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Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist in UK
Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his Wimbledon home in March.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales
China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him
The prince said his family were able to access a degree of privacy and freedom that they couldn't in the UK.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Man charged over house explosion deaths
A man appears in court over the deaths of two people in a blast in Newcastle.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Indonesia arrests a Chinese man wanted by Beijing over money laundering charges
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Chinese man sought by Beijing for allegedly helping transfer and laundering almost $18 million from a criminal online gambling group in ChinaABC News - Dec. 5 -
Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine
Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workersFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Is the Biden-era blockade on US bank M&A finally over?
Investors and advisers prepare for consolidation among country’s thousands of regional lendersFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
A top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaignABC News - Dec. 4 -
White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaignABC News - Dec. 4 -
California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority
With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths
British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infantsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax
Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in FebruaryFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
China bans exports of key microchip elements to US as trade tensions escalate
Semiconductor restrictions on China announced by Washington a day earlier prompt retaliation involving critical minerals including gallium and germanium . The Chinese government has said it will ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons and into the NBA Cup quarterfinalsABC News - Dec. 3 -
China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions
China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applicationsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals
Bank of America has teamed with FIFA for a second timeABC News - Dec. 3 -
UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour
Van belonging to popular indie group reportedly ransacked by thief waving gun outside Starbucks in Vallejo. The British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday while on the US leg of their ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Cyber Monday Deals Gave Shoppers Exactly What They Wanted
Shopify, Mastercard, and others reported record sales from Black Friday through Cyber Monday as holiday shoppers scouted for price cuts.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears
Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
What's Next in the Legal Battle Over Elon Musk's $100 Billion Pay Deal
The Tesla CEO’s record-breaking compensation package has hit another roadblock, after a Delaware judge again rejected the deal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Tiger Woods wants US Ryder Cup team to be paid £4m each, not £315,000
Tiger Woods believes the United States Ryder Cup players should be paid £4 million, not £315,000, for representing their country – but insists all the money should go to charity.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey
The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
China responds to US chip sanctions, banning exports of key minerals
China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the United States as tensions over trade heat up after the U.S. issued new restrictions on exports of certain semiconductor chips and equipment to ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Funding issues and ‘over-optimism’ behind UK failures on jobs data
Statistics agency review reveals flaws that left policymakers without a reliable unemployment figure for a yearFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
LeBron James, Lakers rethinking 82-game goal: 'Don't know that's in the best interest of him and us'
James, who is just weeks away from his 40th birthday, has not missed a game yet this seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exports
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exportsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU
It's "plain wrong" to suggest Donald Trump's return to the White House means the UK needs to pick a side, the PM says.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'
The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s tax plans: Housing credits ‘in play,’ and there’s buzz over a short extension for expiring cuts
One veteran analyst is predicting that housing tax credits will get included in the GOP’s big tax package next year. Separately, some GOP lawmakers reportedly have talked about using the package to ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
US woman jailed for 25 years over drunk-driving crash that killed newlywed
Jamie Lee Komoroski, 27, pleaded guilty over death of Samantha Miller, who was killed leaving wedding in 2023. A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
House COVID-19 panel releases final report: 3 key takeaways
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released its final report Monday, laying out numerous conclusions from its review of the federal pandemic response, including what the ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Starmer rejects false choice between Trump’s US and EU in key speech
At lord mayor’s banquet in London, British PM says ‘national interest demands that we work with both’. Keir Starmer has “utterly rejected” the idea that the UK must choose between the United States ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
The 211+ best Cyber Monday deals to shop before they're over
Cyber Monday deals are here and we hand-picked every single discount on this list to find worthwhile deals from Amazon, PlayStation, Xbox, Peacock, Apple and more.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
