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7h ago

Riots erupt in Dublin after young children are stabbed

Police blamed far-right agitators for starting the violence after a small group of anti-immigrant protesters arrived at the scene of the stabbing attack and clashed with police.
A 5-year-old girl is receiving emergency medical treatment in a Dublin hospital following an attack on Thursday that involved a knife. A woman and two other children were injured. Irish police said they weren't treating the case as terror-related, and that a man in his 50s, who was also hospitalized with serious injuries, is a “person of interest.”
A 5-year-old girl is receiving emergency medical treatment in a Dublin hospital following an attack on Thursday that involved a knife. A woman and two other children were injured. Irish police said they weren't treating the case as terror-related, and that a man in his 50s, who was also hospitalized with serious injuries, is a “person of interest.”
12h ago

Finland closes passenger border crossings with Russia

Helsinki says Moscow is funneling migrants to the border, a charge the Kremlin has denied.
 Russia announced tightened security in its northern Murmansk region after Finland said it would close all but one border crossing between the two countries. Helsinki said on November 22, 2023 the move follows a surge in attempted crossings by migrants seeking asylum in the EU country -- which Finland says is a destabilisation ploy by Russia.
 Russia announced tightened security in its northern Murmansk region after Finland said it would close all but one border crossing between the two countries. Helsinki said on November 22, 2023 the move follows a surge in attempted crossings by migrants seeking asylum in the EU country -- which Finland says is a destabilisation ploy by Russia.
13h ago

Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend

The disgraced South African Paralympian was told at a hearing on Friday that he will be released from prison in January.
Oscar Pistorius set for release after serving half of his sentence for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
Oscar Pistorius set for release after serving half of his sentence for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
15h ago

North Korea’s Kim says spy satellite launch was exercise of right to self-defense

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his daughter and other family members visited the country’s space agency to congratulate the team on an “eye-opening event.”
north korea satellite launch
north korea satellite launch
16h ago

China ties on the line as Taiwan opposition splits in dramatic feud

Two opposition parties that favor better relations with Beijing had agreed to work together but made no progress on plans for a united presidential ticket.
Taiwan elections vote
Taiwan elections vote

Head of security for sons of 'El Chapo' arrested in Mexico, sought for extradition

President Joe Biden praised U.S.-Mexico cooperation and the bravery of Mexican security forces for the arrest of Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as 'El Nini.'
Security head of Los Chapitos criminal group arested in northwest Mexico, Mexico City - 23 Nov 2023
Security head of Los Chapitos criminal group arested in northwest Mexico, Mexico City - 23 Nov 2023
1d ago

Chinese hospitals ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ after surge in respiratory illness

China has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses as it enters its first full flu season since lifting Covid restrictions. The WHO says the spike is caused by known pathogens, and does not pose a global threat.
China Child Respiratory Disease
China Child Respiratory Disease
2d ago

Brazilian officials investigating company behind Taylor Swift shows in Rio de Janeiro after fan's death

Fans who attended Friday’s Eras Tour show were not allowed to take water into the venue during a record-breaking heat wave.
Night Two Of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Night Two Of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2d ago

German police raid homes of far-right Reich Citizens group

Adherents of the group reject the legitimacy of Germany’s post-war constitution and have similarities to followers of the QAnon movement in the U.S.
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Hostage deal reached to pause fighting in Gaza

The agreement, reached after weeks of talks brokered by the U.S. and Qatar, will also lead to the release of 150 Palestinians from Israeli jails.
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza, accompanied by the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in return for Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel, mediators said Wednesday.
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza, accompanied by the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in return for Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel, mediators said Wednesday.
2d ago

In a shock for Europe, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders records a massive win in Dutch elections

Wilders has calls for a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union, a total halt to accepting asylum-seekers and migrant pushbacks.
Image: NETHERLANDS-VOTE
Image: NETHERLANDS-VOTE

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