Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and a lack of support from the beginningVideo games have long struggled with diversification and inclusivity, so it was no surprise when the Game Awards host and producer Geoff Keighley announced the Future Class programme in 2020. Its purpose was to highlight a cohort of individuals working in video games as the “bright, bold and inclusive future” of the industry.Considering the widespread reach of the annual Keighley-led show, which saw an estimated 154m livestreams last year, Future Class felt like a genuine effort. Inductees were invited to attend the illustrious December ceremony, billed as “gaming’s Oscars”, featured on the official Game Awards website, and promised networking opportunities and career advancement advice. However, the programme reportedly struggled from the start. Over the last couple of years, support waned. Now, it appears the Game Awards Future Class has been wholly abandoned. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/11/future-class-gamings-oscars-game-awards">Continue reading...</a>

تم إلغاء مبادرة Future Class، التي أطلقتها جوائز الألعاب في عام 2020 لتعزيز الشمولية في صناعة الألعاب. أفاد الأعضاء بوجود صراعات مع المنظمين ونقص في الدعم طوال مدة البرنامج. على الرغم من الحماس الأولي، واجهت المبادرة صعوبات في الوفاء بوعودها، مما أدى إلى خيبة أمل بين المشاركين.

La iniciativa Future Class, lanzada por los Game Awards en 2020 para promover la inclusividad en la industria de los videojuegos, ha sido descontinuada. Los inductees informaron sobre conflictos con los organizadores y una falta de apoyo a lo largo de la duración del programa. A pesar del entusiasmo inicial, la iniciativa luchó por cumplir sus promesas, lo que llevó a la decepción entre los participantes.

L'initiative Future Class, lancée par les Game Awards en 2020 pour promouvoir l'inclusivité dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo, a été interrompue. Les membres ont signalé des conflits avec les organisateurs et un manque de soutien tout au long de la durée du programme. Malgré un enthousiasme initial, l'initiative a eu du mal à tenir ses promesses, entraînant une déception parmi les participants.

The Future Class initiative, launched by the Game Awards in 2020 to promote inclusivity in the gaming industry, has been discontinued. Inductees reported conflicts with organizers and a lack of support throughout the program's duration. Despite initial enthusiasm, the initiative struggled to deliver on its promises, leading to disappointment among participants.

‘We were effectively props’: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’

The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minors continues to shake Washington, D.C., years after his death. On Tuesday, the US Congress passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release all files related to the convicted sex offender. President Trump reversed his earlier opposition over the weekend after it became clear the bill would pass both chambers, moving these documents a major step closer to becoming public.

وافق الكونغرس الأمريكي على مشروع قانون يلزم بإصدار جميع الملفات المتعلقة بجيفري إبستين، المدان بالاعتداء الجنسي. وقع الرئيس دونالد ترامب، الذي كان قد عارض سابقًا إصدار هذه الملفات، على القانون بعد أن أصبح واضحًا أنه سيمر في كلا المجلسين. تمثل هذه الخطوة تحولًا كبيرًا في موقف ترامب وتعكس الجهود المستمرة للتعامل مع تداعيات إساءة إبستين للأطفال.

El Congreso de EE. UU. ha aprobado un proyecto de ley que exige la publicación de todos los archivos relacionados con Jeffrey Epstein, un delincuente sexual condenado. El presidente Donald Trump, que anteriormente se había opuesto a la publicación, firmó el proyecto de ley después de que se hizo evidente que pasaría en ambas cámaras. Esta decisión marca un cambio significativo en la postura de Trump y refleja los esfuerzos continuos para abordar las consecuencias del abuso de menores por parte de Epstein.

Le Congrès américain a adopté une loi exigeant la publication de tous les dossiers liés à Jeffrey Epstein, un délinquant sexuel condamné. Le président Donald Trump, qui s'était auparavant opposé à cette publication, a signé la loi après qu'il soit devenu clair qu'elle passerait dans les deux chambres. Cette décision marque un changement significatif dans la position de Trump et reflète les efforts continus pour traiter les conséquences des abus d'Epstein sur des mineurs.

