Putin threatens to hit Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles and praises Trump

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

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Putin hails 'courageous' Trump after election win

The Russian president also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".

Putin says Trump’s Ukraine proposals merit attention

Russian president congratulates Republican leader on his election victory

World - Financial Times - November 7

Trump looks to woo — and divide — Putin, Xi and Kim

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Politics - The Hill - November 9

Trump needs concessions from Putin — they may be forthcoming

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World - Financial Times - November 14

Putin is sending a not-so-friendly message to Trump

Russia’s prime-time “60 Minutes” program congratulated Melania Trump on her husband’s electoral victory by displaying on air a handful of nude photographs of future first lady.

Politics - The Hill - November 18

What Is Trump to Putin? A Harbinger of America’s Collapse.

To the Kremlin, the president-elect is a harbinger of American collapse.

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Angela Merkel on Putin’s dog and Trump’s handshake

The BBC's Katya Adler sits down with the former German chancellor

Officers who fought off the Jan. 6 mob praise Harris for reclaiming site of Trump's speech

Police officers who fought off Donald Trump supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were at Kamala Harris's speech at the Ellipse and praised her for reclaiming the site.

U.S. allies, haunted by past Trump insults, race to delete posts and praise election victor

Haunted by their past critiques regarding President-elect Donald Trump, U.S. allies are rushing to make diplomatic U-turns by deleting posts and brushing over their prior scathing remarks.

‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio

The panel deadlocked over whether to release the report Wednesday, though they’re scheduled to meet again on the matter Dec. 5.

Politics - Politico - November 20

Jared Polis, who praised Trump’s pick of RFK Jr, on why he’s willing to work with incoming president

Democratic governor of Colorado who launched governors’ group to protect democracy says he’ll work with Trump on key issues. Despite launching a governors’ group focused on safeguarding democracy ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Taiwanese driver recounts his narrow escape during Typhoon Kong-rey

A ride-hailing driver has recounted how he had narrow escape when a huge tree smashed onto his vehicle as Typhoon Kong-rey swept over Taiwan, also sweeping away metal roofs and sending landslides ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike

Stocks fell and investors fled to safe haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world's two largest nuclear powers.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

Trump nominates Pam Bondi for US attorney-general after Gaetz drops out

Announcement comes just hours after controversial initial nominee withdrew from consideration for the role

World - Financial Times - November 22

Spain fines 5 low-cost airlines €179mn for ‘abusive’ practices

Ryanair hit hardest as carriers ordered to stop charging extra fees for hand luggage and adjacent seat reservations

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US climate leader calls Trump's threatened IRA rollbacks 'a fool's errand'

U.S. climate leaders met Friday to discuss their goals for progress under the new Trump administration, calling his threatened rollbacks of the IRA a "fool's errand."

Incoming Trump presidency threatens millions of Americans’ healthcare plans

Congress likely not to renew extended ACA coverage next year and Trump’s ‘concepts of a plan’ for US healthcare are unknown. US elections 2024 – live updates Millions of Americans are at risk ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

How Trump election win threatens future of Biden’s climate law

Two years on, the Inflation Reduction Act represents the best and worst of US green policy

World - Financial Times - November 11

As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China

The Chinese economy is more dependent on exports, making tariffs more potent, yet it’s less reliant on American markets and increasingly bent on self-sufficiency.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

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