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Ireland's Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, denounced anti-immigrant protesters in Dublin who rioted following the stabbing of three children on Thursday, Nov 23. The chaos, involving up to 500 people, led to 34 arrests as rioters looted shops and clashed with police. Rumors linking a foreign national to the school attack fueled the violence. Varadkar condemned the attacks on both innocent children and societal norms.

Right-wing protests spark violence in Dublin after school stabbing

Sea turtle nests reach record breaking numbers in the U.S. amid worries of climate change threatening the future of the species.

Media Miss: Sea turtle nest numbers up in US amid climate change concerns

The World Health Organization is investigating a cluster of pneumonia cases in children in Northern China.

WHO investigating uptick in respiratory illnesses in China

This morning marks the beginning of a four-day ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in Gaza following weeks of hostage negotiations.

Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023

As Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day cease-fire and hostage release, D.C. lawmakers react as they consider aid packages.

‘Hamas can regroup’: DC reacts to Israel-Hamas hostage deal

The U.S. announced it's sending Ukraine one additional HIMARS launcher. It could be a sign a new munition is on its way too.

Why Ukraine getting one more HIMARS matters

France successfully test-fired the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile marking a significant advancement in bolstering the nation's arsenal.

France successfully tests 6,000-mile range ballistic missile

Violence erupted between Brazil and Argentina fans before a World Cup qualifier in Rio De Janeiro, resulting in police intervention.

Argentina, Brazil fans brawl with police before World Cup qualifier

Israel and Hamas agreed to free 50 hostages, including three Americans in a deal that will see a four-day pause in the fighting in Gaza.

Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages, pause fighting: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 22, 2023

Israel and Hamas are very close to reaching a hostage agreement. Officials have been brokering the deal with mediators in Qatar.

Israel, Hamas ‘very close’ to reaching hostage deal amid fighting in Gaza

Germany is donating more amphibious tracked vehicles to Ukraine. The Bandvagn 206 will help keep troops mobile during the mud season.

This tiny tracked vehicle can help Ukraine topple mud season

Rescue efforts for 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India continue. New footage shows workers safe during rescue mission.

Workers trapped for 10th day in collapsed Indian tunnel

In 2022, the world set a new record for annual greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. and China has agreed to work on it together ahead of COP28.

As global emissions reach new high, US, China take climate action before COP28

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv on Monday, Nov. 20, to speak with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

A pro-democracy organization expressed worries that disinformation and violent rhetoric could lead to unrest after Election Day.

US appellate court rules on Voting Rights Act: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 21, 2023

The Israel Defense Forces have released a series of videos and images that the forces claim are from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza on the day of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel.

Israeli forces release more videos from Al-Shifa

At least nine people died when a concrete wall collapsed in a tunnel on a busy avenue in Santo Domingo on Saturday. The incident is a result of heavy rains and floods caused by a tropical disturbance impacting the western Caribbean.

9 dead in wall collapse as torrential rains batter Dominican Republic

Ukraine's Security Services reported one of its snipers set a new world record for longest confirmed kill by a rifle: 3,800 meters.

Sniper sets record in Ukraine, drones go thermal

Javier Milei won the presidency in Argentina's election, promising to shake up the state in response to economic issues.

Trump-like Milei elected president of Argentina by biggest margin in 40 years

Following a fan’s tragic death, Taylor Swift postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro, amid the eighth heat wave Brazil has seen this year.

Taylor Swift postpones Brazil concert amid record heat, fan death

More advertisers have paused spending on Elon Musk's X over the weekend after backlash from a social media comment by the tech entrepreneur.

More companies pause ads on X over Musk endorsing antisemitic post

The families of seven American hostages held in Gaza will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.

Reports: US-brokered deal between Hamas, Israel to free hostage moves closer

ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman plans to donate $1 million in personal funds to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.

Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023

Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens by the day as calls grow louder for IDF to produce proof of Hamas tunnels under Al-Shifa hospital complex.

Humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza; IDF takes journalists inside Al-Shifa