US President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, avoiding potential prison time for gun and tax convictions. The decision reverses Biden’s past pledge not to use presidential powers for family benefit. The move comes weeks before sentencing and amid President-elect Trump’s impending White House return. Source link
Global arms sales rose 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Asian tensions, SIPRI reported. Russian and Middle Eastern firms saw notable growth after recovering from 2022 supply challenges, as arms makers ramped up production to meet surging demand. Source link
Stellantis Chief Executive Carlos Tavares resigned abruptly on Sunday, two months after a profit warning at the maker of Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot cars that has lost around 40% of its value this year. Source link
French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen said Sunday that the government had effectively “put an end to discussions” on the country’s 2025 budget, increasing the likelihood of a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Source link
This week, the guests gathered around Gavin LEE discuss the fragile ceasefire that was agreed between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah; how Donald Trump plans on launching a new tariff war with America’s neighbors; and what is happening in Sudan, where war is still raging, despite focus being displaced towards Ukraine and the Middle East. And … Read more
Protesters rallied in Georgia’s capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday and there were signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government’s decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union. Source link
Fiorentina’s match with Inter Milan was suspended on Sunday after midfielder Edoardo Bove suddenly collapsed to the ground amid views of anguish at the Franchi stadium in Florence. Source link
Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. At the ceremony held at the military cemetery in Thiaroye on Sunday (December 1), President Diomaye Faye announced the construction of a memorial. History lessons on the massacre will also be added to the school curriculum. FRANCE 24’s Caitlin Kelly tells us more. Source link
Romanians flocked to the polls on Sunday (December 1) to elect a new parliament with the far right tipped to gain ground, potentially heralding a shift in the foreign policy of the NATO country bordering Ukraine. The parliamentary vote comes at a time of political turmoil sparked when a top court ordered a recount of … Read more
Clashes between fans led to troubling scenes after Carl Zeiss Jena’s 5-0 win over visiting Chemie Leipzig on Saturday. Local police said 79 people were injured in the skirmishes, including 10 officers, five stewards and 64 fans from both camps. Police added that 40 criminal and misdemeanor charges were filed. Jena is in the eastern … Read more