Global Issues

BBC

November 19, 2025

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced: Calls Verdict Biased

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina receives court sentence, denouncing the decision as politically motivated and biased in official statement.

#Bangladesh #Sheikh-Hasina #South-Asia

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The New York Times

November 19, 2025

UK Supreme Court Orders Multi-Faith Education in Northern Ireland

The UK Supreme Court mandates Northern Ireland public schools must teach multiple religions, not just Christianity, marking a significant shift in educational policy.

#northern-ireland #religious-education #uk-supreme-court

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Deutsche Welle

November 19, 2025

Italy Clears Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect's Extradition to Germany

Italy's highest court upholds extradition of Ukrainian national suspected of leading Nord Stream pipeline sabotage operation to Germany for prosecution.

#Nord Stream #Germany #Italy

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BBC

November 19, 2025

Italy Approves Extradition of Ukrainian Ex-Officer in Nord Stream Case

Italy agrees to extradite former Ukrainian military officer Serhiy Kuznetsov to Germany over suspected involvement in Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.

#Nord Stream #pipeline sabotage #Ukraine

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France 24

November 19, 2025

Israel Strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah Tensions Escalate Dangerously

Israel launched fresh airstrikes on southern Lebanon following a deadly drone attack that killed one person and wounded students, marking a dangerous escalation in cross-border hostilities.

#Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah

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The Guardian

November 19, 2025

Federal Judge Revives Trump El Salvador Deportation Contempt Case

Judge James Boasberg resumes contempt proceedings against Trump officials for allegedly defying court order to halt deportations of hundreds to El Salvador.

#immigration #deportation #el-salvador

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The New York Times

November 19, 2025

From LSD Kingpin to Himalayan Guide: Henry Todd's Extraordinary Life

Henry Todd, who distributed millions of LSD tablets in the 1970s before becoming a renowned Everest expedition leader, has died at 80, marking the end of one of modern history's most unusual career transformations.

#international-crime #drug-trafficking #rehabilitation

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Al Jazeera

November 19, 2025

WHO Report: One-Third of Women Face Violence Globally - Crisis Ignored

WHO's alarming new report reveals nearly one-third of women worldwide experience partner or sexual violence, calling it a deeply neglected global crisis requiring urgent action.

#WHO #gender-based-violence #women-rights

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France 24

November 19, 2025

Greene Breaks With Trump: MAGA Coalition Shows Cracks

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpected criticism of Trump signals deepening divisions within the MAGA movement, potentially reshaping Republican politics.

#Trump #MAGA #Republican Party

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Deutsche Welle

November 19, 2025

Brazilian Indigenous Concept 'Mutirao' Could Transform COP30 Climate Policy

Indigenous communities worldwide push for inclusion in climate decision-making at COP30, introducing 'Mutirao' as a collaborative approach to environmental protection.

#COP30 #indigenous-rights #climate-policy

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The New York Times

November 19, 2025

FBI Manhunt for Olympic Snowboarder Turned Drug Lord Intensifies

Former Olympic athlete Ryan Wedding faces federal charges for running a cocaine trafficking empire and ordering witness murder. The case highlights sports-crime nexus.

#organized-crime #international-law-enforcement #border-security

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Deutsche Welle

November 19, 2025

EU Conditions Palestinian Aid on Reforms Amid Gaza Crisis

European Union demands sweeping reforms from Palestinian Authority before releasing crucial funding, while Hamas control complicates Gaza reconstruction efforts.

#Palestinian Authority #European Union #Gaza reconstruction

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