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Typhoon Champi killed one person and injured hundreds in Taiwan, but casualty estimates varied sharply as the storm disrupted transport, power, schools and a nearby U.S.–Japan military exercise before moving toward China.
A huge Belgrade turnout has transformed Serbia’s student protests into the ruling party’s most serious electoral test in years, while Aleksandar Vučić portrays the movement as a threat to state stability.
El Salvador’s deployment to rescue four personnel kidnapped in Haiti is being cast either as a bold extension of Nayib Bukele’s security model or a dangerous escalation in a far more entrenched crisis.
The court’s New Hampshire decision blocks student IDs as a backup form of voter identification before the midterms, with supporters citing election integrity and critics warning that the ruling limits access and misapplies Purcell.
A Miami judge ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion BBC defamation case, escalating pressure over discovery while both sides continue to dispute the lawsuit’s merits.
A fire started during grenade-launcher training at CFB Wainwright before shifting winds killed four soldiers and injured 39, but officials say the investigation must determine whether commanders and warning systems failed.
A magnitude-7 earthquake in Tibet killed at least 16 people, injured dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes. Official casualty figures remain provisional, while critics warn China’s information controls may obscure the full toll.
Elon Musk’s reported $1 billion investment in Skydance links him to a media empire with major debt, political connections and control of CNN and CBS News. Supporters see financing; critics fear concentrated influence and job losses.
A Justice Department investigation into Corey Lewandowski has sharpened questions about alleged profiteering from his DHS role, while his lawyer denies wrongdoing and President Trump says dishonesty should be prosecuted.
A Virginia man faces felony charges after police say he used a sledgehammer to damage and decapitate part of a historic Iwo Jima monument, but the reason for the attack remains unknown.
Chicago’s offense and late-game execution overcame a spirited New England response, while Drake Maye’s end-zone interception proved pivotal in a six-point Bears win.
Calley Means’ resignation exposes a fault line inside Trump’s health coalition: the MAHA movement is demanding faster action on ultra-processed food rules, while the administration has emphasized broader progress and political alignment.
A critical pair of PHP vulnerabilities has triggered urgent patching demands, exposing the risks of software used across much of the internet and raising questions about how attackers learned of the flaws early.
New York City’s decisive vote to end horse-drawn carriage rides by 2028 is being hailed as a safety and animal-welfare breakthrough, while operators and their union warn that the promised transition plan offers little protection and may trigger a legal battle.
The fight over a campaign ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother has exposed a sharp Republican divide: Trump and JD Vance defend its personal attacks, while Ohio leaders say it crosses a moral and political line.
Airbnb is banning hosts from demanding labor-intensive chores such as stripping beds and washing dishes, a move praised by guests but condemned by hosts who fear higher cleaning costs and prices.
Meta says a new nonvoting stock plan protects Mark Zuckerberg’s control and keeps him in California, but the arrangement has intensified scrutiny of a proposed billionaire wealth tax.
Conflicting accounts over the throttling and restoration of Ukraine’s Starshield access expose a deeper struggle over whether the system is controlled by Washington, SpaceX or both—with Kyiv bearing the battlefield risk.
A large phase III trial found that a personalized mRNA vaccine reduced melanoma recurrence when combined with Keytruda, but long-term survival, patient response and regulatory approval remain uncertain.
Brad Lander’s detention during an olive harvest has become a clash over Palestinian rights, Israeli security, and political provocation. Supporters say he was assisting farmers; Israeli officials say he ignored restrictions and staged a confrontation.
