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Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I visited Iznik, Turkey, to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. They prayed together for Christian unity at the site where the Nicene Creed was formulated.
Firefighters continue to search for survivors after a massive fire engulfed seven of the eight towers of a complex in Hong Kong, claiming the lives of at least 94 people. More than 70 people were injured, and the fire became the deadliest in decades.
A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg, created for the Russian imperial family, has been put up for sale with an estimated value of over $26 million. This "Winter Egg" is one of seven luxurious ovals remaining in private hands.
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have declared General Horta N'Ta as the head of the military government, which will oversee a one-year transitional period. This occurred after a forceful seizure of power that began following the presidential elections.
The Mexican government has announced plans to create the "Coatlícue" supercomputer with a capacity of 314 petaflops, which will be seven times more powerful than Brazil's current leader. The project, named after the mother goddess, will enhance the country's capabilities in artificial intelligence and data processing, with work set to begin next year.
The criminal proceedings against Donald Trump regarding interference in the 2020 elections in Georgia have been officially closed. The new prosecutor dropped the charges after the previous one was removed due to improper conduct.
After Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli hostage the day before, in response, the Israelis handed over the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza. The transfer took place as part of the ceasefire agreement, the first phase of which is nearing its end.
All 24 schoolgirls abducted last week from a school in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued. President Bola Tinubu confirmed the information, noting that more troops now need to be deployed to vulnerable areas to prevent further abductions.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided not to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo from the 2026 World Cup matches, despite his red card. The footballer served one match of punishment, and the rest of the disqualification has been postponed for a one-year probationary period.
Storms, heavy rains, and snow disrupted millions of Americans' travels. A tornado destroyed dozens of homes in Texas, and new heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the South.
US President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys from North Carolina, "Gobble" and "Waddle," although "Waddle" went missing during the ceremony. Trump also criticized his opponents, including Joe Biden and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Israel received another batch of human remains from Palestinian militants via the Red Cross. The remains will be sent for forensic examination for identification, but it is unknown whether they belong to the three hostages who remain in the Gaza Strip.
The eruption of the Hayli-Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia has subsided, causing destruction in villages in the Afar region and widespread disruptions to air traffic. Residents complained of coughing, and livestock could not find clean water due to volcanic ash.
At least six people have been killed in an attack by three suicide bombers on the Federal Police headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan. One militant blew himself up at the gate, while two others were neutralized by security forces.
Ukrainian Aonishiki Arata, 21-year-old Danylo Yavhusyshyn, became the first wrestler from Ukraine to win the highest tournament in professional sumo. He defeated Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu at the prestigious Kyushu tournament.
Israel struck Beirut on November 23, stating that the target was Hezbollah's chief of staff. The attack resulted in one death and 21 injuries.
Brazil's Supreme Court has authorized the preventive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was taken from house arrest to federal police headquarters. This occurred a few days before the start of his 27-year imprisonment for organizing an attempted coup.
In Nigeria, in Niger State, armed criminals abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary's boarding school. The incident occurred after authorities issued a directive to temporarily close all boarding schools due to an increased threat level.
Southern California is once again experiencing heavy rains, which have caused flash floods and the risk of landslides. The storms have brought more than four times the normal rainfall for Los Angeles since November 13.
The first African G20 summit has begun in South Africa, where issues of poor countries and climate change will be discussed. The talks were overshadowed by a US boycott due to disagreements with South Africa.
An Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot. The accident occurred on the territory of Al Maktoum International Airport, where the plane crashed into the ground, creating a fireball.
Lebanon has detained Nuh Zaiter, the country's most wanted drug lord, who had been on the run for years. He was taken into custody during an operation near Baalbek after a brief standoff.
Thai authorities rescued 97 passengers and 10 crew members of a private ferry that began taking on water during a voyage from Koh Kood island to the mainland. The crew discovered a hole in the hull, after which the captain anchored the vessel and called for rescuers.
The Musée Grévin in Paris has unveiled a new wax figure of Princess Diana in the black cocktail dress known as the "revenge dress. " The unveiling coincided with the 30th anniversary of Diana's controversial interview, and her figure was placed far from her ex-husband and mother-in-law.
A Nigerian court has found IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty on seven terrorism-related charges. He called for the creation of an independent state of Biafra, which led to a civil war with millions of deaths.
The Russian State Duma approved an increase in VAT from 20% to 22% starting in 2026, expecting an additional trillion rubles for the budget. The changes also lower the annual income threshold for businesses required to collect VAT from 60 to 10 million rubles.
One of the 25 abducted schoolgirls in Nigeria has escaped captivity and is safe. The search for the remaining girls continues with the participation of volunteers and security forces.
The Royal Mint of Great Britain has unveiled a new coin featuring Freddie Mercury as part of its "Music Legends" series. The coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's performance at the Live Aid charity concert, and its value ranges from £18.50 to £9,350.
Thousands of Slovaks protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian stance. The rallies took place on the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, which Fico's government canceled as a public holiday.
The UN Security Council will vote on a US resolution supporting Donald Trump's plan for the future of Gaza. The document has received support from several Arab countries but has drawn objections from Israel and Hamas.