Chicago Gage Park shooting leaves three dead and eight wounded
A gathering in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood turned deadly when eight people were shot, three of them fatally, and police said no motive was immediately known.
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Romania’s top court upholds first round of presidential vote after recount
The Constitutional Court validated the November first-round result and set up a December 8 runoff between Calin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi.
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Georgian police arrest opposition leader as pro-EU protests continue
Zurab Japaridze was detained after another night of clashes in Tbilisi, where protesters again challenged the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks.
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Thirteen Charged After Australia’s Record 2.34-Tonne Cocaine Seizure
Police intercepted a fishing vessel off Queensland after an alleged maritime collection attempt failed, seizing cocaine valued at A$760 million.
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Romania votes for parliament as presidential dispute sharpens geopolitical divide
More than 10,000 candidates contested seats in both chambers while a recount and allegations surrounding the presidential race remained unresolved.
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Iceland opposition Social Democrats top snap election but need coalition partners
On Dec. 1, 2024, Iceland's Social Democratic Alliance emerged as the largest party in a snap election, but the result left no party or bloc with a majority.
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Football violence leaves 79 injured after Jena beat Chemie Leipzig
On Dec. 1, 2024, clashes after a German fourth-division match in Jena left 79 people injured, including police officers, stewards and fans from both clubs.
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Joe Biden pardons Hunter Biden after months of denials
The president issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son after saying for months that he would not do so, reigniting debate over justice, politics and family power.
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At least 56 killed in Guinea football stampede after referee dispute
A contested refereeing call triggered violence and a crush at a match in Nzérékoré, leaving at least 56 people dead.
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Two students injured in hammer attack at Guadalajara high school
A teenage student allegedly announced the assault on social media before attacking two classmates and streaming the incident on X.
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Iceland election turns on coalition fatigue, inflation and housing strain
Iceland’s snap election has produced a narrow lead for the opposition Social Democrats as the ruling coalition fragments.
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Kosovo detains eight after blast damages strategic northern canal
An explosion near Zubin Potok disrupted a water route serving power generation and communities, prompting raids and competing accusations from Pristina and Belgrade.
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Ireland’s election ends with familiar parties still in contention
Exit polls suggest Ireland’s snap election may produce little change, even as voters weigh housing and cost-of-living pressures.
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UK MPs back assisted dying bill in landmark Commons vote
The House of Commons has voted to advance a bill that would legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults.
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Australia approves social-media ban for children under 16
Platforms face fines of up to A$50 million for systemic failures under a law that gives them one year to develop age-enforcement systems.
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Romania’s Constitutional Court Orders Full Recount of First-Round Presidential Vote
Romania’s Constitutional Court ordered election authorities to recount all ballots from the first round of the presidential race after a complaint from candidate Cristian Terheș.
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Matiullah Jan arrest sparks outcry after Islamabad protest coverage
Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan has been arrested after covering an Imran Khan protest, prompting outrage from rights groups and colleagues.
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Georgia protests pause in European Union accession
Thousands rallied at parliament after the government deferred membership talks and rejected EU grants until 2028.
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IDF indicts Aviad Frija over killing of Yuval Castleman after Jerusalem attack
The Jerusalem Post said the IDF prosecution has indicted Sgt. Aviad Frija over the killing of Yuval Castleman, a civilian who had helped stop the Jerusalem attack and was later shot after raising his hands.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief over Rohingya crimes
Karim Khan says there are reasonable grounds to believe Min Aung Hlaing bears criminal responsibility for deportation and persecution of the Rohingya, in a move welcomed by rights advocates.
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Namibia votes under pressure on SWAPO as ruling party seeks to extend long grip on power
Voters went to the polls on November 27, 2024 in a general election testing whether SWAPO could preserve its dominance and whether Namibia would choose its first woman president.
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Hong Kong top court upholds same-sex couples' housing and inheritance rights
Hong Kong's top court has dismissed the government's appeals, confirming that same-sex couples cannot be excluded from public housing and inheritance benefits on the basis of their relationship.
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Iraq blocks IMDb over 'immoral content' concerns, ministry subsidiary says
The Ministry of Communications says the site was blocked after monitoring what it called offensive material, including pornographic films.
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Chittagong protest follows Hindu leader’s detention
Police used tear gas after supporters blocked a prison vehicle carrying Chinmoy Krishna Das from court.
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