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Replica Harry Potter swords recalled over Japan’s strict weapons laws

Washington Post The decorative Gryffindor swords, sold by Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, fell foul of Japan’s weapons laws, which are among the strictest in the world. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/harry-potter-japan-sword-recalled/

South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party

Fox News South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of “anti-state” activity. In an unannounced address broadcast live late at night on YTN, Yoon said he had no choice but to take drastic measures to protect South Korean freedoms and the constitutional order. He asserted opposition parties have…

South Korea president declares martial law to overcome opposition party

Washington Post Yoon blamed the opposition party for “unprecedented” impeachment attempts of various government officials and the cuts proposed for next year’s budget. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/south-korea-yoon-martial-law/

After Trump’s tariff threat, Mexico says Canada wishes it ‘had the cultural riches Mexico has’

Fox News Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says Canada “could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has” following a threat by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on both countries over the flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S. Sheinbaum made the remark after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Trump for dinner…

Revenge, fire and destruction: A year of Israeli soldiers’ videos from Gaza

Washington Post The Post verified more than 120 photos and videos of the war in Gaza – providing an uncensored view of one of the most deadly and destructive wars in this century. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2024/israel-videos-war-idf-gaza/

Starbucks and Nestlé face scrutiny over labor practices in China

Washington Post ‘Ghost’ coffee farms in Starbucks’ and Nestle’s supply chains in China are overworking farmers and allowing underaged labor, China Labor Watch has found. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/china-coffee-starbucks-nestle-labor-violations/

Vietnam court says tycoon must repay embezzled billions to avoid execution

Washington Post An appeals court upheld Truong My Lan’s death sentence for bank fraud but suggested she could avoid execution by repaying three-quarters of the money she stole. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/vietnam-tycoon-death-sentence-execution-appeal/

Live Briefing: ‘Hell to pay’ if hostages not released, Trump says; Assad’s forces regroup

Washington Post In Syria, government forces, with the backing of allies weakened by war elsewhere, appear to be regrouping after a rebel advance that swept through Aleppo. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/israel-hamas-war-news-lebanon-syria-aleppo/

Michelin chef appeals to Christmas spirit of thieves who stole 2,500 pies

Washington Post “I know you’re a criminal, but maybe just do something nice because it’s Christmas,” said British chef Tommy Banks, after thieves stole a van full of pies. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/03/thieves-steal-michelin-chef-pies-tommy-banks/

Australian police seize country’s largest-ever cocaine bust

Washington Post Authorities in Australia announced the record-breaking bust on Monday. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/02/australian-police-cocaine-seized/