RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE FEATURES PAC-MAN, SHREK, AND LABUBU IN MANHATTAN. (PHOTO).


Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features Pac-Man, Shrek, and Labubu in Manhattan 

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lit up the skies over New York City on Thursday, featuring balloons of Buzz Lightyear, Shrek, and Pac-Man, alongside floats highlighting Labubu and Lego. The procession began on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and concluded at Macy’s Herald Square on 34th Street, showcasing a mix of balloons, floats, marching bands, and clown groups.

Temperatures hovered in the 40s, with wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph adding to the chill, but parade-goers bundled up to enjoy the spectacle. City officials monitored the winds carefully, as regulations prohibit flying full-size balloons if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or gusts surpass 35 mph. Despite the cold, attendees like Megan Christy from North Carolina were excited, describing the weather as “just a great day for a parade.”

The parade included a lineup of musical and theatrical performances, with appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson, Foreigner, Lil Jon, and Audrey Nuna, EJAE, and Rei Ami from “KPop Demon Hunters.” The Radio City Rockettes performed, along with Broadway casts from “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Just in Time,” and “Ragtime.”

Several new balloons debuted this year, including an onion carriage with eight characters from “Shrek,” while “KPop Demon Hunters” brought the characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie to the skies. The event was broadcast on NBC, hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, and Hoda Kotb, and on Telemundo with Andrea Meza, Aleyda Ortiz, and Clovis Nienow, with a live simulcast available on NBC’s Peacock streaming service.


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