The US Congress has passed a bill mandating the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. President Donald Trump, who had previously opposed the release, signed the bill after it became clear it would pass both chambers. This decision marks a significant shift in Trump's stance and reflects ongoing efforts to address the fallout from Epstein's abuse of minors.

US: Donald Trump says he signed the bill to release Epstein files

A new US peace proposal leaked from top officials, it would require Ukraine to make sweeping concessions, including ceding territory, recognizing Russia’s control over Crimea and other occupied regions, and cutting its military to 400,000 troops. The draft plan would also force Kyiv to give up all long-range weapons. These terms mirror Russia’s long-standing maximalist demands, which Ukraine has repeatedly rejected as tantamount to capitulation. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze has more from Kyiv.

تقترح خطة سلام أمريكية مسربة على أوكرانيا تقديم تنازلات كبيرة، بما في ذلك التخلي عن الأراضي، والاعتراف بالسيطرة الروسية على القرم، وتقليص جيشها إلى 400,000 جندي. كما تتطلب الخطة من كييف التخلي عن جميع الأسلحة بعيدة المدى، مما يتماشى مع المطالب القصوى لروسيا، التي رفضتها أوكرانيا مرارًا باعتبارها استسلامًا.

Una propuesta de paz filtrada de EE. UU. exige que Ucrania haga concesiones significativas, incluyendo ceder territorio, reconocer el control ruso sobre Crimea y reducir su ejército a 400,000 tropas. El plan también exige que Ucrania renuncie a todas las armas de largo alcance, alineándose estrechamente con las demandas maximalistas de Rusia, que Ucrania ha rechazado de manera constante como una capitulación.

Une proposition de paix américaine divulguée exige d'Ukraine qu'elle fasse des concessions importantes, notamment céder des territoires, reconnaître le contrôle russe sur la Crimée et réduire son armée à 400 000 soldats. Le plan demande également à l'Ukraine de renoncer à toutes ses armes à longue portée, s'alignant étroitement sur les exigences maximalistes de la Russie, que l'Ukraine a constamment rejetées comme une capitulation.

A leaked US peace proposal requires Ukraine to make significant concessions, including ceding territory, recognizing Russia's control over Crimea, and reducing its military to 400,000 troops. The plan also demands that Ukraine relinquish all long-range weapons, aligning closely with Russia's longstanding demands, which Ukraine has consistently rejected as capitulation.

US peace proposal would see Ukraine giving up land, arms

As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.

يعبر الفنزويليون الذين يعيشون بالقرب من الحدود الكولومبية عن مخاوفهم وآمالهم في ظل زيادة الوجود العسكري الأمريكي في المنطقة، مما يثير القلق بشأن تدخل محتمل. شارك السكان مخاوفهم بشأن تداعيات الإجراءات الأمريكية على حياتهم اليومية واستقرار البلاد.

Los venezolanos que viven cerca de la frontera con Colombia han expresado sus temores y esperanzas mientras las fuerzas militares de EE. UU. aumentan su presencia en la región, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre una posible intervención. Los residentes compartieron sus ansiedades sobre las implicaciones de las acciones de EE. UU. en su vida diaria y la estabilidad del país.

Les Vénézuéliens vivant près de la frontière colombienne expriment leurs craintes et leurs espoirs alors que les forces militaires américaines renforcent leur présence dans la région, suscitant des inquiétudes quant à une éventuelle intervention. Les résidents partagent leurs angoisses concernant les implications des actions américaines sur leur vie quotidienne et la stabilité du pays.

Venezuelans living near the Colombia border have expressed their fears and hopes as the U.S. military builds up its presence in the region, raising concerns about a potential intervention. Residents shared their anxieties about the implications of U.S. actions on their daily lives and the stability of the country.

