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Summary Voters in Uruguay headed to the polls on Sunday for a second-round presidential race. The election marked the culmination of a busy year for global elections. Uruguay, a small nation of 3.4 million people, is known for its beaches, legalized marijuana, and political stability, all of which set the stage for an important political contest. In this race, opposition center-left candidate Yamandu Orsi faces off against Alvaro Delgado, the continuity conservative candidate. Delgado has the backing of a third-placed ally, which strengthens his position as he aims to maintain the status quo. This contest represents a key moment in…

Tens of thousands of homes, farms, and businesses in Ireland lost power on Saturday due to Storm Bert, which caused widespread disruptions across the country. In the United Kingdom, several rail lines and roads were shut down because of what forecasters described as a “multi-hazard event.” The storm brought intense wind, rain, snow, and ice, triggering yellow and amber weather warnings throughout most of the UK. In Scotland, Wales, and northern England, the storm began to intensify early on Saturday morning. The Met Office warned of the potential for heavy snowfall, particularly in higher elevations, which would create hazardous driving…

On Friday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, according to a statement from a NATO spokesperson on Saturday. The two leaders discussed a wide range of global security issues impacting the Alliance. Farah Dakhlallah, the spokesperson, provided details of the meeting in a brief statement. In addition to meeting with Trump, Rutte and his team also engaged with Congressman Mike Waltz, who is set to become Trump’s national security adviser upon his return to the White House. They held discussions with other members of Trump’s national security team as well. NATO shared…

Highlights On November 21, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General of Florida, to serve as U.S. Attorney General. This decision comes after Matt Gaetz, his original nominee, withdrew from consideration amidst allegations that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl and used illicit drugs. Gaetz has denied these accusations, but the controversy led to his removal from consideration. Bondi, a long-time Trump ally, is expected to bring her extensive legal background to the position. Bondi, 59, served as Florida’s Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, making her one…

Gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in a tribal area of northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 38 people and wounding 29, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s chief secretary, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry. The attack, which took place in the Kurram tribal district, also claimed the lives of a woman and a child, Chaudhry confirmed. He called it “a major tragedy” and warned that the death toll could rise. The Kurram region has long been a flashpoint for tensions between armed Shia and Sunni Muslims over a land dispute near the Afghan border. Two convoys of passenger vehicles were traveling…

Mali Appoints New Prime Minister: Abdoulaye Maiga Takes Over from Choguel Maiga New Prime Minister Appointed On Thursday, Mali’s ruling junta appointed Abdoulaye Maiga as the country’s new prime minister, replacing Choguel Maiga. The appointment followed the dismissal of Choguel Maiga, who had openly criticized the junta’s administration. State television ORTM reported the news of the change. Choguel Maiga’s Criticism of the Junta Choguel Maiga, who had served as prime minister since 2021, faced dismissal after condemning the junta’s failure to organize elections within the promised 24-month transition period to democracy. Over the weekend, he criticized the ruling generals for…

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Here are key facts about John Prescott, Britain’s combative former deputy prime minister, who died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to his family on Thursday: Source

University of Mobile Mourns Death of Freshman Basketball Player The University of Mobile in Alabama is mourning the sudden death of freshman basketball player Kaiden Francis this week. Francis, a freshman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, collapsed on campus Tuesday morning and died, according to a letter from university President Charles Smith to students and faculty. “Despite the quick and heroic efforts of students and medical professionals, Kaiden never recovered and passed away earlier today. Our hearts are heavy as we process this tragedy,” Smith wrote in the letter sent on Tuesday. Coach Darnell Archey Reflects on Francis’ Passing Head basketball…

Giraffe Subspecies Proposed for Endangered Status U.S. officials announced on Wednesday that three giraffe subspecies should be added to the endangered species list due to their ongoing population decline. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed listing the West African, Kordofan, and Nubian subspecies of the northern giraffe as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The agency also recommended that the reticulated giraffe and Masai giraffe be classified as threatened. Conservation Efforts and Federal Protections Martha Williams, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, stated that federal protections would aid in conserving the giraffe population, promote biodiversity, and…

“Rust” Premieres at Camerimage Film Festival More than three years after the fatal shooting on the set of Rust, the film made its debut Wednesday at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland. Director’s Reflection “It’s bittersweet,” said Joel Souza, the film’s director, in an interview following the premiere. “I think we would all have preferred that the movie was finished a long time ago, that Halyna was there standing proudly talking about it.” Tragic Incident on Set On October 21, 2021, Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins tragically died after Alec Baldwin’s prop gun discharged a live round on set, also injuring…