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Paiporta, one of the hardest-hit towns in Spain’s Valencia floods, is grappling with devastation, more than 200 deaths, and rising public anger. Accusations of political negligence have led to protests and demands for accountability from regional leader Carlos Mazon, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and even the monarchy. In this episode, Paiporta’s mayor, Maribel Albalat Asensi, … Read more
Hezbollah fired a barrage of missiles and other projectiles into Israel Sunday in response to deadly IDF strikes on the militant group’s command centers in Beirut. The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles Sunday, with some intercepted – marking one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Some of … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 22, 2024 in New York City. NYSE This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? … Read more
A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania’s presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96% of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22%, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. The strong showing … Read more
Former history teacher Yamandu Orsi of the Frente Amplio leftist alliance looks set to defeat Alvaro Delgado of the National Party, part of the ruling Republican Coalition, in Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday. A victory for Orsi would see Uruguay shift left after five years of center-right rule.
Former Israeli hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity during a week-long humanitarian pause in fighting exactly one year ago Sunday called for immediate action to secure a deal for the release of those still held. The only truce in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on Nov. 24, 2023 – fewer than two months after fighting began … Read more
At least six people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza amid a new so-called evacuation order issued by Israeli forces in a Gaza City suburb. On Sunday, Israeli attacks have so far killed one person in Nuseirat and two in Maghazi, both in central Gaza, as well as three people in Rafah, southern … Read more
Church services at the Potter’s House of Dallas suddenly stopped on Sunday when Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered a health incident mid-sermon. Jakes, a celebrity pastor and motivational speaker, spoke about the joys of preaching shortly before the incident occurred. Video of the medical emergency spread across social media shortly after the incident. “I still love … Read more
The billionaire Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson said younger generations should feel positive about the future — and that they can “achieve an enormous amount.” “Any of us who get ourselves into a position where we can make a difference, however small it is, just shouldn’t waste that position,” he said, speaking to CNBC’s Tania … Read more
BBC Chioma is adamant that baby Hope is her son Chioma is adamant that Hope, the baby boy she is holding in her arms, is her son. After eight years of failed attempts to conceive, she sees him as her miracle baby. “I’m the owner of my baby,” she says defiantly. She’s sitting next to … Read more