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The German Bundestag approves a government plan to expand military recruitment through mandatory

Conscription in Germany — The German Bundestag approves a government plan to expand military recruitment through mandatory questionnaires and medical screenings for young men while keeping conscription susp

Fifty people are killed, including 33 children, after the Rapid Support Forces strike a kindergarten in South

War crimes in the Sudanese civil war — Fifty people are killed, including 33 children, after the Rapid Support Forces strike a kindergarten in South Kordofan, Sudan. [https://apnews.com/article/war-sudan-kordofan-drone-

Philippine president Bongbong Marcos orders the interior department and the national police to pursue

Flood control projects scandal in the Philippines — Philippine president Bongbong Marcos orders the interior department and the national police to pursue contractor Sarah Discaya and others accused of involvement in a ghost project

The Bundestag approves a pensions bill that maintains pension levels until 2031 and introduces higher

Pensions in Germany — The Bundestag approves a pensions bill that maintains pension levels until 2031 and introduces higher tax-free earnings for retirees. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-p

The European Union fines social media platform X (formerly Twitter) 120 million (US$140 million) for

Flood control projects scandal in the Philippines — The European Union fines social media platform X (formerly Twitter) 120 million (US$140 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act. [https://www.dw.com/en/eu-imposes-120-milli

Colombia and the Clan del Golfo agree in Doha, Qatar, that the group's combatants will begin assembling in

Colombian conflict — Colombia and the Clan del Golfo agree in Doha, Qatar, that the group's combatants will begin assembling in three designated zones in Chocó and Córdoba starting March 1, with arrest

Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda formally sign a

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict — Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda formally sign a peace agreement in Washington, D.C., hosted by U.S. president Donald T

Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the Israeli-backed and anti-Hamas Popular Forces, is fatally shot in Rafah,

2025 Rafah ambush — Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the Israeli-backed and anti-Hamas Popular Forces, is fatally shot in Rafah, Gaza, by unidentified gunmen. [https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-c

Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, and the Netherlands announce they will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 — Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, and the Netherlands announce they will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel's participation.

The United Kingdom imposes sanctions against Russia's GRU and several military intelligence officers after a

Poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal — The United Kingdom imposes sanctions against Russia's GRU and several military intelligence officers after a public inquiry concludes that Russian operatives carried out the 2018 N

Spanish police arrest eleven people linked to a criminal network that smuggled over 300 workers into the

Human trafficking in Spain — Spanish police arrest eleven people linked to a criminal network that smuggled over 300 workers into the country on tourist visas, mostly from Nepal, and placed them on farms. [htt

The U.S. Supreme Court permits Texas to use its redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections,

2025 Texas redistricting — The U.S. Supreme Court permits Texas to use its redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, staying a lower court ruling that found the plan relied on racial consider

The Southern Transitional Council announces the capture of the al-Mahrah Governorate from the Yemeni

2025 Hadhramaut offensive — The Southern Transitional Council announces the capture of the al-Mahrah Governorate from the Yemeni government forces. [https://www.alaraby.co.uk/politics/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85

Pantone names "Cloud Dancer", a shade of white, as its Color of the Year.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 — Pantone names "Cloud Dancer", a shade of white, as its Color of the Year. [https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/04/style/pantone-color-of-the-year-2026-intl-scli (CNN)]

The United States signs a five-year agreement to provide over $1.6 billion to Kenya's health system under its

Kenya–United States relations — The United States signs a five-year agreement to provide over $1.6 billion to Kenya's health system under its new global health strategy, with Kenya committing to increase domestic

A 30-year-old man is arrested and charged with transporting an explosive device and attempted malicious

Planning of the January 6 United States Capitol attack — A 30-year-old man is arrested and charged with transporting an explosive device and attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials after planting pipe bombs near t

The Faroe Islands Løgting votes 17–16 to legalize abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Abortion in Denmark — The Faroe Islands Løgting votes 17–16 to legalize abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. [https://www.nampa.org/text/22801034 (AFP via NAMPA)]

The United States Navy strikes a boat in the Pacific Ocean alleged to have been carrying illegal narcotics,

2025 United States military strikes on alleged drug traffickers — The United States Navy strikes a boat in the Pacific Ocean alleged to have been carrying illegal narcotics, killing four people onboard the vessel, according to the United St

Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif confirms Asim Munir to a five-year term as the country's first Chief

Abortion in Denmark — Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif confirms Asim Munir to a five-year term as the country's first Chief of the Armed Forces. [https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-prime-ministe

Malaysia announces that the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on December

Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 — Malaysia announces that the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on December 30, with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day underwater search in a targe

The Israeli Knesset votes 39–0 to endorse the 20-point Gaza peace plan, in a vote boycotted by the member

Gaza peace plan — The Israeli Knesset votes 39–0 to endorse the 20-point Gaza peace plan, in a vote boycotted by the member parties of the Netanyahu government. [https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/middl

The Southern Transitional Council seizes swathes of territory from the government of Yemen in Hadhramaut

Yemeni civil war — The Southern Transitional Council seizes swathes of territory from the government of Yemen in Hadhramaut Governorate, including Seiyun. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/world/mi

Israel says it will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, allowing Palestinians to leave the Gaza

Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip — Israel says it will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, allowing Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwk7xen544o (BBC News)] [https:/

Five Palestinians, including two children, are killed by Israeli drone strikes near Khan Younis.

Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — Five Palestinians, including two children, are killed by Israeli drone strikes near Khan Younis. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/12/3/live-israeli-forces-kill-357-pal