(Tarton News) A report released by a US think tank indicates that more than 2,400 illegal or unregulated mines in Southeast Asia may be discharging toxic chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into rivers, potentially endangering the health of people living along the coast and consumers of agricultural and fishery products.

(Reuters, Sydney) With Australia's law banning children under 16 from using social media set to take effect on December 10, some content creators are worried about losing traffic and are planning to move overseas.

(London, Reuters) The British government is exploring authorizing local governments in London or other cities to levy a tourism tax on overnight visitors. London has cautiously welcomed the idea.

(Washington) A survey shows that Americans are increasingly valuing old items, and the average lifespan of smartphones and electronic devices in the country is getting longer. While consumers and businesses may save money in the short term by extending the lifespan of their devices, it could be detrimental to the economy in the long run.

(San Francisco) According to class-action lawsuits filed by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms, Meta halted internal research after finding causal evidence that its platforms Facebook and Instagram were harming users' mental health.

(Washington, D.C.) The 28-point peace plan proposed by the United States to end the war between Russia and Ukraine has sparked controversy. President Trump stated that the plan is not the final version, suggesting there is still room for negotiation. Representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Europe met in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday to discuss the proposal.

(Cairo) The Israeli military launched multiple airstrikes on Gaza on Saturday, citing Hamas's violation of the ceasefire agreement, resulting in more than 100 deaths and injuries, including five senior Hamas members.

(Johannesburg) The 20th G20 summit adopted a summit declaration with "overwhelming consensus" despite the boycott and absence of the United States, prompting the White House to criticize South Africa for using its rotating presidency as a "weapon." South Africa, on the other hand, stated that there was "no room for renegotiation" of the declaration's contents.