G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa

England faced Argentina in their final match of the 2025 Autumn Nations Series, with Argentina coming off a strong performance after defeating Wales and Scotland earlier in the tournament. The match was anticipated as a key contest to conclude the series for both teams.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for showing 'zero gratitude' towards U.S. efforts to facilitate a peace plan amid ongoing international negotiations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that a deal to end the war is unlikely to be reached by the Thursday deadline, as Ukrainian officials engage in talks with European security representatives in Geneva.

Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine has shown 'zero gratitude' for U.S. efforts to facilitate a peace plan amid ongoing international negotiations in Switzerland. The discussions involve a controversial draft that reportedly includes significant concessions from Ukraine to Russia, raising concerns about the implications for Ukrainian sovereignty.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the G20 summit in Johannesburg by rejecting a US proposal for him to hand over to a junior official for the next meeting in Florida. The summit, which was presented as a success for multilateralism, faced controversy due to the US boycott, which cited claims of discrimination against the Afrikaner minority in South Africa.

Hamas has accused Israel of fabricating claims regarding the end of a ceasefire, following reports that the militant group communicated to the US that the truce was over. This accusation comes amid ongoing violence and airstrikes in Gaza, which have resulted in numerous casualties and heightened tensions in the region.

G20 leaders concluded their summit in South Africa, emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation amid a fragmented global order and increasing political rivalries, particularly following the US's disengagement. The summit's final discussions focused on the future of the G20 in this challenging landscape.

Two American men have been indicted in the United States for allegedly planning an armed coup on the Haitian island of Gonave. The charges suggest a serious breach of international law and raise concerns about the stability of the region.

US President Donald Trump has stated that the proposed plan to end the Ukraine war is not his 'final offer' for Kyiv, with security officials scheduled to meet in Geneva to discuss the situation further. The plan reportedly includes significant concessions from Ukraine to Russia, raising concerns about its implications for Ukrainian sovereignty.