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November 15, 2024

Fire kills at least 10 people in Spanish retirement home

A fire that broke out in a retirement home in the Spanish town of Villafranca de Ebro has left 10 people dead; all of the victims were reportedly elderly people.

November 15, 2024

Protesters storm Putin-backed parliament in Georgia breakaway region

Protesters in the separatist region of Abkhazia, Georgia stormed the parliament building to demand the region's president step down and reject an investment agreement that could benefit wealthy Russians.

November 15, 2024

Trump said to lift all military restrictions on Israel on 1st day in office according to reports

President-elect Donald Trump’s promise could lead to a 60-day cease-fire, allowing Israel to suspend hostilities until military support resumes under the new administration.

November 15, 2024

Biden concludes foreign diplomacy in region where US influence overshadowed by China

In what might be President Biden's last foreign diplomacy trip, he heads to South America to meet global leaders in a region where China has begun to overshadow U.S. influence there.

November 15, 2024

Could Biden copy Obama with December surprise at UN to punish Israel's Netanyahu?

While Israel seeks to root out Hamas terrorists in Gaza and free 101 hostages, members of the United Nations Security Council seek to impose a new draft resolution against Israel.

November 14, 2024

Israel's national anthem booed, scuffles break out during soccer match in France: report

An Israel-France UEFA Nations League game brought boos for the Israeli national anthem, and fights broke out in the stands at Stade de France.

November 14, 2024

India's capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal

To combat worsening air quality, India's government has banned non-essential construction and encouraged residents to avoid burning coal for heating.

November 14, 2024

'Malign influence': Top Biden official faces backlash ahead of address at forum with deep ties to CCP

The Biden administration is facing backlash after it was revealed that a top official would be participating in a forum hosted by a group with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

November 14, 2024

Welsh government advised to create dog-free zones to combat racism

A climate change group has submitted a suggestion to Welsh government officials to create dog-free zones in an effort to combat racism, according to reports.

November 14, 2024

University of Rochester addresses hundreds of 'wanted' posters for Jewish faculty members posted around campus

The University of Rochester in New York said it was seeking individuals responsible for posting hundreds of "wanted" posters targeting Jewish faculty.