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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has advised residents in coastal municipalities of Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, and Michoacan to stay indoors as Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm with winds of 240 km/h, approaches. Rainfall of up to 76 cm is expected, increasing the risk of mudslides.
A fire has broken out on an oil tanker off Sochi following a reported Ukrainian marine drone attack, while a potential energy ceasefire is discussed by leaders.
A Yandex data centre in Vladimir has been shut down following a drone attack, marking the third strike on the company’s facilities in a week. No injuries were reported, but several services remain unavailable as the company assesses the damage and activates emergency protocols.
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European news is dominated by politics this morning with the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell suggesting suspending EU-Israel political talks as a recent report alleged Israel has violated human rights and international law in the Gaza Strip.
European leaders are preparing to boost support for Kyiv in preparation for Donald Trump as the incoming president has threatened to cut the US’ contributions.
Prosecutors in France are seeking jail time and an election ban for Marine Le Pen. If she is found guilty of misusing public funds she could be ruled out of the 2027 presidential election.
All eyes will be on the France-Israel football match amid fears of violence between clashing groups of pro-Palestine and pro-Israeli supporters attending the match. French authorities have ramped up security ahead of the game.
Germany – Europe’s largest economy – is facing political turmoil of its own following the collapse of its coalition government. The election campaigning has well and truly begun as leaders make their pitches for the snap election in February.
Elsewhere, Spain is preparing for more floods as severe weather warnings are issued.
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Republicans have officially won control of the US House of Representatives, securing the 218 seats needed for a majority. Alongside victories in the Senate and Donald Trump’s return to the White House as president-elect, the GOP now holds full control of the federal government.
Thousands of protesters marched through Paris on Wednesday night, denouncing a secretive gala organised by Israel’s far-right. The event aimed to raise funds for Israel. It comes on the eve of the France-Israel football match and there are fears of violence.
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