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In November 2025, UK battery electric vehicle (EV) registrations rose 3.6% year-on-year to 39,965, marking the weakest growth in nearly two years amid a 1.6% overall new car market decline. The government announced a £1.3bn extension of EV purchase grants and £200m for charging infrastructure, while planning a 3p-per-mile EV tax from 2028 to offset lost fuel duty revenue, sparking industry concerns about demand sustainability.
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On December 2, 2025, Andre Fox, three-time NBA champion and former esports co-founder, announced his candidacy for the Bahamas House of Assembly in the 2026 election. Fox pledges to prioritize transparency, affordability, and security amid ongoing national challenges including corruption, illegal immigration, and hurricane recovery efforts.
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In late November 2025, Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old Babson College freshman brought to the US as a child, was detained at Boston Logan Airport and deported to Honduras despite a federal court order prohibiting her removal. The case exposes opaque immigration enforcement and alleged legal violations. Concurrently, other deportation cases and tightened UK immigration rules highlight global shifts in migration policies.
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Michelle Obama expressed skepticism about the US being ready for a female president, citing ongoing gender biases. She made these remarks during her book promotion, emphasizing that men still need to grow up before women can lead effectively. The comments follow recent election results and ongoing political debates.
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On November 23, 2025, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation effective January 5, 2026, citing a bitter feud with former President Donald Trump. Once a staunch MAGA ally, Greene criticized Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files and foreign policy, prompting Trump to label her a "traitor" and endorse a primary challenger. Greene is considering a 2028 presidential run.
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Multiple cases of illegal migrants with criminal backgrounds, including terrorism and gang ties, have been deported or arrested in the US. These include individuals wanted for homicide, terrorism, and violent crimes, highlighting ongoing concerns over border security and immigration enforcement as of November 26, 2025.
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The Biden administration has announced a plan to open federal waters off California, Alaska, and Florida to oil and gas drilling, including areas never previously touched. The move aims to boost energy security and industry development, despite opposition from environmentalists and some state leaders. The plan proposes multiple lease sales through 2030, with significant political and environmental debate ongoing.
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President Trump has retroactively exempted key food imports, including beef, coffee, and bananas, from tariffs imposed earlier this year. The move aims to address rising grocery prices amid political pressure following recent elections where affordability was a key issue. The exemptions reflect a shift in trade policy and negotiations with trading partners.
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Bitcoin has fallen below $80,000, erasing over $1 trillion in value since October. The decline follows a series of liquidations, macroeconomic concerns, and market instability, impacting both retail and institutional investors globally, with notable effects in the US and UK markets. The crypto market remains highly volatile.
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Democrat Doug Jones has announced a bid for Alabama governor, setting up a potential rematch with Republican Tommy Tuberville, who defeated Jones in 2020. Jones's campaign aims to challenge Alabama's long-standing Republican control amid a deeply conservative electorate. The race is expected to be highly competitive with key endorsements and fundraising efforts underway.
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UN Special Rapporteur Alena Douhan reports worsening conditions in Cuba due to US sanctions, citing increased inflation, resource scarcity, and medicine shortages. The UN General Assembly has condemned the embargo for 33 years, but US sanctions remain in place, impacting Cuba's economy and public health.
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The G20 summit in South Africa concluded with tensions over the presidency handover, as the U.S. boycotted the event citing alleged anti-white policies. Despite this, the summit highlighted issues like global inequality, debt relief, climate resilience, and regional trade, emphasizing South Africa's focus on inclusive development for the Global South.
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President Trump plans to send $2,000 tariff dividend checks to Americans, funded by tariff revenues, despite legal challenges over his authority to impose tariffs. He claims tariffs will soon generate record revenue, but the Supreme Court is reviewing whether his emergency powers justify these tariffs. The story highlights ongoing trade tensions and legal debates.
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Leaked US peace plan prompts international negotiations involving over 30 nations. While some progress is reported, key issues remain unresolved, including territorial concessions and NATO membership. Leaders emphasize the importance of a just and lasting peace amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts in Geneva.
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US Thanksgiving food costs are volatile amid rising wholesale turkey prices due to avian flu, while consumer sentiment hits 40-year lows. Retailers and politicians present conflicting data on affordability, with some claiming prices are down, but wholesale costs and consumer worries suggest ongoing inflation pressures.
