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NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military allianceABC News - 18h -
German chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges €650m in military aid to Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Scholz said Germany was ‘strongest supporter of Ukraine in Europe’ and promised speedy arms deliveries. Olaf Scholz has met the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an unannounced visit to ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 22h -
ONS admits it may not be able to replace UK labour force survey until 2027
Policymakers face further uncertainty over state of jobs marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says
UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speechFinancial Times - 1d -
Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas
Also in this newsletter: Why the French government is headed for collapseFinancial Times - 1d -
Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.BBC News - 15h -
Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths
Medical experts have been sent to southwestern Congo after a mystery disease killed dozens of people over two weeks, authorities saidABC News - 15h -
Nearly 300 Troops Stormed South Korea’s National Assembly, Official Says
The National Assembly’s secretary general, Kim Min-ki, condemned what he called the “illegal, unconstitutional actions of the military.”The New York Times - 1h -
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UK's Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister is in London on for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon MarblesABC News - 17h -
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say
Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investmentFinancial Times - 3h -
Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live
Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...The Guardian - 18h -
Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."ABC News - 23h -
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictionsABC News - 1d -
Calls for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos – live
Yoon completes dramatic U-turn by lifting martial law hours after announcing it, after unanimous vote from MPs against the measure and widespread outcry. The White House has said it is “closely” ...The Guardian - 5h -
Leader of Welsh Tories resigns saying ‘substantial minority’ of party do not support him – UK politics live
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but is stepping down, saying his position is ‘untenable’. Lord Robertson , the former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary who is ...The Guardian - 20h -
Three rail firms to be renationalised next year
The rail operators will be renationalised in May, as part of the government's manifesto promise.BBC News - 18m -
Native American students miss school at higher rates, it got worse during pandemic
Years after COVID-19 disrupted American schools, nearly every state is still struggling with attendanceABC News - 19h -
Bracketology: It's official, the SEC is a juggernaut
For the first time in a long, long time, a team not named Kansas is the top overall seed. Instead, it's Auburn as the SEC takes over the bracket.ESPN - 3h -
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah on shaky ground
Last week's truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gave renewed impetus to negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire. But in Lebanon, people had not even had time to bury those killed in the past ...CBS News - 1d -
Biden delivers remarks on the relationship between Angola and the U.S.
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks to honor the past and future of the relationship between the United States and Angola during his trip to Africa.NBC News - 18h -
The awkward parallels between the Biden and Trump convictions
Joe Biden's criticism of a politicised justice system echoes sentiments regularly used by Donald Trump.BBC News - 7h -
South Western Railway set to be first train operator nationalised by Labour
Next companies to return to public control will be c2c and Greater Anglia under UK government plansFinancial Times - 8h -
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 - 22h -
Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state
A Canadian minister who attended a dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. stateABC News - 6h -
Council Bluffs police ask for help in homicide investigation related to skeletal remains found in May
Council Bluffs police are asking for help in a homicide investigation related to a body found in May.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Eric Adams Suggests the Biden Pardon Proves He Was Also Targeted
The mayor has argued that he was indicted because he criticized border policies. He also said that he has rights that migrants do not because “the Constitution is for Americans.”The New York Times - 7h -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - 15h -
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 - 1d -
Cease-Fire Between Israel, Hezbollah Teeters as Sides Exchange Fire
The flare-up in fighting highlights the ambiguities within the deal over how the cease-fire should be enforced.The Wall Street Journal - 15h -
Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels
Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talksABC News - 20h -
Sports Direct under fire for misspelt Cymru hat
Sports Direct have been caught selling a bobble hat branded with "Cyrmu" instead of Cymru.BBC News - 19h -
4 value propositions for climate action under Trump
It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.The Hill - 14h -
Search under way for woman believed trapped in sinkhole
Elizabeth Pollard was searching for her missing cat when it is thought she fell into the sink hole, police say.BBC News - 8h -
