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Pope Leo XIV calls for release of kidnapped students and priests

Over 300 students and teachers were abducted this week in Nigeria while six priests and a pastor were captured in Cameroon.

Africanews

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COP30 climate deal falls short of expectations

After running a day overtime, delegates at COP30, the United Nations climate summit in Belém, Brazil, finally reached a deal on a final agreement, but one that falls well short of the high expectations held by many delegates, environment...

France 24

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Europeans push for stronger deal for Ukraine as Geneva talks continue

Washington signaled room for negotiation on a 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war, denying claims by some U.S. senators that it is a Russian "wish list," as Kyiv and European allies criticized the proposal ahead of Sunday talks in Geneva.

France 24

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What is driving a fresh surge of attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria?

Mass kidnappings from schools and a deadly assault on a church have grabbed headlines as Nigeria again suffers a flare in attacks by gunmen. But this time the violence is taking place against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions with the U....

Reuters

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U.S. to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say

The United States is set to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Trump administration steps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government.

Reuters

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China pledges to work more closely with South Africa

Premier Li Qiang said Beijing wants to work with Pretoria to safeguard the multilateral trading system.

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UN Security Council approves Trump's peace plan for Gaza

The US-drafted resolution, voted in favour by 13 nations and abstained by Russia and China, includes the establishment of a international stabilisation force and approves a transitional authority to be overseen by Trump himself.

Euronews

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COP30 deal sparks backlash for ignoring fossil fuels

Brazil pushed through a COP30 climate deal boosting finance for poorer nations but avoiding any reference to fossil fuels. Colombia, Panama and Uruguay strongly objected, prompting the COP30 president to halt the plenary for more consult...

CBC News

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UN climate talks end with no binding deal on fossil fuels

Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it.

DW News

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Leaders adopt declaration at Africa's first G20 summit

The G20 summit opened on Saturday (November 22) with EU leaders and their counterparts from leading and emerging economies coming together as Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine loomed large on the sidelines.

Euronews

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Ukraine to begin peace plan talks with U.S. in Switzerland

Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council announced that Ukraine will begin talks with the U.S. in Switzerland, on Sunday (November 23) on the proposed 28-point peace plan and its terms.

Euronews

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UN chief Guterres calls on G20 leaders to tackle trade inequalities

The UN Secretary-General said trade barriers consistently place developing countries at a disadvantage.

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G20 Summit: Russia denounces 'illegitimate, unilateral' sanctions

Maxim Oreshkin, the deputy chief of staff of the Presidential Executive Office, also slammed the financial aid provided to Ukraine.

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14 tons of cocaine seized in Colombia, as Petro rejects U.S. criticism

Bolivia and Colombia are both major cocaine exporters, but while Colombia faces intense pressure from the U.S., Bolivia is seeking closer ties. The new right-wing government in La Paz has announced it is ready to welcome American drug en...

France 24

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G20 leaders seeking agreement in South Africa, despite U.S. boycott

Hopes for a strong G20 declaration on climate and debt relief are slim as South Africa hosts the summit from Saturday (November 22). Global tensions and a boycott by the U.S. threaten to overshadow the gathering.

Reuters

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Ukraine and Russia both to cede plenty in proposed U.S. peace plan

The U.S. has drafted a 28-point peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine which is being studied by Kyiv, Moscow and interested countries in Europe. It contains some unappetizing proposals for both sides.

Reuters

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Africa's first G20 summit opens with an ambitious agenda

Africa's first G20 summit opened in South Africa on Saturday without the world's biggest economy after US President Donald Trump ordered a boycott of the two-day gathering. The summit looked set to be overshadowed by Trump's unilateral p...

France 24

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Qatar in DR Congo: Leaders discuss peace efforts and partnerships

Qatar signs cooperation protocols with the DRC during Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit

Al Jazeera

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Trump’s G20 boycott could be to Canada's advantage

U.S. President Donald Trump’s boycott of the G20 in South Africa could be to Canada’s advantage, with some experts saying it will make room on the sidelines of the summit for Prime Minister Mark Carney to start trade conversations with o...

CBC News

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Why is Trump’s new peace plan pressuring Ukraine?

The U.S. is pressuring Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace deal with Russia, but what exactly is in the proposal and why has it come about now?

CBC News

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Trump presses Zelenskyy to accept peace plan, ceding territory to Russia

President Trump is pressuring Ukraine to sign off on a new peace proposal with Russia by Thanksgiving. The 28-point plan would have Ukraine surrender about 20% of its territory to the Russians -- an area roughly the size of Pennsylvania.

CBS News

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Zelenskyy considers Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country faces a difficult choice as he considers the Trump administration's proposal to end the war. The proposal calls for Ukraine to give up two eastern regions known as the Donbas, mean...

CBS News

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Zelenskyy says nation faces 'difficult choice'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described Ukraine is under "severe pressure" as considers the latest U.S. peace plan to end the war with Russia. In an address to the nation, Zelenskyy said it may boil down to two choices: the loss of d...

Al Jazeera

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Draft COP30 deal drops mention of fossil fuels

The COP30 climate conference was hit by divisions on Friday (November 21), over a proposed deal that dropped any mention of fossil fuels, prompting the summit host Brazil to plead with delegates for unity.

Reuters

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South Africa confronts stark inequality ahead of G20 Summit

Just 15 kilometers can separate two very different worlds in South Africa. In Diepsloot, tightly packed shacks line crumbling roads, and opportunities for advancement remain scarce. Nearby Thatchfield, with its spacious homes and manicur...

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NATO warship prepares for possible conflict with Russia

Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are carrying out military exercises as an official warns about the U.S. facing potential conflicts with China and Russia in the coming years.

CBS News

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Radio Free Europe to shut in Trump ally Hungary ahead of elections

U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is shutting down in Hungary (November 21), it said, ending a media service that a U.S. official said had damaged President Donald Trump's foreign policy in a key ally.

Reuters

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UN condemns kidnapping of Guinea singer Elie Kamano’s relatives

The United Nations has expressed grave concern over reports of the kidnapping of several relatives of Guinean artist and opposition figure, Elie Kamano.

Africanews

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Fire disrupts climate talks at COP30 in Brazil

The fire in the Blue Zone of the UN climate conference forced evacuations and stalled negotiations as the summit nears its end with many agreements yet to be made.

Euronews

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South Africa, EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism

The deal comes as the EU races to diversify supply away from dominant sources and amid growing fears of disruptions.

Euronews