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Former Ukrainian military officer Serhiy Kuznetsov is set to be extradited from Italy to Germany, where he will face charges of anti-constitutional sabotage related to the Nord Stream pipeline blasts.

Meta has announced it will block access to Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for users under 16 in Australia. This decision aligns with new regulations aimed at protecting minors online.

A former United Nations investigator expressed her shock and anger at President Donald Trump's defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The investigator criticized Trump's dismissal of intelligence that indicated the Crown Prince's involvement in the killing, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding the case.

Under-sixteens in Australia will be banned from major social media platforms starting December 10, as part of a new regulation. Instagram has begun notifying affected users that their accounts will be deactivated in compliance with this ban.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Turkey's president and is scheduled to meet US Army officials in Kyiv later this week. Reports indicate that Washington is secretly exploring peace conditions with Russia. Angela Diffley of France 24 welcomed Scott Lucas, a Professor of American Studies & International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin, for in-depth analysis.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Turkey to discuss reviving peace efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Meanwhile, Axios reports that the Trump administration is secretly collaborating with Russia to draft a new 28-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict. Dr. Alexandra Filippenko, a political analyst, provides insights into the situation.

Tropical cyclone Fina has intensified to a category two storm and is expected to approach the Northern Territory coast of Australia on Friday. If it makes landfall, it would mark the earliest cyclone of the season to do so since 1973. The Bureau of Meteorology reported that Fina is currently located about 370km northeast of Darwin and is projected to turn southward.

A large Russian drone and missile barrage on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil killed at least 25 people, including three children, according to authorities. This attack occurred as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Turkey seeking diplomatic support against Russia's invasion.