Protesters in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region refuse to cede control of government buildings

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2027. Guardiola, who has won 18 trophies with City since joining in 2016, expressed his gratitude for the support and resources he has at the club, stating he has "everything a manager could ever wish for." The 53-year-old Spaniard hopes to add more trophies to their collection and continue their success in the Premier League and other competitions....

Sylvester Stallone suggests that Jake Paul should be grateful to Mike Tyson for sparing his life during their fight, implying it was a scripted performance. Fans have raised concerns about the authenticity of the fight, with some believing Tyson held back on his punches. Despite losing to Paul by unanimous decision, Tyson expressed gratitude for the experience, noting it may have been his last fight. Full Article

Women have made gains in Congress in recent elections, but progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, with Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola losing her race to Republican Nick Begich in Alaska. If GOP Rep. Michelle Steel also loses, the number of women in the next Congress will be 150, falling short of the current record. Despite some declines, Republican women have made significant gains in the House since 2018, with Rep. Elise Stefanik...

Last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special featured a judging panel that included celebrities from various backgrounds, such as comedy, sport, and TV. The six stars competing in this year's festive episode have been confirmed, with participants like comedian Josh Widdicombe, drag performer Tayce, and racing driver Billy Monger joining the lineup. Each celebrity will be paired with a professional dancer in hopes of winning the Silver Star trophy on the annual Christmas Day broadcast....

British backpacker Simone White from Kent died after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, becoming the fifth tourist to pass away in the Vang Vieng area. Four other individuals, including an Australian, American, and two Danes, also died from the incident. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the death of 19-year-old Bianca Jones and stated that other travelers were hospitalized due to consuming contaminated alcoholic drinks. Full Article

At the 11th Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus forum, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's commitment to freedom of navigation and adherence to international law in the Indo-Pacific region. Singh also highlighted the importance of not allowing the new code of conduct for the South China Sea to undermine the legitimate rights of nations not involved in the discussions. Additionally, Singh met with US Defense Secretary Llyod Austin to discuss advancing cooperation in areas...