Kim Jong Un is stepping out of big brother China's shadow

Suddenly, his actions are commanding the attention of the U.S., NATO, Japan, South Korea, Russia and China.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Kim Jong Un is China's ally - but has become the 'comrade from hell'

Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern.

Kim Jong Un's Risky Embrace of Russia Is AboutHis Regime'sSurvival

North Korea’s leader is forging an unproven—and even more brazen—path to achieve regime security, advance his country’s nuclear program and win economic relief.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Will Trump Rekindle a Bromance With Kim Jong-un? South Koreans Worry.

Donald J. Trump’s second term brings uncertainty to the Korean Peninsula as nuclear tensions run high. North Korea’s leader may see a chance to re-engage.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Kim Jong Un said to order mass production of suicide drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered mass production of the aerial weapon, state media reported.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls on military to prepare for war

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un urges improved military capabilities for war

North Korea's Kim Jong Un urged the country’s military to improve capabilities for fighting a war, state media KCNA said after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits missile bases and cites U.S. nuclear threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited missile bases to examine their readiness to undertake actions of “strategic deterrence,” state media reported.

ITV edits out pro-Palestinian symbol on Big Brother

ITVX re-uploaded Tuesday's episode after removing a watermelon symbol on a contestant's T-shirt.

Kim Kardashian thanks D.A. for giving Menendez brothers 'a second chance at life'

Kim Kardashian thanks L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón for recommending the Menendez brothers be resentenced and made eligible for parole.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

US businesses strike China deals in shadow of Trump victory

Thousands of companies at Shanghai trade fair as relationships enter new era of uncertainty

World - Financial Times - November 8

New boss seeks to bring Naspers out of Tencent’s shadow

Fabricio Bloisi will overhaul corporate culture and pay structures in search of growth beyond its stake in the Chinese internet giant

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Microsoft says Google is running 'shadow campaigns' in Europe to influence regulators

Microsoft suggested Google has a pattern of funding organizations with the mission of discrediting the software company with regulators.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Build Shadow The Hedgehog's Head Out Of 720 Lego Bricks For Only $56

Shadow the Hedgehog Lego Set (720 pieces) $56 (was $70) | Lowest Price ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Become Big Brother With This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 hours ago

China's Scarborough Shoal mapping to allow 'more targeted' steps against Philippines

World - Yahoo News - November 11

New DA speaks out on Menendez brothers' fight for freedom

Nathan Hochman, who won the election last week for Los Angeles County district attorney, spoke to ABC News about the Menendez brothers' case.

Family business: Playing professional sport with a parent can cast a big shadow | Emma John

LeBron James and his son are following in rare sporting footsteps but at least they aren’t trying to beat each other. LeBron James’s shadow is a big one for anyone to step into. Earlier this year ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

‘We’re running out of time’: UN warns of 3.1C temperature rise

Paris agreement target of 1.5C of global warming ‘will be gone in a few years’ without action, agency says

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Riyadh summit calls for end to wars, Israel to be frozen out of UN

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Palau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law

Surangel Whipps Jr retains power in Palau, which is important to the US military amid tensions with China and is among a dozen diplomatic allies of Taiwan. Palau’s incumbent president Surangel ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Iran-Israel’s shadow war is out in the open and will only escalate unless causes addressed

Face-to-face military confrontation on each other’s soil has now been normalised. For years, Israel and Iran have waged a “shadow war”, attacking each other indirectly using proxy forces, ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Starmer declines to rule out allowing Kyiv to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia

UK premier under increasing scrutiny after Biden authorised deployment of US-supplied long-range weapons

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Cowboys' Trevon Diggs laments missed chance to play big brother Stefon Diggs for second year in a row

The wait for Diggs vs. Diggs continues

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown feels Dallas 'still the big brothers' to the Texans even in down year

Houston leads the AFC South with a 6-4 record, but Overshown feels the 3-6 Cowboys can still maintain their title as the Texas big bro

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Big crowd turns out to attend a rave at a chippy

A city centre fish bar hosted its first gig with Nottingham MC Window Kid.

A Big Climate Goal Is Getting Further Out of Reach

A new report forecasts global temperature increases well above the level that world leaders have pledged to avoid.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

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