10 Things Global News - 28th November 2025
Interesting and important news from around the world
US Migration Review Widens After D.C. Shooting
US Peace Plan Gains Traction as Putin Signals Limited Openness
Footage Shows Two Palestinians Shot After Apparent Surrender
Leonardo Unveils AI Defence Dome for Multi-Domain Threats
Hong Kong Fire Leaves 94 Dead as Search Efforts Continue
General Installed After Disputed Guinea-Bissau Vote
US Signals Broader Action on Venezuela Traffickers
Peru Jails Ex President Castillo For Rebellion
Macron Launches Voluntary Military Service
Pope Leo Warns Of Rising Global Conflict
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On this day in 1990 Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of the UK and thus ended 11-years as leader that transformed Britain’s economy, political culture, and external posture.
Her exit followed internal Conservative Party divisions and growing public unease with her leadership style and the poll tax.
Internationally, allies and rivals reassessed Britain’s direction as Europe moved through post-Cold War realignment. Her departure opened the way for a shift in tone under John Major, though many of her core policies remained in place.
Has Britain ever fully moved beyond the economic and political framework established during the Thatcher years?
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping re-examination of asylum cases and green cards after two national guard members were shot near the White House. Officials said the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the country in 2021 under an Afghan resettlement programme created after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and was granted asylum this year. As a result, processing of immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals has been suspended, and officials said reviews would extend to cases approved under Joe Biden.
The administration also signalled a broader shift. Trump said the attack justified reconsidering refugee and asylum decisions issued under previous administrations, and he announced plans to “permanently pause” migration from what he called “Third World Countries”. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security said it would review green cards issued to citizens of 19 countries covered by a travel ban. Trump said those who did not “add benefit” to the United States should be removed.
Tragically one of the National Guard members that was shot, Sarah Beckstrom, 20 has died of her injuries whilst her colleague Andrew Wolfe, 24 is still fighting for his life.
Sources: The Guardian, Reuters
Russian president Vladimir Putin said a list of points proposed by the United States could form the basis of future agreements on Ukraine, noting that some elements reflected discussions held before and after his August meeting with Donald Trump.
He said Moscow had received the 28-point plan through official channels, and that negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine and several European countries had since narrowed it to 19 points. As a result, further talks between Ukrainian and US delegations are planned for the end of this week.
However, Putin also repeated that Ukraine would need to give up territory for any peace deal to be possible, and he said Russian forces would continue operations until they obtained their aims. In contrast, Ukrainian negotiators said they would not cede land and had reached agreement in principle on most elements of the plan. Meanwhile, Ukraine signed a licensing agreement with Britain to produce Octopus interceptor drones for large-scale supply.
Sources: China Daily, The Independent
Video from Jenin shows two Palestinian men being shot by Israeli border police after they appeared to surrender during an Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank. The BBC reported that the men exited a building with their hands up, knelt, and one lifted his shirt to show he was unarmed. According to a joint Israeli military and police statement, forces had pursued wanted individuals affiliated with a terror network and initiated a surrender procedure that lasted several hours. As a result, fire was directed toward the suspects after they left the structure.
The Palestinian Authority accused Israeli forces of committing a war crime, while the Palestinian Foreign Ministry described the incident as a deliberate war crime and called for international action. In contrast, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir said the officers acted as expected, adding that “terrorists must die”. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reported that journalists in Jenin said the men had lifted their shirts to show they were unarmed before being ordered back into the building. The Israeli army said the incident was under review.
Sources: BBC, Al Jazeera
Italian defence company Leonardo has unveiled a new integrated defence system designed to counter a wide range of threats using artificial intelligence. The Michelangelo Dome aims to coordinate warfare platforms from below sea level to out in space through a single network. According to presentations from the state-controlled Italian company, the system is intended to protect critical infrastructure and urban areas against threats such as hypersonic weapons, drone swarms, naval attacks and cyberattacks. As a result, the company estimates a potential market of €203 billion over the next decade.
Chief Executive Roberto Cingolani said the system fuses sensor data and uses predictive AI to position defensive assets and accelerate response times. In contrast, he also noted that defending is becoming more costly as threats evolve. Meanwhile, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto called for solutions to hybrid warfare threats affecting energy infrastructure and airports. Leonardo said the Dome would be compatible with NATO defence systems, and plans were presented to Italian military officials this week. Partial implementation is expected before full operations begin in 2028.
