Blinken Signals U.S. Is Weighing Loosening Ukraine Missile Restrictions

Echoes of U.K.’s 2022 bond crisis weigh on Treasury market ahead of U.S. election

A selloff in the U.K. bond market on Thursday, triggered by concerns about planned government borrowing, sent the country’s yields higher in a manner slightly reminiscent of the 2022 gilt crisis ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Harris struggles to loosen Trump’s grip on the media

Former President Trump’s brief stop at a suburban Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday was largely a political stunt, but one that catapulted him into a viral moment his campaign seized upon to win ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

To Prevent Golfing Injuries, Loosen Up Your Spine

Whether the pain is in your elbows hips or shoulders, the solution is often in your upper back.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’

World - Financial Times - November 2

U.S. concerned by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine

The United States is “concerned” by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a White House spokesperson said Tuesday.

U.S. Shifts Ukraine's F-16 Training to Focus on Younger Pilots

The decision could extend by many months the timeline for when Kyiv will have a full squadron of the Western-built aircraft ready for the battlefield.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Ukraine ballet touring U.S. to raise money for children in wartorn country

The National Ballet of Ukraine is touring several states in an effort to raise money for children stuck in the wartorn country. Nancy Chen reports.

Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of U.S. election

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine on Monday, in a show of solidarity with Kyiv just two weeks ahead of a U.S. presidential election that is casting uncertainty over the future of ...

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

U.S. Defense Sec. Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Monday morning as concerns rise in Ukraine over the U.S. election and how that will affect the war ...

U.S. to Give Ukraine Millions to Build More Long-Range Drones

The move, confirmed by a Pentagon official, is in line with a U.S. policy change aimed at shoring up Ukraine’s ability to fight the war against Russia with its own weapons.

World - The New York Times - October 22

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages

Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia, Might Be Used in Ukraine War

Biden administration officials are still weighing a response as Moscow becomes more reliant on foreign assistance to reinforce its military offensive in eastern Ukraine.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be 'fair game,' U.S. warns Putin

SEOUL, South Korea — Some 12,000 North Korean troops will be sent to Russia, a key United States ally said Thursday, vowing it “will not stand by and do nothing” in the face of this significant ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

How the U.S. presidential election is viewed in Ukraine amid war with Russia

While Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged continued support for Ukraine, former President Donald Trump has previously praised Vladimir Putin's decision to invade. Trump now says if elected, ...

Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election

With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.

U.S.-supplied military vehicles proving critical to Ukraine's battle efforts

The U.S. has supplied Ukraine with over $60 billion in military assistance since Russia invaded in 2022, including Stryker fighting vehicles used by Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade to launch an ...

As Russia Advances, U.S. Fears Ukraine Has Entered a Grim Phase

Weapons supplies are no longer Ukraine’s main disadvantage, American military officials say.

World - The New York Times - November 1

National Ballet of Ukraine completes first U.S. tour in decades

The National Ballet of Ukraine wrapped up a tour of the U.S. this week — its first since the fall of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Several dancers spoke to CBS News about the power of ...

U.S. citizen who helped Russia from Ukraine appears in Moscow

A U.S. citizen who was spirited out of eastern Ukraine by Russian special forces after helping the Kremlin target Ukrainian troops said in Moscow on Saturday he had asked for Russian citizenship.

Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid

European leaders have discussed how to help Ukraine fend off Russia without Washington’s support, even as they try to convince the president-elect not to cut aid to Kyiv.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory

Since President-elect Donald Trump's victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more.

'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip loosens

“Venom: The Last Dance” showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend

Entertainment - ABC News - October 27

Blinken to meet with Netanyahu in Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday in Israel as the White House tries to revive hostage release talks in the wake of ...

Ukraine Faces Bleak Winter as Russia Ramps Up Assaults, U.S. Support Trickles In

President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for more arms and other assistance to help end the war on favorable terms, but the Biden administration is skeptical.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

U.S. and Europe Agree to Finalize $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said an agreement was close. She also rebuked China’s lending practices and called for more debt relief.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war

Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against ...

Israel celebrates, Ukraine frets: What Trump's win means for U.S. allies at war

Donald Trump’s election win over Kamala Harris could dramatically alter the course of the wars raging in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine.

Europe cannot finance Ukraine war if Trump pulls U.S. out of the conflict, Hungary's Orban warns

Ukraine has historically depended on foreign humanitarian and military aid to resist Russia's two-year invasion, with the U.S. and the EU providing the lion's share of this assistance.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Israel says it killed Hizbollah heir apparent in air strike

Announcement comes hours after inconclusive talks between US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - October 22

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