Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, regained consciousness after a failed execution. Her lawyer said she spoke words asking where she was just before life support was about to be removed.
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Christa Pike is on death row in Tennessee.
A planned execution did not go as expected, described as "botched."
Pike was placed on life support after the failed execution.
She woke up before life support was turned off.
When she woke, she asked, "Where am I and who are you?"
Her lawyer reported these details about her condition.
The incident raises questions about the execution process.
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Signs were taken down from the British consulate in East Jerusalem as its closure deadline approached. The UK plans to change the consulate into a "UK Mission," according to UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.
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The British consulate was located in East Jerusalem.
Signs were removed overnight before the consulate’s deadline to close.
The UK government plans to convert the consulate into a "UK Mission."
Ed Miliband is the UK Foreign Secretary who announced this change.
East Jerusalem is described as "occupied," referring to its disputed status.
The consulate’s closure is part of a diplomatic shift by the UK.
The exact reasons for the closure and new status were not detailed in the article.
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The French finance minister, Roland Lescure, invited the UK to fully rejoin the European Union, responding to UK Labour leader Andy Burnham’s call to consider a new referendum on Brexit. Lescure emphasized that if the British people want to return, the EU welcomes them and wants to work together on global challenges.
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French Finance Minister Roland Lescure invited the UK to “come all the way back” to the EU.
UK Labour leader Andy Burnham suggested exploring options like a customs union or full EU membership, including a possible new referendum.
Lescure said Brexit caused “more harm than good” and called for closer cooperation on global threats.
The UK prime minister plans talks with Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz, focusing on UK-EU relations and security cooperation.
British government officials warned of delays to an EU summit unless new legislation on UK-EU business ties is discussed.
Nigel Farage, a Brexit supporter, responded negatively to Burnham’s push, arguing rejoining the EU would be costly and involve giving up UK currency and border controls.
Polls show some public support for rejoining the EU, but opinions change when costs and commitments like joining the euro or the Schengen area are explained.
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Israeli authorities have used a foul-smelling liquid called skunk water as a non-lethal crowd control tool against Palestinians in Gaza and other areas since 2008. This smelly liquid is sprayed by drones or trucks to disperse protests and make living conditions difficult in targeted areas.
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Skunk water is a strong-smelling liquid developed by an Israeli company in 2004 for crowd control.
It is considered non-lethal and can be sprayed from water cannons or drones.
Israel has used skunk water mainly against Palestinian protests in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
In 2018, Israeli drones sprayed skunk water on Palestinian demonstrators during the Great March of Return in Gaza.
The liquid is used not only to break up protests but also to make neighborhoods unpleasant to live in.
Israel exports this technology to other countries for law enforcement purposes.
The use of skunk water is part of Israel’s broader strategy to control Palestinian areas.
Schools and homes have been sprayed, affecting thousands of residents and forcing school closures due to the smell.
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India rejected Elon Musk’s claim that powerful people are blocking his Starlink satellite internet service. The Indian government said its approval process for satellite internet is fair and that several companies, including Starlink, are going through security checks.
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Elon Musk accused unnamed people of blocking Starlink to keep control over India’s internet market.
India’s Ministry of Communications said the claim of unfair treatment is wrong.
Three companies, including Starlink, are at similar stages in the Indian government’s approval process.
India’s main telecom companies, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are also planning satellite internet services.
Starlink has had to wait since 2022 for full permission to operate commercially in India.
In 2023, Starlink got a key license and space agency approval to start operations.
There have been security concerns after Starlink devices showed up during drug and army operations.
Musk said Starlink’s satellite signals in India were turned off and might never have been fully active.
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Christa Pike survived a failed execution by lethal injection in Tennessee and is now able to walk in the hospital, though she remains mentally confused and physically injured. Her lawyers are seeking psychological support for her and asking state officials to reconsider her death sentence.
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Christa Pike was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder committed with her then-boyfriend.
