French President Emmanuel Macron gave a short speech after violent protests and riots across France, which included looting and damage to public buildings. His speech did not offer new solutions, and leaders from different political parties criticized him strongly, showing his political isolation and the country's deep divisions.
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Over 2,300 people were arrested and around 1,000 police officers were injured during violent protests and riots in France.
The unrest included looting of more than 2,000 shops and arson attacks on town halls, such as in Limoges and Marseille.
The protests began as peaceful demonstrations by high school students against poor school conditions but grew into wider unrest about rising living costs and inequality.
President Macron expressed "anger and shame" but did not announce new policies or government changes.
Political leaders from all sides, including the Greens, far right, centre-right, and far left, criticized Macron's response as ineffective or detached.
Macron’s former prime minister said the country needed stronger leadership and action to restore order.
Macron’s political style, seen as distant or arrogant, and the lack of a clear majority in parliament have limited his government’s ability to act.
The divided parliament has led to the government using special constitutional rules to pass laws without votes, which increased criticism of Macron’s democracy.
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Australian independent MP Helen Haines was seriously injured after being hit by a car in what police and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as an apparent deliberate attack. This incident highlights a rising trend of threats and violence against politicians in Australia, linked to social tensions and harsher public discourse.
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Helen Haines was struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria, and sustained serious injuries.
A 43-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and a knife was taken by police.
Police and the Prime Minister described the incident as deliberate, but no motive is confirmed yet.
There has been an increase in threats and violence against Australian politicians, including bomb threats, mailed bullets, and vandalism.
Government data showed over 1,000 reports of harassment and threatening behavior toward high office holders in the year to June, rising from previous years.
Experts link the rise in threats to social divisions, mental health issues, and toxic online environments.
Threats against politicians have affected public figures across the political spectrum and include members of the media and other officials.
Prime Minister Albanese was evacuated from his residence earlier this year due to a bomb threat, and multiple cases of violent threats against him are in court.
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Elissa Slotkin expressed a view about how politics should work in a free country with democratic elections. She believes that certain tactics used in politics are not appropriate in such a system.
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Elissa Slotkin is involved in U.S. politics.
She spoke about the nature of political competition.
Slotkin said politics should respect democratic principles.
She thinks some political methods can be harmful or unfair.
The comment relates to young Republicans and political participation.
The statement emphasizes respect for freedom in elections.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its Thanksgiving week weather forecast for the United States. It predicts a mix of rain, snow, sunshine, and varying temperatures across different regions during the holiday week.
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The Northeast may have rain and possible snow, with mild Thanksgiving temperatures but colder before and after.
The Atlantic Corridor is expected to have rain and mild Thanksgiving weather, with snow possible in northern areas over the weekend.
The Appalachians could see snow showers in the north and rain in the south, with warmer weather on Thanksgiving.
The Southeast will likely have warm temperatures with showers on Thanksgiving and cooler, sunnier weather later.
The Upper Midwest and Lower Lakes regions may experience snow and cooler temperatures during Thanksgiving week.
Texas-Oklahoma is forecast to have a warm and sunny Thanksgiving, with some possible showers in southern Texas.
The High Plains region is expected to have sunny skies and very warm temperatures during Thanksgiving week.
The Intermountain area may see warmer-than-usual temperatures with sunshine in the south and cooler, inconsistent weather in the north.
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Right-wing populist parties are growing stronger across Europe, challenging traditional conservative parties in countries like the UK, France, and Germany. These populist groups focus on issues of immigration, national identity, and culture, leading established parties to change their approaches or risk losing voters.
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Reform UK, a right-wing populist party led by Nigel Farage, has taken over the old Conservative Party headquarters in London.
France’s National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, has surpassed traditional right-wing parties ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained significant electoral support, challenging the center-right.
Many European conservative parties are choosing between cooperating with populists or losing votes.
The main political debate in Europe is shifting from the economy to issues of identity and nationalism.
