Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major winner haunted by racist Tiger Woods joke, dies aged 74

A shooting incident near the White House resulted in the death of one National Guard soldier, identified as Sarah Beckstrom, while another remains critically injured. The attack occurred on November 26, 2025, and the suspect, an Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been taken into custody. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding security in Washington, DC.

The United States has announced it will not invite South Africa to the G20 summit next year, following former President Donald Trump's claims of human rights abuses against the Afrikaner community and allegations of a supposed genocide. This decision comes after the U.S. boycotted the recent G20 summit held in Johannesburg, which was marked by significant diplomatic tensions.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has faced backlash after suggesting military intervention if Taiwan is attacked, prompting a denial from former President Trump regarding advice to temper her comments to avoid provoking China.

The United States and Venezuela are on the brink of conflict, with escalating tensions attributed to the Trump administration's intensified campaign against President Nicolás Maduro, framed as a war on drugs but potentially serving broader geopolitical interests against China.

President Trump announced that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will return to Moscow to engage in new peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This development comes amid leaked transcripts that raise questions about Witkoff's impartiality as a mediator, as he reportedly coached a Russian aide on how to present a peace plan to Trump.

Swiss lawmakers are calling for an investigation into whether gifts, including a gold bar, given to former President Donald Trump violated any laws. This request comes from members of the Green Party, who emphasize that the end does not justify the means in political conduct.

Finland's Foreign Minister discussed the potential for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump in these negotiations. The conversation comes amid ongoing tensions and the need for a resolution to the conflict that has persisted since 2014.

The Republican Party is experiencing internal conflict as former President Donald Trump distances himself from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, highlighting a deeper ideological struggle over the meaning of 'America First' in relation to Israel. This rift underscores differing views within the party regarding support for Israel and its implications for American foreign policy.