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The US government announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Myanmar, citing improved conditions in both countries. The move affects nearly 4,000 Myanmar nationals and over 350,000 Haitians, with the decision based on assessments of safety and stability. The changes take effect in early 2026.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, violence persists in Gaza, with Israeli violations and Palestinian casualties rising. Efforts by US and Egyptian mediators face obstacles, especially over Hamas disarmament. Humanitarian conditions worsen as aid access remains limited and heavy rains cause flooding and displacement.
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President Trump pardoned turkeys Waddle and Gobble during a Thanksgiving event, but the ceremony was marked by political insults, jokes about crime, and attacks on Illinois Governor Pritzker. Trump claimed Biden's pardons were invalid and criticized Chicago's crime situation, continuing his combative tone.
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A Georgia prosecutor has filed to end the criminal case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants, citing jurisdictional issues and asserting that questioning election results is legal. The move follows a court decision disqualifying Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case. Trump and allies face ongoing legal challenges related to the 2020 election interference.
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A Georgia court dismissed charges against Donald Trump and 14 co-defendants after a prosecutor declined to pursue the case, citing jurisdictional issues and the impracticality of prosecuting a sitting president. This marks the end of the last major criminal effort related to Trump's 2020 election interference, with the case now effectively over.
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Canada has announced new tariffs on steel and lumber, tightening import quotas and subsidizing domestic freight to counter U.S. trade measures. Ottawa aims to protect its industries amid ongoing tensions after U.S. tariffs increased last month, with plans to re-engage with Washington in December.
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On November 27, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan who served in CIA-backed paramilitary units, shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one and critically wounding the other. Lakanwal entered the US in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum in 2025. The attack has sparked scrutiny of refugee vetting and immigration policies.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national linked to US military operations in Afghanistan, shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one. The attack, investigated as terrorism, has prompted a broader US crackdown on Afghan immigrants, with upgraded charges and increased security measures.
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Following a shooting in Washington, D.C., by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker with a military background, debates have intensified over vetting processes for refugees. The incident raises questions about U.S. immigration policies, especially amid political calls for stricter reviews of Afghan arrivals post-withdrawal.
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On November 27-28, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a permanent pause on migration from "Third World countries" following a deadly shooting by an Afghan national. He vowed to end federal benefits for non-citizens, review asylum cases approved under Biden, and deport immigrants deemed security risks or "non-compatible with Western civilization." The move escalates immigration restrictions amid political tensions.
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On December 2, 2025, former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was released from a US prison after receiving a full pardon from former US President Donald Trump. Hernández was convicted in 2024 of drug trafficking and sentenced to 45 years. Trump justified the pardon citing claims of political bias and support from Hondurans. The move coincides with Honduras's tight presidential election, where Trump backs candidate Nasry Asfura.
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President Trump announced a new travel pause affecting 19 countries, including Afghanistan and Somalia, citing national security concerns after recent attacks. The move expands previous restrictions, halting processing of immigration applications and reviewing existing approvals amid heightened security fears.
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U.S. officials, including Senator Rubio, are exploring options to end the Ukraine war, emphasizing that only Putin can decide to cease hostilities. Meanwhile, Russia continues to demand territorial concessions, and Western support for Ukraine remains limited amid political and economic pressures.
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The US government has paused asylum decisions and reviewed green cards following a deadly shooting near the White House, carried out by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker linked to the CIA. The move aims to enhance vetting amid security concerns.
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Senator Chuck Schumer's offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island received bomb threats referencing 'MAGA' and the 2020 election. Law enforcement responded swiftly, confirming safety. Schumer condemned political violence amid ongoing tensions over election claims and threats targeting public officials.
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President Trump announced plans to significantly weaken fuel economy standards for new vehicles, reversing Biden-era policies aimed at promoting electric cars and reducing emissions. The move aims to lower costs for consumers but faces criticism from environmentalists and some automakers. The policy is set for finalization next year.
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On December 4, 2025, the FBI arrested Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, in Woodbridge, Virginia, charging him with planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021. The arrest closes a nearly five-year investigation into devices placed on the eve of the Capitol riot, with no new tips but a fresh review of evidence.
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On December 5, 2025, the Trump administration released its 2025 National Security Strategy, marking a sharp shift toward an 'America First' doctrine. It emphasizes restoring U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere, criticizes Europe’s trajectory as facing 'civilizational erasure,' downplays Middle East and Africa priorities, and calls for deterring China over Taiwan with allied military buildup.