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TotalEnergies complicit in Mozambique war crimes — NGO French energy multinational TotalEnergies is facing a legal complaint from a German NGO of "complicity in war crimes" in Mozambique. The crimes are alleged to have been committed by soldiers protecting the site. At Europe's borders, cooperation trumps national politics Nature knows no borders and connects people across national frontiers. When concerned citizens in neighboring countries work hand in hand, they can further environmental protection and overcome age-old antagonisms. North Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US Pyongyang said an agreement between South Korea and the US to build nuclear-powered submarines signaled "a more volatile regional security situation." Trump expresses openness to talks with Venezuela's Maduro Although Donald Trump said he was willing to talk to Nicolas Maduro, he has not ruled out sending US troops to Venezuela. Not long after Trump spoke, the Venezuelan president said he was open to "face-to-face" dialogue. Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap 25 students from Kebbi high school The school's vice president was shot dead and a security guard was injured. Authorities were combing the surrounding forests and possible escape routes in Kebbi state for the "bandits." Istanbul hotel evacuated after German tourist deaths Guests at an Istanbul hotel have reportedly been moved after a German family who stayed there died of suspected poisoning. The source of the apparent poisoning has yet to be established. Polish railway explosion 'act of sabotage,' says PM Tusk The weekend blast caused considerable damage to the Warsaw-Lublin railway line in eastern Poland, which borders both Ukraine and Russia and serves as a major logistics hub for aid. India: Can the opposition Congress party bounce back? A string of poor performances in India's state elections — including the recent one in Bihar — have cast doubt on the ability of the Indian National Congress to challenge the ruling BJP party. India: Why women who live alone are never left alone Monitoring, gossiping and moral policing are just some of the ways Indian society uses to control women who choose to live by themselves. African activists rally and challenge COP30 agenda Away from COP30's official talks, African activists in Belem, Brazil, joined the People's Summit to expose climate injustices and push for reparations. DW spoke to some of the people leading this fight. Trump calls on Republicans to vote to release Epstein files US President Donald Trump says he backs the release of more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was previously opposed to doing so. Ecuador voters reject referendum to bring back US bases A referendum on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases to Ecuador is failing, with more than 60% of the votes counted. Chile: Far-left, far-right candidates proceed to runoff vote Communist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right opponent Jose Antonio Kast came first and second in Chile's hotly contested presidential election. They will face off in a runoff on December 14.