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France is facing a major political crisis as the government collapses following a no-confidence vote. This development marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape and raises questions about the future of its leadership.

China on Tuesday banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have widespread military applications, escalating trade tensions the day after Washington's latest crackdown on China's chip sector.

France's lower house of parliament Wednesday started debating two no-confidence motions in a session widely expected to topple the minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a historic vote.

Miami guard Tyler Herro starred as the Heat humbled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday, leaving the Lakers looking for answers after their biggest defeat of the NBA season.

Palestinian militant group Hamas had threatened to "neutralise" or kill the captives if Israel carried out a hostage rescue operation, similar to the one it conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday (Dec 4).

Defending world chess champion Ding Liren and teenage challenger Gukesh Dommaraju played to a fifth consecutive draw Wednesday, with neither player taking the lead after eight games.

#Gravitas Is U.S. President Joe Biden merely an acting president while Donald Trump regains real power on the global stage? Recent events seem to suggest that international leaders are already shifting their focus away from Biden and towards President-Elect Donald Trump.

The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.

The new Trump administration may cause friction, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has played down the likelihood of conflict. Powell also said that policymakers will proceed with caution in their efforts to cut interest rates further.

Bitcoin soars past a new record of 100,000 dollars for the first time. This comes as traders warmed up to the idea of easier rules, spurred by President-elect Trump's pick of a crypto advocate to lead the US securities regulator, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Asian stock markets gained echoing the advance on wall street overnight, and currency markets started Thursday with a sense of relative calm. The trading pattern early on Thursday comes as investors process the fallout from the recent political unrest in France and South Korea. Watch in for more details!

#Gravitas | Earlier this year, the office of the Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu announced that the country would impose a ban on Israeli passport holders entering the country. Months later, the situation seems to be changing. According to reports, while the Maldives government and ruling party have favoured the ban on Israeli leaders, they are not in favour of extending the ban to Israeli tourists. Watch this video to find out more.

Pak army demands laws to curb hate speech. Watch in for more details!

Authorities in Mexico have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in a massive drug bust in Sinaloa. This significant operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat the illicit drug trade in the region.

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth, his current nominee for Secretary of Defense. This comes amidst concerns raised by Republican senators over allegations regarding Hegseth's personal life, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move indicates Trump's search for a suitable candidate to head the Pentagon while addressing the concerns of his party colleagues. Watch to know more!

Search and rescue ops saw close collaboration between ICG and PMSA. Watch in for more details!

United States President-elect Donald Trump is once again gaining popularity among an army of clay figurines who have their pants and are shown defecating. Watch to know more!

Bitcoin soars past a new record of 100,000 dollars for the first time. This comes as traders warmed up to the idea of easier rules, spurred by president-elect trump's pick of a crypto advocate to lead the U.S. Securities regulator, the sec. Watch in for more details!

The number of billionaires in China declined in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2024. The drop is attributed to challenges in the country's property market and financial sector turbulence.