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On 29 November 2025, former US president Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed. His message came amid an ongoing US military buildup in the Caribbean and repeated US strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels. The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier warned airlines about a potentially … Read more
Oscar Piastri retained the lead from pole at the start of the Qatar Sprint, with George Russell and Lando Norris keeping position immediately behind. Early moves saw Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen pass Fernando Alonso in the opening corners, before Alonso reclaimed a spot from Verstappen to rise to P4. The 19-lap sprint settled quickly: … Read more
Lead Black Friday weekend has passed, but hundreds of notable discounts remain live across major retailers as of late November 2025. Our deals team checked listings and confirmed many top tech bargains — from AirPods and Pixel Watch to Kindle e-readers and MacBooks — remain in stock at advertised prices. Availability varies by model and … Read more
Lead: On Nov. 29, 2025, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot while deployed in Washington, D.C. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died; Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in very critical condition. Police arrested 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal and prosecutors have upgraded charges to first-degree murder. The incident has prompted a rapid … Read more
Lead President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuelan airspace will be closed, a move described by the Financial Times as an explicit intention by the White House. The statement raises immediate questions about which flights would be affected, how the measure would be enforced and what legal basis would be invoked. The announcement comes amid … Read more
Nov. 28, 2025, 15:49 UTC — Two large, ocean-going tankers that were under heavy sanctions for carrying Russian crude were struck by near-simultaneous explosions off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, leaving one vessel taking on water and another billowing smoke. Turkish authorities said an “external intervention” was a possible factor and reported that one ship was … Read more
Lead On Nov. 29, 2025, more than 230 surgeons and trainees gathered at the second annual meeting of Women in Thoracic Surgery to confront a stark statistic: fewer than 10 percent of heart and lung surgeons in the United States are women. The conference combined practical training, career development and candid conversations about bias and … Read more
Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, resigned on Friday after anti‑corruption investigators searched his Kyiv apartment, a sudden turn that has unsettled the government. Investigators from Ukraine’s anti‑corruption agencies opened a probe that forms part of a broader inquiry into alleged graft worth $100m (£75m) in the energy sector. Yermak, a key negotiator … Read more
WWE’s Survivor Series 2025 lands at Petco Park in San Diego on Saturday, November 29, and organizers may still alter the card in the run-up to the show. Rumors circulating around the event include surprise returns, potential brand switches and newly added matches that could reshape storylines and title pictures. One name repeatedly mentioned is … Read more
Lead: Airbus said thousands of A320-family aircraft have returned to normal operations after a software update addressing a solar-radiation interference risk with flight-control computers. The problem prompted temporary groundings across multiple carriers on a busy travel weekend, with the company saying most affected jets were fixed by a rapid update and about 900 older aircraft … Read more
On Nov. 29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s 17th-century Blue Mosque, removing his shoes as a sign of respect but not participating in prayer. The visit, which included a guided walk through the courtyard and the mosque interior, ended with a brief communication mix-up when the Vatican initially released an inaccurate account saying the … Read more
Deadly Hong Kong Fire Tests Beijing’s Rule Over the City Nov. 29, 2025 — A fast-moving blaze that gutted residential towers in northern Hong Kong has left at least 128 people dead and dozens injured, posing an early and high‑stakes crisis for the city’s Beijing‑backed administration. The fire, centered on the Wang Fuk Court complex, … Read more
EU leaders are preparing contingency financing for Kyiv after Belgium set stringent conditions that could block a proposed reparations loan tied to frozen Russian assets. The debate centers on whether the bloc should raise market funds to provide a non-repayable grant covering Ukraine’s most urgent financial and military needs in 2026. Belgium’s demand for broad, … Read more
The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday in a game defined by Chicago’s ground attack and clock control. D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each topped 100 rushing yards before Caleb Williams reached 100 passing yards, while the Eagles surrendered time of possession and fewer rotation windows for their top skill players. The … Read more
Lead PepsiCo this week launched a limited online release of a new line of prebiotic colas — branded “Unbelievably Pepsi” — that the company says will reach stores early next year. The launch introduces cola flavors with 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 grams of sugar and 30 calories per can, positioning the drinks as … Read more
