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Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not ‘final offer’ for Kyiv

Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv2 hours agoShareSaveJaroslav LukivShareSavePA MediaPresident Donald Trump has said a US plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is not his “final offer” for Kyiv, after Ukrainian allies voiced concerns over proposals.
Earlier on Saturday, leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan said the plan had elements “essential for a just and lasting peace”, but would “require additional work”, citing concerns over border changes and caps on Ukraine's army.
On Sunday, security officials from Britain, France, Germany, the US and Ukraine will meet in Geneva, Switzerland.
President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier warned Ukraine faced “one of the most difficult moments in our history” over US pressure to accept the plan seen as favourable to Moscow.
Trump has given Ukraine until 27 November to accept the 28-point plan, while Russia's President Vladimir Putin said it could be the “basis” for a settlement.
When asked on Saturday whe..

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UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises

UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises2 hours agoShareSaveGeorgina RannardClimate and science correspondent, Belém, BrazilShareSaveEPAFollowing bitter rows, the UN climate summit COP30 in Belém, Brazil has ended with a deal that contains no direct reference to the fossil fuels that are heating up the planet.
It is a frustrating end for more than 80 countries including the UK and EU that wanted the meeting to commit the world to stop using using oil, coal and gas at a faster pace.
But oil-producing nations held the line that they should be allowed to use their fossil fuel resources to grow their economies.
The meeting takes place as the UN says it fears global efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels have failed.
A representative for Colombia furiously criticised the COP presidency for not allowing countries to object to the deal in the final meeting on Saturday, known as a plenary.
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From ‘communist lunatic’ to ‘rational person’: Donald Trump takes a U-turn on Zohran Mamdani

In one of the most dramatic political reversals of the year, President Donald Trump struck an unexpectedly warm tone toward New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during a meeting at the White House — just weeks after denouncing him as a “communist lunatic” and threatening to cut off federal funding if he won the election. The shift has surprised everyone who had expected a tense encounter, given the bitter exchanges of the campaign. Instead, Trump described Mamdani as a “rational person”, praised his vision for New York and signalled a willingness to work closely with him on affordability and public safety — a remarkable U-turn from the hostility he projected throughout the mayoral race.A surprisingly cordial Oval Office meeting between Trump and MamdaniThe highly anticipated meeting delivered none of the fireworks that had been predicted. Instead, Trump appeared eager to reassure the mayor-elect, repeatedly emphasising areas of agreement and mutual concern. He congratulated Mamdani on h..

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Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting: 10 key moments from White House Oval Office

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani met for a high‑stakes meeting at the White House on Sunday. This was a remarkable step in MAGA politics given the New York City mayor‑elect’s socialist Democrat stance, and the GOP leader even entertaining him at his office in the first place.As the two contrasting poles of the ideological spectrum faced each other, it was expected that Mamdani would find himself in a tough, intimidating environment, with reporters asking questions that reflected what many in the MAGA audience wanted to know about what a left‑leaning Mamdani would do to govern in the wealthiest city in America.At 34, Mamdani will be the youngest New York mayor in more than a century. Trump, a 79‑year‑old POTUS, is the oldest person elected to be commander‑in‑chief.10 key moments from the Oval Office
'He will convince me, or I will convince him.' — POTUSTrump: “There will be topics that we disagree on. I think we’ll probably come to a conclusion. Ultimately, it’s for the good of..

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Meet Dr Toilet, the 78-year-old ‘supoohero’ fighting for Hong Kong loos

For Henry Hung Chi-kuen, a veteran of the plumbing and drainage industry with more than 60 years of experience, toilets are not only how he earns his living but also something of an obsession.
“Wherever I go [around the world], the first place I go [to] is the public toilet,” he said enthusiastically.
The 78-year-old also buys toilet-themed souvenirs from different countries, proudly displaying them behind his desk.
Often referred to as “Dr Toilet”, Hung is a founding member and president of a…

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Memory chip prices surge amid strong demand from the AI sector: analysts

