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Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder and his transition co-chair, for education secretary. A long-time ally of Trump, McMahon previously led the Small Business Administration during his first presidency and contributed millions of dollars to his presidential campaign. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social, stating that McMahon would “use her decades of leadership experience, and deep understanding of both Education and Business, to empower the next Generation of American Students and Workers.” Trump has criticized the Department of Education and promised to close it down, a task McMahon might be assigned. Her nomination followed…

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed hope that the incoming Trump administration would collaborate with allies Australia and New Zealand in the Pacific, amid “acute strategic competition” with China, and avoid withdrawing from the region. In response to China’s growing police presence in the Pacific islands and its security pact with the Solomons, the Biden administration has increased diplomacy by offering more infrastructure, U.S. Coast Guard patrols, and a defense deal with Papua New Guinea. However, Campbell emphasized that the AUKUS partnership faces significant challenges in transferring nuclear submarine technology from the United States and Britain to Australia,…

Highlights On Tuesday, SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket from Texas, making progress in its spaceflight capabilities but failing to land its booster as planned. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump watched the launch from the company’s facilities. The rocket system, towering at about 400 feet (122 meters), is designed to carry astronauts to the moon and Mars. It lifted off at 4 p.m. CT (2200 GMT) from SpaceX’s Boca Chica site in Texas. The first-stage booster, Super Heavy, which is 233 feet (71 meters) tall, separated from the second-stage Starship rocket at around 40 miles (62 km) in altitude, sending the…

LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) – The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month in a fall from a balcony in Buenos Aires, is set to take place on Wednesday, according to British media. Payne, who rose to global fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, died at the age of 31. His passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans worldwide and sparked questions about the circumstances of his fall. Authorities have charged three individuals in connection with his death. Investigations continue as the details surrounding the tragic incident remain under scrutiny.…

A Romanian court ruled on Tuesday to exclude part of the evidence collected against internet personality Andrew Tate in a human trafficking case. The court gave prosecutors five days to decide whether to proceed with the trial or return the case for further investigation. Authorities indicted Tate, his brother Tristan, and two Romanian female suspects in mid-2023. They face charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. All four defendants have denied the allegations. The court’s decision to remove certain evidence follows a lengthy pre-trial process during which Tate and his co-defendants challenged the…

Residents in India’s northern states faced another day of poor air quality on Tuesday as dense fog blanketed much of the region, while pollution levels in the capital, Delhi, remained severe. Every winter, India contends with worsening air pollution as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from illegal farm fires in neighboring Punjab and Haryana. Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) peaked at 491 on Monday, prompting the government to impose restrictions on vehicle movement and construction activities. Schools shifted to online classes to protect students from the hazardous conditions. Thick fog enveloped the region, further reducing visibility and…

Severe weather will impact opposite ends of the country this week as a powerful low-pressure system and an atmospheric river unleash damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow in the Pacific Northwest, while storms and potential flooding target the Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service reported in a 3 a.m. ET update that a “rapidly strengthening and extremely powerful” weather system could bring 70 mph winds to northern California, Washington, and Oregon starting Tuesday. “These winds will likely cause numerous power outages and tree damage in the most impacted regions,” the weather service warned. Authorities issued flood watches for the northern…

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The worldwide premiere tour for Wicked reached London on Monday for its final stop before the musical film’s release. Director Jon M. Chu expressed his hope that the spectacle would move audiences. Organizers named the London leg of the tour “Emerald City” and designed it with a green carpet surrounded by decorations inspired by the Land of Oz’s capital city. The tour previously stopped in Sydney, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and New York. Under a persistent drizzle, lead actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, along with co-stars Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Ethan…

Highlights RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies issued a joint statement on Monday, emphasizing the suffering caused by conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. They also urged cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and tax policy. Meeting at Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art Museum for a two-day summit, G20 leaders addressed an agenda reflecting the evolving global order. They worked to strengthen multilateral consensus before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January. Discussions on trade, climate change, and international security faced looming U.S. policy shifts, including Trump’s pledges on tariffs and…

Rafa Nadal, speaking in Malaga ahead of the Davis Cup Finals, emphasized his focus on helping Spain win the trophy rather than dwelling on his impending retirement. The 38-year-old, who plans to conclude his illustrious career at the team competition, stated on Monday that he is ready to step onto the court if called upon, even if only for doubles, to improve Spain’s chances of securing a seventh title. “If I’m on the court, I’ll control my emotions,” Nadal said. “I’m not here to retire; I’m here to help the team win. This is my last week in a team…