November 24, 2025 – Short News

JFK granddaughter breaks her silence – and directs harsh words at RFK Jr.!!

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, has made public that she is terminally ill with leukemia. The diagnosis struck her after the birth of her second child, when an unusually high white blood cell count was detected. Since then she has fought her way through chemotherapy, two stem cell transplants and several clinical trials in which doctors told her she might have a year left. Schlossberg writes openly about her fear that her children might forget her. At the same time she criticizes her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who as Health Secretary has cut funding for mRNA research – technologies that could one day help with cancer as well. For her it is a political slap in the face to all those who rely on medical progress. Her words hit a government that likes to present itself as family oriented, while a Kennedy daughter is fighting for her life.

California's governor race becomes a political powder keg!!

The succession of Gavin Newsom has triggered a field of candidates the likes of which California has not seen in decades. Members of Congress, former cabinet officials, two potential first female candidates, a sheriff and several millionaires are competing for the same office. The job is seen as a national power post, and many contenders are already thinking about Washington. But the opening phase has been rough: Katie Porter faltered after a failed interview, while former minister Xavier Becerra came under pressure due to a scandal involving a former staffer. Antonio Villaraigosa is trying to position himself in the political center, and Tom Steyer promises to break with powerful utilities. With a divided field, two candidates could reach the runoff with little more than 20 percent. Despite democratic dominance the race remains open – and unpredictable.

Sanna Marin's clarity – and the silence of those who should know better

While people argue about “peace plans” as if they were tactical options on a conference table, Finland's former Prime Minister Sanna Marin has said a sentence that cuts through all the talk. “The way out of this conflict is for Russia to leave Ukraine. That is the way out of this conflict.” No platitudes, no diplomatic chessboard – only the simple truth that many governments have long pushed aside for political convenience. In Kyiv this sentence meets a bitter reality. While people mourn their dead, while mass graves and destroyed houses stand as witnesses, others talk about shifting borders and concessions as if suffering could be managed like an administrative file. Marin's words remind us that peace is not about rewarding aggression or urging victims to give in, but about holding perpetrators accountable.

That a former head of government from the north speaks more clearly than those who stand in front of cameras every day says much about the state of international politics. And even more about the courage it takes to say the obvious that so many do not want to hear.

A G20 summit without the US – and an Africa that suddenly stands at the center

The G20 summit in Johannesburg closes without the United States, which is supposed to take over the presidency. The Trump administration boycotted the summit with the accusation that South Africa persecutes the white minority – a claim that no other country confirmed. While President Ramaphosa strikes the traditional gavel, the US seat remains empty, and the handover will have to take place later. The remaining states adopted a declaration focusing on debt burdens, climate damage and global inequality – points Washington had previously blocked. For many states the summit was a rare moment in which Africa acted not only as host but as agenda setter. France's President Macron called it an important milestone while admitting that the G20 can hardly influence geopolitical crises anymore. But the image from Johannesburg is clear: the US isolates itself – and others fill the space.

The day Trump’s online machine stumbled

The Oval Office appearance of Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani was supposed to be a triumph for the right wing internet world – a clash, a victory photo, another ritual of drawing lines. Instead, the meeting triggered something that has become rare in the MAGA scene: confusion, silence, evasions. The scene that usually celebrates every gesture of the president could not find a unified tone. Some ducked away, others scrambled to find an interpretation that did not look ridiculous. Trump praised Mamdani and said he could “do a very good job.” With that, the enemy image that the right wing influencer world had built for months collapsed. In the usual channels, the sense of direction fell apart. Some claimed Trump simply did not want to humiliate Mamdani in public. Others called it “humor.” Still others waited, as if a line first had to be decided before they were allowed to react.

Nick Fuentes used the moment for his own agenda. For him, the meeting was proof that the leadership of the MAGA scene does not believe what it spreads. He called it a show, a performance without inner substance. Meanwhile, Jack Posobiec tried to score points in the Oval Office by provoking Mamdani with a question about property taxes – and received approval from those who were desperately searching for a moment of toughness. Laura Loomer continued to insult Mamdani, but hurried to emphasize that she was “of course not criticizing the president.” That exact balancing act now runs through the entire scene. The tensions over the Epstein files, over Israel, over economic promises, over antisemitism have been simmering for weeks. The meeting in the Oval Office has added a new fracture line.

