Daily News Brief

U.K. inflation rose to 2.6% in November, in line with economist forecasts, with core inflation at 3.5%. Structural issues and government decisions are expected to continue driving prices higher. Services inflation remains strong, ruling out a December rate cut by the Bank of England, despite weaker-than-expected economic growth. Full Article

Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, was left without water following a destructive magnitude 7.3 earthquake that caused widespread devastation, resulting in at least 14 confirmed deaths and numerous injuries. Rescue efforts continued as people remained trapped in collapsed buildings, with telecommunications severely impacted. The earthquake, centered west of Port Vila, led to damaged infrastructure, including hospitals and water reservoirs, posing significant challenges for aid distribution and recovery efforts in the country heavily reliant on agriculture and...

A religious schism within the United Methodist Church in Nigeria has escalated to violence, resulting in the fatal shooting of a church member and the deaths of two young children in Taraba state. The schism arose from the UMC's decision to repeal LGBTQ bans, leading to the formation of the Global Methodist Church by conservative breakaway churches. The Global Methodist Church held its inaugural general conference recently, with the UMC lifting bans on LGBTQ ordination...

Russian security services have detained a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan in connection with the killing of senior general Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow. The suspect was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence and confessed to being offered a reward and permission to move to the EU in exchange for carrying out the assassination. Kirillov, head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, was killed in a blast outside his apartment block, with Ukraine claiming...

A New Jersey woman, Breanna Beacham, 32, is facing charges for allegedly bludgeoning her mother, Kim Beacham-Hanson, to death in their home in Willingboro. Beacham was charged with first-degree murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. The motive for the attack remains unclear as the incident is under investigation by authorities. Full Article

In November, inflation in the UK rose to an eight-month high of 2.6%, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer. The increase was driven by higher fuel and clothing prices, with housing and household services also seeing a 3.5% rise. Reeves emphasized efforts to improve the economy for working people, while Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticized the government's decisions as inflationary and damaging to consumers. Full Article