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Russian Missile Barrage Kills 2 in Kyiv, Hits Energy Infrastructure
A large-scale Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and injured seven, officials said, causing power and water disruptions.
Why it matters: The strike underscores ongoing risks to civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine’s capital, complicating peace efforts. Key Details:

• Ukrainian officials confirmed deaths, injuries, and outages in Kyiv after the attack.
• Residents were urged to shelter amid repeated drone and missile strikes.
• The attack follows new peace talks and a major drone onslaught across Ukraine.

abcnews.go.com 25 Nov 2025

2 dead, 7 injured in Kyiv after large Russian missile attack: Mayor
"The enemy attack on Kyiv is ongoing," stated Mayor Ihor Terekhov after a major Russian missile assault struck the Ukrainian capital, resulting in two deaths and at least seven injuries.
abcnews.go.com

G20 declaration in defiance of US marks rare victory for multilateralism
Despite longstanding tensions and a boycott by the United States, the Group of 20 major economies has achieved a rare consensus supporting multilateralism, overcoming significant disagreements during this weekend's meetings.
reuters.com 24 Nov 2025

Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
Efforts to expand a fragile ceasefire in Gaza continue to face obstacles, as Israeli forces killed three Palestinians near the Israeli-controlled areas, highlighting persistent challenges to securing a lasting peace.
reuters.com 24 Nov 2025

Trump administration formally designates Venezuela’s Maduro as member of a foreign terrorist organization
The U.S. has officially designated Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization, granting expanded authority for American action in Venezuela.
edition.cnn.com 24 Nov 2025

U.S., Ukraine agree to change draft of peace plan that appeased Russia
American and Ukrainian officials have agreed to revise a draft peace plan after concerns were raised that earlier versions risked rewarding Russia and undermining global stability following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The Washington Post 24 Nov 2025

Amazon’s Starlink competitor is launching with ‘world’s fastest satellite internet antenna’
Amazon is entering the satellite internet market, unveiling its enterprise-focused LEO Ultra antenna, which claims gigabit speeds and challenges Starlink with advanced performance.
theverge.com

Poets are now cybersecurity threats: Researchers used 'adversarial poetry' to trick AI into ignoring its safety guard rails and it worked 62% of the time
Researchers demonstrated that creative use of "adversarial poetry" can bypass AI safety mechanisms, successfully manipulating AI responses in 62% of tests, raising new concerns over cybersecurity and AI vulnerabilities.
pcgamer.com

In wake of Windows 10 retirement, over 780,000 Windows users skip Win 11 for Linux, says Zorin OS developers — distro hits unprecedented 1 million downloads in five weeks
Amid the end of Windows 10 support, Zorin OS developers report that more than 780,000 Windows users have switched to the Linux-based system, contributing to a record one million downloads in just five weeks.
tomshardware.com

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo has released System Update 21.0.1 for the Switch 2, also available for the original Switch, delivering key fixes and improvements to enhance user experience.
nintendolife.com

RAM prices are so out of control that stores are selling it like lobster
Driven by ongoing shortages, RAM prices have spiked to the point that some retailers have adopted unconventional sales tactics, highlighting current market instability.
theverge.com

Nvidia Shares Drop on Report of Google Challenge in AI Chips
Nvidia shares declined after reports indicated that Google is intensifying its efforts to compete in the AI chip market, raising concerns about increased competition.
finance.yahoo.com

Trump signs executive order launching Genesis Mission AI project
The executive order launches the “Genesis Mission,” a major federal initiative to harness government research and data for creating advanced artificial intelligence models.
nbcnews.com

Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations
Anthropic has unveiled Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship AI model, introducing seamless integrations for Chrome and Excel users.
techcrunch.com

Alphabet is surging on notion it's winning AI race over OpenAI. Why that's scaring many investors
Google's growing dominance in artificial intelligence has fueled a surge in Alphabet shares, but this momentum is causing concern among investors about the future performance of rival tech stocks.
cnbc.com

Jony Ive, Sam Altman: OpenAI plans elegantly simple device
OpenAI's collaboration with Jony Ive aims to develop a user-friendly device that could reshape how the public interacts with artificial intelligence technologies.
axios.com