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Top News Headlines for December 3, 2025

Here's a roundup of today's major stories from around the world, drawing from global sources. I've categorized them for clarity, focusing on key developments in politics, world affairs, business, and more.

World News

Russia-Ukraine Talks Stall: No agreement reached in nearly five-hour Moscow-Washington discussions on Ukraine; Putin delayed a speech on Russian investments while US delegates waited, claiming victory in the key city of Pokrovsk. No Trump-Putin meeting is scheduled. Separately, India's Ministry of External Affairs called a joint article by UK, French, and German envoys blaming Russia for the war "unacceptable" ahead of Putin's visit.
Asia Faces Deadly Weather Crisis: Cyclones and monsoon rains devastate parts of Asia, described as "like a tsunami"; India sends medical aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, while Pakistan claims India denied overflight for its aid— a charge New Delhi dismissed as "ridiculous."
UK Scandal: Nursery Worker Admits Child Abuse: Vincent Chan pleaded guilty to 26 sexual offenses against children aged 2-4 in a case the Met Police called one of their most harrowing. In Kenya, MPs accuse British soldiers of decades-long sexual abuse.
Israel's Conscription Crisis: Looming political crisis over a bill mandating ultra-Orthodox military service.
Comet 3I/ATLAS Approaches: The third known interstellar object enters our solar system on a "holiday journey," visible through telescopes.

US News

Trump Pardons Ex-Honduran President: Former leader Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in a major US drug-trafficking case, is released after a presidential pardon.
Venezuela Tensions Escalate: US announces new sanctions on Tren de Aragua affiliates, including artist "Rosita"; Trump signals imminent strikes on targets inside Venezuela amid oil interests.
Defense Secretary Hegseth Under Fire: Classified report on his use of Signal app sent to lawmakers; he claims to have "moved on" from a controversial drug boat strike order.
ICE Targets Somali Immigrants: New operation in Minnesota's Twin Cities called a community "garbage" by Trump; echoes Maine fraud scandals involving Somali non-profits funding Somali conflicts.
Florida Officer in Critical Condition: Port St. Lucie Sgt. Eric Levasseur shot twice in the face during a response; in a medically induced coma post-surgery.

Business & Economy

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low: Breaches 90 to the dollar amid foreign outflows and rising oil prices; uncertainty looms over US-India ties.
Global Growth Slows: UNCTAD forecasts 2.6% in 2025, down from 2.9%, due to trade pressures and geopolitics.
Thailand Boosts Tourism: Relaxes afternoon alcohol sales ban.
Ad Banned for Greenwashing: Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste ads pulled for misleading environmental claims.
Omnicom-IPG Merger Advances: Exchanges $2.76B in notes as part of $13B deal.
Revolut Adds Solana Support: Europe's top neobank enables payments, transfers, and staking for the crypto.

Tech & Science

Waymo Expands Testing: Autonomous vehicles now in four new US cities, starting with manual drives ahead of public rides.
Real Estate Hides Climate Risks: Industry pressures Zillow to remove extreme weather data from listings.
Spotify Wrapped Drops: Bad Bunny tops global artists for 2025.

Sports

Arsenal Tops Champions League: Defeats Bayern Munich 3-1 to secure group lead.
India's Junior Hockey Rout: Women thrash Namibia 13-0 at FIH World Cup.
Archery League Honored: Wins 'Emerging Professional Sports Event' at India Sports Awards.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Criticism: Spanish media slams Liverpool star's Real Madrid rumors, calling him "clueless" in open play.