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1. 🇺🇦Ukraine Presses G7 for Support as Russia Targets Energy Grid
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies met with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha on Wednesday as Kyiv battles relentless Russian aerial attacks that have caused rolling blackouts across the country ahead of winter. The meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, focused on defense cooperation and ways to increase economic pressure on Russia, with Sybiha emphasizing Ukraine faces a “very difficult, very tough winter” and urgently needs partner support to counter Russian aggression.
The G7 ministers announced they are exploring new measures against entities financing Russia’s war efforts, while Canada imposed sanctions on 13 individuals and 11 entities connected to Moscow’s drone program. The United Kingdom pledged £13 million for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure repairs, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated America remains committed to working with partners to encourage diplomatic solutions, though support under the Trump administration has been marked by policy shifts regarding territorial concessions and arms transfers to Ukraine.
2. 🇺🇸 Emails Reveal Trump Knew About Recruitment Activities at Mar-a-Lago
House Oversight Committee Democrats released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that reference Donald Trump’s awareness of recruitment activities at Mar-a-Lago, reigniting questions about the president’s knowledge of Epstein’s operations. A 2019 email from Epstein states “of course he knew about the girls as he asked ghislaine to stop,” referring to Trump requesting Ghislaine Maxwell cease recruiting at his Florida resort. Additional correspondence from 2011 suggests an Epstein victim, identified by Republicans as Virginia Giuffre, “spent hours” at Epstein’s home with Trump.
The White House dismissed the emails as “selectively leaked” materials designed to “create a fake narrative to smear President Trump,” maintaining the president has never been accused of wrongdoing in the Epstein case. The documents contradict previous testimony from Maxwell, who claimed she never witnessed Trump at Epstein’s residence, and raise questions about the timeline of Trump’s awareness given his past statements about Epstein liking women “on the younger side.” The emails were exchanged during critical periods including Epstein’s legal troubles in 2011 and federal investigations in 2019.
3. 🇮🇱 Israeli Settlers Launch Arson Attack on Palestinian Villages in West Bank
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked two Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, setting fire to vehicles and the Al-Juneidi dairy factory in what Israeli President Isaac Herzog described as “shocking and serious” violence that “crosses a red line.” Israeli police arrested four Israelis for what they termed “extremist violence,” while the Israeli military reported four Palestinians were wounded in the incident. Eyewitnesses described a coordinated tactical operation involving 50-60 attackers who used gasoline cans and crowbars to systematically torch property in the villages of Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf.
The attack represents the latest escalation in West Bank settler violence, which has surged dramatically since the Gaza war erupted two years ago. The UN humanitarian office reported more than 260 Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in October alone, the highest monthly total since record-keeping began in 2006. Palestinian officials accuse Israeli authorities of failing to halt the attacks and providing settlers with protection and immunity, while human rights organizations note the timing coincides with the annual olive harvest season when violence traditionally intensifies.
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4. 🇮🇶 Iraqi PM Sudani’s Coalition Wins Parliamentary Election with 1.3 Million Votes
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s coalition secured first place in Iraq’s parliamentary election with 1.317 million votes, the Independent High Electoral Commission announced Wednesday. The results position Sudani for a potential second term, though no party can independently form a government in Iraq’s 329-member legislature, setting the stage for months of complex coalition negotiations among competing political factions. Voter turnout reached 56.11%, which Sudani characterized as “clear evidence of another success, reflected in the restoration of confidence in the political system” during a televised address following the preliminary results announcement.
The electoral outcome comes amid widespread disillusionment among young Iraqi voters who view the political process as merely dividing the country’s oil wealth among established parties. Sudani has attempted to distinguish himself by arguing he moved against the same established parties that initially brought him to power, positioning himself as the leader capable of delivering stability after years of political turbulence. The coalition-building process that follows will determine whether Sudani can secure the parliamentary support necessary to form Iraq’s next government, a traditionally fraught process that has historically taken many months to complete.
5.🇵🇪 Peru Bus Crash Kills 37 After Vehicle Plunges 650 Feet Into Ravine
A passenger bus crashed with a pickup truck and plunged more than 650 feet into a ravine in southern Peru early Wednesday, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 others, authorities reported. The bus was traveling from the mining city of Chala to Arequipa when it went off the road on a curve and fell to the banks of the Ocoña river, according to Walther Oporto, health manager of the Arequipa region. Local officials expressed condolences to victims’ families and requested prayers for those injured in the crash.
The accident highlights Peru’s ongoing struggle with fatal bus crashes on treacherous mountain roads. The South American nation recorded approximately 3,173 traffic-related deaths in 2024, according to official data from the Death Information System. Peruvian officials banned passenger buses from a notorious coastal highway stretch nicknamed “Devil’s Curve” in 2018 after more than 50 people died when a bus tumbled over a cliff. Recent fatal incidents include a July bus crash that killed 18 people and a January accident that left six dead when a bus fell into a river.
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Therapist explains why ‘6-7’ went viral, and what it reveals about today’s kids
If children have suddenly begun shouting “6-7!” in class, at home, or during playtime, they are part of one of 2025’s biggest viral fads. The “6-7” trend has taken over TikTok and Instagram Reels, spreading so widely that some schools have begun restricting or banning it.
While the chant might appear harmless and nonsensical, its popularity offers valuable insight into how social media influences children’s group behavior, emotional expression, and sense of belonging, which LifeStance Health explores here.
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A landslide hit the mountainside where a 758-meter-long bridge was built in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan, causing part of it to fall down. Dramatic video shows a big part of the bridge breaking off and falling into the river below on Tuesday, just a few months after it opened. The local government said that police closed Hongqi Bridge to all traffic on Monday afternoon after cracks appeared on nearby slopes and roads. They also saw changes in the terrain of a mountain before things got worse yesterday. This year, the bridge was finished as part of a big highway project that will connect Tibet and central China.
Pick of the Day
Small Business Saturday marketing ideas for 2025: 15 tips to stand out and sell more locally
Small Business Saturday (November 29, 2025) has become more than a single shopping day — it’s a chance for retailers and restaurateurs to connect with customers who value supporting their community.
These days, consumers mix digital browsing with in-person experiences, from scrolling on social media to stopping by familiar neighborhood favorites. That gives small business owners more ways to stand out, share their story and build excitement and loyalty before, during and after the big day.
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