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Video shows mayhem at Kenyan funeral, not SA political party's birthday bash

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support

Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pick

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Stokes backs Crawley to improve dismal NZ record

England captain Ben Stokes backs opener Zak Crawley to improve his dismal record against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Euro drifts as political turmoil dents sentiment; bitcoin scales $100,000

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro was subdued on Thursday after the widely expected collapse of the French government, stoking worries about the region's second-biggest economic power, while bitcoin ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

United back Mazraoui over LGBTQ+ jacket stance

Manchester United supported the inclusion of fans from "all backgrounds" but said players are "entitled to hold their own individual opinions" after Noussair Mazraoui opted against wearing a ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk

The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.

NBC News - Dec. 4

France's political crisis deepens as lawmakers topple government

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Sarah Silverman: 'No one' wants to hear from celebrities on politics

Comedian Sarah Silverman said she did not campaign during the 2024 election cycle because, in part, she sensed “no one” wanted to hear from celebrities. “I was on the road with this tour, for one ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

France plunges into political crisis as Barnier's government ousted

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

France in political crisis after no-confidence vote topples government

Minority coalition of PM Michel Barnier falls after three months, the shortest of any administration of France’s Fifth Republic. France has been plunged into political crisis after a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the Wild

Researchers are trying a new strategy to reintroduce Hawaiian crows, which have been extinct in the wild for two decades.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Guardiola hits back at claims of De Bruyne rift

Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe

Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.

CNBC - Dec. 4

South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets

Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboard

Financial Times - Dec. 4

France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth

"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.

CNBC - Dec. 4

‘Revenge cycle’: South Korean crisis highlights deep political divide

Dramatic attempt to impose martial law exposes vulnerabilities in highly polarised democracy

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Kospi heavyweight stocks fall in volatile trade amid political chaos

South Korean heavyweight stocks fell in a volatile trading session Wednesday amid market jitters triggered by a political upheaval.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Smiling Van Nistelrooy brings belief back to Leicester

His Leicester side had to ride their luck at times against West Ham, but victory for a smiling Ruud van Nistelrooy is already giving Foxes fans their "belief" back.

BBC News - Dec. 4

The GOP's new task: Turning Trump voters into full-fledged Republicans: From the Politics Desk

Even with their success, this election revealed a challenge for Republicans going forward: The “Trump coalition” and the “GOP coalition” are not quite the same.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Meta to scale back content moderation

Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Meta says harmless content taken down 'too often' Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the man behind South Korea’s political crisis?

President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial law

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Ancelotti backs Mbappé for shirking penalty

Carlo Ancelotti has backed Kylian Mbappé for not taking a penalty kick for Real Madrid against Getafe on Sunday -- allowing Jude Bellingham to score instead -- calling the decision "a great act of ...

ESPN - Dec. 3

Democrats push back on Republican COVID-19 report

House Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday released their own report responding to the Republican-led panel's final report, deeming the subcommittee to have ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

France is on the political brink — again

Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le Pen

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda

A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight the human consequences of the incoming Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans. The Immigration ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.

A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.

CBS News - Dec. 3

How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm

A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investment

Financial Times - Dec. 3

What we’re watching: Hegseth back on the Hill

Politico - Dec. 3

The Politics Behind the Biden Pardon: ‘Look Out for Your Own’

While the pardon is legal, the rule of law isn’t maintained by merely keeping to the letter of the law.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Old convictions are holding too many back

Criminal records should be reformed to offer employers a better, fairer way to assess potential hires

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Biden claims charges against son Hunter were politically motivated

There's growing fallout from President Biden's decision to grant a "full and unconditional pardon" to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before he was due to be sentenced on federal gun and tax ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Were Hunter Biden’s Prosecutions a Result of Political Pressure? A Look at the Facts

The gun case federal prosecutors brought against Hunter Biden was relatively rare, but the tax charges he pleaded guilty to may have been less unusual.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Georgian police fire teargas at pro-EU protesters as political crisis deepens

Tbilisi experiences fifth day of demonstrations amid anger over ruling party’s decision to shelve EU accession talks. Georgian police have fired teargas to try to disperse thousands of pro-EU ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

How Washington reacted to the Hunter Biden pardon: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...

NBC News - Dec. 2

Dollar climbs after Trump’s Brics tariff threat and French political woes

Currency on course for biggest daily rise since November 5 US presidential election

Financial Times - Dec. 2

Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.

ABC News - Dec. 2