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A 2012 photograph of the former Bank of New Zealand North branch in Rotorua has been shared via the Rotorua Library's Te Aka Mauri digital collection. The image documents the historic bank building, which has since been taken over by Koiora. The photo comes from DigitalNZ, a national archive of heritage material.

Boston College's men's soccer team is travelling to face Boston University in an upcoming away fixture. The matchup pits the Eagles against their crosstown neighbors in a local rivalry contest. Fans of both programs are following the game as the college soccer season continues, with Boston College looking to build momentum on the road.

The European Union has added nearly 1,600 individuals and entities to its sanctions list, targeting executives and firms linked to Russia's defense industry. The measures restrict travel and freeze assets of those named. The reporting comes from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, which flagged the scale of the blacklist as notable amid ongoing EU efforts to tighten pressure on Russia's military-industrial base.

Morocco is being positioned as an unexpected global centre for electric vehicle production, according to analysis by The Conversation. Chinese manufacturers and European carmakers are investing in the North African kingdom, drawn by its proximity to Europe, free trade agreements, and access to materials such as phosphates and cobalt. The development could reshape supply chains as the EU and China compete over the EV market.

Cuba has reaffirmed its backing for the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination before the UN Decolonization Committee, according to the Sahrawi news agency. The statement comes as Western Sahara remains on the UN list of non-self-governing territories, with the Polisario Front and Morocco still at odds over the territory's future. The long-running dispute continues to draw statements from sympathetic governments.

Posts are marking the birthday of Aleister Crowley, the English occultist, author, poet and painter born on this day in 1875. Crowley, who died on 1 December 1947, remains a notorious figure, remembered both for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema and for his reputation for drug use and scandalous behaviour. Anniversary posts describe him bluntly as a mystic, addict and eccentric.

The International Federation for Human Rights is calling on Morocco to implement UN decisions and opinions concerning the Gdeim Izik group, Sahrawi activists arrested after the 2010 protest camp in Western Sahara and later sentenced by a military court. The organisation says Morocco must comply with UN human rights mechanisms' findings on the group's detention and trial.

Minut, a smart home company, provides device-based occupancy monitoring aimed at short-term rental hosts on Airbnb. The system detects noise, motion and occupancy levels to help property owners ensure guests follow house rules without intrusive cameras. Hosts use it to prevent unauthorized parties and overcrowding, while guests and privacy advocates raise questions about surveillance inside rental properties.

The EU Council has imposed restrictive measures on 77 individuals in response to Russia holding State Duma elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The listings target those judged responsible for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. The move is part of the EU's continuing sanctions framework against Russia over its war in Ukraine and its refusal to recognise Russian authority in annexed areas.

Victor Osimhen has marked his return from injury with an assist in Galatasaray's 3-1 win over Kasimpasa, giving the Turkish club a boost ahead of their Champions League meeting with Barcelona. Galatasaray are managing his minutes carefully for that clash. Meanwhile, Manchester United prepare to face Atletico Madrid, with previews questioning whether the Spanish side are a nightmare matchup for United.

Croatian investigators are broadening their probe into an alleged multi-million-euro toxic waste scheme, according to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. The case involves suspected illegal handling of hazardous waste, and authorities are reportedly extending the investigation to cover more suspects or activities. The story is drawing attention as part of ongoing reporting on corruption and environmental crime in the region.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has published its daily top news roundup, covering Panama, Ethiopia, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti and Ukraine. The roundup highlights the breadth of ongoing humanitarian emergencies the UN is monitoring, from conflict and displacement to food insecurity across multiple regions in a single day.

The European Union has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia in response to what it calls sham elections held in occupied territories of Ukraine. The measures target those the EU holds responsible for organising the votes, which it says violate international law. The move underscores continued European pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

Miguel Layún, the Mexican full-back who played for clubs including Porto, Villarreal and América, is speaking about his transition to life after professional soccer, with a focus on how he maintains fitness in retirement. The interview covers his training routines and how he is adjusting to daily life without the demands of professional competition.

A weekly fan vote for Ponce Law Girls Athlete of the Week is open, honoring standout performances by Tennessee high school girls in TSSAA soccer, volleyball and golf. Readers can choose from a slate of nominees whose recent play earned them recognition across the state's fall sports season.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has rolled out a new fraud-fighting tool aimed at community banks. Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould described community banks as the "front line of defense" against fraud, and urged them to report suspected fraudulent activity to a dedicated OCC task force so threats can be tracked and addressed across the banking system.

Indian opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court to demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, amid ongoing protests across India. The demonstrations are taking place alongside widespread detentions, which the Supreme Court has itself judged to be illegal. The opposition says the election body's leadership has lost legitimacy, and the court's remarks on unlawful detentions have added fuel to the confrontation with the government.

The Athletic's Soccer Weekender asked supporters in the United States for their views on the Manchester City judgment and whether the club should be punished. The piece follows ongoing fallout around the Premier League champions, with discussion touching their rivalry with Liverpool and what consequences, if any, American fans believe are warranted.

International timekeeping authorities are preparing to vote this week on abolishing the leap second, the practice of occasionally adjusting clocks back by one second to keep atomic time aligned with Earth's rotation. The proposed change would end decades of corrections that have caused disruption to computer systems, and observers expect the motion to pass amid growing support from tech companies and metrology bodies.

A new 60 Minutes report by correspondent Lesley Stahl examines violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, carried out with little or no accountability, according to the report. The segment aired with Israel's national election two weeks away, adding a political dimension to coverage of the conflict.