EU sends €140 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta

Tech groups urge Donald Trump to intervene against overzealous European regulation

Financial Times - 40m

Newsom concerned Trump will try to withhold California aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) raised concerns about the possibility of President-elect Trump withholding federal disaster aid to the state amid the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles ...

The Hill - 21h

Will the EU fight for the truth on Facebook and Instagram?

As Meta abandons third-party factchecking in an ostensibly political move, the future of facts elsewhere remains murky. Factcheckers had no doubt about the real audience for the news this week – ...

The Guardian - 21h

EU shipyards are fixing Russia’s Arctic LNG tankers

Repairs and dry-docking enable Moscow to maintain market access for gas plant through the winter

Financial Times - 22h

EU sends €140 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Yahoo News - 1d

Jalen Brunson scores 44 in Knicks' 140–106 blowout of Bucks

The gap between the Knicks and Bucks might be wider than the Eastern Conference standings indicate.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Germany backs easing sanctions on Syria, pledges €50 million in aid

Yahoo News - 1d

Germany backs easing some Syria sanctions, pledges €50 million in aid

Yahoo News - 1d

Germany to provide humanitarian aid worth €50 million to Syria

Yahoo News - 1d

Trump announces newest White House aide nominees

President-elect Trump announced several new picks for White House positions in a series of Saturday Truth Social posts. Early in the evening, the incoming president said Steven Gill Bradbury would ...

The Hill - 2d

Italy wants to build bridges between Syria and the EU

Yahoo News - 3d

Mark Zuckerberg sends Trump a friend request

And the L.A. wildfires have already become political

BBC News - 3d

Ukraine receives €3bn from EU as part of major G7 aid package

Yahoo News - 3d

Ukraine war briefing: Western allies pledge $2bn in military aid for Ukraine

Aid promised at Ramstein meeting covered air defence, information technology, demining, naval forces, air forces and artillery. What we know on day 1,052. See all our Ukraine coverage ...

The Guardian - 4d

Biden administration gives $500m to Ukraine in final military aid package

US defense secretary says ‘Ukraine’s fight matters to all’ when revealing aid bundle days before Trump’s return. The Biden administration has given its final injection of military support to ...

The Guardian - 4d

As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops

Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.

CBS News - 4d

In their final meeting, Zelenskyy, Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U_S_ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting in Germany to press the incoming Trump administration to not give up on Kyiv’s fight, ...

ABC News - 4d

Will Trump's presidency help ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian crisis in Gaza?

The bodies of two Israeli hostages, believed to be a father and son, have been found, though officials are still working to confirm their identities. The discovery comes as families of hostages in ...

NBC News - 5d

Jeffries: Congress should extend aid to California if necessary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that lawmakers are prepared to move quickly on emergency disaster relief if necessary for California as the state battles deadly ...

The Hill - 5d

Pentagon sending assets to California to battle wildfires

The Defense Department is sending additional assets to California to assist with the massive wildfire spreading across Los Angeles and the southern part of the state. Pentagon deputy press ...

The Hill - 5d

Gavi, Yamal send Barcelona to Super Cup final

Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah on Wednesday to reach their third successive final.

ESPN - 5d

EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders

Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats

Financial Times - 5d

My Junior Employee Sends Rude Emails

And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Inc. - 5d

Sources: Quakes send GK Ochoa to Cruz Azul

The San Jose Earthquakes has agreed terms with Cruz Azul to transfer goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa to the Liga MX side, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN - 6d

Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria

Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in Damascus

Financial Times - 6d

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Man charged with aiding Daniel Khalife after escape

Imran Chowdury, 25, from east London has been charged with assisting Khalife, the Met Police says.

BBC News - Jan. 6

UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Surgeon general's warning sends alcohol stocks sliding

Spirit companies saw stock prices plummet Friday after the U.S. surgeon general recommended cancer warning labels, similar to those found on tobacco products, be added to alcohol. Boston Beer ...

The Hill - Jan. 4