Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti...

Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti after gunfire hits Spirit Airlines Flight 951 from Florida as it approaches Port-au-Prince. The plane, diverted to the Dominican Republic, lands safely, with only a flight attendant suffering minor injuries. Unverified footage shows bullet holes inside the aircraft. American Airlines and JetBlue also halt flights amid worsening security. Haiti, plagued by escalating gang violence, recently welcomed a new prime minister as a UN-backed mission attempts to restore order.

Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam secures ...

Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam secures a landslide victory in Mauritius's parliamentary elections, the election commission announces. His Alliance of Change (ADC) coalition wins 62.6% of the vote, capturing 60 of 62 National Assembly seats, according to the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. Addressing jubilant supporters, the 77-year-old Ramgoolam declares, "A new Mauritius awakes." This victory grants the three-time former prime minister a fourth term, having previously served from 1995 to 2000 and 2005 to 2014.

Two explosions occur near Brazil's...

Two explosions occur near Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) in Brasília on Wednesday evening, leaving one person dead and prompting the area to be cordoned off. Around 7:30 PM, a car with fireworks and bricks explodes in a nearby parking lot. Minutes later, Francisco Wanderley Luiz, the vehicle's owner, detonates explosives attached to his body in Praça dos Três Poderes. The STF and government buildings evacuate safely, while authorities investigate, suspecting a suicide and bombing attempt.

At the COP29 summit in Baku...

At the COP29 summit in Baku today, countries focus on raising up to $1 trillion annually for climate finance to assist the most vulnerable nations, as political tensions loom. Argentina withdraws its delegation, while disagreements and shifts in global politics, including Donald Trump's election win, cast doubt on the U.S.'s climate role. Developing nations emphasize the urgent need for this funding to set ambitious goals before COP30 in Brazil, but reaching an agreement remains challenging.

Ben & Jerry's sues its parent company...

Ben & Jerry's files a lawsuit against parent company Unilever, alleging suppression of pro-Palestinian statements, violating its social mission and a settlement agreement. The suit highlights four blocked statements: a December 2023 call for a Gaza cease-fire, a May 2024 appeal for UK visas for Palestinians, a June 2024 show of support for pro-Palestine campus protests, and a September endorsement of Bernie Sanders' resolution to block $20 billion in arms sales to Israel. Unilever denies the claims.

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