Sudan's military has recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), bolstering their position in the capital. Despite the symbolic victory, the RSF still controls significant areas, including Darfur. The ongoing conflict, which has led to over 28,000 deaths and widespread displacement, has intensified fighting and deepened the humanitarian crisis.
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US President Trump reiterated his proposal for the US to take control of Gaza, with international development transforming it into a major development project. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the plan, which has been criticized by rights groups as a violation of international law.
Luigi Mangione, an Ivy League graduate accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to be extradited from Pennsylvania to New York. Mangione, 26, allegedly waited outside a Manhattan hotel before killing Thompson on December 4th. He was apprehended with a 3D-printed handgun, silencer, and ammunition. New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her commitment to justice.
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Jeanette Vizguerra, a 53-year-old Mexican woman and immigration activist previously recognized by Time, was arrested by ICE in Denver after years of evading deportation orders. Former Denver ICE chief John Fabbricatore said he spent 15 years trying to arrest Vizguerra who led the "abolish ICE movement" in Colorado. She should have been deported in 2009, he said.
Burundi's parliament has appointed a new human rights commission with a mandate to counter the UN's rights envoy, following the exile of the previous head who criticized the government. The new commission, led by a bishop known for opposing the opposition, faces accusations of being politically biased and lacking human rights experience.
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the new prime minister following a no-confidence vote that ousted the previous government. This is Macron's sixth prime minister and fourth this year. Bayrou, the 73-year-old MoDem leader, is tasked with forming a government and bringing stability amidst the political turmoil. He was recently acquitted in a case involving EU funds.
Canada signed a $6.5 billion deal to acquire Australia’s advanced Jindalee Over-the-Horizon Radar (JORN) technology to enhance Arctic surveillance. The JORN system will help Canada detect air and maritime threats more efficiently. This move follows pressure from the US to increase defense spending.