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Civilians evacuated from Ukraine’s Mariupol
Around 100 Ukrainian civilians were being evacuated from a ruined steelworks in the city of Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, after the United Nations had confirmed a “safe passage operation” was in progress there.
Around 50 Ukrainian civilians reached the relative safety of a temporary camp in Russian-held territory on Sunday after being evacuated from a ruined steelworks in Mariupol, where the United Nations said a “safe passage operation” was in progress.
A convoy of vehicles with Ukrainian number plates, Russian forces and vehicles with United Nations symbols arrived in the village of Bezimenne, located in the Donetsk region, around 20 miles from Mariupol.
The city is under Russian control but some fighters and civilians remain holed up in the Azovstal works – a vast Soviet-era plant designed with a labyrinth of bunkers and tunnels to withstand attack.
It is one of the first major signs of an evacuation agreement to ease the ordeal of the most destructive siege in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia’s defense ministry said on Sunday that 46 civilians had left the area around the steel plant the previous day.
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledged continued support for Ukraine when she met President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in an unannounced visit to Kyiv.
“We believe that we are visiting you to say thank you for your fight for freedom that we are on a frontier of freedom and then your fight is a fight for everyone. So, our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done.”
Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday it had carried out a missile strike on a military airfield near the port city of Odesa, destroying a stock of Western-supplied weapons.
It released video showing a missile being launched, which it said was used to carry out the strikes.
On Saturday, Ukraine said Russian missiles had knocked out a newly constructed runway at Odesa’s main airport. President Zelenskiy pledged in an overnight address to rebuild it.
It was unclear if they were referring to the same incident and Reuters could not immediately verify the reports.
Moscow has turned its focus to Ukraine’s south and east after failing to capture Kyiv in the early weeks of the war.
In the northern city of Irpin – one of the main fighting hotspots before Russian troops pulled back – people gathered to honor their military dead, laying flowers on freshly dug graves.
Ten year old Saveliy Krotkikh’s father Ivan was killed by shelling.
His mother Alla said she was thankful to her husband who she said died defending their city.
Her 21-year old son and her husband’s brother, who were also in the army, were both wounded trying to help rescue her husband.
Tetyana Blyznyuk’s husband also died fighting.
She said he always used to bring her flowers. But today, it was her turn to bring them to him.
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Hong Kong high-rise inferno leaves dozens dead and hundreds missing
Deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court kills 36, 279 missing; authorities face scrutiny over construction safety.
Deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court kills 36, 279 missing; authorities face scrutiny over construction safety.
A horrific fire has torn through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court housing complex, killing at least 36 people and leaving 279 missing. The blaze erupted in the Tai Po district and quickly intensified as bamboo scaffolding helped the flames spread with alarming speed.
The complex, home to nearly 4,800 residents, was undergoing major renovations at the time of the disaster. Authorities are now facing renewed scrutiny over construction safety and the ongoing reliance on bamboo scaffolding, which has been at the centre of multiple accidents in recent years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep condolences and called for urgent rescue and recovery operations as emergency teams continue searching for survivors.
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National Guard Troops Shot Near White House As Lockdown Declared
Two National Guard members shot near the White House; critical condition prompts major law enforcement response and lockdown.
Two National Guard members shot near the White House; critical condition prompts major law enforcement response and lockdown.
Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, prompting a major response from law enforcement. A suspect was also shot during the confrontation, and officials report the guards are in critical condition. President Trump, currently in Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, confirmed the severity of the incident.
Authorities quickly locked down the White House and the Treasury Department’s headquarters as police surrounded Farragut Square with heavy security and yellow tape. The area remains closed off as investigators work to understand what led to the violent encounter.
This shooting comes as tensions rise around the National Guard’s legal role in the capital. A federal judge recently ruled their presence violates several laws but delayed action until December 11, leaving a controversial deployment in limbo.
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Ukraine backs US-led peace accord as final details near completion
Ukraine supports US-led peace accord to end war with Russia, aiming for resolution of final elements soon.
Ukraine supports US-led peace accord to end war with Russia, aiming for resolution of final elements soon.
Ukraine has signalled support for a US-led peace accord aimed at ending the war with Russia, with officials confirming that only minor elements remain to be finalised. The framework represents the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the conflict began.
According to Ukrainian officials, Kyiv fully supports the essence of the proposal, while Washington says progress is encouraging but further negotiations are required. The agreement focuses heavily on territory held by Russia and the security guarantees needed to protect Ukraine long-term.
With momentum building, global attention now turns to how remaining issues will be resolved and how soon a final agreement can be reached.
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