Venezuelans share their concerns amid U.S. military buildup near the country

Palestinians living in tent cities on shore of southern Gaza fear disease, cold and hunger following first storm of seasonEveryone knew what was coming. But there was little the inhabitants of the tent cities that crowd the shore of southern Gaza could do as the storm approached. Sabah al-Breem, 62, was sitting with one of her daughters and several grandchildren in their current home – a makeshift construction of tarpaulins and salvaged wood – when the wind and the driving rain broke across Gaza last week.“Everything collapsed … We repaired our shelter but in the night it fell down again under the heavy rain. All our belongings were soaked. The day the winds blew was a black day for us,” said Breem, originally from Khan Younis but displaced multiple times since the start of the war in October 2023. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/20/look-at-us-with-mercy-displaced-palestinians-dread-onset-of-harsh-winter">Continue reading...</a>

يواجه الفلسطينيون الذين يعيشون في مدن خيام على طول الساحل الجنوبي لقطاع غزة ظروفًا يائسة، حيث جلبت أول عاصفة في الموسم أمطارًا غزيرة ورياحًا قوية. شهد العديد من السكان، مثل صباح البريم، انهيار ملاجئهم المؤقتة، مما جعلهم عرضة للأمراض والبرد والجوع. النزاع المستمر أدى إلى تهجير العديد من العائلات، مما زاد من معاناتهم مع اقتراب فصل الشتاء.

Los palestinos que viven en ciudades de tiendas a lo largo de la costa sur de Gaza enfrentan condiciones desesperadas, ya que la primera tormenta de la temporada ha traído fuertes lluvias y vientos. Muchos residentes, como Sabah al-Breem, han visto colapsar sus refugios improvisados, dejándolos vulnerables a enfermedades, frío y hambre. El conflicto en curso ha desplazado a muchas familias, agravando sus luchas a medida que se acerca el invierno.

Les Palestiniens vivant dans des villes de tentes le long de la côte sud de Gaza font face à des conditions désastreuses alors que la première tempête de la saison a apporté de fortes pluies et des vents violents. De nombreux résidents, comme Sabah al-Breem, ont vu leurs abris de fortune s'effondrer, les rendant vulnérables aux maladies, au froid et à la faim. Le conflit en cours a déplacé de nombreuses familles, aggravant leurs luttes alors que l'hiver approche.

Palestinians living in tent cities along the southern Gaza coast are facing dire conditions as the first storm of the season has brought heavy rain and strong winds. Many residents, like Sabah al-Breem, have seen their makeshift shelters collapse, leaving them vulnerable to disease, cold, and hunger. The ongoing conflict has displaced many families, exacerbating their struggles as winter approaches.

Shelter and food in desperately short supply as Gaza braces for harsh winter

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2025.11/thumbnail/691ed9f285f540421016dc77.jpg" /> Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow’s willingness to negotiate with Kiev <a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/628055-kremlin-peace-talks-zelensky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

أعاد المتحدث باسم الكرملين، ديمتري بيسكوف، التأكيد على استعداد موسكو للتفاوض مع كييف، مشددًا على أهمية الحوار في معالجة التوترات المستمرة. تعكس هذه التصريحات موقفًا إيجابيًا من روسيا وسط الصراع القائم في أوكرانيا.

El portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, ha reiterado la disposición de Moscú para participar en negociaciones con Kiev, enfatizando la importancia del diálogo para abordar las tensiones actuales. Esta declaración refleja una postura positiva de Rusia en medio del conflicto en Ucrania.

