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This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Live Mint staff.World News Today Live: Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills World Central Kitchen employees, military says one of them was Hamas militant
- World Central Kitchen said it was ‘heartbroken’ by the airstrike and that it had no knowledge anyone in the car had alleged ties to the October 7, 2023 attack, saying it was ‘working with incomplete information’
World News Today Live: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war
- In a dramatic shift, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hints at a ceasefire involving NATO support for Ukraine’s borders, signaling the possibility of Ukraine negotiating back Russian-occupied areas. Will this lead to an end to the devastating war?
World News Today Live: Indian student from Telangana shot dead at gas station near Chicago in US
- An Indian student was shot dead during a robbery at a gas station near Chicago. The MBA student from Telangana was working part-time and was attacked by two armed robbers. His body is expected to return to India next week.
World News Today Live: ‘Does he look like terrorist’: Another Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh after Chinmoy Das, says alleges ISKCON
- ISKCON member on Saturday alleged that another Hindu priest has been arrested in Bangladesh after the arrest of Chinmoy Das amid ongoing protests.
World News Today Live: Victoria's Secret model Luciana Curtis and family abducted at gunpoint in Brazil, held hostage for 12 hours
- Luciana Curtis, her husband Henrique Gendre, and their child were kidnapped at gunpoint in Brazil after leaving a restaurant. They were held for 12 hours before being freed. The criminals accessed their bank accounts during captivity. The family is now safe.
World News Today Live: Prince Harry eyes Taylor Swift’s ‘blue-light police escort’ to bolster his royal security case
- The Duke of Sussex is challenging the withdrawal of his police protection, citing inconsistencies in security measures after Taylor Swift received special treatment amid threats. Despite losing an initial legal battle, he plans to appeal the ruling, highlighting ongoing risks to his family's safety.
World News Today Live: Man suffering from chronic sneezing goes to doctor to find out 2cm living dice stuck in nose for 20 years
- A 23-year-old man in China suffered from chronic sneezing for two decades due to a dice lodged in his nose. Doctors successfully removed it after discovering it during an endoscopy, highlighting the risks of foreign objects in nasal passages.
World News Today Live: China renews multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents to Hong Kong; know all the rules here
- China has eased visa restrictions for Shenzhen residents traveling to Hong Kong, allowing multiple entries starting December 1. The new policy permits stays of up to seven days, benefiting tourism and retail sectors as over 10 million Shenzhen residents are eligible.
World News Today Live: Bangladesh: Bank accounts of Chinmoy Krishna Das, 16 others freezed, Hindu temple vandalized in Chattogram | 10 updates
- The Bangladesh government has frozen bank accounts of 17 individuals linked to ISKCON amid tensions surrounding the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, whose account will also be affected.
World News Today Live: Manolo Blahnik Heels, Cartier ‘love’ bracelet: Meghan Markle wears ₹84 lakh outfit at dinner with Afghan refugees!
- Meghan Markle hosted a Christmas dinner for Afghan refugee women in California, showcasing her philanthropy and style. Her £82,000 outfit, featuring designer pieces and sentimental jewelry, captured attention, while the event highlighted her commitment to resilience and community.
World News Today Live: This new word of the year will change the way you see every online service – And it's ...
- Macquarie Dictionary has named 'enshittification' its 2024 word of the year. It refers to the gradual decline in quality of a service or product, particularly online platforms, driven by profit-seeking. The term resonates with the current feeling of deterioration in various aspects of life.