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Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal

New York Times Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/archbishop-canterbury-resigns-abuse-scandal.html

As Trump prepares for mass deportations, Mexico is not ready

Washington Post Mexicans make up half of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. The country could be the most vulnerable to a new Trump policy to deport the undocumented. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/mexico-trump-mass-deportation/

Germany set for early elections in February after government collapse

Washington Post The decision follows a budget fight that prompted Chancellor Olaf Scholz to fire his finance minister and announce a confidence vote that is widely expected to fail. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/germany-set-early-elections-february-after-government-collapse/

35 people killed in China after man rams car into crowd

Washington Post The driver was apprehended as he tried to flee, local authorities said, adding that an initial investigation suggested he was resentful over a divorce settlement. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/china-car-ramming-crowd-zhuhai-dead/

Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks

New York Times Negotiators at the summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald Trump will sap momentum for global climate action. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/climate/cop29-baku-world-leaders.html

Gary Lineker to Leave BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’

New York Times After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster’s popular soccer highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the network said Tuesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/media/gary-lineker-bbc-soccer-motd.html

With new stealth fighter, China displays ambitions to challenge U.S.

Washington Post China debuted the J-35A jet at an airshow that was attended by a senior Russian national security official, underlining Beijing’s ever-closer bonds with Moscow. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/china-j-35a-stealth-fighter-jet-russia/

New Zealand government apologizes for ‘horrific’ abuse in state care

Washington Post Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said sorry to some 200,000 survivors of physical and sexual abuse in institutions, which an inquiry called a “national disgrace.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/new-zealand-apology-abuse-state-care/

Live briefing: Saudi crown prince calls Israel’s conduct ‘genocide’

Washington Post Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made the comment in remarks at a summit of representatives of Arab and Islamic nations in Riyadh, state media said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/12/israel-iran-war-news-hamas-gaza-palestine/

Tram set on fire as Amsterdam riots rage on

Fox News Dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire in Amsterdam on Monday, police said, while the city is facing tensions following violence last week targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club. Police said the fire was quickly extinguished and riot officers cleared the square. Images online showed people…