On September 30, she survived two lethal injections during a scheduled execution in Tennessee.
Pike is the only known person to have survived a lethal injection execution attempt.
After the failed execution, Pike was taken to hospital in critical condition but is now walking slowly in her room.
Her lawyers say she has injuries to her arms and is mentally "foggy," losing her train of thought often.
A court ordered Tennessee to preserve evidence related to the failed execution for possible future lawsuits.
Pike’s legal team opposes repeating the same execution method and asks the governor to change her sentence to life imprisonment.
Tennessee politicians have discussed using other execution methods, including the electric chair.
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High school students across France continue to protest despite Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s promise to create a plan to improve the education system by the end of the month. The French education minister has invited student leaders to talks, but many students want faster and stronger action.
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Nearly 400 schools in France are disrupted by ongoing protests.
The French education minister Édouard Geffray will hold talks with top high school student groups.
A recent poll shows many French people agree with the students’ demands and support the protests.
Students are unhappy with the prime minister’s promise to wait until the end of the month for a plan.
Prime Minister Lecornu acknowledged the students’ concerns but did not announce immediate changes.
Students say they will continue protesting until they see real action.
The protests focus on fixing issues in the French education system.
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Ukraine faces a shortage of soldiers ready for combat more than four years after Russia invaded. This shortage limits Ukraine’s ability to use new drone technology fully and affects its ability to hold or advance on the front lines.
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Ukraine has fewer combat-ready troops compared to Russia, and some units have only half their usual number of soldiers.
The frontline is 1,250 kilometers (775 miles) long, stretching resources thinly.
Problems like draft dodging and soldiers leaving the army make it harder for Ukraine to keep enough troops.
Units cannot be rotated often, causing tiredness and more casualties.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is working on reforms to improve mobilization, training, and organization.
Reforms include motivating deserters to return and making infantry service more attractive with better pay and set contract lengths.
The pool of eligible men for military service is limited due to population decline from displacement and migration.
Ukraine has about 6.8 million men aged 25 to 59, but this includes wounded veterans and others who cannot serve.
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Ian Russell, the father of Molly Russell who died by suicide in 2017, speaks in a new ad shown before a film about Mark Zuckerberg’s social media empire. He says Instagram’s algorithms exposed his daughter to harmful content and calls for support to stop companies like Meta from endangering young people.
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Molly Russell died by suicide in 2017 after seeing harmful content on Instagram.
Ian Russell will appear in an ad before screenings of the film The Social Reckoning in UK cinemas.
The ad asks viewers to support the Molly Rose Foundation, which aims to protect young people from dangerous online content.
The film covers Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s revelations about Instagram’s negative effects on teen girls’ mental health.
The 2022 inquest ruled Molly’s death was partly caused by harmful online content and algorithms pushing toxic material.
Meta acknowledged the research but said the coverage was negative and limited, and has since implemented some safety measures for teens.
Pearl & Dean and Bauer Media Audio are donating free advertising space to promote the foundation’s message.
The Social Reckoning film features actors portraying Mark Zuckerberg and Frances Haugen and highlights issues with social media companies’ responsibilities.
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Americans’ trust in the safety of food in grocery stores and in the federal government’s ability to regulate food safety has dropped to record low levels, according to a new Gallup poll. Confidence has declined mostly among Democrats and independents, while Republicans’ trust has increased during President Donald Trump’s current administration.
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Only 47% of U.S. adults have a great deal or fair amount of confidence in the federal government to ensure food safety, the lowest in two decades.
Confidence in grocery store food safety fell to 65% in 2026 from 81% in 2019.
Democrats’ confidence in the federal government’s food safety role dropped from nearly 75% in 2024 to 30% in 2026.
Republicans’ confidence in the government’s food safety role rose from 50% in 2024 to 70% in 2026.
The decline in trust followed a Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce causing illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths across 21 states.
The outbreak ended after the federal government traced it to Taylor Farms, a supplier of iceberg lettuce.
