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Trump is planning a border crackdown. Biden already started one.

Washington Post Donald Trump has pledged to quickly subdue migrant crossings at the southern border by restoring the policies of his first term, including “Remain in Mexico.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/11/11/trump-border-policy-biden-rules/

What Trump’s win means for the rest of the world

Washington Post On today’s “Post Reports,” how foreign leaders are reacting to Trump’s victory, and how they are preparing for a second Trump presidency. https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-reports/what-trumps-win-means-for-the-rest-of-the-world/

With Trump win, Israeli minister calls to annex parts of West Bank

Washington Post Comments Monday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the strongest display yet of how Trump’s election has emboldened Israeli hard-liners. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/11/israel-trump-annex-west-bank/

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found alive on tourist beach

Fox News An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on a popular tourist beach in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia — about 2,200…

Taiwan eyes $15B military package in signal to Trump administration it is ‘serious’ on defense: report

Fox News Taiwan is considering a massive $15 billion military package in a show to the incoming Trump administration that it is serious about defending itself against the threat posed by China. Officials from Taipei are already engaged in “informal” talks with the incoming Trump team, according to a report by the Financial Times on…

Jamie Oliver Pulls Children’s Book Amid Criticism of Insensitivity

New York Times The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/11/books/jamie-oliver-book-australia.html

In Amsterdam, a murder victim’s hologram asks for help solving her case

Washington Post Dutch police made a hologram of Bernadett Szabó, a sex worker found dead in 2009 in Amsterdam’s red-light district, to appeal for help in solving her murder. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/11/hologram-murder-victim-amsterdam/

China advances toward nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with new reactor prototype

Fox News China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press. China’s navy is already the world’s largest numerically,…

Haiti prime minister ousted by transition council after just 6 months in power

Fox News A transitionary council removed Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille from office on Monday, replacing him in the role after just six months. The council has named businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to replace Conille. The move comes amid deep political turmoil in Haiti throughout the year. The country has seen rampant gang violence and…

Kremlin spokesman denies Putin-Trump call

Washington Post The Washington Post reported that the two men spoke on Thursday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining the call from his resort in Florida. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/11/russia-putin-trump-call-peskov-deny/