AdvertisementSemiconductorsTechTech TrendsMemory chip prices surge amid strong demand from the AI sector: analystsThe price increase is set to be turbocharged once Nvidia starts using certain memory chips in its AI servers, Counterpoint Research says
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPIris Dengin ShenzhenPublished: 9:00am, 22 Nov 2025The steep rise in memory chip prices is expected to continue on the back of heightened demand from the artificial intelligence industry, while average consumers are likely to pay more for a new smartphone, according to analysts.AdvertisementMemory chip prices were forecast to increase 30 per cent in the fourth quarter this year and a further 20 per cent in 2026, following a 50 per cent surge year to date, Counterpoint Research said in a report on Thursday.
The higher cost reflects the rapid shift in strategy for the major memory chipmakers, as they focus more on supplying large-capacity storage products for enterprises involved in AI projects and ..

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Abortion is illegal again in North Dakota after Supreme Court upholds ban

Abortion has been reinstated as illegal in North Dakota after the state's Supreme Court failed to secure the necessary majority to uphold a judge’s decision that had struck down the ban last year.
Performing an abortion is now a felony crime, though patients are specifically protected from prosecution. Doctors found in violation could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The court's five justices were divided, with three agreeing the ban was unconstitutionally vague under the state constitution, while two deemed the law constitutional. North Dakota's constitution mandates that at least four of the five justices must concur for a law to be declared unconstitutional – a stringent requirement that ultimately prevented the lower court's ruling from being affirmed.
The court's five justices were divided, with three agreeing the ban was unconstitutionally vague under the state constitution, while two deemed the law constitutional. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)..

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Jets star Kris Boyd was shot after argument about what he was wearing, NYPD says

A stranger shot New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd in the abdomen after taunting him about his outfit, police say.
Boyd, two of his teammates and a third friend headed to Asian fusion hotspot Sei Less in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday to celebrate a friend’s birthday. As they were heading inside the restaurant, a group of men started “to chirp them” about their fashion choices, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told Pix11. The strangers then asked: “Do you think you’re better than us?”
The football player and his friends spent about 10 minutes inside the restaurant before deciding they didn’t like the vibe and left, Kenny said. That’s when, just after 2 a.m., the strangers confronted Boyd’s group again, once again taunting them about their outfits.
An argument quickly turned physical — and one of the strangers pulled out a gun, Kenny said. “Pretty chaotic scene. Probably about 50 to 60 people out there. People are running,” the chief of detectives added.
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Zelensky warns Ukraine risks losing US support over White House peace plan

Zelensky warns Ukraine risks losing US support over White House peace plan47 minutes agoShareSaveJaroslav LukivShareSaveZelensky/TelegramPresident Zelensky addressed the nation on Ukraine's Dignity and Freedom DayUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Kyiv risks losing US support over a White House plan on how to end the war with Russia.
Addressing the nation on Friday, Zelensky said Ukraine “might face a very difficult choice: either losing dignity, or risk losing a key partner”, adding that “today is one of the most difficult moments in our history”.
The widely leaked US peace plan includes proposals that Kyiv had previously ruled out: ceding eastern areas it now controls, significantly cutting its army size, and pledging not to join Nato.
These provisions are seen as heavily slanted towards Russia, whose President Vladimir Putin said the plan could be a “basis” for peace settlement.
At Friday's meeting with his security cabinet, Putin said Moscow had receiv..

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Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow

Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow6 hours agoShareSaveSteve RosenbergRussia editorShareSaveEPAIt was quite a contrast.
On Thursday, a US Pentagon delegation was in Kyiv. They were talking to President Zelensky about a draft plan to end the war in Ukraine.
The same day, on Russian state TV, President Putin was in military fatigues. He was talking to his army chiefs about fighting on.
“We have our tasks, our goals,” the Kremlin leader declared. “The chief one is the unconditional achievement of the aims of the special military operation.”
The Izvestia newspaper called President Putin's visit to a command post “a signal to America that he's prepared to negotiate on Ukraine, on Russia's terms”.
Which brings us back to the peace plan.
On Friday night, President Putin said he had seen the US settlement plan for Ukraine.
Addressing a meeting of the Russian security council in Moscow, he described the American proposals as a “modernised” version ..

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