World top news 06 dec 2024

Here are some of the top world news stories for today:

• 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued:1 A powerful earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning for the entire West Coast. The quake caused significant damage and injuries.

• Macron vows to stay on as French president, says will name new PM within days: French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to remain in power despite a no-confidence vote that ousted his prime minister.2 He has promised to name a new prime minister within days.3

• Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama as army withdraws:4 Syrian rebels have captured the strategic city of Hama after government forces withdrew.5 This is a major victory for the rebels in the ongoing civil war.6

• Prince Harry breaks silence on divorce speculation with Meghan, says 'we've divorced 10-12 times': Prince Harry has spoken out about rumors of divorce between himself and Meghan Markle, saying that they have separated multiple times in the past.7

• Bangladesh to remove Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image from currency notes: Report: The Bangladeshi government is reportedly planning to remove the image of the country's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, from its currency notes.8