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Brazil claimed the first FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup title by defeating Portugal 3–0 in the final held in Metro Manila, Philippines. Emilly was awarded the tournament's Golden Ball.
Nigerian authorities secured the release of 100 of 315 students and staff abducted from a school in Niger State, with over 160 still unaccounted for.
IDF soldiers shot two Palestinians in Hebron after a car accelerated toward them; one was in the vehicle, the other was an uninvolved passerby. A soldier was lightly injured.
Israel plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza, pending security approval and coordination with Egypt and the EU.
The Israeli Knesset votes 39–0 to endorse the 20-point Gaza peace plan, in a vote boycotted by the member parties of the Netanyahu government.
Hamas returned remains of an unidentified person to Israeli authorities for forensic examination, with officials assessing whether the remains belong to a hostage. The remains were not confirmed as those of the two remaining hostages still in Gaza.
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos defeated the Brisbane Lions in the grand final by 40 points to claim their second premiership in a row, with Eilish Sheerin named best-on-ground.
Two Palestinian children were killed in an Israeli drone attack while gathering firewood in Bani Suheila, Gaza Strip, on 29 November 2025.
The International Monetary Fund announces a staff-level agreement with Ukraine on a proposed Extended Fund Facility worth more than US$8 billion, outlining fiscal and monetary policies intended to support macroeconomic stability, debt sustainability, and external financing amid the ongoing war with Russia.
The Tatmadaw grants amnesty to over 3,000 political prisoners, drops charges of over 5,500 others, and grants conditional release to 724 prisoners ahead of the general election in December.
Seven people were killed in Kyiv and three in Rostov-on-Don as both Ukraine and Russia launched airstrikes against each other. Multiple attacks caused injuries and damage across both cities.
The Israeli government approves a plan jointly-coordinated with the Indian government to admit 5,800 members of the India-based Bnei Menashe ethnic group to Israel under Aliyah laws and will settle them to the Galilee region.
The United States and the Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announce it will permanently wind down operations, after closing its distribution sites six weeks ago.
Morgan Geyser was captured in Posen, Illinois, following her escape from a supervised group home in Wisconsin. She had removed her electronic monitoring device and was on the run before being apprehended.
Aonishiki Arata defeats Hōshōryū in playoff to become first Ukrainian to win a sumo tournament
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed 24 Palestinians, including children, across multiple locations on 22 November 2025, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
The U.S. has set a deadline for Ukraine to accept a peace proposal, with cessation of weapons and intelligence support if rejected. Russia confirmed receiving the plan, which was discussed at a summit in Alaska.
Israeli military units and tanks moved 300 metres beyond the Yellow Line in eastern Gaza City, violating a US-brokered ceasefire. The expansion has trapped dozens of Palestinian families in northern Gaza amid intensified shelling.
President Donald Trump signs legislation compelling the release of unclassified materials related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, following congressional passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Curaçao secured a historic place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by winning Group B of the CONCACAF third-round qualifiers, becoming the smallest nation by population and area to qualify. The team finished unbeaten in the group with 12 points, including a 7–0 victory over Bermuda.
Germany expects to lift its restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel from November 24, which were banned in August due to the siege of Gaza City.
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 7–6(7–4), 7–5 in the ATP Finals final on 16 November 2025 to retain his singles title in Turin.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that uranium enrichment has ceased across all sites, citing damage from attacks during the Iran–Israel conflict and subsequent U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities. The claim follows satellite evidence showing no major activity at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz sites.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces overhaul of asylum system, including reducing refugee status duration and extending long-term residency eligibility period.