Growing Up Gay | A Long-term Gay Couple’s Story

Nov 26, 2025 | Clark West and Elliott Mitchell reflect on growing up gay and how they created a committed life together for over five decades.

Pope Leo Shares His Thanksgiving Day Message with NBC News

For the first time, an American Thanksgiving will be held at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer palace about an hour outside of Rome.

Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Molly Hunter speaks with Pope Leo where he shares his Thanksgiving message and what he’s thankful for.

History of the Holidays: History of Thanksgiving | History

Nov 18, 2011 | Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday.

Wishing ALL Americans a very HAPPY and BLESSED Thanksgiving. — © Mark Alexander

EU-Chatkontrolle: Massenüberwachung und das Ende der Anonymität im Internet

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Mit der EU-Chatkontrolle dürfte die Anonymität im Internet endgültig begraben sein. Sind nun Millionen Bürger der Massenüberwachung ausgesetzt – und was bedeutet das für unsere digitale Freiheit?

Ende Oktober war die EU-Chatkontrolle noch vom Tisch – oder doch nicht? Vertreter der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union (EU) haben sich am Mittwoch schließlich auf eine „abgeschwächte“ Form des Gesetzes geeinigt, das Online-Dienste dazu anregen soll, Chats auf „freiwilliger“ Basis zu scannen, so berichten mehrere Medien. Doch ist diese Darstellung korrekt?

Die „Tagesschau“ titelt zum Beispiel: „EU gegen verpflichtende Chatkontrolle“. Demnach sollen Messaging-Dienste wie WhatsApp vorerst nicht verpflichtet werden, Chats auf Darstellungen sexualisierter Gewalt an Kindern zu kontrollieren. Offiziell soll das Gesetz dem Schutz von Kindern dienen, doch Kritiker werfen der EU vor, damit eine flächendeckende Massenüberwachung der Bürger zu etablieren. » | Franz Becchi | Donnerstag, 27. November 2025

Hundreds Still Missing after Hong Kong Apartment Blocks Fire | BBC News

Nov 27, 2025 | At least 55 people have been killed in a huge fire engulfing a high-rise public housing complex in Hong Kong, and hundreds are still unaccounted for.

The fire tore through seven of eight tower blocks in Tai Po district. Fires are under control in four, officials said. Wang Fuk Court is home to some 4,600 residents, according to the latest figures. It's unclear how many were inside when the fire broke out.

Leaked Witkoff Call Favours Russia in Ukraine Peace Plan Negotiations with Kremlin Official.

Nov 27, 2025 | A major diplomatic crisis has erupted after an audio recording was leaked, revealing US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff coaching a senior Russian official on how to negotiate a peace deal with Donald Trump—including suggesting Ukraine cede territory. The revelation has led to fury in Congress, with some lawmakers calling Witkoff a "traitor" who favors Russian interests, while President Trump defends the move as "standard negotiation."

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With a name like Witkoff, what should we expect? Perhaps Witkoff would prefer a position in the Kremlin. — © Mark Alexander

Les Suisses appelés aux urnes sur la réforme du service militaire et la taxation des grandes fortunes

LE FIGARO : Le modèle suisse de service militaire est remis en cause par un vote dimanche qui proposera son remplacement par un service civique obligatoire pour tous. Le même jour, les électeurs voteront pour imposer de nouvelles taxes aux plus riches afin de financer la lutte contre le changement climatique.

Vers la fin du modèle suisse de service militaire ? La population helvète se prononce dimanche sur son remplacement par un service civique obligatoire pour tous, avec la question des droits des femmes au cœur des débats entre partisans et opposants. Le même jour, les électeurs voteront également sur l'opportunité d'imposer de nouvelles taxes aux plus riches afin de financer la lutte contre le changement climatique. Si l'on en croit les sondages locaux, généralement fiables, les deux initiatives devraient être rejetées. Mais elles ont suscité de vifs débats dans le pays alpin. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 26 novembre 2025

Kasparov: “Everything Indicates That the War Efforts Will Be Stepping Up” | Garry Kasparov

Nov 24, 2025 | “The only way to end the war in Ukraine is to destroy Putin’s war machine,” Garry Kasparov, Chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative, told TVP World. Kasparov added that “everyone knows Putin's plans are not limited by Ukraine,” and Europe is preparing itself for war.

Speaking with TVP World's Aaron Dahmen, Kasparov also said that Trump's 28-point peace plan “is blatant corruption, and has nothing to do with peace.” According to our guest “if accepted, the 28-point deal would mean the end of Ukraine's sovereignty.”

“Everything indicates that the war efforts will be stepping up,” said Kasparov, adding that he “still sees the remote chance that there will be a ceasefire, but it will be used by Putin's regime to prepare for further aggression.

Two National Guardsmen Critically Injured after Washington DC Shooting | BBC News

Nov 26, 2025 | Two US National Guard members are in a critical condition after they were shot in Washington DC, the FBI Director Kash Patel has said.

A suspect has been taken into custody after also being shot during the incident. The location of the attack near the White House is said to be secure.

The Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth says President Donald Trump has asked him to send 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington DC following the attack.

West Virginia's Governor Patrick Morrisey earlier said both National Guard members had died, before posting that he was hearing "conflicting reports" about their condition.

Clive Myrie presents breaking News at Ten reporting from Sarah Smith and Tom Bateman in Washington.

