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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv strikes Russia in major drone attack 1,000km from frontline
High-rise residential buildings hit in Russian city of Kazan but no casualties reported; Zelenskyy reveals meetings with CIA chief. What we know on day 1,033 . See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 14h -
Ukraine faces difficult decisions over acute shortage of frontline troops
Depleted army is increasingly made up of older men, but Zelenskyy is reluctant to lower mobilisation age from 25. On a recent icy afternoon in the western Ukrainian city of Kovel, a silver-haired ...The Guardian - 1d -
He Was a National Hero in Ukraine. Now He Faces a Possible Doping Ban.
Mykhailo Mudryk was a key player for his country at the 2024 European Championship. He has since tested positive for a banned substance.The New York Times - 2d -
FDA says tirzepatide shortage is over after taking a second look
The FDA said Thursday it’s standing by its earlier decision that the shortage of tirzepatide — the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound — is over.NBC News - 2d -
EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
European Union leaders insist that no decisions can be taken about the future of Ukraine without its consent or behind their backsABC News - 3d -
UK considers sending troops to Ukraine to train military
Defence secretary John Healey to set out proposals for stepping up support to KyivFinancial Times - 3d -
Sam Darnold’s career season means the Minnesota Vikings face a tough decision
Brought to Minnesota to be a bridge to the next generation, Sam Darnold is now leading one of the hottest teams in the league and the potential No 1 seed in the NFC. Yes, really!. Before this ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sam Darnold’s career season means the Minnesota Vikings face a tough decision
Brought to Minnesota to be a bridge to the next generation, Sam Darnold is now leading one of the hottest teams in the league and the potential No 1 seed in the NFC. Yes, really!Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says he discussed French troop idea with Macron
Ukraine president said work continued on proposal to put European forces on the ground; Nato chief Mark Rutte warns European leaders not to pre-empt peace process. What we know on day 1,030. See ...The Guardian - 3d -
ICE faces budget shortage that could delay Trump's mass deportation plans
ICE is already dealing with a $230 million budget shortfall, even before the costs that will be associated with mass deportationsNBC News - 3d -
‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed fighting Ukraine, says US official
‘All ranks’ among casualties in Kursk after Pyongyang sent thousands of soldiers to reinforce Russia’s war effort. North Korean forces have suffered “several hundred” casualties fighting against ...The Guardian - 4d -
North Korean troops killed fighting Ukraine, says US
These would be the first reported casualties since North Korea sent troops to support Russia in October.BBC News - 5d -
Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon say some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border regionABC News - 5d -
Trump denounces Biden decision to let Ukraine fire American missiles toward Russia
President-elect Donald Trump denounced President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to fire long-range American missiles into Russia. Trump's comments were part of a press conference about various ...CBS News - 5d -
Iran imposes city shutdowns over smog and energy shortages
President Masoud Pezeshkian calls on population to conserve enough gas to last freezing winterFinancial Times - 6d -
Speaker Johnson faces 'complicated' decision on crucial Rules Committee chair
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is barreling into a tricky — yet critical — decision over whom to appoint as the next chair of the House Rules Committee, a post that will set the tone for legislating ...The Hill - 6d -
Ambassador Oksana Markarova says Ukraine is "not asking for other troops"
Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that amid Russia's war with her country, they are "not asking for other troops," but they are ...CBS News - 6d -
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Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops join Russian assaults in ‘significant’ numbers, Kyiv says
North Koreans joining assaults on Kursk front, says Zelenskyy, urging fresh allied response; Ukrainian drones hit oil facility in Russia’s Oryol region. What we know on day 1,026 Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 15 -
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.BBC News - Dec. 14 -
South Korea Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial-Law Decision
The prime minister is set to assume presidential powers on an interim basis. The constitutional court will now review the vote, which could take months.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 14 -
Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.BBC News - Dec. 14 -
Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom
Moldova’s parliament has voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
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Baroness faces suspension over offensive racial remark
Baroness Meyer called a fellow peer of Indian origin "Lord Poppadom," an investigation finds.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Why is it so difficult to renew contracts for players over 30?
Offering Kevin De Bruyne or Virgil van Dijk a new deal might seem like a no-brainer, but these decisions are as much about the future as the present.ESPN - Dec. 12 -
Clashes erupt between Somalia's federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election
Clashes have erupted in a southern town in Somalia between the country’s federal government forces and regional troops of the state of Jubbaland amid escalating tensions over a disputed regional ...ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Ukraine faces a cold, dark winter after Russia’s energy strikes
Russia’s targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure have left us in a perilous situation that cannot be remedied without outside help.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Turkey's 3m Syrian refugees face big decision on going home or staying
Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Turkey's borders with Syria, but not everyone will want to go back yet.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops could be deployed to Ukraine before Nato membership agreed
Leader says soldiers ‘could be present in Ukraine for as long as it isn’t part of Nato’. The EU’s defence and space commissioner, Andrius Kubilius , has told Politico he wants the bloc’s next ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Biden's lame-duck Ukraine request faces slim chances in Congress
Lawmakers see a slim chance of passing President Biden’s request for $24 billion in funding related to Ukraine, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for any new funding to be pushed ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Ukraine’s Aggressive Draft Efforts Are Facing a Backlash
After being left for dead by Russian soldiers, Mykola Kulichenko doesn’t think he should be forced to serve. His experience highlights the vagaries of Ukraine’s aggressive mobilization.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
After Clemson's last-gasp thriller, College Football Playoff committee faces a massive decision
SMU or Alabama? The Mustangs' fate is in the hands of the selection committee after a dramatic finish to the ACC title game.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Celtic, Rangers and Motherwell face charges over pyrotechnics
The clubs could be fined over the use of pyrotechnics by supporters during League Cup semi-finals at Hampden.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Germany’s ‘peace chancellor’ spars with rivals over Ukraine
Olaf Scholz tries to depict conservative and Green candidates as warmongers ahead of February snap voteFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Macron faced with difficult choices after French government falls
President must find a new prime minister who can pass a budget by year’s endFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
‘I am acutely frightened’: artists talk of fears over a second Trump term
Figures in the art world including Amy Sherald and Marilyn Minter share their concerns ahead of Trump’s return. The Iraqi artist Vian Sora has seen the absolute worst that politics has to offer – ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Why Making the Same Decisions Over and Over Led Stellantis’ CEO to Resign
The departure of Carlos Tavares from the automotive giant he helped create follows his inability to move on from previously successful strategies when faced with new, shifting challenges.Inc. - 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
