ANC conference: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa wins leadership of governing ANC, despite corruption allegations. BBC News – Africa
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Singapore’s crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse
Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. BBC News – Business
Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France
Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state. BBC News – Middle East
Peru protests: President Dina Boluarte refuses to resign amid political crisis
President Boluarte renews her call for early elections as a way to curb violent street protests. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine war: Putin meets generals as Russian missiles pound cities
Senior Ukrainian commanders say Russia could be planning a new attack early next year. BBC News – Europe
1,200 troops to cover ambulance and border strikes
Separately nurses have threatened to escalate strike action in the new year if ministers do not enter pay talks next week. BBC News – UK