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In late September 2025, US President Donald Trump publicly shifted his stance on the Ukraine war, asserting Ukraine can reclaim all lost territories and more, calling Russia a "paper tiger." This follows his UN meeting with President Zelensky and new intelligence indicating Russia's stalled advances and economic struggles. Vice President JD Vance highlighted Trump's impatience with Moscow's refusal to negotiate peace.
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The 2025 Nobel Prizes have been announced, with awards in medicine, physics, chemistry, and other fields. The Nobel Peace Prize will be revealed on October 10. The awards recognize groundbreaking scientific discoveries and efforts to promote peace, with the ceremony scheduled for December 10 in Stockholm and Oslo.
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Italy's match against Israel in Udine was played amid heightened security due to protests over the Gaza conflict. Thousands demonstrated, some clashed with police, and security measures included a large police presence, drones, and roadblocks. The match, crucial for Italy's qualification, proceeded despite tensions and low ticket sales.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democracy amid political turmoil. The decision shifts focus to Venezuela's democratic aspirations, while US President Donald Trump was notably passed over despite claims of mediating conflicts. The award underscores the importance of courageous resistance against authoritarianism.
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On October 10, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts promoting democratic rights and resisting Nicolás Maduro's regime. Despite being forced into hiding, Machado continues to push for free elections and democracy. The award has sparked debate due to her alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump, who supports regime change in Venezuela.
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On October 14, 2025, Venezuela announced the closure of its embassies in Norway and Australia following opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win. The government cited diplomatic restructuring and strategic alliances with Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso. Machado dedicated her prize to the Venezuelan people and US President Donald Trump, while Maduro condemned her without mentioning the award.
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A 28-year-old Norwegian man was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for espionage. He shared embassy details with Russia and Iran, motivated by geopolitical tensions over Gaza. The case highlights ongoing espionage concerns in Norway, especially near the Arctic border with Russia.
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Austin, Texas, has emerged as the most affordable U.S. city for renters, with rents declining 7% year-over-year and only 16.5% of income spent on rent. This shift follows increased housing supply and policy reforms after pandemic-driven migration, contrasting with other major metros where rent-to-income ratios remain high.
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As of December 1, 2025, Airbus has completed software updates on the vast majority of its 6,000 affected A320-family jets worldwide following a recall triggered by a JetBlue flight incident in late October. The fix, primarily a rollback to earlier software versions, addresses data corruption caused by intense solar radiation affecting flight controls. Most aircraft are back in service, with fewer than 100 still pending updates.