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Archbishop Welby criticizes Israel over detained Palestinian Christian woman

The case brings to light the contentious Israeli policy of administrative detention, which involved the apprehension of thousands of Palestinians without charges for several months. Israel has been criticized by the Archbishop of Canterbury for its detention of a young Christian Palestinian woman in the occupied West Bank. The situation involving Layan Nasir, according to the head of the Anglican Church, Justin Welby, is a violation of Israel's assurances regarding the treatment of Christians.

Albanese urges action, calls national cabinet amid anti-violence rallies

While participating in a series of nationwide rallies this weekend in support of violence prevention, senior ministers and Albanese refrained from announcing new funding or policies. However, the prime minister stated that public attitudes towards the scourge of abuse needed to change. Attendees of a large rally outside Parliament House implored the government to "walk the walk" and commit to concrete actions in anticipation of the federal budget in less than two weeks. 

Salmond says Yousaf backing costs independence plan

The former first minister stated that the party's sole MSP, Ash Regan, would confer with Mr. Yousaf next week in the Scottish Parliament, in advance of two votes of no confidence.  Furthermore, Mr. Salmond advocated for an abandonment of "identity politics" and an emphasis on the "priorities of the people," which include housing, health, education, employment, and industry.

UK plans hypersonic missiles to match China and Russia

According to a report, Britain intends to furnish its armed forces with an indigenously developed hypersonic cruise missile by the conclusion of the current decade. The Sunday Telegraph reports that military leaders are under pressure to develop a weapon capable of traveling at velocities greater than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. This is to catch up with China, Russia, and the United States.

Biden criticizes Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner

Joe Biden delivered a succession of scathing jokes about his election rival Donald Trump at a gathering of Washington's political and media elites: "I am running against a six-year-old as an adult."  On Saturday evening, at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, Biden utilized the event as an opportunity to further his recent trend of challenging Trump with more assertive language, biting sarcasm, and personal jabs.

Scientist discovers cause of ‘Pharaoh’s curse’ from King Tut’s tomb

The 'Pharaoh's curse,' which was postulated to have claimed the lives of over twenty individuals since the opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, has reportedly been deciphered by a physicist.  Ross Fellowes concludes that the deaths may have had a biological cause, whereas an ancient Egyptian text threatens 'death by a disease that no doctor can diagnose' to anyone who disturbs royal mummified remains.

Musk visited China to explore full self-driving

According to media reports, Elon Musk's purpose in Beijing is to discuss the possibility of enabling autonomous driving mode on Tesla vehicles in China.  Musk intends to implement Full Self-driving (FSD) in China and transfer data gathered within the nation to another location for training algorithms.  FSD is offered in certain nations, such as the United States, but not in China.

Falling from Blackpool Tower’s ‘wheel of faith’ injures circus performer

They were injured while executing a stunt on the "wheel of faith" and fell, resulting in the evacuation of the audience.  A performer in the circus sustained an injury after falling from a "wheel of faith" at Blackpool Tower during a performance.  The crowd was evacuated on Saturday following the catastrophe.

Messi breaks MLS record with historic New England crowd

Inter Miami won 4-1 on Saturday night, with two goals from Lionel Messi thrilling a record-setting New England Revolution crowd.  Messi's ninth goal of the season, which gave his side a 2-1 lead in the 68th minute, was a left-footed strike from deep inside the box that did not disappoint the 65,612 spectators who were in attendance at Gillette Stadium.

Abu Ghraib is a significant turning point in the pursuit of justice

Twenty-five years later, I was in court, examining the identical distressing photographs depicting men with their faces obscured by coarse hoods. However, the tormented individuals depicted in these photographs were not anonymous or unrecognizable. I observed a survivor of Abu Ghraib's testimony from Iraq through video link and exchanged handshakes with another individual outside the courtroom, situated twenty minutes away from the capital of the country where pivotal decisions influenced their lives. 

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US claims Russia suffocating Ukraine with chemicals

The United States has accused Russia of violating international laws prohibiting the use of chemical weapons by employing them as a "method of warfare" in Ukraine.  According to State Department officials, Russia achieved "battlefield gains" over Ukraine by employing the choking agent chloropicrin.  According to US officials, the allegations were not an "isolated" incident and would violate Russia's signature on the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

Kate released smiling photo of Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday

Kensington Palace has published an additional photograph of Princess Charlotte on her ninth birthday.  The palace captioned the social media post with the following: "Happy Ninth Birthday, Princess Charlotte! I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for all the kind messages received today.  The Princess of Wales was the photographer of the image.

Israel suspected of war crime in West Bank boy’s death

On November 29th, in the occupied West Bank, in the early afternoon, a group of Palestinian youths descended upon their street, where they frequently engaged in recreational activities. Moments later, two of them—Adam, eight, and Basil, fifteen—were found deceased at the hands of Israeli soldiers who had discharged gunfire.

Met Office warns of new storm in England, Wales

A lightning strike struck a care facility in West Sussex during the night, and a university structure in Chichester sustained roof and power system damage. Following a night of intense lighting and precipitation that impacted other regions of England and Wales, the Met Office has issued a fresh weather advisory regarding thunderstorms that are expected to affect significant areas of the country.