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France 24

December 01, 2025

Global Arms Sales Hit Record $679B as Wars Fuel Military Spending

World's top 100 arms manufacturers achieved unprecedented $679 billion in sales, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza despite production challenges.

#arms-sales #defense-industry #ukraine-war

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Deutsche Welle

December 01, 2025

Swiss Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Climate Inheritance Tax on Rich

Swiss citizens decisively rejected a proposal for inheritance tax on multimillionaires to fund climate action, with over 78% voting against the measure.

#Switzerland #climate policy #wealth tax

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The Guardian

December 01, 2025

Cultural Shifts Challenge Traditional Modesty in Western Society

A growing movement against 'toxic humility' reflects broader cultural changes in Western societies, challenging traditional values and social norms around self-expression.

#cultural-change #western-society #social-norms

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BBC

December 01, 2025

WWI-Era Toxic Compound Used Against Georgian Protesters - BBC Report

BBC investigation reveals Georgian authorities likely used camite, a World War I-era toxic chemical compound, against anti-government demonstrators in recent protests.

#Georgia #human rights #chemical weapons

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The Guardian

December 01, 2025

Mental Health Crisis: Australia's Gen Z Shows Alarming Suicide Trends

New research reveals Australian youth aged 16-25 face unprecedented mental health challenges, with suicide attempts and self-harm rising sharply compared to previous generations.

#Australia #mental-health #youth-crisis

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Al Jazeera

December 01, 2025

Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Corruption Trial Crisis

Israeli PM Netanyahu reportedly urges president for pardon on three corruption cases involving hundreds of thousands in gifts, raising constitutional concerns.

#Netanyahu #Israel #corruption

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France 24

December 01, 2025

Hong Kong Mourns as Housing Fire Death Toll Reaches 146 Victims

A catastrophic apartment fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court claims at least 146 lives, sparking grief and raising questions about housing safety in the densely populated city.

#Hong Kong #housing crisis #urban safety

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Deutsche Welle

December 01, 2025

Germany Battles Rising Youth Extremism Crisis Across Political Spectrum

Young Germans increasingly turn to religious and right-wing extremism, prompting urgent government action to counter radicalization trends threatening social stability.

#Germany #extremism #youth-radicalization

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The New York Times

December 01, 2025

Trump Plans Pardon for Ex-Honduran President Convicted of Drug Trafficking

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of orchestrating a massive cocaine trafficking operation, may receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

#Trump #Honduras #drug-trafficking

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Al Jazeera

November 30, 2025

US-Ukraine Talks Begin as Trump Pushes for War Resolution

High-level US-Ukraine delegations meet in Florida to establish pathways for Ukrainian sovereignty as Trump's special envoy prepares for crucial Moscow trip.

#Ukraine #Trump #diplomacy

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France 24

November 30, 2025

Southeast Asia Death Toll Tops 600 as Monsoon Crisis Deepens

Devastating monsoon floods and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed over 600 people, creating a humanitarian crisis that tests regional disaster response capabilities.

#Southeast Asia #climate change #natural disasters

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Deutsche Welle

November 30, 2025

Southeast Asia Battles Crypto Mining Crisis as Power Costs Soar

Illegal cryptocurrency mining operations are draining Southeast Asia's power grids, costing billions in losses while governments struggle to regulate the booming industry.

#cryptocurrency #southeast-asia #energy-security

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