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06:29
Bolsonaro in prison

Brazil's former president Bolsonaro gets visit from wife in jail

The wife and son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visited the jailed right-wing leader at the Federal Police facilities in Brasília on Thursday, 27 November, following a Supreme Court order for him to begin a 27-year, three-month prison sentence.

02:17
Corruption Probe

Spain’s Ex-Minister Abalos held in prison before corruption trial

Former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos was taken to Soto del Real prison on Thursday following a ruling by Spain’s Supreme Court ordering his pre-trial detention over a corruption scandal that has embroiled Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s left-wing government.

01:14
Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong nears end of search as tower fire death toll rises to 128

Hong Kong fire authorities said they expected to wrap up search and rescue operations on Friday after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years tore through a massive apartment complex, killing at least 128 people, injuring 79 and leaving around 200 still missing.

00:21
Earthquake hits Alaska

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Alaska

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck near Susitna, northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

19:15
EU social media

EU Parliament backs 16+ age rule for social media use

The European Parliament has approved a non-binding resolution calling for a minimum age of 16 for social media access across the EU, citing rising concerns about children’s mental health and online safety.

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