BBC 12m

Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook

Meta has started booting Australian children under 16 years off its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins. The tech giant announced last month that it had begun notifying users aged between 13 to 15 years old that their accounts would star»»»

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Gulf News 22m

India to ramp up refining capacity, biofuels and produce 5 MMT 'green hydrogen' annually by 2030

New Delhi/Jaipur: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore raised a key question in Parliament relating to India's energy future and sought detailed information on the expansion of the country's refining and biofuel production capacities. Responding to his query, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural»»»

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Gulf News 26m

UN Assembly tells Russia to return 'captive' Ukrainian kids

Also Read: Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes landAlso Read: Russia’s strikes kill 7 as Ukraine peace talks push onAlso Read: Ukraine strikes kill 1, powerful explosions heard in Kyiv after air alert: AFP journalistAlso Read: 'Tough road ahead': Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in ho»»»

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BNE 29m

Russian oil exports reshuffled as non-sanctioned firms offset decline from Lukoil and Rosneft

In a predictable development, US investment bank Goldman Sachs reports that the oil exports by Russia’s recently sanctioned energy giants, Lukoil and Rosneft, have fallen by 1.1mn barrels a day. Oddly, oil exports by Russia’s other non-sanctioned oil companies have risen by a million barrels a day »»»

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France24 32m

Eye on Africa - 300,000 people displaced in northern Mozambique

In tonight's edition, in Mozambique, more than 300,000 people have fled jihadist violence that is spilling over into previously safe communities. Also, fragile hopes for the signing of a peace deal between Rwanda and DR Congo this week are strained. And around 1 in 6 people are reckoned to suffer f»»»

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France24 40m

Entre Nous - French version of Broadway musical 'Cher Evan Hansen' lights up Paris

One of the biggest Broadway shows of the past decade has made its way across the Atlantic, and is now on at the Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris. "Dear Evan Hansen" follows a teenager named Evan Hansen, who suffers from severe social anxiety. Written by Pasek and Paul, the composers »»»

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BBC 48m

'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor

William Li has struggled with the label "hero" since helping his neighbours escape the fire which engulfed the Hong Kong block of flats he had called home since birth. Instead, he is haunted by guilt that he could have saved more people from the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, which left at least 159 peop»»»

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BBC 57m

Hegseth could have endangered troop safety with Signal chat - Pentagon watchdog

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth could have endangered troops' safety when he used an unsecured app to discuss a planned attack on militants in Yemen, according to a report from the Pentagon's inspector general, an internal watchdog. The details of the March attack were discussed on the commercial»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump says Putin wants to end Ukraine war despite inconclusive talks

Also In This Package Talks on Ukraine peace plan 'constructive', no deal yet Putin to visit India on December 4-5: Kremlin US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ after Ukraine talks US envoy to meet Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes Vladimir Putin w»»»

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UPI 1h

Pentagon watchdog: Hegseth shared classified information that could have been intercepted by adversaries - UPI.com

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, pictured in the White House in October, allegedly shared classified information using unprotected messaging apps and devices, potentially endangering U.S. troops, according to a Pentagon Inspector General's report. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo »»»

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BBC 1h

Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden

The US is set to loosen its fuel economy rules, reversing another Biden-era policy that had been expected to lead to increased take-up of electric cars. US President Donald Trump announced the proposal at the White House, where officials said the prior standards were not realistically achievable an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry jailed

One of two doctors who sold ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry in the weeks before his overdose death was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Wednesday. Salvador Plasencia, 44, is the first of five people to be sentenced over Perry's 2023 death in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home after dec»»»

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UPI 1h

Former prosecutor Jack Smith to testify before House Judiciary - UPI.com

Former special Counsel Jack Smith is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Dec. 17 regarding his prior investigations of President Donald Trump after being subpoenaed on Wednesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The House Judiciary Committee on »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpu»»»

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France24 2h

EU plans €90 billion fund for Ukraine using Russian assets as Belgium pleads for alternative

The EU on Wednesday presented a plan to provide Ukraine with €90 billion of funds over the next two years by using frozen Russian assets as Belgium – which holds the bulk of Russia's frozen assets inside the EU – repeated calls for an alternative solution. The EU on Wednesday laid out a p»»»

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France24 2h

Sinking Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’: Has the Ukraine war reached Senegal?

