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Thai groom kills four at wedding, including bride – (BBC News)
Police say the shooter, who killed himself, was "quite intoxicated at the time".

New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal – (BBC News)
Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts.

Exclusive: Beijing stock exchange tells 'major shareholders' to refrain from selling -sources – (Reuters)
The Beijing Stock Exchange has de facto implemented a new policy that prevents major shareholders of companies listed on its bourse from selling stock, worried that such sales could douse a market rally, three people familiar with the matter said.

Insight: Wall Street gets creative as regulators demand more capital – (Reuters)
Earlier this fall, Morgan Stanley <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/MS.N" target="_blank">(MS.N)</a> bought $300 million worth of protection against losses on some of its loans from Blackstone Group <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/co…

COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals – (BBC News)
Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.

Ukraine is shipping more grain through the Black Sea despite threat from Russia – (Associated Press)
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Grain thunders into rail cars and trucks zip around a storage facility in central Ukraine, a place that growing numbers of companies turned to as they struggled to export their food to people facing hunger around the world.

Trump hints at expanded role for the military within the US. A legacy law gives him few guardrails – (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Campaigning in Iowa this year, Donald Trump said he was prevented during his presidency from using the military to quell violence in primarily Democratic cities and states.

Rosalynn Carter tributes will highlight her reach as first lady, humanitarian and small-town Baptist – (Associated Press)
AMERICUS, Ga. (AP) — Rosalynn Carter will make her final journey to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center on Monday as her family begins three days of memorials for the former first lady and global humanitarian who died Nov.

How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it – (Associated Press)
Amidst record-high temperatures, deluges, droughts and wildfires, leaders are convening for another round of United Nations climate talks later this month that seek to curb the centuries-long trend of humans spewing ever more greenhouse gases into the atmosph…

North Korea vows more satellite launches, beefs up military on border – (Reuters)
North Korea warned on Monday it would continue to exercise its sovereign rights, including through satellite launches, while its troops were reported to be restoring some demolished guard posts on the border with South Korea.

Israel Gaza live news: Hopes Israel-Hamas truce could be extended – (BBC News)
More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are due to be released on Monday, the final day of the current truce period.

Volunteer recalls final hours at Indonesian Hospital amid Israeli siege – (Al Jazeera English)
Volunteer medical worker Fikri Rofiul Haq says lsraeli tanks repeatedly fired on hospital in northern Gaza.

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group CEO dies at 65 – (Reuters)
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/8316.T" target="_blank">(8316.T)</a> on Monday said group CEO Jun Ohta died on Nov. 25 aged 65 of pancreatic cancer.

Biden hopes for extension as Israel-Hamas truce enters final day – (Reuters)
U.S. President Joe Biden said he hoped the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas can go on as long as hostages are being released, after the militant group freed 17 more people, including a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl.

Court document claims Meta knowingly designed its platforms to hook kids, reports say – (Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook parent Meta Platforms deliberately engineered its social platforms to hook kids and knew — but never disclosed — it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only disabled a fraction of those accou…

Japan's corporate service inflation climbs in sign of broadening price pressures – (Reuters)
Japan's business-to-business service inflation accelerated in October as a tight job market lifted labour costs, underscoring a broadening of price pressures that could heighten the chance of a near-term end to ultra-loose monetary policy.

China's industrial profits extend gains as outlook improves – (Reuters)
Profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a third month in October, adding to signs of a stabilising economy following a run of mostly upbeat data suggesting Beijing's support measures have helped bolster a tentative comeback.

Vietnam set to raise effective tax rate on multinationals as part of global deal – (Reuters)
Vietnam's parliament is set to approve on Wednesday a top-up tax for multinationals, which will raise the effective rate of the corporate levy to 15% from January in line with a global agreement.

ByteDance to wind down Nuverse in full retreat from gaming -sources – (Reuters)
TikTok maker ByteDance is set to internally announce on Monday the winding down of its Nuverse gaming brand and full retreat from mainstream video games, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Jalen Hurts runs for winning TD in overtime, Eagles rally past Josh Allen, Bills 37-34 – (Associated Press)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts walked off the Linc field with his arms extended in celebration as the Eagles crowd — which had booed the team off the field at halftime — went wild in appreciation for one more comeback, one more series of stupefying plays the…


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Biden offers apology to Muslim-American leaders for questioning Hamas death toll: report – (Fox News)
New reports state President Biden apologized to several prominent Muslim-American leaders for publicly questioning the Palestinian death toll being reported by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health.