Pope Leo Visits Turkey on His First Trip Abroad: What Can We Expect? | DW News

Nov 26, 2025 | Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first trip abroad, which will take him to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2 – where he aims to promote Christian unity and urge peace efforts amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, had planned to visit both countries but was unable to go because of his worsening health. Turkey and Lebanon are majority Muslim countries – and Francis put a strong focus on Muslim-Catholic dialogue during his twelve-year pontificate. But foreign travels are also an opportunity for the Vatican to conduct international diplomacy. So, what can we expect from Leo's visit to Turkey?

Pete Hegseth Is Clowning an American Hero

Hegseth threatens Senator Mark Kelly.

UN Report on Femicides: 83,000 Women and Girls Murdered in 2024 | DW News

Nov 26, 2025 | People around the world are rallying for action against gender-based violence, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

In its latest report on femicide, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime estimated that some 83,000 women and girls were deliberately killed last year. More than half of those killings were committed by relatives or partners. The reality of gender-based violence was spotlighted this year by Gisèle Pelicot. The French survivor chose to waive her anonymity during the trial of her husband and dozens of other men, who drugged and raped her for years.

Drug Historian Challenges Trump’s War on Fentanyl | Amanpour & Company

Nov 25, 2025 | While America pursues a drug war with Venezuela marked by lethal strikes on boats accused of carrying so-called "narco terrorists" (a move which has faced much criticism over its legality), at home the country continues to face a fentanyl issue which is killing thousands of people every year. Drug historian David Herzberg joins the show to speak on the mechanisms behind the crisis and the administration's actions towards Venezuela. | Originally aired on November 25, 2025

Italian Parliament Unanimously Votes to Make Femicide a Crime | BBC News

Nov 26, 2025 | Deputies in the Italian parliament have voted unanimously to introduce the crime of femicide – the murder of a woman, motivated by gender – as a distinct law to be punished with a life sentence.

In a symbolic move, the bill was approved on the day dedicated to the elimination of violence against women worldwide.

The idea of a law on femicide had been discussed in Italy before but the murder of Giulia Cecchettin by her ex-boyfriend was a tragedy that shocked the country into action.

Democracy Now! Sarah Leah Whitson on Israel, Gaza & Trump-MBS Meeting

Nov 26, 2025 | Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect, Israel has killed more than 342 civilians, including 67 children. To talk about all of this and Trump's controversial Oval Office meeting with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman we are joined by Sarah Leah Whitson, the executive director of DAWN, an organization working to reform U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. She is co-author of the new book, "From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine"

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November 26, 2025

Stephen Miller's Plans for America's Future are DANGEROUS

Nov 26, 2025 | After his latest appearance on FOX News, it's clear Stephen Miller wants to bring Nazism to America. Steve Schmidt reacts to Miller's recent comments and explains why Miller and his allies need to be removed from power.

HARPER’S MAGAZINE: Who Goes Nazi? » | By Dorothy Thompson | August 1941

Steve Bannon: Trump Will Have a Third Term

Oct 23, 2025 | At The Economist, we believe it is important to engage seriously with people whose ideas challenge our own. In keeping with that belief, our editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and our deputy editor, Ed Carr, spoke to Steve Bannon, one of the chief architects of the MAGA movement. Bannon insists that president Trump will have a third term and has played a role in galvanising Europe’s populist nationalists, many of whom are now close to power.

PRESIDENT FOR LIFE

THE ATLANTIC: Donald Trump is trying to amass the powers of a king.

IN THE NORMAL course of history, the president of the United States is a figure who inspires optimism in the American people. The 47th president prefers to stir feelings of fear, vulnerability, hopelessness, and political inevitability—the sense that he, and only he, can rescue the nation from looming peril. Since his second inauguration, Donald Trump has seized authoritarian control over the federal government and demanded the obedience of the other powerful institutions of American society—universities, law firms, media companies. The question weighing heavily on the minds of many Americans is whether Trump will subvert next year’s midterm elections or the 2028 presidential election to extend his reign.

With his every word and deed, Trump has given Americans reason to believe that he will seek a third term, in defiance of the Constitution. It seems abundantly clear that he will hold on to the office at any cost, including America’s ruin.

The Founders of our nation foresaw a figure like Trump, a demagogue who would ascend to the presidency and refuse to relinquish power to a successor chosen by the American people in a free and fair election. Writing to James Madison from Paris in 1787, Thomas Jefferson warned that such an incumbent, if narrowly defeated, would “pretend false votes, foul play, hold possession of the reins of government.” Were that moment ever to come, the Founders believed, it would mark the demise of the nation that they had conceived, bringing to a calamitous end the greatest experiment in self-government ever attempted by man.

Trump proved in 2021 that he would do anything to remain in the White House. Even after the violence of January 6, his second impeachment, and the conviction and incarceration of scores of his followers, he reiterated his willingness to subvert the 2024 election. That proved unnecessary. Yet since his victory, Trump has again told the American people that he is prepared to do what it takes to remain in power, the Constitution be damned. » | J. Michael Luttig | Tuesday, October 28, 2025

MILWAUKEE INDEPENDENT: THE NOW AND FOREVER KING: ALL THE WAYS TRUMP COULD REMAIN IN POWER AFTER HIS SECOND TERM ENDS »

USSR | Joseph Stalin | Svetlana Alliluyeva Interview | 1980's

Oct 31, 2015 | A fascinating insight into Russian Leader Joseph Stalin's early life through the eyes of his youngest child Svetlana Alliluyeva.

This interview was filmed for the Thames TV production - 'Stalin' Recorded in 1989/1990

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