Le porte-parole du Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, a réaffirmé la volonté de Moscou de s'engager dans des négociations avec Kiev, soulignant l'importance du dialogue pour traiter les tensions en cours. Cette déclaration reflète une position positive de la Russie au milieu du conflit en Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has reiterated Moscow's willingness to engage in negotiations with Kiev, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in addressing ongoing tensions. This statement reflects a positive stance from Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Moscow remains open to dialogue with Kiev – Kremlin

The home secretary’s plans ‘may leave people in a sense of limbo and unable to integrate’, Burnham saidAndy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is giving a speech in Salford this afternoon where he will set out details of his “good growth” plans, but he has already explained much of it overnight in a <a href="https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-andy-burnham-unveils-plan-to-pioneer-a-new-model-of-economic-growth-with-1bn-gm-good-growth-fund-and-pipeline-of-more-than-30-projects-across-city-region/">news release.</a>Explaining what his “new model of economic growth” is, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the body Burnham runs) says:Over the past decade, the city region has become the fastest growing part of the UK economy, driven by a high-performing centre unrecognisable from even 15 years ago.Our trailblazing devolution deals and unique partnership approach have fuelled annual growth of 3.1 per cent – more than double the rate of the country as a whole. A <a href="https://email.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwsjkuO3CAYBk8DO1o8DSxYzMbXGPH43aAY4wBuJ7ePHM22Pqm-So6bKCkGx_Qi1GIskzg7ykUEmQTVUksRIYQohOFMRA9a8YCLWyxLkKgQKjL7zVjUi2FaCbsgSUdJ8Kv8JtWXHfogOsSwBWWCJPeSYn49A95dnvMcSHwhviK-3vf9an-21hPEdrRa4njFVhFfO4x29QiIr3s7UjsGOXtLV5zlU-ZfMvarniSXd97LO89Bqj9ihjGf89oqHPN6PLhCKp502MEPICW5_-D7ByDxxcxiucHd-SN1uF_j9L23G0k6M7wv31Pxx1OFx-wA9XHQLShgaSNCWEZkspoErxQJBqimIDyzgD-O_wsAAP__XHV3Ng">recent report from Oxford Economics</a> praised Greater Manchester’s growth journey, calling us a “trailblazer for local devolution.”A new strategic partnership between GMCA and GMPF [Greater Manchester Pension Fund] – the first of its kind in the country – will prioritise local investment and align the GMPF’s investment to our integrated pipeline. Projects in the integrated pipeline will be able to access patient capital that aims for sustainable growth and long-term impact.We’ll invest in a way that makes the most of every pound, delivering social as well as economic benefits.Our Greater Manchester baccalaureate is transforming technical education, giving young people a clear line of sight to high quality jobs in our growing economy, and we’re helping residents to live healthier, happier lives and access new employment and training opportunities through our Live Well approach.Underpinning all this is the Bee Network – our safe, green and affordable public transport system, which is seamlessly connecting people and places like never before. Next year eight rail lines will be brought into the network, which already includes bus, rail, tram, and active travel routes.I appreciate the support, but I couldn’t have brought forward a plan of the kind I brought forward today [his Manchester “good growth” plan] without being fully focused on my role as mayor of Greater Manchester.And I’m providing leadership on growth, which is what I think the country needs, and is helpful to the government right now.And we’re doing this in advance of the budget, I hope, to really bring to life the growth story for the government.I would just finish by saying this; I think part of the country’s problem is the political culture of Westminster, which is playing out in front of us right now. You go to Manchester, and we’ve built a new economy, and a new way of doing politics, and more of that is what the country needs. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/nov/20/covid-inquiry-report-pandemic-labour-conservatives-andy-burnham-uk-politics-live-news">Continue reading...</a>

دعا آندي بيرنهام، عمدة مانشستر الكبرى، حزب العمال لإعادة النظر في خططه التي ستجعل من الصعب على طالبي اللجوء الحصول على إقامة دائمة في المملكة المتحدة. وأعرب عن قلقه من أن مثل هذه التدابير قد تترك الأفراد في حالة من عدم اليقين، مما يعيق قدرتهم على الاندماج في المجتمع. كما من المقرر أن يقدم بيرنهام خططه لـ 'النمو الجيد' التي تهدف إلى تعزيز التنمية الاقتصادية في المنطقة.

