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The Biden administration is reportedly removing its support for a cap on plastic production ahead of a global summit. Getty Images

The US backs away from plastic production limits in UN treaty: Report

Australia's communications minister has officially introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from social media. Reuters

Australian Parliament considers law banning kids under 16 from social media

Giraffes could soon be listed on the endangered species list as officials say multiple species of giraffe populations are declining rapidly. Getty Images

Giraffes may be next on endangered species list as population rapidly declines

The U.S. has deported millions of undocumented immigrants, but each administration’s approach has differed significantly. Reuters

As Trump plans record deportations, how would it compare to past presidents?

The U.N. is considering transitioning a multinational security mission into a peacekeeping mission despite opposition from China and Russia. Reuters

UN diplomats offer broad support for peacekeeping mission in Haiti

Russia gifts over 70 animals to North Korea’s zoo, strengthening ties amid reports of troop and military support exchanges. AP Images

Putin sends lions and bears to North Korea as ties strengthen

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, is under investigation by U.S. authorities for alleged bribery and fraud. AP Images

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani faces US charges in $250M bribery scandal

The International Criminal Court at The Hague has issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defense minister. Reuters

Israeli and Hamas leaders targeted for war crimes by ICC

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during a morning attack Reuters

Ukraine says Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile

The U.S. officially recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as Venezuela's president-elect for the first time. AP Images

US requests Venezuela respect will of people, says Gonzalez is president-elect

Visitors to St. Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne can now interact with an AI Jesus through an innovative installation. Getty Images

Church in Switzerland uses AI-powered Jesus to offer advice

Without broad support in Congress, Javier Milei's popularity is essential for continuing his austerity experiment in Argentina. Getty Images

Progress or poverty? Patience running out for Argentina’s Milei 1 year in

Despite constant access to entertainment, boredom is increasing worldwide, especially among young people. Researchers blame digital media. Getty Images

Digital media may be fueling a global boredom crisis: Study

A village on the Italian island of Sardinia is offering homes to Americans for 1 euro after Donald Trump's election. liveinollolai.com

Not happy with the 2024 election? Italian village offers Americans $1 homes

Biden approves landmines and long-range missiles for Ukraine's defense against Russia amid escalating tensions and significant Russian gains. Reuters

Biden greenlights anti-personnel mines for Ukraine as Russia gains ground

A Chinese vessel intercepted by the Danish Navy has been detained and implicated in the severing of communication lines in the Baltic Sea. Getty Images

Chinese vessel detained and suspected of Baltic Sea cable destruction

Canadian authorities thwart alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, an 84-year-old human rights advocate and vocal critic of Tehran. AP Images

Ex-Canadian justice minister targeted in alleged Iranian assassination plot

You've seen the ads for the best sales of the season and Black Friday deals aimed at attracting those day-after Thanksgiving shoppers. Getty Images

‘Black Fraud Day’: Social media sees influx of Black Friday AI fraudsters

The United States closed its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, after officials received information about a possible air attack. Getty Images

US closes embassy in Kyiv over potential Russian air attack

The House Ethics Committee is set to decide Wednesday whether to release the report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz. USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect

House Ethics Committee to discuss Gaetz report amid calls for its release

Brazilian authorities have announce the arrests of five people in connection with an alleged coup and assassination plot. Getty Images

Brazilian police say 5 officers arrested in alleged coup, assassination plot

The United Nations announced that it is resuming aid flights in Haiti about a week after three commercial flights were struck by gunfire. Getty Images

UN resuming Haiti aid flights nearly a week after 3 planes hit by gunfire

Israel Defense Forces

IDF says a majority of weapons seized from Hezbollah are Russian

Two underwater cables have been severed in the Baltic Sea in what German officials are calling an act of 'sabotage.' Getty Images

Critical comms cables cut in Baltic Sea as West warns of Russian ‘sabotage’