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In response, four countries, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia withdrew from the 2026 contest, citing a "loss" of neutrality and the humanitarian impact due to the war in Gaza. [MPL] [ ± ] - Image credit - Read more... Australian MP Barnaby Joyce resigns from the National Party Australian politician and Member of Parliament for New England Barnaby Joyce gave a short speech before the Parliament on Thursday announcing his resignation from the National Party. The decision came after a month of speculation about his status in the party, including what The Sydney Morning Herald reported as discussions with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson about a possible defection. [ ± ] - Image credit - Read more... {{Latest news}} is deprecated, and DPL usage should be minimized by en.Wikinews. See this old discussion on why excessive DPL use can cause problems. Robert Dick and Mark Dresser re-unite at the Fridman Gallery On November 21, flutist Robert Dick and double bassist Mark Dresser reunited for a performance at the Fridman Gallery in New York City. Dick and Dresser started playing together in the 1980s, in various combinations as a duo or with other players also involved. [ ± ] - Image credit - Read more... Raccoon found passed out in liquor store after drunken rampage On November 29, a liquor store employee in Ashland was surprised to find many smashed bottles on the floor and their contents spilled through the store. The employee found a small raccoon asleep in the bathroom. [ ± ] - Image credit - Read more... 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