Multiple food recalls and FDA investigations occurred over the summer amid administration budget cuts to public health infrastructure.
Grocery prices for food at home rose by 2.2% between August 2025 and 2026, adding to Americans’ concerns about affording groceries.
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A group of experts in the UK produced a film called the People’s Emergency Briefing to explain the urgent risks of climate change and nature loss. After watching it, most people felt motivated to act and believed the government should give an honest, emergency-level response like it did for Covid-19.
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In November, experts gave a national briefing about the UK's climate and nature crisis.
The People’s Emergency Briefing film warns about threats to food, the economy, and health.
About 185,000 people watched the film in over 3,400 screenings.
87% of 13,000 survey respondents felt more motivated to act after seeing the film.
89% said the government should respond to climate and nature breakdown like a national emergency.
93% said the public is not fully informed about the scale of the crisis.
The government has been accused of hiding some climate risks, including a refused report on ecosystem collapse and national security.
Experts want a united emergency message led by the prime minister and trustworthy independent scientists.
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Ukraine carried out a drone strike on a data center owned by Yandex, a major Russian technology company, causing a fire and suspending operations at the center in Ryazan. This is the first known Ukrainian attack on a Russian data center, while Russia recently targeted Ukrainian data centers.
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Yandex is a leading Russian tech company, often called Russia's Google.
A drone attack by Ukraine hit a Yandex data center in Ryazan, about 120 miles southeast of Moscow.
The strike caused a fire and forced the data center to stop working completely.
Some Yandex services are currently unavailable because of the attack.
Ukraine has not officially confirmed this attack.
This is the first Ukrainian strike on a Russian data center.
Recently, Russia has attacked Ukrainian data centers.
Yandex also operates YandexGPT, a major AI system in Russia.
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Many Israeli citizens have lost trust in their government after the October 7 Hamas attacks, which targeted civilians. Some leaders are blaming each other and preventing a full investigation into what went wrong.
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The October 7 Hamas attack was unprecedented and affected civilians of all ages.
A former Israeli Air Force officer, Guy Poran, says this event deeply divided Israeli society.
Poran believes the Israeli government’s past actions, including policies under Prime Minister Netanyahu, contributed to the failure to prevent the attack.
There is currently no political change, making peace between Israelis and Palestinians unlikely in the near future.
Israeli leaders are shifting blame instead of taking responsibility for the attack.
Some leaders are blocking efforts to set up a commission inquiry to investigate the attack.
The attack has caused many Israelis to lose confidence in their government’s ability to keep them safe.
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Rapper Fetty Wap talks about life after prison and what fans can expect from his new album called "Zavier." He shares his experiences in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey, and reflects on his music career and personal growth.
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Fetty Wap is known for his hit song "Trap Queen."
He recently spent time in prison and has a new outlook on life.
Fetty Wap’s fourth studio album is named "Zavier."
The interview took place in Paterson, New Jersey, Fetty Wap’s hometown.
He discusses how his music became popular online.
The interview was featured on ABC’s Nightline show.
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A 24-year-old Royal Navy service member named Teddy Young has been charged with spying for a foreign country. He faces charges under the National Security Act related to preparing to share protected information between November 2024 and May 2025 and is currently in custody.
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Teddy Young is a 24-year-old member of the Royal Navy from Bedfordshire.
He is charged under the National Security Act for conduct related to spying.
The charges involve planning to disclose protected information from November 2024 to May 2025.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Police say the charges are not connected to the recent RAF Fairford incident.
The case is actively being investigated and more information will be released.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter-Terrorism Policing London, described the charges as very serious.
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The British consulate in East Jerusalem will remain open but will be renamed as a UK mission serving the Palestinian people. The UK government will not take reciprocal action against Israel after Israel ordered the consulate’s closure in response to UK sanctions on West Bank settlements.
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The British consulate in East Jerusalem will stay open and be called a UK mission.
