Global Issues

The Guardian

November 29, 2025

Ukraine's Power Shake-Up: Yermak's Exit Triggers Political Crisis

Andriy Yermak's resignation amid corruption probe creates political upheaval in Ukraine, potentially reshaping Zelenskyy's wartime leadership and peace negotiations with Russia.

#Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Yermak

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Deutsche Welle

November 29, 2025

AfD Launches New Youth Wing Amid Extremism Concerns in Germany

Germany's far-right AfD party establishes new youth organization despite predecessor's extremist classification. Security experts warn of continued radicalization risks.

#AfD #Germany #far-right

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France 24

November 29, 2025

Trump Pardons Ex-Honduran President, Threatens Aid Cut Over Election

President Trump announces pardon for convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernandez while threatening Honduras with aid cuts if his preferred candidate loses Sunday's election.

#Trump #Honduras #drug-trafficking

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The New York Times

November 29, 2025

Guinea-Bissau Coup Allegations: Opposition Claims Presidential Proxy Rule

Guinea-Bissau's opposition accuses the president of orchestrating a constitutional coup by placing a military general in government leadership to maintain power through proxy control.

#Guinea-Bissau #West Africa #coup

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The Guardian

November 29, 2025

Corbyn's New Left-Wing Party Reveals Four Name Options for Members

Jeremy Corbyn's emerging left-wing political movement asks 50,000 members to choose between four names ahead of inaugural Liverpool conference this weekend.

#Jeremy Corbyn #UK Politics #Left-Wing Politics

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Deutsche Welle

November 29, 2025

New Documentary Exposes Putin's Brutal Crackdown on Dissent

The film 'Politzek' reveals how Russia systematically imprisons critics, from teenage protesters to anti-war artists, showcasing Putin's authoritarian grip.

#Russia #Putin #political-prisoners

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France 24

November 29, 2025

Hong Kong's Worst Fire in Decades Exposes Construction Safety Crisis

A devastating blaze across seven Hong Kong apartment blocks raises urgent questions about bamboo scaffolding safety and regulatory oversight in the territory.

#Hong Kong #construction safety #urban planning

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Al Jazeera

November 29, 2025

Peru Declares Emergency as Chilean Immigration Crackdown Sparks Border Crisis

Peru announces state of emergency to control border crossings as undocumented migrants flee Chile ahead of anticipated immigration enforcement measures.

#Peru #Chile #immigration

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The Guardian

November 29, 2025

Extreme Weather Grips Europe and Asia: Poland Hit by Blizzards, Sri Lanka Floods

Severe weather events disrupt infrastructure across two continents as Poland faces power outages from heavy snowfall while Sri Lanka battles devastating floods from torrential rains.

#climate-change #extreme-weather #poland

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France 24

November 29, 2025

Belgian FM Calls for 'Coalition of Billing' as EU Counters Trump Plan

Belgium's Foreign Minister advocates for financial burden-sharing as EU scrambles to counter Trump's Russia-favorable Ukraine peace plan.

#Ukraine #geopolitics #European Union

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The New York Times

November 28, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Exposes Safety Gaps in Densely Packed Housing

A deadly Hong Kong fire reveals critical safety failures as survivors report no alarms and blocked windows, highlighting broader housing safety concerns in the territory.

#Hong Kong #fire safety #housing crisis

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The Guardian

November 28, 2025

R360 Rugby League Delays Launch: Global Sports Franchise Model Falters

The breakaway R360 rugby competition postpones its launch by two years until 2028, releasing players from contracts as commercial viability questions mount.

#sports governance #rugby union #franchise leagues

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