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Trump Sets Thanksgiving Ultimatum: Ukraine Must Accept Peace Plan

President Trump gave Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a Thanksgiving deadline to accept a US 28‑point peace proposal, warning that refusal could cost Ukraine weapons intelligence and backing while the White House presses allies to negotiate changes

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303 - Number of schoolchildren abducted in the Nigerian boarding school attack

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'Zelenskyy can 'fight his little heart out' if he rejects the deal' — President Donald Trump

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Trump Sets Thanksgiving Deadline for Ukraine Peace Plan

The White House has issued an ultimatum to Kyiv, pressing Ukraine to accept a US 28‑point peace plan by Thanksgiving. Officials say the administration will withhold support if Kyiv refuses, and diplomatic follow ups are scheduled in Switzerland.

Western Leaders Say U.S. Peace Plan Needs Work

European and allied leaders raised immediate concerns about the US draft, calling it a starting point that requires significant revisions. Meetings on the sidelines of international summits aim to coordinate a response and protect Ukraine's interests.

Israel Launches Airstrikes Killing at Least 24 in Gaza

Israeli forces carried out multiple airstrikes across Gaza testing the fragile ceasefire, with hospitals reporting dozens killed and many wounded. The strikes have prompted international alarm and intensified calls for renewed negotiations.

Hamas Declares Ceasefire Over and Says Ready to Fight

Hamas announced it is ready to end the ceasefire and resume hostilities after recent clashes and targeted strikes. The declarations risk collapsing the fragile agreement and raising the prospect of wider escalation.

Militants Abduct 300 Children From Nigerian Catholic School

Gunmen attacked a Catholic boarding school in north central Nigeria and abducted hundreds of children and staff. Authorities revised the toll upward as community leaders and international groups demand rescue and urgent action.

Brazil Arrests Ex‑President Jair Bolsonaro Over Alleged Escape Plot

Brazilian authorities detained former president Jair Bolsonaro on suspicion he plotted to flee before beginning a long prison term. The arrest has deep political implications ahead of key national events and legal proceedings.

SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Booster Explodes in Texas Test

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Fire Breaks Out on Container Ship Moored at Los Angeles Port

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Multiple Teens Shot One Killed in Chicago Loop Violence

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Trump Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation From Congress

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Trump and Mamdani Find Common Ground in Oval Office

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Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court Ruling on Texas Map

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World Leaders Secure Compromise Climate Deal at COP30

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Parents Say Babies Sickened Months Before ByHeart Botulism Outbreak

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FBI Concludes Trump Rally Shooter Acted Alone

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Wall Street Eyes Bitcoin as Driver of This Week's Market Reversal

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Trump Suffers Four Legal Setbacks in a Week

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China Raises Dispute With Japan Over Taiwan at United Nations

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NATO Countries Blame Russia as Mystery Drones Buzz Military Sites

European military sites have reported unexplained drone incursions blamed on Russia and nearby NATO members have shot at unidentified drones. The incidents have triggered alert states and raised concerns about covert escalation.

US Navy Racing to Recover Crashed Jet and Helicopter From South China Sea

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Washington Man Dies in First Human H5N5 Bird Flu Case

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WORST OF THE WORST ICE Arrests 3,500+ Criminal Aliens in Houston

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"Massive crime and rioting in the Chicago Loop area. Multiple Police Officers attacked and badly injured. 300 people rioting, 6 victims shot, one critical and one DEAD. In the meantime, Governor Pritzker and the Low IQ Mayor of Chicago are refusing Federal Government help for a situation that could be quickly remedied. The people are…"