The consulate serves Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
Israel ordered the consulate to close because the UK planned sanctions on products from West Bank settlements.
The UK withdrew some staff recently but plans to increase its presence.
The UK will not expel Israeli diplomats during ongoing talks between the two countries.
The UK, along with France, Canada, and the Netherlands, banned trade from illegal Israeli settlements.
Israel has reacted strongly to these bans, including revoking Dutch diplomats’ credentials.
UK-Israeli relations worsened after Hamas’s attacks on Israelis and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The UK has canceled many arms export licenses to Israel and mentioned possible war crimes in Gaza.
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A Royal Navy member, Teddy Young, was arrested and charged under Britain’s National Security Act for allegedly getting information to help a foreign country. The police investigation began after events between November 2024 and May last year.
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Teddy Young is 24 years old and serves in the Royal Navy.
He was arrested at his home in Bedfordshire on October 6.
The charges involve obtaining information for a foreign power.
The investigation was carried out by Counter Terrorism Policing London (CTPL).
The alleged activities occurred between November 26, 2024, and May 21 of last year.
The Ministry of Defence worked closely with police during the investigation.
The case is unrelated to a separate recent investigation at RAF Fairford.
More information is expected to be released soon.
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President Donald Trump attacked Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on social media, calling him a "radical extremist" and a "terrorist sympathizer." Trump endorsed El-Sayed's Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, and urged people to vote for him.
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President Trump called Abdul El-Sayed a "radical extremist" and "terrorist sympathizer" on Truth Social.
Trump mistakenly renamed El-Sayed "Mohammed" in his post.
Trump endorsed Mike Rogers, El-Sayed’s Republican opponent, for the Michigan Senate race.
Recent polls show El-Sayed slightly ahead of Rogers, but the race is close.
Trump linked El-Sayed to "America Hating Hasan Piker" and mentioned "the days of the Jihad."
The article references Michigan voters and the values Trump says are not represented by El-Sayed.
Newsweek reached out to both the White House and El-Sayed’s campaign for comment.
This story is ongoing and may be updated with more information.
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Tesco raised its profit forecast as it saw steady consumer confidence and growth in sales, especially online and in premium products. The company is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operations and reduce costs.
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Tesco’s sales grew by 2% to £33.8 billion in the first half of its financial year.
Underlying profit increased by 6.5% to £1.8 billion.
Online sales rose by 8%, and sales of Tesco’s premium Finest range rose by 9%.
Tesco now expects annual profits between £3.15 billion and £3.3 billion, higher than its previous forecast.
Sales in established UK stores rose by 1.5%, while sales in the Booker wholesale division fell by 2.6%.
Consumer confidence stayed relatively strong despite ongoing global political tensions.
Tesco is using AI for meal planning, stock management, and improving energy efficiency in stores.
Earlier concerns about profit falls due to geopolitical events like the conflict in Iran have eased somewhat as the UK economy showed stronger growth.
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The Yemeni government has launched a new military attack against the Houthi forces, trying to gain support from local tribes in areas controlled by the Houthis. These tribes have been hesitant to fight in the past but may join if they see the government's advances are lasting. The government hopes tribal help will make it easier to retake key cities like Sanaa from the Houthis.
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The Yemeni government’s offensive targets Houthi-held areas on the Red Sea coast, Marib, and al-Jawf.
The Houthis, supported by Iran, control important trade routes including the port of Mocha and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Houthis have strongholds in cities like Sanaa, Saada, and Amran that are difficult for government forces to capture.
Tribal groups have been wary of fighting the Houthis due to their military strength and past failed uprisings.
Recently, tribes in Marib and nearby regions have shown support for the government by rallying for a military campaign.
Experts say tribes could be crucial for the government’s advance if they join under formal military command.
Tribes wait for strong government support before risking open conflict with Houthis.
In past conflicts, tribes that fought the Houthis without government backing faced heavy losses.
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