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Sea Drones Sink Russian Warship, Marking Ukraine's Tactical Win in the Black Sea
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Delhi Police Use Drones, Barricades to Halt Farmer Protests
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday. -
Rafah Under Siege: Israel's Military Offensive Sparks Global Outcry
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Meghan Markle Faces Renewed Criticism as Thanksgiving Photos of Archie and Lilibet Spark Claims of Branding Strategy
Meghan Markle is facing renewed scrutiny over how she presents her children online after releasing another set of partially obscured images of Archie and Lilibet during the Thanksgiving period. 
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Trump Pledges ‘Full and Complete’ Pardon for Hernández as Honduras Vote Nears, Presses Voters to Back Asfura
President Donald Trump said he intends to issue a "full and complete pardon" to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, a convicted drug trafficker serving a 45-year sentence in the United States, while tying future U.S. financial support for Honduras to the outcome of the country's upcoming presidential election. The announcement, posted on Truth Social days before Hondurans vote, also included Trump's endorsement of conservative candidate Nasry "Tito" Asfura. 
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Hong Kong Tai Po Fire Leaves 44 Dead, Nearly 300 Missing as Police Arrest Construction Executives
Hong Kong's deadliest residential fire in decades burned through a second day on Thursday, leaving at least 44 people dead, nearly 300 unaccounted for and three construction executives in police custody as authorities investigate whether unsafe renovation materials fueled the catastrophe. The blaze tore through the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po, a dense northern district near the mainland border, engulfing seven of eight towers sheathed in bamboo scaffolding and green construction mesh. 
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Taiwan Unveils $40 Billion Defense Surge as Lai Warns 'There Is No Room for Compromise' With China
Taiwan moved to dramatically expand its military readiness on Wednesday, announcing a $40 billion supplemental defense package as President Lai Ching-te warned that "there is no room for compromise on national security" amid mounting pressure from China and increased expectations from the United States. The eight-year spending plan would boost Taiwan's capabilities in missiles, drones and air-defense systems at a moment when Beijing's military activity near the island continues to intensify. 
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Rumors Claim Prince Harry and Meghan Are ‘Begging’ Kris Jenner for Brand Revival After Photo Controversy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a new round of public speculation after tabloid outlets claimed the couple were "begging" Kris Jenner to help revive their "battered" brand. The allegations, circulated by Enstarz and Reality Tea, have not been confirmed by any major U.S. or U.K. outlet, but the reports have reignited debate over the Sussexes' evolving public identity as they navigate a high-visibility life in California. 
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Hong Kong High-Rise Inferno Kills at Least 36, With 279 Missing as Fire Exposes Scaffolding Risks
Hong Kong's deadliest urban fire in nearly three decades has killed at least 36 people and left 279 others missing, prompting a city-wide emergency mobilization as flames raced across high-rise residential towers wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and renovation mesh. The blaze, which erupted Wednesday afternoon in the Tai Po district, engulfed multiple blocks of the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, one of the territory's largest residential complexes. 
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Prince Harry Denies Biography’s Claim He ‘Punched’ Prince Andrew in 2013 as Legal Fight Begins
A new biography alleging that Prince Harry punched Prince Andrew during a private family argument has triggered an escalating dispute inside the British royal orbit, prompting the Duke of Sussex to issue a categorical denial and launch legal action. The claims surfaced in Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, which asserts that a 2013 confrontation left Andrew with a bloody nose following remarks he allegedly made about Meghan Markle. 
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Transcript Shows U.S. Envoy Coaching Russia on Praise Strategy as 28-Point Ukraine Plan Emerges
A leaked diplomatic transcript has ignited controversy in Washington after revealing that a senior aide to U.S. President Donald Trump coached Russian officials on how to flatter the president while pushing a contentious peace plan for Ukraine. The document, obtained by Bloomberg News, details a 14 October conversation in which Trump's special envoy to Russia, Steve Witkoff, advised top Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov on rhetoric that could influence Trump's posture on negotiations. 
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Princess Eugenie’s Growing Ties to Prince Harry Deepen Strains With Prince William, Sources Say
Princess Eugenie's strengthening relationship with Prince Harry and discussions about a possible move to California are adding new pressure to an already strained British royal family, according to individuals familiar with internal dynamics. Those close to the family say Prince William views Eugenie's deepening ties with the Sussexes as a development that could further destabilize an institution still navigating divisions created by Harry's departure in 2020. 
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Sarah Ferguson Seeks £11 Million Book Deal as Eviction Looms and Royal Income Dries Up
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is exploring a major publishing deal that insiders say could reshape her financial future, as she confronts the prospect of eviction from the £40 million Royal Lodge and the continued fallout from Prince Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein. According to RadarOnline.com, Ferguson is "soliciting six and even seven-figure offers" for a tell-all memoir she hopes will rival the commercial success of Prince Harry's Spare, a project she is allegedly pursuing as her financial safety net erodes. 
