- Stelco to recall 175 laid-off workers in Hamilton, Ontario, from December 1
- China warns US against additional semiconductor export controls following Nvidia scandal
- Person fatally struck by steam train in Hanwell, marking first UK death in 58 years
- Leonardo Bertulazzi, 74, escapes house arrest in Argentina by abseiling
- Matt Lambert identified as DC shooter after attack leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
- EU leaders gather to address security concerns amid Ukraine conflict
- Russia and Ukraine engage in US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi
- Cade Cunningham scores 52 as Pistons defeat Wizards in double overtime
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China has warned the United States against further semiconductor export controls following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid personal controversies. Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that such measures disrupt global supply chains and urged cooperation to maintain stable economic relations.
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has announced his intention to challenge Senator Chuck Schumer for the position of Senate majority leader. Van Hollen’s candidacy comes in the wake of strong Democratic midterm election results, with some party members expressing a desire for new leadership. Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly endorsed Van Hollen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Spc. Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his actions at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth supported Iglesias’ reprimand of visitors for disrupting the solemn atmosphere during the commemorative event attended by senior officials.
A Venezuelan man, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin while delivering a food order. Transferred to a detention centre with a bullet lodged near his spine, he reported a lack of medical care and access to pain medication.
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asserting that President Trump’s ban on their entry to the White House violated the First Amendment. This legal action seeks to restore their access after press passes were revoked on Saturday. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly.
U.S. embassies in the Middle East issued security alerts for American citizens, citing a complex security environment amid rising tensions. The alerts emphasised the need for heightened vigilance and noted potential travel disruptions due to ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to meet President Trump on Monday at Gracie Mansion, as confirmed by a city official and the White House. The meeting will address issues pertinent to the city and is closed to the press, marking their first encounter in New York.
Representative Ro Khanna proposed establishing international AI cooperation between the US and China, emphasising the need for basic standards to prevent misuse. He expressed concern over Chinese firms copying American technology, stating that US regulatory frameworks should evolve to ensure AI safety and prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Denmark and Greenland’s leaders expressed cautious optimism following President Trump’s announcement of a new security agreement to enhance U.S. military presence in Greenland. While specifics remain unclear, the deal is set to be signed on Tuesday, pending parliamentary approval in Denmark and Greenland.
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