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Zelenskiy tells G20 leaders Ukraine war ‘must and can be ended’ now
The time has come to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told G20 leaders in a video address, but he added this was only possible if Russia affirmed the full territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Addressing world leaders in Bali in his now trademark green T-shirt, he said: “I am convinced now is the time when the Russian destructive war must and can be ended. It will save thousands of lives.”
Speaking in Ukrainian to the single most influential audience he has addressed since the war started, Zelenskiy tried to pitch himself as a man prepared to reach an agreement with Russia, but only on terms that protected Ukrainian sovereignty.
Speaking to China’s Xi Jinping and US president Joe Biden, but not to the Russian leader Vladimir Putin, he said: “There are and cannot be any excuses for nuclear blackmail”, and pointedly thanked the “G19” – excluding Russia – for “making this clear”. Zelenskiy accused Russia of trying to build a radioactive bomb at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant that could explode at any moment.
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The Ukrainian president also accused Russia – represented at the summit by its foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, rather than Putin – of trying to turn “the cold into a weapon” with a campaign of strikes against key infrastructure. “If Russia is trying to deprive Ukraine, Europe and all energy consumers in the world of predictability and price stability, the answer to this should be a forced limitation of export prices for Russia,” he said.
The Ukrainian leader also called for the expansion and indefinite extension of a grain deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey that will expire on Saturday.
Ukraine is one of the world’s top grain producers, and the Russian invasion had blocked 20m tonnes of grain in its ports until the deal was reached in July. Russia says the export deal has been only partially implemented.
“I believe our export grain initiative deserves an indefinite extension, no matter when the war ends,” Zelenskiy said, urging its expansion to other ports.
Speaking with the authority of a leader who had just recaptured Kherson, the single largest town occupied by Russia since the war started, he said that when all Russia’s warlike actions were brought to an end a negotiated document should be published setting out how how peace will be maintained. That agreement would have to contain effective measures to ensure the future security of Ukraine, he said.
The Ukrainian president said such an agreement could be signed at an international conference, adding that Russia would be required to hand over some of its assets as compensation for the task of rebuilding Ukraine.
He reiterated that peace was not possible until Russia had withdrawn all armed troops from Ukrainian territory, and had also reaffirmed the territorial integrity of Russia.
International
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.
The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda Síochána’ announced that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.
Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.
The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.
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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.
He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.
“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”
The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.
Furthermore, a family liaison officer will be designated to assist the family of the deceased.
International
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.
Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.
Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.
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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.
“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”
It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
International
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.
The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.
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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.
He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.
Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
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