FirstFT: Ukraine’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’

North Korea sending 10K troops to fight with Russia, Zelensky says

North Korea is sending around 10,000 troops to Ukraine to fight alongside Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Zelensky, speaking at a press conference in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

What we know about North Korea sending troops to Russia

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed there is evidence of North Korean troops in Russia. Austin stipulated it's not yet clear what they are doing there. In June, Russian President ...

White House reacts to evidence of North Korea troops moving to Russia

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby broke down what's known about North Korea moving troops into Russia to aid in the war against Ukraine. Kirby said the move is a sign of desperation by ...

Harris Calls Trump a Fascist, and North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia

Plus, American Airlines cracks down on “gate lice.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Why Is North Korea Deploying Troops to Help Russia? Here’s What to Know.

The move gives Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, leverage to ask President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia for a lot in return.

World - The New York Times - October 24

NATO: North Korea troops in Russia "a sign of Putin's growing desperation"

"The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security," NATO Secretary-General says.

World - CBS News - 3 days ago

Finland's president calls North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia an escalation

Finland’s president says that North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia represents an escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war that goes against China’s own stated position on the conflict

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk

The national and battleground state polls have revealed several important dynamics that have defined the 2024 campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Israel's wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices

On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive

World - ABC News - October 21

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.

Can troops be deployed to the polls should the worst occur on Election Day?

If January-6-like civil unrest occurs, the president or state governor(s) may seek to deploy troops to assist law enforcement with regaining order. But would it be legal?

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Zelenskyy sets out 'victory plan' as Ukraine faces precarious moment

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled his “victory plan,” calling on his allies to take urgent steps to bolster Kyiv and end the war with Russia.

For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice

Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.

World - The New York Times - October 16

No, Ukraine and Israel didn’t steal aid from Florida and North Carolina

In other words, guns and ammunition cannot be used to address the damage caused by the hurricanes.