Former French president Sarkozy’s final appeal rejected in illegal campaign financing case

Guinea-Bissau military officers announced they have taken 'total control' of the country just three days after contentious presidential and legislative elections, where both major candidates claimed victory. Gunfire was reported outside the presidential palace prior to the military's declaration, indicating rising tensions in the capital.

A massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 13 fatalities, including a firefighter. Emergency services are actively engaged in rescue operations as many individuals remain trapped within the structures.

Southern Thailand has faced its heaviest rainfall in 300 years, leading to severe flooding that has resulted in at least 33 fatalities across seven provinces. A state of emergency has been declared in Songkhla province, with over 1,200 residents evacuated from affected areas, including the tourist destination of Hat Yai.

In Ivory Coast, the electoral commission has confirmed that the country has failed to meet the mandated 30% quota for women candidates in the upcoming legislative elections, despite the law being in place since 2019. With just over a month remaining before the elections, this shortfall raises concerns about gender representation in the political landscape.

Over 80 million people are expected to travel in the US this Thanksgiving, with airlines preparing for heavy holiday traffic following a recent 43-day government shutdown that disrupted airports. Despite a slight decrease in flight bookings, airlines have added flights and anticipate full planes, although winter weather in the Midwest and Northeast may cause delays.

On November 25, 2025, all 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi state, Nigeria, were rescued, following a series of alarming kidnappings in the region. This incident is part of a broader trend of escalating violence against educational institutions in Nigeria, where kidnappings have surged in recent weeks, prompting discussions about potential strikes by educators due to safety concerns.

UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to present her second annual budget to parliament on November 26, aiming to address a spending gap of at least £30 billion. The budget is expected to include measures targeting the cost of living crisis, amidst pressure from Labour Party backbenchers and bond markets for fiscal responsibility.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence for his role in a coup attempt, following a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This decision comes after Bolsonaro was preemptively arrested on Saturday, surprising many who doubted he would face incarceration.