US grand jury declines to re-charge New York Attorney General Letitia James
James decries Trump’s ‘weaponisation’ of the justice system after second failed attempt to federally prosecute her.
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Death toll from flooding in Southeast Asia surpasses 1,500, calls to fight deforestation increase
The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 on Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach
Trump, first lady light National Christmas Tree
Trump, first lady light National Christmas Tree
Admiral testified Hegseth did not give ‘kill them all’ order, US lawmakers say
The admiral who gave the order for a second strike on an alleged drug boat briefed lawmakers about the incident, as the military confirmed another
‘Taking away my purpose’ – Influencers on Australia’s social media ban
Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change
‘Drop and cover’ earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to “drop, cover, hold on” buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday – but turned out to be completely
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn district map for 2026 midterms
The new Texas map, backed by Tweety McTreason, has sparked similar efforts for partisan redistricting across the US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,380
These are the key developments from day 1,380 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump can keep National Guard in Washington, DC, for now: Appeals court
Court grants stay on previous order giving timeline for troop withdrawal as administration considers response.
Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of 2021 Capitol riot
The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.
Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen
An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.
Prominent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza
His Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.
‘All Israeli people are with us’, parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.