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An Israeli airstrike in a Beirut suburb on Sunday killed five people and wounded 28, with Israel claiming responsibility for assassinating Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's acting chief of staff. This attack, the first on the Lebanese capital in over five months and occurring despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, has been declared a "red line" by Hezbollah, which is now deliberating its response.
A major series of papers in The Lancet, involving 43 international experts, reveals a global health crisis where the rapid increase in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is displacing fresh foods and linked to a surge in chronic health problems, impacting nearly every major organ system. Scientists are urgently calling for bold, coordinated policy action to counter significant corporate influence and shift food systems towards healthier options, as UPFs now constitute over 50% of the average diet in countries like the UK and US.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a new proposal to stabilize Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums, aiming to avert significant increases anticipated for 2026 as enhanced federal subsidies are set to expire. This plan could extend ACA premium subsidies for two years while introducing new eligibility limits, addressing critical healthcare affordability concerns ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Astronomers have reached a significant milestone, identifying the 40,000th near-Earth asteroid (NEA) in November 2025, a crucial achievement for global planetary defense efforts. This rapid acceleration in discovery, with 10,000 NEAs added in just three years due to advanced technology, highlights both Earth's vulnerability and the ongoing need for vigilance despite no immediate threats from known objects.
In an unprecedented move, the UK government has announced a freeze on rail fares across England, marking the first time in three decades that prices will not increase. This "historic intervention" aims to provide significant financial relief to millions of commuters amidst the cost of living crisis, with some projected to save over £300 annually.
Justice Surya Kant was officially sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, November 24, 2025, by President Droupadi Murmu, marking a pivotal leadership change in the nation's judiciary. He is set to lead the Supreme Court for nearly 15 months, bringing a distinguished career highlighted by his involvement in landmark verdicts concerning Article 370 and the electoral bonds scheme.
The G20 summit in Johannesburg concluded with significant diplomatic tension after the U.S. boycotted the event, citing claims of persecution against its Afrikaner white minority, and South Africa refused to transfer the rotating presidency to a "junior" American representative. This diplomatic friction escalated with accusations between both nations, yet South Africa proceeded to issue a Leaders' Declaration focused on Global South issues, breaking from G20 tradition.
Major technology giants like Amazon, Intel, Google, and Meta have collectively eliminated over 100,000 positions throughout 2025, marking a turbulent year for the sector. This significant workforce reduction is largely driven by the rapid integration of AI-driven process automation, a correction from pandemic-era overexpansion, and strategic efforts to streamline operations while reallocating resources towards AI development.
Delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, have reached a pivotal agreement signaling a potential global shift away from fossil fuels, building upon previous summits like COP28. This landmark deal, achieved after arduous negotiations despite deep-seated disagreements and economic disparities, underscores a growing international commitment to accelerate efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
Groundbreaking research reveals that marine mammals, including deep-sea species, are heavily contaminated with "forever chemicals" (PFAS), challenging previous assumptions that these habitats offered protection from human-made pollutants. This alarming discovery, based on a study of whales and dolphins in New Zealand waters, raises significant concerns about the long-term health of these creatures due to the bioaccumulation and biomagnification of these toxic substances.
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials, joined by European allies, met in Geneva on November 23, 2025, to discuss a U.S.-proposed 28-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war, which includes controversial Ukrainian concessions like territorial adjustments and military restrictions. While U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio deemed the high-level discussions "productive," European allies and Ukrainian officials voiced strong reservations, emphasizing the need to respect Ukraine's sovereignty despite President Zelenskyy's willingness to engage in negotiations.
The Indian women's blind cricket team etched their name in history by winning the inaugural Blind T20 Women's World Cup title on Sunday, November 23, 2025, a monumental achievement for inclusivity in sports. In a commanding performance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, they secured a seven-wicket victory over Nepal in the final, successfully chasing 114 runs with Phula Saren starring with an unbeaten 44.