Andy Burnham, el alcalde de Manchester, ha instado al Partido Laborista a reconsiderar sus planes que dificultarían la obtención de un estatus permanente para los solicitantes de asilo en el Reino Unido. Expresó su preocupación de que tales medidas podrían dejar a las personas en un estado de incertidumbre, obstaculizando su capacidad para integrarse en la sociedad. Burnham también presentará sus planes de 'crecimiento positivo' destinados a fomentar el desarrollo económico en la región.

Andy Burnham, le maire de Manchester, a appelé le Parti travailliste à reconsidérer ses projets qui rendraient plus difficile l'obtention d'un statut permanent pour les demandeurs d'asile au Royaume-Uni. Il a exprimé des inquiétudes selon lesquelles de telles mesures pourraient laisser les individus dans un état d'incertitude, entravant leur capacité à s'intégrer dans la société. Burnham doit également présenter ses plans de 'croissance positive' visant à favoriser le développement économique de la région.

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has urged the Labour Party to reconsider its plans that would make it more difficult for asylum seekers to achieve permanent settlement in the UK. He expressed concerns that such measures could leave individuals in a state of limbo, hindering their ability to integrate into society. Burnham is also set to present his 'good growth' plans aimed at fostering economic development in the region.

Andy Burnham calls on Labour to rethink plans to make it tougher for asylum seekers to settle permanently – UK politics live

Investors cheer forecast-beating results from chipmaker, as attention turns to delayed US employment reportThe Chinese ministry of commerce has said the dispute over the supply of chips from Nexperia, the Dutch-based Chinese-owed company, is still not fully resolved.“There is still a gap to completely solve the problem,” the Chinese ministry of commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday.“Minister Karremans justified his actions by accusing Nexperia’s CEO of various acts of alleged mismanagement. Wingtech strongly rejects these accusations and points out that, to date, no proof has been provided,”The minimum is no additional cost for business. Every time costs go up, you’re making the case against investing in the UK.In the UK cost of energy is too high versus almost anywhere in the world. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/nov/20/markets-rally-nvidia-results-ai-bubble-us-jobs-report-ftse-pound-dollar-business-live-news">Continue reading...</a>

يتفاعل المستثمرون بشكل إيجابي مع نتائج إنفيديا، التي تجاوزت التوقعات، مما يخفف المخاوف بشأن فقاعة الذكاء الاصطناعي. في الوقت نفسه، تتجه الأنظار نحو تقرير الوظائف الأمريكي المتأخر. وقد أشار وزارة التجارة الصينية إلى أن النزاع بشأن إمدادات الرقائق من شركة نيكسبيريا لا يزال غير محسوم، مما يبرز التوترات المستمرة في صناعة أشباه الموصلات.

Los inversores reaccionan positivamente a los resultados de Nvidia, que superaron las previsiones, aliviando las preocupaciones sobre una burbuja de IA. Mientras tanto, la atención se centra en un informe de empleo de EE. UU. retrasado. El ministerio chino de comercio ha indicado que la disputa sobre el suministro de chips de Nexperia sigue sin resolverse, destacando las tensiones en la industria de semiconductores.

Les investisseurs réagissent positivement aux résultats de Nvidia, qui ont dépassé les prévisions, apaisant les inquiétudes concernant une bulle de l'IA. Pendant ce temps, l'attention se tourne vers un rapport sur l'emploi aux États-Unis retardé. Le ministère chinois du Commerce a indiqué que le différend concernant les approvisionnements en puces de Nexperia reste non résolu, soulignant les tensions persistantes dans l'industrie des semi-conducteurs.

Investors are reacting positively to Nvidia's results, which exceeded forecasts, alleviating concerns over an AI bubble. Meanwhile, attention shifts to a delayed US employment report. The Chinese ministry of commerce has indicated that the dispute regarding chip supplies from Nexperia remains unresolved, highlighting ongoing tensions in the semiconductor industry.

‘We were effectively props’: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’

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