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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A Grim Scene in Jenin: Soldiers and Surrender

In a troubling turn of events, a video surfaced showing Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian men in Jenin. The men had their hands up, clearly showing they were giving up. They even knelt down, but things took a dark turn. One soldier kicked a man, and then both men moved back inside a building. Suddenly, gunshots rang out, and one man fell. The two men were identif...

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Nov 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Eels in Trouble: Why Global Trade Rules Failed to Save Them

Eels, those slippery and ancient creatures, are in big trouble. They are not just creepy-crawly things that make some people squirm. They are also a big deal in the world of sushi and seafood. But their numbers are dropping fast. Since the 1980s, some eel species have seen their populations shrink by over 90%. Why? Blame it on dams, pollution, climate change, and ove...

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

A Space Station's Ground Problem

A Soyuz rocket lifted off on Thursday, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, reached the ISS safely. But back on Earth, a big issue popped up. A huge 20-ton service platform wasn't secured properly before the launch. This platform is used by workers to access the rocket ...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A Big Change in Ukraine's Leadership

Ukraine's political scene just got a major shake-up. Andriy Yermak, the president's right-hand man, stepped down from his role as chief of staff. This is the biggest leadership change since Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago. Yermak's exit is tied to a massive scandal involving $100 million. This corruption case has already led to the firing of two minister...

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Nov 28 2025FINANCE

Senegal's Money Worries: IMF Raises Eyebrows

Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spilled the beans in parliament. He said Senegal needs a whopping 6, 000 b...

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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

AEG Europe: Leading the Way in Workplace Inclusion

AEG Europe has earned a spot among the top 50 most inclusive workplaces in the UK for 2025/26. This recognition highlights their dedication to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace. The company has also achieved the highest level, Leading-Edge status, on the Inclusion Maturity Curve, a rigorous framework developed by WiHTL and inclusion...

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Nov 28 2025RELIGION

A Pope's Call for Peace in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV made a powerful statement for unity and peace during his first international visit. He chose a special place for this message: the ruins of an old church by Lake Iznik in Turkey. This is where important Christian leaders met long ago to settle disagreements and create a shared belief that is still used today. The Pope stood with Patriarch Bartholomew, a...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

UK and EU Defence Fund Talks Collapse: What Went Wrong?

The UK has recently stepped back from joining the EU's defence fund, SAFE. This move is a significant blow to the efforts to strengthen defence ties between the UK and the EU after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had earlier spoken about a "new era" in relations with the EU. He had highlighted agreements to improve defence and trade connections. One ke...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Key Player Faces Corruption Storm

Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is under scrutiny. He's a major figure in Ukraine's government, often seen as the second most powerful person after the president. Recently, anti-corruption agents searched his property, sparking a big debate. Yermak has been a constant presence beside Zelenskiy for years. They met in the early 2010s when...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A South African Lawmaker Steps Down Amid Controversy

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, confirmed her resignation. The MK party quickly stated that they had ...

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