Israel-Lebanon talks: Everything you need to know

A French court has sentenced Carole Sun, a 30-year-old woman repatriated from Syrian camps holding Islamic State members, to 10 years in prison for terrorist conspiracy. Sun left France for Syria in 2014 and was arrested by Kurdish forces in 2017 as the Islamic State was collapsing. This case highlights the ongoing legal and societal challenges faced by individuals returning from conflict zones.

Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, an alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, has been charged in a New York federal court with racketeering, drug, and firearms offenses. US officials have issued a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction, as his current whereabouts remain unknown.

Instacart has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after being accused of misleading US consumers by charging fees despite advertising 'free delivery'. This claim raised concerns about the transparency of the company's pricing practices and its impact on consumer trust.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to their involvement in investigating potential war crimes by Israeli officials in Gaza. This action has been condemned by the ICC as a significant infringement on its independence, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding international accountability in conflict zones.

Christian Turner has been appointed as the new UK ambassador to the United States, marking a significant achievement for the Sir Humphreys, a term often used to describe senior civil servants in the UK government, over political figures. This prestigious role is considered one of the most glamorous postings within the UK diplomatic service.

The UK has appointed Christian Turner as the new ambassador to the US, succeeding Peter Mandelson. Turner brings nearly 30 years of experience from his work across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.

The signing of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement has been postponed to January, as announced by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen during a summit in Brussels. This decision follows demands from Italy and France for a delay, primarily to seek additional protections for their farming sectors, disrupting the European Commission's plans to finalize the deal this week.

The Trump administration has announced plans to end gender-affirming care for minors, labeling such treatments as 'sex-rejecting procedures.' This proposal will prevent Medicaid funds from covering puberty blockers, hormone treatments, or surgical procedures for minors wishing to access these services through Medicare or Medicaid.