A Turkish-owned oil tanker that recently visited a Russian port was heavily damaged by explosions off the coast of Senegal last Thursday. While Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the attack, the bombing follows a campaign targeting ships accused of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet” – r»»»

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France24 2h

‘People know so much more about Russian literature’: An author’s invitation to discover Ukraine

A cultural event called Season of Ukraine – Journey to Ukraine: culture strikes back – running from December 2025 to March 2026 seeks to amplify the voices of Ukrainian artists by hosting 50 cultural events in multiple cities across France. FRANCE 24 spoke to Ukrainian author Andrei Kurkov on how R»»»

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BBC 2h

A 355-year-old Royal Charter that survived the blitz auctioned for $13m in Canada

The 1670 Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter, considered among one of Canada's founding documents, has been sold for C$18m ($13m; £9.6m) to two of the country's richest families. The 355-year-old charter, which granted the Hudson's Bay Company wide-ranging powers over large swaths of what is now Can»»»

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BBC 2h

'Santa isn't real' signs spark grinch accusations and police calls in Canada

Police in a Canadian city are reminding the public that being a "grinch" may be frowned upon, but not illegal, after receiving calls over anti-Santa signs. The signs appeared on a house window along a Santa Claus parade route over the weekend in Brantford, 103 kilometres (64 miles) west of Toronto.»»»

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UPI 2h

Fanatics to unveil online betting in 24 states - UPI.com

A Super Bowl LVIII jackpots slot machine is pictured in February 2024 in Las Vegas. On Wednesday, the sports merchandiser Fanatics said it will permit users to trade in areas of sports, finance and culture in 24 states, including Texas and California. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Phot»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Doha Forum programme details announced ahead of Dec 6 start

Tribune News Network DOHA With Doha Forum opening on December 6, new speakers, partners and programmes have been announced for the 23rd edition of the global gathering, taking place on December 6 and 7 under the theme ‘Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress’. Held under the patronage of the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoCI recalls Mitsubishi Pajero 2007-2016 models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Qatar Automobiles Company, Qatar’s Mitsubishi dealership, has announced the recall of Mitsubishi Pajero vehicle 2007-2016 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the airbag inflator, which may resu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Focus on young leaders at Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 opened yesterday at Multaqa building in Education City Student Centre, jointly organised by QatarDebate Centre and the Doha Forum. The two-day event is being organised in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth and Med»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF’s Doha Debates examines how entertainment shapes us today

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates continues its flagship debate series with a new episode that examines how modern entertainment shapes our attention, creativity, and everyday well-being. Moderated by Dareen Abughaida, the debate brings together three influential thinkers to»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

IPE course boosts PHCC vaccine confidence and public health

Tribune News Network Doha The Health Protection Department’s Communicable Disease Control (CDC) team successfully conducted the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Vaccine Management Course from November 18 to 25, 2025, bringing together more than 240 healthcare professionals from across PHCC health »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

PMFG 2025 spotlights Qatar’s precision medicine implementation milestones

Tribune News Network Doha Major strides in Qatar’s precision health strategy were recorded on the second day of Sidra Medicine’s Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics Summit 2025 with announcements focused on gene-editing therapies, clinical trials infrastructure, and collaboration between »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Katara enthrals visitors with Arab Cup, Traditional Dhow Festival side events

Tribune News Network Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) continues to present a vibrant array of artistic and heritage events on the Katara Corniche and around the amphitheatre, as part of its programme accompanying the 2025 Arab Cup. These activities run alongside the 15th Katara Traditi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Labour ministry, BWI wrap up talks on boosting dialogue in construction sector

QNA Doha The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), on Wednesday concluded the roundtable discussions with the participation of a select group of representatives from relevant government entities, civil society organisations, employers, workers’ »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MECC obtains ISO certifications in biological, chemical analyses

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department, Environmental Laboratory Division, has obtained ISO certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the fields of biological and che»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

LABOUR MINISTER MEETS SPAIN’S ENVOY

Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of Spain to Qatar HE Alvaro Renedo Zalba on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and further develop them in the labour sector. (QNA)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Cabinet approves decision of Minister of State for Energy Affairs

The Cabinet approved the draft decision of the Minister of State for Energy Affairs to extend the deadline for compliance for those addressed by the provisions of Law No. 19 of 2024 regulating district cooling services. The Cabinet approved the draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperatio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Shura General Secretariat launches institutional strategy for 2025-2030

QNA Doha The General Secretariat of the Shura Council on Wednesday launched its institutional strategy for 2025-2030, in the presence of Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

GCC statement praises Qatar’sefforts for peace and stability

QNA Manama The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has commended the pivotal role played by Qatar with regional and international parties and guarantor states, and its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages and detainees. The Council also praised»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