Sources: Bloomberg, South China Morning Post
Firefighting operations at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court complex have ended, with authorities confirming 94 deaths and dozens still missing after the city’s deadliest blaze in decades. The fire service said the flames were largely extinguished on Friday morning, and firefighters were working to force entry into remaining units to ensure no further casualties. As a result, search teams continued to move through the buildings, where heat, smoke and collapsed scaffolding had hampered earlier efforts.
Police arrested three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter linked to unsafe renovation materials, including flammable foam boards. In contrast, residents and relatives searched for information at shelters housing hundreds evacuated from the estate. Meanwhile, officials said 25 calls for help remained unresolved and would be prioritised.
The complex had been undergoing renovations when the fire spread across multiple towers, drawing comparisons to Hong Kong’s deadliest fires of past decades. The Hospital Authority confirmed the updated death toll early on Friday.
Sources: Al Jazeera, Euronews
Guinea-Bissau’s military has installed General Horta N’Tam as transitional president a day after officers said they had seized control of the country. He was sworn in at army headquarters for a one-year term following the suspension of the electoral process, which had been due to release provisional results on Thursday.
However, civil society groups and opposition figures have accused outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of attempting to block the vote and stage a “simulated coup” to prevent an unfavourable outcome.
Meanwhile, regional and international bodies reacted sharply. The African Union demanded Embaló’s immediate release, while Ecowas expressed deep concern after officials involved in the election were detained. Soldiers remained on the streets of Bissau as witnesses reported gunfire near key government sites. Both Embaló and his challenger Fernando Dias had claimed victory before the military takeover.
Sources: BBC, Arab News
President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may soon begin targeting alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers on land, expanding operations that have so far focused on maritime strikes. He told service members during a Thanksgiving call that efforts to stop drug networks “by land” would begin “very soon”. The comments follow months of intensified US military activity in the region and the designation of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies as members of a foreign terrorist organisation.
However, US officials have told lawmakers in a classified session that the administration currently lacks the legal justification to conduct strikes inside Venezuela. They said the existing opinion permitting strikes on suspected drug boats does not extend to land targets. Even so, they did not rule out future action.
Meanwhile, the US military presence has grown sharply, and lethal strikes on vessels have continued. Senior officials have recently visited regional leaders as the pressure on Venezuela builds.
Sources: CNN, NBC News
Peru’s supreme court has sentenced former president Pedro Castillo to eleven years, five months and fifteen days in prison for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree in December 2022. The ruling follows months of proceedings in which prosecutors accused him of rebellion after his effort to avoid impeachment over alleged corruption collapsed. However, the court acquitted him of abuse of power and disturbing public order. His removal triggered mass protests among his rural base, leading to dozens of deaths.
Meanwhile, the verdict came a day after another former president Martin Vizcarra received a fourteen year sentence for bribe taking, highlighting a broader pattern of criminal cases involving Peru’s political elite. Castillo was arrested while trying to reach the Mexican embassy to seek asylum, and the case has caused a diplomatic rift after Mexico granted asylum to his former prime minister, prompting Peru to break off ties.
Sources: The Guardian, Le Monde
France has announced a new voluntary military service for young adults as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to strengthen national defence amid heightened concerns over Russia’s intentions in Europe. The ten-month programme, due to begin next year, will operate only within French mainland and overseas territories and aims to recruit 50,000 volunteers annually by 2035. However, volunteers will not serve abroad, and most are expected to be aged 18 or 19, with older applicants accepted for specialist roles.
The decision follows warnings from senior military officials that France must prepare for a more dangerous strategic environment. France’s army chief caused controversy by arguing the country must be ready to “lose its children”, prompting reassurances from Macron that France is not preparing to send young people to Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the plan places France among several European states bolstering military capacity following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Sources: France 24, New York Times
Pope Leo XIV has begun his first overseas trip with a warning that humanity faces a heightened level of global conflict. In Ankara, he urged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to act as a source of stability and called for dialogue at a time when he said the future of humanity is at stake. His programme includes marking a major Christian anniversary in Iznik before travelling to Lebanon, where recent airstrikes in Beirut have raised tensions.
The visit had been planned by the late Pope Francis, but its theme of building bridges has been embraced by his successor. Leo described today’s conflicts as a “third world war fought piecemeal”, referring to violence in regions including Ukraine, Syria and Myanmar. However, his approach has so far been cautious, shaped by efforts to balance progressive and traditionalist expectations within the Church.
His speeches in Turkey and Lebanon will be closely watched, particularly as he meets political and religious leaders during a sensitive moment for the region.