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The Israel-Hamas war in maps and charts

A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact on the Middle East

Financial Times - 2h

Democrats Are Losing the War for Attention. Badly.

The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.

The New York Times - 2h

The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Playing It Safe. That’s the Smart Choice

Why mess with what works?

Wired - 1d

Morning Report — Treasury choice touts Trumponomics

In today’s issue: President-elect Trump won the November election with bold economic promises embraced by an electorate ready to hold him responsible if prices don’t ease, job prospects aren’t ...

The Hill - 11h

Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - 23h

Biden Tightens Cybersecurity Rules, Forcing Trump to Make a Choice

The president’s latest executive order accelerates the move to mandatory compliance by software providers. It may run afoul of the Trump mandate to deregulate.

The New York Times - 23h

How 15 months of war has devastated Gaza

BBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.

BBC News - 1d

Doug Burgum, Trump’s Choice for Interior, Aims for ‘Energy Dominance’

The former North Dakota governor, who would oversee public lands in the new administration, is expected to face questions about his ties to the drilling industry.

The New York Times - 1d

Gaza ceasefire announced after 15 months of war

Palestinians and Israelis celebrate as truce is unveiled by mediators

Financial Times - 1d

The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers

Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in Gaza

ABC News - 2d

The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza

The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory. ...

The Guardian - 2d

Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.

CBS News - 4d

Russia’s war economy is a house of cards

The financial underpinnings look increasingly fragile

Financial Times - 5d

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - 5d

Reeves 'to wage war on waste' and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

BBC News - 5d

Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War

An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.

The New York Times - 6d

When Carter met Kim - and stopped a nuclear war

The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.

BBC News - 6d

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Taking up snooker was the worst life-choice I ever made

Ronnie O’Sullivan was aiming to win a record-extending ninth title in the upcoming Masters tournament on Sunday but has pulled out just 48 hours before the opening match on “medical grounds”. In an ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

U.S. Steel Faces Stark Choices as Nippon Steel Merger Founders

The onetime dynamo is fighting to revive a takeover by Nippon Steel. Other tie-ups could also face obstacles, and going it alone could force cutbacks.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

The risk of nuclear war continues to rise

As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it

In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?

Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise

A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.

BBC News - Jan. 8

If a choice between Denmark and the U.S. is put to Greenland’s voters, that’s happened before

President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated social-media messages about his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland have brought up the question of whether the Arctic country’s own citizens may end ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Biden and Trump offer vastly different choices on Americans to admire

President Biden's list of outstanding Americans honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom stands in stark contrast to President-elect Trump's Cabinet ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe

Financial Times - Jan. 7

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hopes Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ can end war with Russia

Ukrainian leader has sought to build bridges with Trump amid fears the president-elect could slow vital military aid once in office. What we know on day 1,045. See all our Ukraine coverage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Vehicles are increasingly the terrorists’ weapon of choice

Based on its successful use, the motor vehicle will remain a weapon of choice for terrorists across the ideological spectrum.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war

Tens of thousands of people have gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

ABC News - Jan. 1

The EU’s impossible choice on trade and tariffs

Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts

Financial Times - Jan. 1

‘Just by existing, he’s extended this war’: Timothy Snyder on Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Historian and bestselling author of On Tyranny worries over Trump’s return to power – and the influence of Elon Musk. Timothy Snyder was not surprised to be asked to help rebuild a Ukrainian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza

An estimated 17,000 children are unaccompanied or separated from family who would ordinarily care for them.

BBC News - Jan. 1

The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice

A doctor’s plea for help evacuating Sudan’s al-Mygoma Home for Orphaned Children, caught in the middle of intense fighting, set off an extraordinary mobilization of supporters.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31

The wars of 2024 brought together rivals - but created new enemies

What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...