Simple English News Daily Thursday 27th November 2025. Guinea-Bissau takeover. Kenya trade deal. Hong Kong building fire. New Zealand murder...
Nov 26, 2025
In today's news roundup, learn about a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, where elections were suspended, and borders closed. Kenya plans to appeal a blocked EU trade deal. A deadly fire in Hong Kong takes at least 36 lives, with concerns over scaffolding. In New Zealand, a mother receives life imprisonment for murdering her children. Australia faces a challenge against a youth social media ban. Plus, penalties for extortion are toughened in Mexico, and a Taiwanese film shot on iPhones is set for the Oscars.
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Guinea-Bissau Military Seizure And Election Halt
- A group of army officers in Guinea-Bissau claim they have seized power and suspended the election process.
- They formed a high military command, closed borders and enforced a curfew to 'restore order'.
Kenya Challenges Court Block On EU Trade Deal
- Kenya will appeal an East Africa Court of Justice ruling that blocked a trade deal with the EU.
- Trade Minister Lee Kin-yang warned the ruling risks $1.56 billion in annual exports.
Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire And Spread Factors
- A Hong Kong high-rise fire killed at least 36 people with 279 still missing.
- Reports say bamboo scaffolding and green construction mesh helped the fire spread through 2,000 apartments.