties for motorists in the region.

Reuters

Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure, striking key sites. This breakdown details the specific facilities hit in these recent attacks.

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans
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Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

Nigerian police warn citizens against retaliatory violence against South Africans amid rising tensions, urging calm despite unverified claims of attacks on Nigerians abroad.

Reuters

Coinbase offers trading using Indian rupee

Coinbase has enabled trading using Indian rupees, allowing users in India to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly with local currency. This move expands the platform's accessibility for Indian investors.

Rugby league legend and broadcaster Kear dies aged 71
BBC News

Rugby league legend and broadcaster Kear dies aged 71

Rugby league legend and broadcaster John Kear has died aged 71. He was renowned for coaching Sheffield Eagles and Hull FC to Challenge Cup victories.

Reuters

Short on growth ideas, Putin hosts fifth wartime 'Russian Davos'

Amidst a scarcity of viable growth strategies, Putin hosts the fifth wartime "Russian Davos" economic forum to seek new economic solutions.

Reuters

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy

Iran blames contradictory US positions and Israeli attacks on Lebanon for delaying diplomacy.

China Rips New York Times on Taiwan After Reporter Expelled
Bloomberg

China Rips New York Times on Taiwan After Reporter Expelled

China condemned the New York Times after expelling a reporter, amid President Trump’s visit to Beijing to discuss trade, AI, and Taiwan with President Xi.

Reuters

Russia bans aviation fuel exports until November 30

Russia has banned aviation fuel exports until November 30. This temporary restriction aims to secure domestic supply amid rising demand.

Reuters

Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

Taiwan’s opposition leader stated he is very willing to meet Donald Trump during the former US president's upcoming trip to the United States.

Reuters

Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered military strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, Reuters reports.

Reuters

Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month STOXX 600 target on resilient earnings

Goldman Sachs raised its 12-month STOXX 600 target, citing resilient earnings as the primary driver for the upgraded European equity forecast.

Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
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Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot

Tokyo’s Shibuya District now issues 2,000 yen on-the-spot fines for littering to manage tourism-related waste. This strict enforcement targets both visitors and residents amid a surge in foreign tourists.

Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
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Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

Over 1,000 Marilyn Monroe impersonators gathered in Palm Springs to celebrate her 100th birthday, shattering the previous Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of her lookalikes.