Brazil arrests Bolsonaro after alleged attempt to break electronic ankle monitor - International Herald The former president, serving house arrest for an attempted coup, was jailed Saturday after authorities said he used a soldering iron to damage his tracking device.

BREAKING: Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested.
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered his transfer to prison after he allegedly tried to break his electronic ankle monitor. Bolsonaro admitted to police he used a "soldering iron" on the device, claiming he did it "out of curiosity."

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Israeli airstrikes kill 20 Palestinians across Gaza as violence flares despite truce - International Herald Israeli airstrikes killed at least 20 Palestinians across Gaza on Saturday, including four in a targeted vehicle strike and others in residential shelling.

20 killed in Gaza today.
A wave of Israeli airstrikes and shelling has killed at least 20 Palestinians across the Strip. The attacks targeted Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah, marking one of the deadliest days since the truce began.

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Former Prince Andrew refuses to testify before U.S. Congress in Epstein probe - International Herald The Duke of York declined an invitation from the House Oversight Committee to testify on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting backlash from U.S. lawmakers.

The Epstein investigation targets royalty.
Prince Andrew has rejected an invitation to be interviewed by the US House Oversight Committee. Lawmakers want answers about his ties to the sex trafficking ring.

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Trump clarifies Ukraine peace proposal is not a ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ offer - International Herald President Trump softened his rhetoric regarding the Ukraine peace plan, emphasizing the need to end the war as Kyiv prepares for talks in Switzerland.

"No, it is not my last offer."
Trump walks back the idea of a "take-it-or-leave-it" peace plan for Ukraine. Speaking outside the White House, he emphasized the urgency of ending the war as US and Ukrainian officials head to Switzerland for talks.

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Ukraine and U.S. to hold high-level peace talks in Switzerland - International Herald Kyiv is sending a delegation led by Andriy Yermak to explore the parameters of a potential deal with Russia, as the Trump administration pushes for […]

Ukraine and the US to hold peace talks in Switzerland. The talks follow President Trump's ultimatum for Kyiv to accept a new peace plan.

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​Belarus releases 31 Ukrainians in compliance with US agreement - International Herald The regime freed 29 men and two women, including individuals with serious health issues, in a move Minsk explicitly linked to deals with Washington.​ MINSK […]

Belarus has released dozens of Ukrainian prisoners, including women, the disabled, and parents of large families, calling it a "goodwill gesture" resulting from talks with the US.

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US Congress documents reveal Epstein’s secret role in Israeli elections - International Herald Declassified Congress documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s secret role in Israeli elections, aiding Ehud Barak’s 2019 challenge against Netanyahu.

Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a sex offender; he was a political operator in Israel.
"Now you can understand why Trump wakes up in the middle of the night sweating," Epstein wrote to Steve Bannon while discussing his influence.

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Netanyahu convenes security cabinet amid surging settler violence in West Bank - International Herald Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an urgent Security Cabinet meeting as settler violence in the West Bank spikes, targeting both Palestinians and Israeli soldiers.

The UN recorded over 260 settler attacks in the West Bank in October alone—a historic high. Israel's security cabinet met today to discuss the crisis, fearing a new front could open in the conflict.

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Earthquake in central Bangladesh leaves at least nine dead and over 300 injured - International Herald A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least nine people and injuring over 300 as buildings collapsed in the capital.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck near Dhaka, killing at least 9 people and injuring over 300. Hospitals are overwhelmed after buildings collapsed and panic triggered stampedes in the capital.

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Zelensky says Ukraine faces choice between ‘losing dignity’ and losing key ally - International Herald The Ukrainian president rejected Washington's new peace plan concessions, warning that accepting them would mean sacrificing national honor.

"Lose dignity or risk losing a key partner."
Volodymyr Zelensky sums up the impossible choice facing Ukraine. The US has presented a peace plan that demands territorial concessions. If Kyiv refuses, it risks losing American support.

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British politician sentenced to 10 years for taking bribes to back Russia in E.U. Parliament - International Herald Former Reform UK leader Nathan Gill was jailed for accepting £40,000 from a pro-Russian agent to influence European debates.

Former Brexit Party MEP Nathan Gill sentenced to 10.5 years for bribery. He accepted cash to promote Russian interests in the EU Parliament.

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Trump gives Zelensky until next Thursday to respond to US peace plan for Ukraine - International Herald Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline for Zelensky to accept a peace deal involving land concessions to Russia.

The Ukrainian president has until next Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, to accept the US peace plan. The proposal involves ceding the Donbas and limiting Ukraine's military power.

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Gunmen kidnap 52 students from Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state - International Herald Gunmen kidnapped 52 students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria's Niger state, just days after 25 girls were abducted in Kebbi.

Another mass kidnapping in Nigeria.
Gunmen have abducted 52 students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger state. This is the second school attack in a week, following the kidnapping of 25 girls in Kebbi on Monday.

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Ukraine warns it will not accept peace plan that crosses ‘red lines’ as Zelensky rallies European allies - International Herald Kyiv says it will not accept any peace deal crossing "red lines" as Zelensky meets European leaders to counter pressure to cede territory.

Ukraine's security chief Rustem Umerov warns Kyiv will reject any peace plan that crosses its "red lines." The statement follows reports of a US proposal demanding territorial concessions.

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Japan to restart world’s largest nuclear plant as governor gives green light - International Herald The governor of Niigata gives the go-ahead to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's largest nuclear power plant. It has been offline since 2011.

After sitting idle for over a decade following the Fukushima disaster, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's largest nuclear power plant, has received the green light from the Niigata governor.

