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Watch live: House COVID panel looks into preparations for future pandemics
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee's COVID-19 panel is holding its final hearing Thursday, focusing on ways to prepare for a future pandemic. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Brad Wenstrup ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
APEC leaders to open Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office
Representatives from 21 members representing the Pacific Rim are meeting in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the first global summit since U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s ...World - ABC News - November 15 -
The Man Expected to Lead Germany Is Ready to Strike Deals With Trump
A win would give Friedrich Merz the daunting task of rebuilding a German economy that hasn’t grown since 2019—and establish him as Europe’s main counterpart to Donald Trump.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 16 -
We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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How Democrats are planning to fight Trump's mass deportation plan
Advocacy groups opposing Donald Trump's plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants are pre-drafting lawsuits that could be filed as soon as he takes office.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Health care advocates prepare to fight RFK Jr. nomination
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Health advocates launch effort to bar RFK Jr. nomination Democratic-aligned health advocacy groups are ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Mulberry Posts Wider Pretax Loss as Group Prepares Turnaround
The group’s pretax loss widened on lower revenues as the fashion brand undertakes a strategy review under its new CEO.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
As Rafael Nadal Prepares to Retire, Roger Federer Pays Tribute to His Rival
“You challenged me in ways no one else could,” Federer wrote in a letter to his longtime opponent.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
SpaceX Starship Launch Ends With a Dramatic Water Landing
President-elect Donald J. Trump joined Elon Musk, as his company’s prototype moon and Mars rocket carried out a sixth test flight that showed a mix of progress and setbacks.Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Antitrust Enforcers Prepare Final Blitz Against Big Tech
The Biden administration’s top antitrust officials plan to take more shots at the tech industry before leaving office, in a race to cap four years of aggressive enforcement.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
‘You have to be prepared for the worst’: making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba
Documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang found difficulties while following an activist in Cuba for her revealing, and timely, new film Night is Not Eternal. “I don’t believe in America being the beacon ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Canada Prepares for Immigration Surge After Trump Vows Mass Deportation
The Canadian authorities are preparing for a possible spike in undocumented migrants, just as Trump appointees complain about too many people arriving from Canada.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Border Militias Prepare to Assist With Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans
Militias that patrol the US border with Mexico are thrilled that Donald Trump has been elected—and plan to be a “valuable resource” to the incoming administration, whether or not they’re asked.Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Americans say this is the No. 1 threat to their retirement savings—here are 2 ways to prepare
Here's what Americans say poses the biggest threat to their retirement income and two ways to plan for it, according to a retirement expert.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Transgender people prepare for sweeping policy changes under Trump
Transgender people told NBC News they have a variety of concerns about Donald Trump's second term but said they're better prepared than they were eight years ago.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Champion Ding and challenger Gukesh prepare for world title battle
The Chinese and Indian grandmasters will compete over 14 games in Singapore for a $2.6m prize fund, with Gukesh 1-5 favourite to win . China’s world champion Ding Liren, 32, and his Indian rival ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency
Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Israel bans UNRWA, the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees
Israel's parliament voted Monday to ban the operations of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, the main humanitarian aid agency operating in Gaza.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Israeli parliament passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency
Western nations concerned over how UNRWA will operate in war-torn GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Israel's parliament votes to ban a U.N relief agency in Israel
Israel's parliament voted to ban a U.N. relief agency from operating in Israel, a move that could threaten aid work in Gaza as the war rages there. Iran's foreign ministry said Iran “will use all ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Israel passes law banning UN humanitarian relief agency for Palestinians
Israel passed a law on Monday banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), according to multiple reports. Israel’s legislature, the Knesset, ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Israel’s Parliament Passes Bills Banning UNRWA, Agency That Aids Palestinians
Most of the provisions of the laws, which could threaten UNRWA’s work by barring its operations in the country, will not take effect for three months.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Israel Cuts Ties With U.N. Agency, Creating New Hurdles for Palestinian Aid
The new laws effectively ban Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the Gaza war.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Updates: Israel’s Parliament Passes Bill That Threatens Work of U.N. Agency for Palestinians
The Knesset opened its winter session and approved legislation that banned the agency known as UNRWA from operating in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his spy chief was back home ...World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills dozens, officials there say
An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry said.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Israeli airstrike on Beit Lahiya kills 93, says Gaza rescue agency
Medical staff and emergency services say those killed in the attack include many women and children. Middle East crisis – live updates Scores of Palestinians, including many women and ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Hezbollah announces new leader, Israel bans U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency
The Lebanese-based Hezbollah militant group says it has appointed Naim Qassem as its new leader after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike last month. Meanwhile, Israeli ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns
UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29
