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Cyclone Fina batters Australia's Northern Territory Residents of Australia's Northern Territory spent their Sunday morning assessing the damage from an intense cyclone that struck the region overnight. No injuries have been reported. G20 adopts declaration despite US absence It is unusual for world leaders to adopt a declaration at the start of the G20. Officials from G20 summit host South Africa said Washington had pressured them not to adopt a declaration in its absence. First year of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire marred by violations One year after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the death toll is again climbing as both sides accuse the other of violating the terms of the deal. Can Beirut prevent a full-scale war by pursuing direct talks? Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula reconcile after Belem comments German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently came under fire in Brazil for comments he made after his trip to the COP30 Summit in Belem. Ornella Vanoni, iconic voice of Italian music, dies at 91 Ornella Vanoni’s seven-decade career made her a defining voice of Italian music, bridging styles and generations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid tribute to Vanoni and her "unmistakable" voice. India: Why is Supreme Court dominated by upper-caste Hindus? With Dalit Chief Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai retiring, India's top court will be down to one Dalit and one woman — with most of the judges being upper caste Hindu men. Is the court ready for more diversity? Serbia scrambles to ensure its winter energy security Serbia's balancing act between its EU ambitions and close ties with Russia faces a severe test this winter. The unresolved fate of Serbia's Russian-owned oil and gas company NIS threatens the country's energy security. Washington state resident dies after H5N5 infection The deceased is believe to be the first recorded human case of the H5N5 variant globally. Local health officials say risk to the public remains low despite the death. Nigeria: At least 315 taken in school abduction — report A Christian group now says 315 students and teachers were kidnapped in the country's second school abduction in a week. No group has yet taken responsibility for the abductions India: Unions call for nationwide action over labor reforms A coalition of ten trade unions is calling for countrywide protests on November 26. They're calling newly introduced government labor codes "deceptive fraud." Africa-Europe summit in Angola: Balancing China and the West Geopolitical rivalries can come with perks: Just look how many countries are vying for Angola's attention. The capital, Luanda, is bustling with international delegations coming in and out. But does anyone truly benefit? Will Pakistan and Indonesia join Gaza stabilization force? Pakistan and Indonesia, the world's two most populous Muslim nations, are weighing their options on deploying troops to Gaza as part of a UN-backed peace mission. DW looks at what's at stake for both countries. UN human rights expert urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba The decades-long US embargo on Cuba is impacting the humanitarian situation in the island nation, a UN special rapporteur has said.