Germany’s far-right AfD sets up youth wing, drawing thousands of demonstrators

Palestinians in Gaza are facing severe challenges as winter arrives, with many families living in tents and struggling to stay warm amid critically scarce essential supplies. The harsh weather conditions have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.

A catastrophic fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong has resulted in a rising death toll, now confirmed at 146, as recovery efforts continue. The fire, which lasted over 40 hours, has left many residents unaccounted for, prompting an outpouring of grief from the community as thousands gathered to pay tribute to the victims.

Sri Lanka is experiencing severe flooding and mudslides due to Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll approaching 200 and many individuals reported missing. The capital and central regions have been particularly hard hit, prompting emergency responses as relief workers attempt to clear blocked roads and assess the damage.

Four individuals were killed and ten others wounded during a shooting at a family gathering in a banquet hall in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening. The incident, which occurred shortly before 6 p.m., is being investigated by local authorities as a potential targeted attack. Among the victims were both juveniles and adults, highlighting the tragic impact of gun violence on families.

Top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to discuss a potential peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. This meeting comes ahead of critical talks planned in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tens of thousands of people marched in Paris to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, accusing Israel of breaching a fragile ceasefire and calling for stronger international intervention as the death toll surpasses 70,000 according to Gaza's health ministry. The protests reflect growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region.

An extensive fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 128 lives, with many more individuals still unaccounted for. The fire, which lasted over 40 hours, has prompted a three-day official mourning period as residents gather to pay their respects and leave flowers in memory of the victims.

Three elderly nuns, Rita, Regina, and Bernadette, have been granted permission to remain in their former convent in Austria after fleeing from a care home. Church officials announced that they can stay at Goldenstein Castle until further notice, following their decision to return to a familiar environment.