PM attends second working session of GCC Supreme Council meeting with Italian PM

QNA Manama Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the second working session of the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain, in the presence of Prime Minister of»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF, ILO partner to help shape future of Qatar’s workforce

Tribune News Network Doha A new partnership designed to produce evidence-based insights that help to guide the future development of Qatar’s workforce has been formed between Qatar Foundation and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Data and findings from Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Alumni Impa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MSDF launches national platform for disabled people

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) launched a national digital platform developed to empower people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and service providers to access information and services tailored to them more reliably and clearly. The launch was attended »»»

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BBC 2h

Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say

Five Palestinians were killed and several wounded when Israeli aircraft struck tents and makeshift shelters for displaced people west of Khan Younis in Gaza, according to medics at the Kuwait Field Hospital. The strikes hit the coastal al-Mawasi area. Rescue workers told the BBC they recovered the »»»

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RT 2h

German party expels member for mimicking Hitler

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has expelled a member after he sparked controversy by delivering a speech reminiscent of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler at a youth event for the party over the weekend. Identified as Alexander Eichwald, the man was vying for a leadership position in th»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Athens metro and northern suburbs hit by power outages

Line 3 of the Athens Metro is currently operating only between Dimotiko Theatro and Ethniki Amyna stations due to a power supply problem on the Holargos–Doukissis Plakentias section, metro operator STASY has announced. The disruption coincides with widespread power outages in northern suburbs, incl»»»

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UPI 2h

Russian cosmonaut removed from SpaceX mission amid security breach - UPI.com

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed last week from February's planned Crew 12 mission after being accused of taking photos of a SpaceX engine and other sensitive information and sharing it. File Photo by Bill Ingalls/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev has be»»»

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TAP 2h

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs meets Sudanese Ambassador in Tunis

Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, met on Wednesday Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Tunisia, Bukhari Ghanim Mohamed Afandi.According to a statement...»»»

TAP 2h

Finance Bill 2026: Article authorising farmers to use drones approved

Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives, on Wednesday evening, approved Article 135, which authorises farmers to use drones to spray agricultural treatments over farmland, ensuring faster and more efficient intervention and...»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

Ministry of Interior wins Best Awareness Film award from Arab Interior Ministers Council

Tunis The Ministry of Interior (MoI) won the Best Awareness Film award in the competition held annually by the General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council as part of efforts to raise awareness about crime and prevent its dangers. The winning film aims to encourage drug addicts to see»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and EC Sign Memorandum on Transport Infrastructure Development

Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and the European Commission signed in Brussels Wednesday evening a memorandum of cooperation on the development of transport infrastructure in the region. On behalf of Bulgaria, the document was signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications G»»»

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Sana 3h

Minister al-Shaibani receives credentials of Lebanese Ambassador

Damascus, Dec. 3 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received in Damascus the Lebanese Ambassador Henry Qastoun, who presented a copy of his credentials in preparation for assuming his duties as Lebanon’s Ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic. MHD Ibrahim»»»

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RT 3h

Musk makes prediction for next 12 years of US leadership

Elon Musk has predicted that Vice President J.D. Vance will succeed Donald Trump as US president, and that the country will enter a “great 12-year span” of leadership that will include Trump’s current tenure and successive terms for Vance, Politico has reported. Musk made the remarks during a close»»»

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RT 3h

Netanyahu pushed Trump on pardon request – Axios

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbied US President Donald Trump for stronger backing for his bid for a presidential pardon over a long-running corruption case, Axios has reported, citing officials. Netanyahu last week formally asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon him from a ca»»»

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UPI 3h

Congressional Democrats release photos of Epstein's private island home - UPI.com

1 of 10 | A room is shown inside the private island home of the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Image courtesy of the Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands Dec. 3 (UPI) -- House Democrats on Wednesday released images of convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's »»»

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UPI 3h

Mexican government seeks to gradually reduce workweek to 40 hours - UPI.com

The proposal to trim the workweek, presented by Labor Secretary Marath Bolaños, would be implemented gradually starting in 2027 with a two-hour reduction each year until reaching a 40-hour workweek in 2030. .File Photo by Jeff Kowalsky/EPA Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Mexico's federal government introduced a re»»»

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UPI 3h

Walmart helps create Chile’s first green-hydrogen long-haul truck - UPI.com

Walmart Chile's vehicle, the first of its kind in Latin America, operates through a water-electrolysis process that uses renewable electricity to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. Photo courtesy of Walmart Chile SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- After a $15 million investment, Chile has built»»»

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