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Israeli army eliminates five-man emerging from tunnel in Gaza - International Herald The IDF eliminated five gunmen who surfaced from a tunnel shaft in Rafah, Gaza, as the military continues to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces engaged and killed five militants who surfaced from an underground tunnel in Gaza today. The incident follows a deadly day of airstrikes across the Strip.

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Putin continues bombing campaign as US pushes peace plan for Ukraine - International Herald A Russian missile strike killed at least five people in Zaporizhzhia, casting a shadow over Washington's new proposal to freeze the conflict.

While the US delivers a new peace plan to Kyiv, Russia has launched 115 drones and aerial bombs at Ukraine. At least 5 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia overnight.

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Ukraine receives US proposal to end war with Russia as Zelensky prepares to discuss it with Trump - International Herald Kyiv has received a US draft proposal to end the war, which sources say involves territorial concessions and limits on Ukraine's military forces.

Ukraine has received a US peace proposal to end the war with Russia.
Sources say the draft includes territorial concessions and limits on Kyiv's military. Zelensky is set to discuss the terms directly with President Trump in the coming days.

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European Union sanctions RSF deputy commander over atrocities in Sudan - International Herald Brussels has imposed sanctions on Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, the RSF's second-in-command, accusing him of fueling the "bloodiest chapter" of the war in Sudan.

The EU sanctions the number two of Sudan's RSF.
Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, brother of warlord Hemedti, has been hit with an asset freeze and travel ban. Brussels says he is responsible for the "bloodiest chapter" of the war.

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Iran president proposes moving capital to Makran coast due to severe drought in Tehran - International Herald Iran's president proposes moving the capital to the Makran coast as Tehran faces severe water shortages and land subsidence.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed moving the capital to the Makran coast. He says severe drought and land subsidence make staying in Tehran "scientifically impossible."

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Iran bans UN inspectors from nuclear sites bombed by US and Israel - International Herald Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the ban, stating cooperation is "not possible" after the IAEA failed to condemn the airstrikes on Fordow and Natanz.

Hours after the IAEA demanded access, Iran slammed the door shut. Tehran says UN inspectors are banned from visiting sites bombed in June, calling any talks on its missile program a "betrayal."

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Pollution levels skyrocket in New Delhi as city tops global toxic smoke ranking - International Herald New Delhi’s air quality hit hazardous levels on Wednesday, making it the world's most polluted city and putting 30 million residents at risk.

"Year after year, it is the same story."
New Delhi tops the global pollution charts again. As toxic smog chokes the city, residents demand solutions for a crisis that The Lancet says caused millions of deaths in a decade.

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Explosion in DMZ injures South Korean officer amid rising border tensions - International Herald A South Korean officer was injured by an explosion in the DMZ, amid rising tensions and repeated border incursions by North Korean troops.

An explosion in the DMZ has injured a South Korean officer. This follows reports that North Korean troops have breached the border over 10 times this year to plant mines and build fences.

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IAEA demands Iran comply with legal obligations regarding its nuclear program - International Herald The IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution demanding Iran's full compliance with nuclear obligations, despite threats from Tehran to activate new centrifuges.

The IAEA is demanding answers from Iran. A new resolution requires Tehran to provide "full and rapid cooperation" to verify its nuclear stockpile after recent airstrikes damaged its facilities.

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E.U. launches $20 billion package to ensure rapid troop deployment amid rising Russian threat - International Herald The EU has unveiled a plan to upgrade key infrastructure points, aiming to speed up troop deployment as concerns over Russia aggression grow.

Citing intel that Russia could attack within 3-4 years, the European Union has launched a massive infrastructure plan to ensure rapid troop deployment across the continent. The goal: create a "Military Schengen" to deter Russian aggression.

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Sudan expresses willingness to negotiate peace agreement with United States following Trump’s proposal - International Herald Sudan's Sovereign Council expresses readiness to negotiate peace with the U.S. following President Trump's mediation proposal.

Sudan's army-led government says it is ready to negotiate peace with the US.
The announcement follows President Trump's proposal to launch new mediation talks alongside Saudi Arabia. The goal: end the bloody war between the SAF and RSF.

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IAEA chief demands access to Iranian nuclear sites struck by Israel and United States - International Herald Grossi demands full access to Iranian nuclear sites damaged in recent US-Israeli strikes, citing the need to verify material status.

☢️ IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi is demanding access to Iranian nuclear sites bombed by Israel and the US.
Inspectors have been blocked from seven damaged facilities. Grossi says the agency must "verify" if nuclear materials were destroyed or moved.

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Crypto giants facilitated billions in illicit flows for cartels and North Korean hackers - International Herald ICIJ report: Crypto giants processed millions for cartels and hackers despite sanctions, exposing critical gaps in global AML rules.

A new investigation reveals that crypto giants like Binance and OKX processed hundreds of millions for drug cartels and North Korean hackers—even while under government monitoring.

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Poland closes last Russian consulate in the country in response to sabotage against its railway system - International Herald Warsaw shuts down Russia's last consulate in Gdansk after accusing Moscow of "state terrorism" over sabotage attempts on Polish railways.

🚫 Poland shuts down the LAST Russian consulate.
Foreign Minister Sikorski ordered the closure of the Gdansk facility, accusing Moscow of "state terrorism" after a sabotage attempt on the railway lines connecting Warsaw to Lublin.

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Netanyahu visits Israeli troops deployed in Syria following the fall of Al-Assad’s regime - International Herald The Prime Minister toured the buffer zone with top defense officials, emphasizing the "immense importance" of offensive capabilities to protect Israel's northern border.

Netanyahu visited the Syrian buffer zone today to inspect Israeli positions established after the collapse of the Assad regime. Israel says its troops will remain there "indefinitely" to safeguard the Golan Heights.

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