In the UK, immigration is a top concern, with nearly a million migrants arriving during the last Conservative government’s term.
British politicians are debating what defines "Englishness," with some seeing it as tied to ethnicity, which others strongly oppose.
Former British Conservative minister Steve Baker connects these trends to a global frustration with political and economic systems.
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Public opposition to the war with Iran is growing, and this could affect which party controls Congress. Economic problems caused by the conflict are making voters more unhappy.
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Barbara Leaf is a former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.
She spoke to Al Jazeera about the effects of the war with Iran.
Many people oppose the war with Iran.
This opposition could hurt the Republican Party's chances to keep control of Congress.
Economic problems linked to the war are increasing voter anger.
Voter anger may influence upcoming elections and political power.
The article focuses on how the war impacts US politics and voters.
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Two people, including a six-year-old boy, died and 10 others were injured when a woman drove a truck into a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas. The driver was released without charges while police continue investigating the cause of the incident.
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The victims were Cole Adrian, age 6, and Nicholas Schafer, age 35.
Ten other people, including five children, were hurt in the incident.
The driver, a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, had two of her three children in the vehicle.
Police have spoken to over 30 witnesses and asked for any video footage.
Emergency services arrived approximately 10 minutes after the crash.
Witnesses described the vehicle hitting people and debris flying on the field.
The soccer complex closed for the rest of the weekend after the event.
A vigil and memorial were held by the local soccer community the night after the incident.
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President Donald Trump is facing criticism from both political parties after deciding to ease some sanctions on Russia. These sanctions were meant to limit Russia's resources during its war with Ukraine, and his decision is seen by some as helping Russia.
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President Trump decided to waive certain sanctions against Russia.
These sanctions were put in place to weaken Russia during its conflict with Ukraine.
Trump's decision has triggered criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
The move might benefit Russia, according to some political leaders and analysts.
The news report was provided by CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang.
The development is part of ongoing U.S. government actions related to the Russia-Ukraine war.
The sanctions discussed include restrictions on Russian oil exports and other economic measures.
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Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi engineer who worked at OpenAI, is accused of secretly placing a recording device in a meeting room at the company. U.S. prosecutors say he had strong support from the Saudi government and that his actions could threaten U.S. national security. He was arrested by the FBI and faces trial.
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Alfozan allegedly hid a recording device behind a TV in an OpenAI meeting room in September.
The device was discovered by OpenAI and Alfozan was caught on camera checking it.
He was arrested on October 9 and fired by OpenAI.
Prosecutors say Alfozan was in frequent contact with a Saudi royal family member.
A Saudi military official paid for a one-way flight for Alfozan’s wife and son to leave the U.S. after his arrest.
U.S. officials claim Alfozan might try to flee, so he should stay detained before trial.
If found guilty, he could get up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case is still under investigation by the FBI.
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Engineers have removed the masts from the SS Richard Montgomery, a World War II ship sunk in the Thames estuary with a large amount of unexploded bombs. This work was done to reduce the risk of an explosion that could harm nearby areas, while the wreck will remain monitored and protected by a safety exclusion zone.
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SS Richard Montgomery sank in 1944 near Sheerness, carrying about 1,400 tonnes of bombs.
The ship holds nearly 300 large bombs and over 2,000 cluster bombs, though exact contents are uncertain.
The ship’s masts had been visible above water and posed a risk of collapsing onto the explosives.
Engineers safely removed all three masts without causing an explosion.
The removal project cost around £9.5 million and finished ahead of schedule.
The masts are now on display at the Historic Dockyard Chatham maritime museum in Kent.
A shipping exclusion zone has protected the wreck for decades, with a no-fly zone around it since 2025.
The wreck will continue to be closely monitored to prevent accidents or explosions.
