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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as European countries suspend claims

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has brought with it uncertainty for Syrian asylum seekers across Europe, as several countries freeze applications from Syrians, arguing that those who fled his regime no longer have reason to fear returning to their homeland.

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South Carolina Mother Panicked After 4-Year-Old Son Handed to Stranger After Being Forgotten on School Bus: 'Oh My God'

A South Carolina mother is demanding accountability after her 4-year-old son was left on a school bus and handed to a stranger in a shocking breach of safety protocols.

Latin Times

Ukraine war briefing: Nato warns that Putin wants to ‘wipe Ukraine off the map’

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte says people should gird themselves for the prospect that Russia might try to use ‘swarms of drones’ in Europe. What we know on day 1,024

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California DMV apologizes for Cybertruck license plate mocking Oct. 7

The California DMV has vowed to ‘strengthen’ its license plate review process

The Independent UK

Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron’s latest pick to be France’s prime minister

The 73-year-old has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades and is one of the president’s cloest allies

The Independent UK

‘Treat others with respect,’ Badenoch says as Tory peer faces suspension

The Tory leader said the recommendations of Parliament’s standards watchdog after complaints against Baroness Catherine Meyer should be followed.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr key adviser petitioned regulators to revoke approval of polio vaccine

Aaron Siri is helping Trump’s health secretary pick to select top jobs despite long history of attacking vaccines

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US founder of neo-Nazi network sentenced to two years of time served

Robert Rundo, 34, leader of Rise Again Movement and ‘Active Clubs’ will also serve two years of supervised release

The Guardian - US

Former soldier unlawfully killed by ‘comrade’ in Ukraine, inquest finds

Daniel Burke set up Dark Angels, a group of military personnel who went to the front line in Ukraine to evacuate the injured, the inquest was told.

The Independent UK

Bayrou: Macron's Longtime Comrade Facing Biggest Challenge

Francois Bayrou, one of few political heavyweights to have stood by French President Emmanuel Macron since he came to power in 2017, now faces his biggest challenge after finally being promoted to prime minister.

International Business Times

Immigrant rights groups gear up to fight Trump mass deportation plan

The president-elect is expected to announce a flurry of executive orders on immigration in his first days in office

The Guardian - US

Mother attacks decision to clear police who arrested boy, 13, with water pistol

The Independent Office for Police Conduct found the officers’ actions were reasonable in the circumstances.

The Independent UK

Suspense Mounts Over Macron's Pick For PM

Suspense mounted on Friday over Emmanuel Macron's pick for prime minister, with the president racing to name a new head of government to break political deadlock.

International Business Times

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos

French president Emmanuel Macron has named a successor to the former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, who was ousted after just three months

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quit

Seen as a controversial nominee, Patel is acquiring senate judiciary committee support for confirmation

Al Jazeera

US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration

Experts say Trump’s invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.

Fortune

Former Aetna CEO says he’d eliminate employer-sponsored insurance to fix the U.S. healthcare industry in wake of UnitedHealthcare shooting

Employees should be free to choose their own health care plans, but be given the same contributions from their workplaces, Mark Bertolini argued.

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Lying poacher to pay record amount for illegal take of trophy buck

Offender illegally harvested an 18-point trophy buck on private property he claimed to be his sister’s. Accomplices were also sentenced.

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International Business Times

France Gets New Helpline Amid Trauma Of Mass Rape Trial

Some callers are women fearful they have been drugged and sexually assaulted; others are doctors worried they have misdiagnosed them -- a helpline set up amid France's notorious mass rape trial has tapped a nation's unease.

International Business Times

Ex-Man City Striker Set To Be Georgia's New Far-right President

Georgian ex-footballer turned far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become Tbilisi's next figurehead president in an indirect election denounced as "illegitimate" by the current pro-EU leader.

The Independent UK

Police chief warns 400 officers will be lost without extra funding

Lincolnshire’s Chief Constable Paul Gibson has followed his Metropolitan Police and Essex counterparts in warning about cuts.

International Business Times

Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Have Left, Signalling Drills Over

Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signalling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday.

The Independent UK

Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture

A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where alleged human rights abuses took place has been charged with several counts of torture

The Independent UK

US Olympic & Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has placed an employee on administrative leave after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete, causing her so much distress that she attempted suicide

International Business Times

Macron To Finally Name New French PM After Deadlock

President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister on Friday after days of deadlock over finding a candidate to replace Michel Barnier, whose ousting by parliament pushed France into a fresh crisis.

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