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Learn more about Scott Bessent, the hedgefund manager nominated as the new US Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration.

Ukrainian troops now occupy just over half of the territory they conquered earlier this year in the Russian region of Koersk. They are fighting to maintain a strong negotiating position.

A South Korean court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to a one-year suspended prison term for attempting to escape his military service in an unusual way. The man admitted to overeating in an effort to avoid conscription.

Representatives of several island nations and developing countries have walked away from the negotiations at the climate summit in Azerbaijan, citing dissatisfaction with the proposed financing for climate aid. Meanwhile, the European Union delegation expects the talks to continue at COP29.

The recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have placed Israel under further scrutiny, leading to concerns of increased isolation on the international stage.

Russia has reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile towards Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict

American President Joe Biden turned 82 on Wednesday and celebrated his birthday with his family according to news site The Hill. Biden returned from South America late Tuesday night.

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has donated a collection of animals to North Korea as a gesture of goodwill.

A Republican congresswoman in the US House of Representatives has proposed a bill to deny transgender individuals access to women's toilets in the Capitol.

Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik has once again requested early conditional release thirteen years after his attacks. His own lawyer believes the chances are slim this time.

A professional diver tragically passed away after being attacked by a white shark while diving off the coast of New Zealand. The incident occurred on the Chatham Islands, sparking fear among the local diving community.

Three individuals died of suffocation during a vehicle test at a Hyundai factory in South Korea, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap. The incident occurred in the southeastern city of Ulsan.

A passenger plane has been grounded at Ponta Delgada Airport in the Portuguese Azores for days after 132 hamsters managed to escape from the aircraft.

EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell, 77, faced a setback during his latest meeting with EU foreign ministers. Borrell has been frustrated by the EU's stance on Israel, emphasizing more on the Palestinian cause.

French farmers are gearing up for a new wave of protests with blockades, fires, and demonstrations in response to various grievances. The government has warned against violence as tensions rise.

Where can Israelis still travel safely? The puzzle is getting smaller. Read all about the incidents worldwide and the government's travel advice on Telegraaf.nl.

Tensions escalate as North Korea uses loudspeakers to create psychological pressure on the residents at the border with South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on his military to prepare for war in a speech delivered to battalion commanders and instructors in Pyongyang.

The Supreme Court of South Africa has demanded that the police no longer block the entrances to the abandoned gold mine in the city of Stilfontein.

A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for attempting to smuggle over 300 tarantulas out of the country tied to his body. Security at Lima airport noticed 'noticeable bumps' and stopped him.

Filipino authorities ordered the evacuation of more than 250,000 people as 'supertyphoon' Man-yi approaches. The storm is expected to bring severe winds and deadly storm surges.

A group of illegal miners in South Africa refuse to leave a gold mine, fearing deportation if they do. The situation in Stilfontein, a town in a northwestern province of South Africa, sheds light on the issue of illegal mining in the region.

Norwegian fishermen caught 200 kilograms of halibut and a 7,800-ton American nuclear submarine in their nets off the coast of Norway, according to reports.

The main opposition leader of South Korea has been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for violating the election law.

After the renowned businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, now his brother Salah is also being accused of sexual abuse by several women.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of drones for attacks, causing concerns in the West and South Korea about the country's increasing military cooperation with Russia.

Manou Cassiers, a 25-year-old tourist from Antwerp, Belgium, had a harrowing experience at sea for 35 hours following a volcanic eruption in Indonesia. She describes the ordeal as a nightmare, with cockroaches everywhere.

The new weather phenomenon DANA has once again led to intense rainfall in parts of Spain, causing worries among the residents.

President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has resumed his golfing activities after a hiatus of eight years, citing the need to engage with President Donald Trump of the United States on the golf course.