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M twenty-three rebels advance on Uvira, DR Congo, causing thousands to flee to Burundi. US-brokered peace deal excludes rebels, who are reportedly in separate talks with DR Congo government. Residents report rebel patrols, fearing massacre. Rwanda accused of supporting offensive, denying involvement.

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could significantly alter political party spending in elections, potentially overturning a decades-old law. The case, involving Vice President J.D. Vance, could impact the 2028 presidential race. Conservative justices seem open to removing limits on party coordination with candidates, while liberal justices express concern about the potential consequences. The existing limits aim to prevent large donors from circumventing individual contribution caps. The court is weighing the option to avoid a ruling, but it appears unlikely.

Newly revealed notes from Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, suggest a meticulous plan for evasion, including a hand-drawn map and tactics for surviving on the run. These details emerged during a pretrial hearing where Mangiones legal team argued against evidence seized during his arrest, while prosecutors claim the search was legal. Items found during the arrest include a nine-millimeter handgun, a silencer, and a red notebook containing a manifesto outlining his intention to wack a health insurance executive. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal murder charges, with federal prosecutors seeking the death penalty.

Russia proposes extending New START arms control treaty, with less than 100 days left before expiration. President Putins offer to uphold limits for one additional year was positively received by then-President Trump. The treaty, which limits strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, is crucial for global security. With ongoing strategic tensions and modernization of arsenals, many previous arms control treaties have fallen apart. The United States new National Security Strategy expresses a desire to reestablish strategic stability with Russia, signaling openness to discussing strategic nuclear arms control.

Denmarks military intelligence agency, FE, warns of escalating external threats, citing global geopolitical conflicts and uncertainty about US commitment to European security. The agency highlights Russia and China as significant challenges, with Russias Ukraine war shaping the security environment. While no immediate threat is projected, FE anticipates an increased military threat from Russia towards NATO. This assessment reflects a broader trend of geopolitical instability, prompting Denmark to reassess its defense strategies and alliances.

María Corina Machados Nobel Press Conference Canceled: Whereabouts Unknown The planned press conference for Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, was canceled in Oslo, Norway. Machado, who hasnt been seen publicly in nearly a year, was expected to speak at the Nobel ceremony but her whereabouts remain unknown. Her win was announced in October, recognizing her fight for democratic change in Venezuela, but she was barred from seeking office and went into hiding after widespread crackdowns leading up to last years presidential election.

Tech titans Amazon and Microsoft are making substantial investments in India, totaling billions, to bolster the countrys burgeoning digital landscape. Amazon plans to invest $35 billion by 2030, focusing on AI-driven digitization, export growth, and job creation. Microsoft has committed $17.5 billion, following a $3 billion investment earlier this year, to strengthen Indias AI ecosystem. These investments will support local cloud and AI infrastructure, hyperscale cloud regions, and Microsofts sovereign public cloud, aiming to integrate AI into Indian government platforms and support over 310 million informal workers. Indias growing significance as an AI and cloud infrastructure hub is evident, with the government offering subsidies for chip-making facilities and an upcoming sovereign AI model.

Federal agents clashed with residents in a Minneapolis neighborhood, predominantly Somali, during an ID check operation. The incident, involving pepper spray, occurred amidst heightened tensions due to President Trumps decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. No arrests were made, but the operation sparked confusion and concern within the community.