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South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition
South Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk YeolABC News - 3d -
Syrian rebels enter Damascus: everything we know so far
The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly left Syria after rebels completed a stunning advance on the capital. Live coverage: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar ...The Guardian - 4d -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - 4d -
South Korea's ex-defense minister detained over martial law declaration
The development came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him in parliamentCBS News - 4d -
South Korea’s Ex-Defense Chief Is Detained Over Martial Law Episode
Prosecutors are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol and his followers committed insurrection when they briefly put South Korea under martial law.The New York Times - 4d -
Arizona State roars into college football playoffs, and waits to see who else makes the bracket
Forget about rankings, analytics or any other number they might place next to Arizona State’s nameABC News - 4d -
Out-of-work Americans facing longer waits for new job
It's taking longer for hundreds of thousands of out-of-work Americans to find new jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Cory Stahle, an economist for Indeed, joined CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
What to Know About Ghana’s Election
Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy ...The New York Times - 5d -
Some ailing kids die waiting for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment
UNICEF estimates that 2,500 ailing children need immediate evacuation from Gaza for treatment abroadABC News - 5d -
Nottingham attacks families welcome homicide review
Families of the victims have been campaigning for changes to be made to the justice system.BBC News - 5d -
Meet the Rees-Moggs: a bluffer’s guide to the family’s weirdness
Just in case you can’t bear to watch the former Tory MP’s new reality show, we equip you for it coming up in conversation . Jacob Rees-Mogg’s new reality show may sound as appealing as flushing ...The Guardian - 5d -
Russia and Ukraine wait warily for Trump transition … and subsequent peace talks
President-elect’s strategy on ending war is yet to emerge but interviews with Ukrainian officials and Russians suggest a compromise may be hard to find. Nobody knows when the talks will happen, or ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.CBS News - 5d -
Eurotrash — unearthing a family’s collaboration and complacency
A mother-and-son road trip is propelled by guilt and unease in Christian Kracht’s hilariously unsettling novelFinancial Times - 6d -
Labour MP's family transferred farm before Budget
Questions are being raised about whether Henry Tufnell knew about farming inheritance tax changes.BBC News - 6d -
HELOC interest rates fall to new 2024 low: Why you shouldn't wait to apply
With HELOC rates dropping to a 2024 low, it may not make sense for borrowers to wait longer to apply. Here's why.CBS News - 6d -
Senate Democrat: Multiple Republicans are 'waiting for the right moment to say no' to Hegseth
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he has talked to several Republican colleagues who have said they are “waiting for the right moment” to reject Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead ...The Hill - 6d -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - 6d -
The GTA 6 Trailer Was Released One Year Ago Today, And Fans Are Still Waiting For Anything More
Today, December 5, marks the one year anniversary of the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. In the year since, Rockstar Games has not released any additional videos or images, while parent ...GameSpot - 6d -
Millions will have to wait up to 12 years for NHS weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.BBC News - 6d -
Parkinson’s patient died after 52-hour A&E wait meant he didn’t get vital medication
A Parkinson’s patient died after a 52-hour A&E wait meant he did not receive vital medication, an investigation has found.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
How to watch 2025 Club World Cup draw: TV channel and live stream as Chelsea and Man City await fate
The draw takes place today in Miami, FloridaYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
What time is 2025 Club World Cup draw today? Pots and format explained as Chelsea and Man City learn fate
Chelsea and Manchester City are the Premier League representativesYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E wait
Report highlights ‘shocking’ example of man left unable to swallow after waiting over two days mostly on a bed in a corridor without regular medication . An elderly man was left unable to swallow ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Why President Yoon Made a Fateful Decision by Declaring Martial Law
A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Government Detains Opposition Figures
In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who are furious about the government’s position on Europe.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Immigration worksite raids are as disastrous as family separation
While these raids were overshadowed by Trump’s policy of family separation at the border, they are devastating in their own right, and the public should understand them for the humanitarian ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
AstraZeneca appoints new China head after long-standing executive detained
Company veteran Iskra Reic moves to Shanghai after Leon Wang placed under investigation by authoritiesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Relatives hunt for the missing after Guinea stadium crush amid fears official death toll is too low
Kambaly Kouroumah was searching a local morgue for his teenage brother, Adama, who died after chaos erupted at a soccer game in southern Guinea’s Nzerekore cityABC News - Dec. 4 -
Flames honor Gaudreau, host family in Calgary
With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands on an emotional night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, in a game between the ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
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Jurors Set to Weigh Daniel Penny’s Fate in Choking Case That Divided New York
Prosecutors in Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial finished closing arguments Tuesday. The trial has touched on fears about crime and the city’s failure to help its most troubled residents.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Infinity Nikki - Everything To Know
In the often grey and macho world of video games, it's refreshing to see a colourful creation that isn't afraid to shine. Look no further than the latest head-turning adventure from developer ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.BBC News - Dec. 2