And then came Steve Bannon. On “War Room,” he tried to save the image by claiming that Trump’s friendly tone was a strategic trap. Mamdani would fail, he said, and Trump was letting him proceed so he could expose him later. But Bannon’s tone revealed something else: wounded pride. Posobiec even said Mamdani’s “little smile” had impressed Trump – whereupon Bannon corrected him: “That’s not a smile. That’s a smirk.” The day in the Oval Office did not bring fireworks. It brought something much more uncomfortable for the movement: a moment in which it did not know how to behave. And that is exactly why it will remain.

Tea drinkers pay the price – Trump's tariffs hit everyday life

American tea dealers report rising prices, shrinking selections and difficult calculations. Trump's new tariffs have driven up import costs and forced sellers to delay shipments, freeze hiring and stop advertising. Some varieties disappear from shelves because they are no longer profitable. A long-established importer has already closed, overwhelmed by tariffs and storage costs. While Trump has eased some agricultural tariffs, much of the burden on tea remains. Sellers warn that the price increases of 2025 are only the beginning, because tariffed stock from previous months will affect the market for another year. For many small shops this is an existential threat – and for American tea culture a setback caused by political arbitrariness.

Ty Cobb breaks his silence – and hits the sore spot of US democracy

When a former White House lawyer calls a president “evil,” even a worn-out America listens. Ty Cobb, once part of Trump's own defense line, now says openly that the Constitution was not made to stop a president who does not exercise power but abuses it. “Trump's abuse of power is unprecedented,” he says – a sentence that echoes through Washington like an alarm. Cobb does not speak as a political opponent but as someone who saw the mechanics of this presidency from the inside. His warning is directed at a country that has relied too long on the idea that norms are stronger than the will of an individual. The past years have shown how brittle that trust is.

In a time when courts, agencies and even the military are meant to become instruments of political loyalty, Cobb’s statement sounds like a sober reminder that democracy is not a given. It holds only as long as enough people are willing to defend it.

Slovenia rejects assisted dying law – a nation struggles with its stance

In Slovenia voters have rejected a law allowing assisted dying for terminally ill patients. Fifty-three percent voted against it, suspending the regulation. The law would have allowed people of sound mind and without hope of recovery to take a lethal medication themselves after medical review and consultation. Conservative groups, parts of the medical community and the Catholic Church opposed the reform and advocated strengthening palliative care instead. The government expressed disappointment but stressed that the issue is not settled. Supporters point to neighboring countries such as Austria where similar laws already exist. The vote shows how deeply the debate over self-determination, dignity and the end of life divides society.

Flight cancellations to Venezuela – FAA warns of military risk

Several international airlines have suspended their flights to Venezuela after the US Federal Aviation Administration warned of potential dangers in Venezuelan airspace. The reasons lie in increasing military activity and a range of unclear threats that could endanger aircraft during takeoff, landing and even on the ground. Airlines from Europe and Latin America reacted within hours, some with indefinite cancellations. The warning comes amid rising tensions as the Trump administration increases pressure on Maduro and expands US military presence in the Caribbean. Colombia's President Petro criticized the development, saying countries should not be “blocked” because that harms people, not governments. The cancellations show how fragile the situation in Venezuela is – and how quickly international mobility can be curtailed by geopolitics.

Sacramento wants to drop an outdated comic ban – a city corrects its past

Since 1949 Sacramento has had a law banning the sale of comics depicting crime to minors. For decades it did not matter, no one enforced it – but it stayed on the books. Now the city wants to repeal the ban and introduce a “Comic Book Week.” Artists, store owners and the American Library Association argue that comics have long been a recognized medium that encourages children to read and makes complex topics accessible. The law stems from an era when comics were seen as a moral threat and local governments even set up review boards. Today it feels like a glimpse into another world. For many in Sacramento, lifting the ban is a step toward strengthening cultural freedom – and a counter signal to modern book bans in other parts of the US.

British Navy intercepts Russian warships – activity rises sharply

The British Navy has intercepted a Russian corvette and a tanker passing through the English Channel. According to the Defense Ministry, Russian naval activity in British waters has increased by 30 percent over the past two years. HMS Severn tracked both ships until handing over to a NATO partner off the coast of Brittany. At the same time Britain is monitoring Russian activity in the North Atlantic with Poseidon aircraft stationed in Iceland. Tensions rose recently after a Russian intelligence ship allegedly aimed lasers at British pilots – an act London called “dangerous.” Defense Secretary Healey warned Moscow that Britain would respond to any attempted breach. Behind the strong words stands a country preparing for its next budget and debating higher defense spending.