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Thousands of Congolese flee to Burundi amid renewed M23 violence

Thousands of new Congolese refugees continue to cross the border into neighboring Burundi to escape fighting in eastern Congo.

Africanews

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Turkey: archaeologists uncover ancient Jesus fresco in tomb

Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd.”

Africanews

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South Africans 'deceived' into fighting

The families of several South Africans—allegedly deceived into joining the Russian military—are pleading for their safe return. They say their loved ones are stranded on the front lines in Ukraine. The appeal coincides with the recent ar...

Al Jazeera

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Injured Sudanese struggle to get medical treatment

More than two and a half years of conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has injured thousands of people. The violence has destroyed hospitals and clinics, making access to medical treatment difficult.

Al Jazeera

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M23 advances in South Kivu; more than 400 civilians killed

As the M23 rebels approached Uvira, many residents fled to neighboring Burundi. Aid organizations there say they're stretched, with hundreds of Congolese arriving at already overcrowded refugee camps. Food is scarce, and access to water ...

Al Jazeera

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Thai-Cambodian conflict enters fifth day as countries trade blame

Missiles continue to cross the Thailand-Cambodia border, with the death toll on both sides rising to at least 21. In Cambodia, mine-clearing operations are underway as officials there attempt to disprove Thailand’s claims of newly plante...

Al Jazeera

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Amnesty accuses Hamas of 'crimes against humanity' for Oct. 7 attack

For the first time, Amnesty International has accused Hamas and its allies of committing crimes against humanity, following an investigation into the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. The organization found that 1,221 people were killed ...

France 24

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy rejects Washington peace plan

The U.S. is still trying to convince Kyiv to concede territories to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Washington wants for Ukraine – and not Russia – to withdraw its troops from parts of the Donetsk region, where a "f...

France 24

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Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as person of the year for 2025

The “Architects of AI” were named Time's person of the year Thursday, with the magazine citing 2025 as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back.

France 24

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U.S. cuts disrupt life-saving care for starving Kenyan children

International aid cuts are deepening hunger in Kenya as programs to treat malnutrition are impacted. It follows U.S. President Donald Trump's move to slash foreign aid, a decision that humanitarian workers say is putting millions of live...

Reuters

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Trump says Venezuela land operations could begin 'pretty soon'

As tensions rise with Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump said land operations could start "pretty soon." Sources tell CBS News the administration is also planning more tanker seizures.

CBS News

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Russia advances slowly in Ukraine with massive casualties

As the U.S. and European countries wrangle over details of the peace plan for Ukraine, Russia's full-scale invasion grinds on. At the Donetsk frontline, Ukraine's drones make quick Russian advances almost impossible.

DW News

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Sumatra residents struggle as aid falls short after cyclone

Two weeks after a devastating cyclone swept across southeast Asia, thousands of people on Indonesia's Sumatra Island are still awaiting assistance. Local officials urge the government to declare a national emergency.

DW News

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Coalition of the Willing calls for transatlantic unity for Ukraine

This week's diplomatic flurry continued on Thursday when 34 leaders gathered for a Coalition of the Willing meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The other aim: get the U.S. on board with their positions.

Euronews

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NATO chief praises Germany as it aims for 'most capable army in Europe'

While Washington seems inclined to tilt towards Moscow, Germany is rearming and may soon have the strongest army in Europe.

Euronews

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Torrential rains flood Gaza tents ill-equipped for winter storms

Local health officials say a baby girl died from exposure as torrential rain swept through the Gaza Strip, flooding tens sheltering displaced families. Damage to equipment and fuel shortages have officials saying they can’t cope with the...

CBC News

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Dayton Accords: Peace Amid Political Stalemate

It's been 30 years since the Bosnian war ended with the stroke of a pen in Paris.

Al Jazeera

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A baby dies from cold after storm sweeps Gaza tent camps

This video contains graphic content. Torrential rain swept across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, flooding hundreds of tents sheltering families displaced by two years of war, and leading to the death of a baby girl due to exposure, local he...

Reuters

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Families flee homes amid catastrophic flooding in western Washington

There's catastrophic flooding across western Washington after more than a dozen rivers hit a major flood stage, trapping residents in their homes and submerging vehicles. Carter Evans reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

CBS America

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New details on seized oil tanker off Venezuela coast

An oil tanker seized off the coast of Venezuela is now headed to a U.S. port. The Trump administration is planning more seizures, sources say, but not without criticism.

CBS News

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Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro with new sanctions

One day after capturing an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, the U.S. has sanctioned three of Nicolas Maduro's nephews, along with six other oil tankers.

CBS News

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Families in Cambodian camp fear for soldiers on Thai border front

Thai-Cambodian clashes force border families to flee; children face trauma, grief grows as soldier funerals deepen fear and uncertainty.

Al Jazeera

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Thai military shows border damage as new Cambodian rocket barrage hits

Thai-Cambodian border sees daily artillery duels and rocket fire, forcing 80% to flee as strikes grow more destructive with no end in sight.

Al Jazeera

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Massive influx of Congolese refugees strains Burundi's capacities

The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December.

Africanews

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State of emergency in Washington amid flooding risks, rising rivers

People in several communities in Washington state are facing evacuations after a storm caused some of the worst flooding the state has seen in decades. The biggest danger right now is rising rivers. CBS News' Carter Evans and meteorologi...

CBS America

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Ukrainian sea drones hit another Russian shadow fleet vessel

Sources at Ukraine’s security service claim the Dashan tanker had received "critical damage" after it got hit by sea drones in Black Sea off Crimea’s coast.

Euronews

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EU, Ukraine agree to 10-point plan to speed up Kyiv's accession bid

The European Union and Ukraine have drawn up a to-do list that will allow Kyiv to make technical progress on its bid to join the EU despite official talks being blocked by Hungary, saying EU accession is a “key element” of Ukraine’s secu...

Euronews

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EU triggers emergency clause to indefinitely immobilise Russian assets

The EU has decided to keep the assets of the Russian Central Bank immobilised for the foreseeable future. The ban, which is based on a provision for economic emergencies, pushes back against external attempts to release the €210 billion ...

Euronews

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First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital after months of intense drought

Meteorologists have described this autumn as Iran’s driest in over 50 years.

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M23 offensive near Burundi border spark new humanitarian crisis

Civilians flee the city of Uvira in Democratic Republic of Congo as Rwandan-backed M23 fighters move in.

Al Jazeera