- An earthquake in Jishishan County, China, leaves more than 100 people dead.
- Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (pictured) becomes Emir of Kuwait after the death of his half-brother, Nawaf.
- The COP28 climate change summit ends with a call to transition away from the use of fossil fuels.
- Donald Tusk becomes Prime Minister of Poland in the aftermath of the October parliamentary election.
- Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year at The Game Awards.
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