** Manchester City's Pep Guardiola Signs Two-Year Extension Amid Financial Fair Play Hearing
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year extension with the club, keeping him at the helm until 2027. This decision comes as the team faces a hearing over alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial fair play rules, which could result in points deductions, fines, or even relegation if found guilty.
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** Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experiences seventh volcanic eruption in under a year, while southern Spain and Ireland face severe flooding. No immediate reports of casualties or disruptions to air travel.
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US President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in hush money trial postponed indefinitely, potentially until after he leaves office. A US court ruled on November 22 that the sentencing date, originally set for November 26, has been adjourned pending further submissions from both sides.
Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue, with airstrikes hitting Beirut suburbs and southern regions, resulting in civilian casualties. The conflict has escalated despite US-led efforts for a ceasefire.
Climate Finance Talks Stalled at COP29: Developed Countries Offer $250bn, Developing Nations Seek $1.3 Trillion Annually.
** Climate Talks at COP29 Overrun as Richer and Poorer Countries Disagree on Climate Funding
Climate negotiations at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) have stalled due to disagreements between richer and poorer countries over climate funding. While wealthier nations offered to increase their annual contribution from $100bn to $250bn, developing countries rejected this as insufficient. They demand $1.3tn by 2035 to cope with the impacts of a warming world.
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** Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces potential arrest in UK over alleged war crimes, sparking international debate.
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Judge delays sentencing for Donald Trump, allowing him to seek dismissal of New York conviction. A New York judge has put on hold a scheduled sentencing hearing and allowed Trump's team to file a motion to dismiss the conviction before he takes office on January 20.
Manchester United Names Ruben Amorim as New Manager, Faces Tough Task Ahead of Match Against Ipswich Town
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US Capitol Christmas tree arrives in DC, amidst ongoing electoral discussions. The 80-foot Sitka spruce traveled over 4,000 miles from Alaska and was welcomed near the US Capitol building.
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Woman wins civil case against Conor McGregor for alleged rape, ordered to pay €248,000 in damages.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejects Israel's ceasefire terms, calling for "complete and comprehensive end" to aggression.
** Florida Man Arrested for Plotting to Bomb NYSE, FBI Charges Attempt to Damage US Government Facility
A 30-year-old man from Coral Springs, Florida has been arrested and charged by the FBI for planning to bomb the New York Stock Exchange in an effort to "reboot" the US government. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener allegedly possessed materials related to bomb-making and had conducted online searches about explosives since 2017.
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Reports emerge of Israeli air strikes in Gaza, with hospital officials claiming multiple casualties. Gazan medics struggle to treat injured, citing lack of humanitarian aid. UN warns 75,000 people remain under siege in northern Gaza, where up to 130,000 have been displaced. The conflict has led to nearly 44,000 deaths and over 104,000 injuries in Gaza since October 2023.
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** Four tourists have died in suspected mass poisoning in Laos, with authorities investigating possible methanol contamination. The cases are under police investigation, and local authorities are warning travelers about the risks of consuming bootleg alcohol. Global incidents of methanol poisoning have been reported in various countries, highlighting concerns over counterfeit liquor production.
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** Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga sacked by junta, sparking uncertainty in troubled West African country. The dismissal comes after Maiga publicly criticized the military rulers' handling of power transition and election delays.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea's main zoo with over 70 animals, including a lion and two brown bears, in a display of strengthened relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. The gesture comes amid growing ties between the two nations, with Russia seeking support for its war efforts in Ukraine and North Korea looking to bolster its missile program through Russian space technology.
** Indian Business Tycoon Gautam Adani and Associates Charged in $250 Million Bribery Scheme by US Prosecutors.
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** A US court has sentenced a Venezuelan man, Jose Ibarra, to life in prison without parole for murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The crime sparked debate over immigration policies after authorities revealed that Ibarra had entered the country illegally in 2022.
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World's tallest and shortest women meet in London for Guinness World Record celebration.