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Microsoft’s cloud leader, Noelle Walsh, says the energy used by data centers in the U.S. is growing quickly due to AI, and could take up 12% of the national electricity by 2030. While power supply can be managed, Walsh sees a bigger challenge in finding enough skilled workers to build and run these centers.
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Data centers now use about 5% of U.S. electricity; this could rise to 12% by 2030 because of AI growth.
New computer chips use less power while doing more work, improving energy efficiency.
Cooling AI chips often uses more electricity and special closed-loop water systems that reduce water use.
Microsoft locates data centers near existing power sources or builds new ones, like in Sweden and Texas.
The biggest challenge is finding enough trained engineers and skilled workers to build and operate data centers.
Microsoft trains local people through data center academies linked with community colleges.
The company works to build centers responsibly, respecting local values and environment, such as planting trees and improving local infrastructure.
Microsoft also contributes to local taxes, which support community services like schools and hospitals.
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A missile attack by the Houthi group in Yemen's Shabwa province killed more than 50 security recruits and injured 200. The attack targeted a training camp for internal security forces, and both sides have exchanged strikes amid ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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More than 50 security recruits were killed and over 200 injured in a missile strike on a training camp in Shabwa province.
The missile attack was carried out by the Houthi group, which is backed by Iran.
The targeted camp, al-Alam near Ataq city, was used to train internal security forces and police recruits.
Yemen’s government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, condemned the attack and promised a strong response.
The civil war in Yemen has intensified recently, with government forces trying to retake areas controlled by the Houthis.
The Houthis have also launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to air strikes.
Hospitals in Shabwa province were overwhelmed and transferred seriously wounded patients to other cities.
Separate air strikes reported on both sides have resulted in many civilian deaths, including women and children.
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NATO countries near Russia have faced many attacks from Russian drones over their airspace. Fighter jets have shot down several drones, but NATO is worried about the cost and efficiency of this method if attacks increase. The alliance is improving its air defense by adding more aircraft and ground systems and using better technology to defend against drone threats.
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On a recent day, Romanian jets shot down two Russian drones over the Black Sea using missiles.
NATO fighters have intercepted several Russian drones over Lithuania, Estonia, and Romania this year.
Drones are cheaper than the missiles and jets used to destroy them, leading to high defense costs.
NATO’s Eastern member nations experienced a sharp rise in drone intrusions, with Romania seeing 35 in 2026 so far.
NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry to strengthen air defenses along its eastern border more than a year ago.
The operation added more fighter jets, surveillance planes, and ground air defense weapons to the region.
In July 2026, NATO upgraded its air policing mission to a full air defense mission across the alliance.
NATO commanders are now able to use a bigger mix of technology and resources to stop drones without always using fighter jets.
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is under federal investigation about her citizenship, with authorities searching her home and seizing items. Former President Barack Obama criticized the investigation, saying it targets her because she criticizes President Donald Trump, but the White House says the investigation is about law and order.
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Homeland Security agents searched Omar’s home in Washington DC as part of an investigation into her immigration and citizenship status.
Reports say officials are checking if Omar lied about her age when she came to the US from Somalia in 1995.
Omar’s citizenship might be questioned based on whether she was under 18 when her father became a US citizen.
US law says children under 18 living with a citizen parent can automatically become citizens.
The Justice Department could try to revoke Omar’s citizenship if they prove she lied in the naturalization process.
Obama said the investigation is politically motivated because Omar is critical of President Trump.
The White House denies political motives and says the investigation is about maintaining law and order.
Agents took Omar’s phone, computer, notebooks, and passport during the raid, which her lawyers have challenged legally.
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Nigel Farage received £5 million from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which Farage has said was for his security and a reward for campaigning for Brexit. Undercover footage suggests Farage’s aides believed the money was a political reward and not just for security, raising legal and parliamentary questions about the donation.
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Nigel Farage got £5 million from Christopher Harborne, a cryptocurrency billionaire.
Farage said the money was unconditional and partly a reward for supporting Brexit for many years.
