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*Former [[Prime Minister of Fiji]] [[Frank Bainimarama]] is released from prison early after serving six months for [[perverting the course of justice]]. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/533224/convicted-former-fiji-prime-minister-frank-bainimarama-released-from-prison-early (RNZ)] |
*Former [[Prime Minister of Fiji]] [[Frank Bainimarama]] is released from prison early after serving six months for [[perverting the course of justice]]. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/533224/convicted-former-fiji-prime-minister-frank-bainimarama-released-from-prison-early (RNZ)] |
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*The [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] charges a man who confessed to [[Contract killing|a murder-for-hire plan]] linked to the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] targeting [[President-elect of the United States|president-elect]] [[Donald Trump]]. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-fbi-justice-department-iran-83cff84a7d65901a058ad6f41a564bdb (AP)] |
**The [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] charges a man who confessed to [[Contract killing|a murder-for-hire plan]] linked to the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] targeting [[President-elect of the United States|president-elect]] [[Donald Trump]]. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-fbi-justice-department-iran-83cff84a7d65901a058ad6f41a564bdb (AP)] |
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Revision as of 21:18, 8 November 2024
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- November 2024 Amsterdam attacks, Antisemitism in Europe
- Pro-Palestinian locals attack supporters of Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. after a match with AFC Ajax in Amsterdam, Netherlands, following instances of anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab chants and vandalism by Maccabi ultras. At least 30 people are injured, with five hospitalized, and 62 people are arrested. Dutch authorities condemn the attacks as antisemitic. (CNN) (Al Jazeera) (Reuters)
- The government of Amsterdam bans protests and demonstrations for three days following the attack on Maccabi F.C. fans earlier today. (Reuters)
Arts and culture
- 67th Annual Grammy Awards
- American musician Beyoncé receives eleven nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, making her the most nominated artist in the event's history with 99 total nominations. She was previously tied with Jay-Z at 88 nominations each. (AP)
Disasters and accidents
- At least two people are killed and twelve others are missing after a fishing boat capsizes off the coast of Jeju Island, South Korea. (The Korea Herald)
Health and environment
- Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest
- The Brazilian environment and climate change ministry reports that deforestation in the Amazon rainforest decreased by 30.6% compared to last year, its lowest level in nine years. Deforestation in the Cerrado tropical savannah region decreased by 25.7%, the first decline in five years. (AP) (Semafor)
Law and crime
- Former Prime Minister of Fiji Frank Bainimarama is released from prison early after serving six months for perverting the course of justice. (RNZ)
- Security incidents involving Donald Trump
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation charges a man who confessed to a murder-for-hire plan linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting president-elect Donald Trump. (AP)