UAE showed with its hosting of COP28 that it’s ready to be a voice for climate change, writes Peter Burdin 

Australia’s Senate has passed a law banning under-16s from social media, with heavy fines for non-compliant platforms.

Former British soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of spying for Iran, facing long prison sentence after dramatic escape.

Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, have returned to the US after a successful prisoner exchange.

Ukraine’s Energy Minister has confirmed Russia’s massive strikes on the energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and air raid alerts.

Several of Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and White House picks has received bomb threats and hoax calls this week.

Three dead, and one injured as a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and ignited in Northern California.

Biden has called Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire “historic,” emphasising peace’s possibility despite shaky terms and reliance on multiple actors.

An arctic blast is set to impact parts of the US as millions of people travel for Thanksgiving.

Disturbing CCTV footage has exposed child abuse in Walthamstow school, sparking calls for urgent regulation of seclusion rooms.

Opposition supporters in Pakistan have paused protests after clashes with police left six dead, including security officers and civilians.

President Biden has pushed for ceasefire in Gaza, seeking the release of hostages, removal of Hamas after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

An officer has been convicted of manslaughter for Tasering a 95-year-old woman in a care home incident.

Severe snowstorm has grounded hundreds of flights and disrupted commutes in Seoul.

Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China has sparked global backlash, with leaders warning of potential trade war.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has begun, halting 14 months of fighting that killed thousands.

Israel has approved a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah amid opposition and uncertainty over its long-term effectiveness.

HIV-positive patients can now receive kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors.

Leaked audio recordings have revealed Brazilian army officials discussing a coup to keep Bolsonaro in power and block Lula’s presidency.

Moscow has expelled British diplomat over alleged espionage, citing falsified documents and sabotage activities, state media reports.”