An undercover recording shows Farage’s aide saying that Farage was not supposed to call the money a political reward publicly.
The donation’s timing and purpose are disputed; some of the money arrived just before Farage announced his plan to run for parliament.
There is an ongoing investigation into whether the donation broke rules about declaring political money and foreign funding.
Harborne claims the money was to support Farage’s security “for the rest of his life” and that he did not expect anything in return.
A Reform UK internal review found no clear lawbreaking, but a police investigation is still happening.
Farage told party figures he would need £1 million a year to compensate for lost income if elected to Parliament.
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An independent investigation found serious cultural problems at Great Britain’s power grid operator, Neso, after staff said executives hid blackout risks during a June heatwave. The report highlighted high stress among control room workers and a disconnect between senior management and frontline staff, but found no proof of inappropriate interference in operation decisions.
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Control room staff at Neso accused senior leaders of hiding how bad blackout risks were during the heatwave in June.
The investigation lasted three months and was done by an outside law firm, Eversheds Sutherland.
No evidence was found that operational decisions were wrongly influenced or that staff were told not to keep records.
The report revealed serious cultural and governance problems within Neso.
High stress levels were reported among control room engineers managing the grid during extreme weather.
Staff felt their concerns were ignored due to pressure to protect Neso’s reputation with the government and regulators.
Neso’s CEO said the findings are useful and promised to act on the recommendations with union cooperation.
The energy regulator Ofgem is carrying out a separate investigation to see if these issues affected system decisions or costs for consumers.
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A former OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, is accused of secretly installing a listening device in an OpenAI executive conference room to record confidential meetings. Prosecutors say he was in contact with a Saudi royal and planned to leave the U.S. for Saudi Arabia before he was arrested.
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Abdulrahman Alfozan worked for OpenAI and earned $385,000 a year plus a $2.2 million stock grant.
He allegedly installed a hidden audio recorder in an executive conference room at OpenAI.
The device encrypted recorded data and stopped data transfer to avoid detection.
Alfozan used AI tools to help design the recording device and improve its capabilities.
Prosecutors say important, confidential meetings happened in the room where the device was placed.
He communicated often via WhatsApp with a Saudi royal who encouraged him to join a Saudi AI project.
Alfozan was arrested three days before he planned to fly from the U.S. to Riyadh with his family.
His wife and infant son left the U.S. the day after his arrest, on tickets paid for by a Saudi military official.
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A Kenyan court found preacher Paul Mackenzie and 29 others guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, through starvation in a cult. Over 400 bodies have been found since 2023 at their camp near Malindi, where followers were forced to fast to "meet Jesus."
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Paul Mackenzie led a cult that caused the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, by starvation.
The cult operated on an 800-acre ranch in Shakahola Forest near the Kenyan coast.
Victims died mostly from starvation, but some showed signs of strangulation and other injuries.
Over 400 bodies were discovered since 2023, often buried in mass graves.
Mackenzie and 29 other accused pleaded not guilty but were found guilty by the Mombasa court.
Mackenzie had been arrested twice before for related crimes but was released each time.
The cult followers believed starvation was a way to meet Jesus and salvation.
The case has raised calls for stricter rules on religious groups in Kenya to prevent such tragedies.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to bring back a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of leading the September 11 attacks. The deal would have allowed him to avoid the death penalty by pleading guilty and serving life in prison, but it was canceled by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in 2024.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of planning the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
He was involved in the plot to crash planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
A plea deal was made to spare him the death penalty in exchange for a guilty plea and life imprisonment without parole.
Military prosecutors and Pentagon officials initially approved the deal.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled the plea deal in 2024, stating the death penalty decision must be made by the defense secretary.
The Supreme Court rejected an attempt to reinstate the plea agreement.
A trial for Mohammed is scheduled for 2028.
Relatives of the September 11 victims have mixed opinions about the plea deal and trial.
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