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1. Defense Department is reviewing boat strike video for possible release, Hegseth says

   In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests."

2. Bama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings

   Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana – yes, Indiana – leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff.

3. McLaren's Lando Norris wins first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

   Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third, which allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen in the season-long standings.

4. A ban on feeding pigeons ruffles lots of feathers in Mumbai

   The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it's a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure to pigeon droppings.

5. UN humanitarian chief: world needs to 'wake up' and help stop violence in Sudan

   The UN's top humanitarian and emergency relief official has told NPR that the lack of attention from world leaders to the war in Sudan is the "billion dollar question".

6. From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life

   From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.

7. Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled

   Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin 's state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.

8. A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills at least 25, officials say

   At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state, the state's chief minister said Sunday.

9. At least 18 migrants die after boat sinks near Greek island of Crete

   The migrants were attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities said Saturday. At least two people have been rescued.

10. Putin finds a warm welcome in India

    Professor Šumit Ganguly, Director of the Huntington Program at Stanford's Hoover Institution, says Putin's visit to India reflects ongoing ties despite U.S. pressure.