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This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Live Mint staff.World News Today Live: Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend among 101 phone-hacking lawsuits targeting Daily Mirror publisher – What’s next?
- Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), the publisher of the Daily Mirror, is facing 101 phone hacking lawsuits from public figures. This follows a decade of litigation and a significant ruling in favor of Prince Harry, who received £140,600 in damages. A trial in late 2025 will possibly lead to settlements.
World News Today Live: US closes embassy in Kyiv due to threat following Ukraine's ATACMS attack on Russia
- The US closed its embassy in Kyiv due to air attack threats after Ukraine used US-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike inside Russia. The move follows escalating tensions, with Moscow warning of retaliatory actions against NATO countries. Other European embassies also suspended operations in Kyiv.
World News Today Live: US and Europe fear Russian hybrid warfare after Ukraine missile strikes
- The US State Department has expressed grave concerns over Russia’s hybrid warfare against the West, fearing it could escalate after Ukraine used US-made ATACMS missiles against targets inside Russia. Potential hybrid attacks could include sabotage, assassinations in Europe.
World News Today Live: Who is Mathira Mohammad? Pakistani television host whose private videos leaked after Minahil Malik, Imsha Rehman
- Pakistani-Zimbabwean model and television host Mathira Mohammad has appeared in several films, including the Indian Punjabi movie Young Malang.
World News Today Live: Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump, but insists Ukraine abandon NATO ambitions and accept limited territorial concessions. Putin’s stance on Ukraine's neutrality remains a significant point of negotiation.
World News Today Live: In Brazil, Xi Jinping cultivates a friend as he braces for Trump
- Working with a “like-minded" Lula, China aims to check America’s global dominance and keep trade going.
World News Today Live: Norwegian Crown Princess’s son arrested on rape suspicion; disturbing details emerge: Report
- Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested for rape and is under investigation for domestic abuse tied to prior incidents. Police also conducted a search of his home and seized evidence related to the case.
World News Today Live: France mass rape case: Sons of Dominique Pelicot demand harsh punishment for inflicting horrors on their mother
- France mass rape case: Dominique Pelicot's sons demand harsh punishment for their father, who admitted to drugging and raping their mother for 10 years, inviting dozens of men to join. Trial underway in France, verdict expected Dec 20
World News Today Live: ‘You're very famous’: Indonesian President Subianto tells EAM Jaishankar as they meet in Brazil | Watch
- Prabowo Subianto tells Jaishankar, ‘I know you, you are very famous’, prompting a chuckle from PM Modi, Jaishankar and others.
World News Today Live: Afghanistan teen Nila Ibrahimi, who escaped Taliban rule, wins KidsRights Prize for activism
- Nila Ibrahimi, a 17-year-old Afghan-Canadian, won the KidsRights Prize for her advocacy for women's rights after escaping Taliban rule. Her viral protest song inspires Afghan girls to assert their rights amid severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban, which the UN has labeled as gender apartheid.
World News Today Live: PM Modi arrives in Guyana on last leg of three-nation visit; focus on trade, energy, economic ties
- Prime Minister Modi's visit to Guyana marks a significant milestone in India-Guyana relations, being the first by an Indian prime minister in over 50 years. Modi is engaging with local leadership to enhance diplomatic and economic ties, focusing on trade, energy, and cultural exchange.
World News Today Live: From wrestling to politics: Donald Trump appoints WWE co-founder Linda McMahon as Education Secretary
- President-elect Donald Trump appointed Linda McMahon, a billionaire and former WWE executive, as secretary of the Education Department. McMahon has prior political experience and support for charter schools, aiming to empower American students and workers amid Trump's plans to dismantle the agency.
World News Today Live: Harshita Brella was strangulated, then dumped…: Postmorten report on how Indian woman was killed by husband in London
- Harshita Brella, 24, from Corby, Northamptonshire, was strangled, a post-mortem revealed. Police suspect her husband, Pankaj Lamba, 23, killed her on November 10 and abandoned her body in a car boot in Ilford, east London.
World News Today Live: Rio G20 Summit cohort takes second picture — this time with Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau and Giorgia Meloni
- G20 leaders reshot their group photo after Joe Biden was initially missed due to logistical issues. In his final summit, Biden was positioned prominently, contrasting with the earlier mishap that led to concerns over his waning influence ahead of Donald Trump's return.
World News Today Live: 'To the moon and beyond': Elon Musk's SpaceX launches world's largest rocket Starship | Watch
- President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's Starship launch with Elon Musk in Texas, marking the sixth test flight. The successful test achieved goals related to booster recovery and heatshield experiments, signifying a milestone for SpaceX's Starship program.