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How Did This Penguin End Up on a Beach in Australia?

New York Times “This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/australia/emperor-penguin-australia-antarctica.html

‘This is awkward’: World leaders contend with past insults of Trump

Washington Post After Donald Trump’s 2024 election win, officials in Britain, France and Australia who previously criticized him are deleting tweets and writing congratulatory messages. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/07/trump-2024-world-leaders-critics-controversy/

Trump win, German coalition collapse overshadow European leaders’ summit

Washington Post Celebrations from Hungarian leader Viktor Orban and the collapse of Germany’s government added to the uncertainty as Europe frets over Trump’s comeback. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/07/trump-europe-reaction-germany-collapse-orban/

‘We have won’: Russians envision new global system with Trump victory

Washington Post Russians see Donald Trump’s win as a victory for conservative, isolationist forces in the world against a liberal, Western-dominated global order. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/07/russia-putin-reaction-us-election/

Israeli Strikes Killed at Least 40 in Eastern Lebanon, Health Ministry Says

New York Times The deadliest strikes hit the Bekaa Valley, which is home to the historic city of Baalbek. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-gaza.html

Israel takes hard line against terrorists, allowing deportation of family members

Fox News A new law in Israel allows for the deportation of family members of Palestinian attackers, including Israelis, to the Gaza Strip or another location. Passed by Israel’s parliament, known officially as Knesset, early on Thursday with a 61-41 vote, the law was championed by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and…

Viral breakdancer Raygun to stop competing after Olympics backlash

Washington Post Australian B-girl Rachael Gunn said it would be “difficult” to compete now with the “level of scrutiny that’s going to be there,” although she still loved dancing. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/07/olympics-breakdancer-raygun-retire/

5 Israelis arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive intel from PM Netanyahu’s office on Hamas

Fox News JERUSALEM — Israeli authorities arrested five officials, including four from a military intelligence unit, late last week for reportedly disclosing state secrets to the foreign media. An Israeli military officer working in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of five people arrested during an investigation into leaked classified documents. The…

World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

New York Times A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/climate/climate-adaptation-cop29-trump-un.html

China, already grappling with a weak economy, braces for Trump’s return

Washington Post Ties between Beijing and Washington worsened sharply during Donald Trump’s first term. But some in China see a potential bridge builder in his second: Elon Musk. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/07/china-donald-trump-united-states-xi-jinping/