US President-elect Trump praised an 'epic' ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, set days before his second term begins, aimed at halting the deadliest clashes in Gaza. The agreement includes phased release of hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza, while ensuring a six-week initial ceasefire.
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A Brazilian woman is charged with triple homicide after allegedly poisoning a Christmas cake. Three family members died and three others were hospitalized. The incident occurred during a family gathering in Torres. High levels of arsenic were found in the victims' blood and cake. The suspect researched arsenic online before the incident. Authorities are investigating further.
China expressed strong opposition to the new US tariffs, which include a 10 percent base tariff on global imports and an additional 34 per cent targeting China. Beijing condemned the move as violating international trade norms, harming global economic development, and destabilising supply chains. The Chinese commerce ministry urged Washington to cancel the tariffs.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was extradited to New York and was made to do a perp walk amid a heavy police presence. Mayor Eric Adams was also present to receive Mangione. "Those who bring illegal guns to our city will face justice," Eric Adams wrote. Social media users called the arrangement excessive and commented that this treatment made Mangione look like a hero.
A coalition of 24 US governors pledged to continue with the Paris Agreement despite President Trump's withdrawal decision. They assured UN climate chief Simon Stiell they would uphold America's climate commitments. However, Trump's move may affect global mitigation pledges and climate finance flow to developing nations.
Russia and Indonesia are strengthening defence ties as Russian security official Sergei Shoigu met Indonesia's defence minister in Jakarta. The visit follows Indonesia's entry into BRICS and aims to expand military cooperation. Indonesia has previously acquired Russian defence equipment and held joint naval drills. While Jakarta maintains neutrality on Ukraine, President Prabowo Subianto seeks to bolster military capabilities through international partnerships, including with Russia.
An Austrian woman, 73, has been kidnapped in Agadez, Niger. This incident marks the first abduction of a European citizen in the country since the 2023 military coup. The Austrian embassy in Algeria is in contact with local authorities. No group has claimed responsibility, and Niger authorities have yet to comment.
France's new government announcement, expected Sunday evening, is postponed until Monday evening due to a national day of mourning for victims of the Mayotte cyclone disaster. Prime Minister Bayrou aims to form a diverse government by Christmas to ensure survival of a no-confidence vote and passage of the next year's budget. Potential members include figures from across the political spectrum.
​The US-Canada border runs across the floor of the library but its entrance is on the American side. The back door is on the Canadian side and those who do not have a library card will have to use the back door now. ​​US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the divide is about to become more pronounced in the coming days as only library card holders and employees will be allowed to cross over from Canada to enter through the main gate on the US side.
A 16-year-old pregnant girl in Brazil was murdered and her unborn baby was stolen by a woman posing as a donor of free baby clothes. The 25-year-old attacker had recently suffered a miscarriage and was trying to pass the baby off as her own. The crime was uncovered when suspicious hospital staff realized the baby's origin.