Israel-Hamas war: Details begin to emerge of life in captivity after some hostages are freed – (Fox News)
It's been three days since Israel and Hamas declared a truce, allowing for the release of hostage, and details are beginning to emerge about life in captivity.

New York corrections officer arrested after allegedly forcing inmate to perform sexual act – (Fox News)
A Suffolk County, New York correctional officer in Riverhead, New York was arrested on Friday after allegedly forcing an inmate to perform a sexual act.

SZA rules the 2023 Soul Train Awards – (CNN)
The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired Sunday night and it was a good time, especially for singer SZA.

A paradise island vacation with no mosquito bites – and no chemicals – (CNN)
Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is working toward the ultimate luxury – a bug-free beach holiday.

Video: Chris Christie asked if he would work with Nikki Haley against Donald Trump | CNN Politics – (CNN)
CNN’s Dana Bash asks 2024 Republican hopeful Chris Christie if he would work together with fellow candidate Nikki Haley against the party’s frontrunner, Donald Trump.

Linda Evangelista hasn't dated since CoolSculpting incident: 'Not interested' – (Fox News)
Linda Evangelista admitted she's "not interested" in pursuing a romantic relationship after facial procedures eight years ago which left her "disfigured."

US Navy responds to distress call after Israeli-owned tanker seized off coast of Yemen – (Fox News)
The US Navy responded to a distress call from an Israeli-linked vessel in the Gulf of Aden Sunday, underscoring tensions in the region amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

NFL fans skewer refs for missed penalty after tackle on Bills' Josh Allen – (Fox News)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen appeared to be dragged to the ground by his collar and NFL fans were left wondering why he was penalized on the play instead.

Single man 'f--king traumatized' after girl brings two surprise guests to first date: 'Our time here is done' – (Fox News)
An Indian influencer described in viral video being 'traumatized' on a first date nightmare when a girl brought two surprise guests to dinner.

'El Mago,' drug kingpin with ties to cartel druglord 'El Chapo,' shot dead in Los Angeles: authorities – (Fox News)
According to authorities, "El Mago," a drug trafficker with ties to cartel kingpin "El Chapo," was shot dead in Los Angeles.

3 dead, 2 critically injured in early Sunday morning shooting in Winnipeg, Canada – (CNN)
Three people are dead and two others were injured during a shooting early Sunday morning in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, law enforcement officials said.

John Travolta recalls close call while piloting plane in 1992: ‘I thought it was over’ – (CNN)
John Travolta is opening up about a near-death experience he had while piloting a plane in 1992, and how that inspired him to take on his role in the new Disney+ short film “The Shepherd.”

American hostages released by Hamas in Sunday cease-fire exchange with Israel: Report – (Fox News)
Some American hostages are said to be on the list of those to be released by Hamas on Sunday. Israel's cease-fire with the terrorist organizations has entered its third day, and Hamas is expected to release 13 hostages in exchange for Palesitinian criminals h…

Eerie 'witch bottles' found along Gulf of Mexico, and even researchers are creeped out – (Fox News)
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies researcher Jace Tunnell has found "witch bottles" – occult talismans meant to trap malevolent spirits – along the coast.

Video shows Hatboro police rescue man from burning home | CNN – (CNN)
Police bodycam video captures two police officers in Pennsylvania searching a burning home for a man they later rescued. Affiliate KYW’s Josh Sanders reports.

Video: Three stretches you can do on the couch | CNN – (CNN)
Make TV time truly restful with three key stretches you can do on the couch, from strength and conditioning specialist Dana Santas.

Empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores are hot real estate. Here’s who’s moving in – (CNN)
Empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores are hot real estate. Here’s who’s moving in

Video: Dog sleeps it off at the vet after raiding owner's liquor | CNN – (CNN)
“My dog is drunk” … owner discovers her dog has hit the bottle. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports.

Is this Banksy’s real name? Resurfaced interview suggests it could be – (CNN)
Anonymity lies at the center of the mythology surrounding the elusive street artist Banksy, but he may have revealed his name in a resurfaced interview.


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