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Doomsday Clock Moves One Second Closer to Catastrophe
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists shifted the hands of the symbolic clock to 89 seconds to midnight, citing the threat of climate change, nuclear war and the misuse of artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 21h -
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'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president
After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.BBC News - 1d -
Belarus’s Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-election
Europe’s longest-serving leader won re-election in a contest widely believe to have been rigged. The result cements the power of a leader whose country is considered Russia’s staunchest ally.The New York Times - 2d -
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Belarus opposition and western leaders denounce stage-managed Lukashenko victory
German foreign minister calls election ‘bitter day’, while Vladimir Putin congratulates autocrat on ‘confident victory’. Western leaders and the Belarusian opposition have denounced Alexander ...The Guardian - 3d -
Belarus strongman set to win 7th term in election opposition calls a farce
Opposition rejects the election as a farce after years of sweeping repression.ABC News - 3d -
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Belarus releases American woman who was detained last month
President Alexander Lukashenko, often dubbed "Europe's last dictator," offered to free Anastassia Nuhfer whose arrest was linked to protests in 2020, a source told the AP.CBS News - 3d -
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Lukashenko wins seventh term as Belarus president in election rejected as sham
Putin ally comfortably wins vote that US and EU have said could not be free or fair. Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh five-year term as Belarusian president in a resounding election ...The Guardian - 4d -
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EU rejects election in Belarus and threatens new sanctions
The European Union has rejected the election in Belarus as illegitimate and threatened new sanctionsABC News - 4d -
Polls open in Belarus with Lukashenko’s 30-year rule set to be extended
The 70-year-old former collective farm boss has been in power in reclusive, Moscow-allied Belarus since 1994. Belarusians began voting on Sunday, with president Alexander Lukashenko expected to ...The Guardian - 4d -
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His Opponents Sidelined, Lukashenko Is Set for a 7th Term in Belarus
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin, has been making signs of reaching out to the West. He is all but certain to win an election on Sunday.The New York Times - 5d -
Take a closer look at this year’s Oscars nominations
Following the 2025 Academy Award nominations, NBC News’ Joe Fryer takes a closer look at the history-making nomination for Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actress to be nominated ...NBC News - 6d -
Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator'
The last time Belarus staged a presidential election in 2020, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner with 80% of the vote.NBC News - 6d -
Putin ally Lukashenko to cement grip on Belarus in ‘sham’ elections
President has deepened reliance on Moscow since Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 6d -
‘A ritual for a dictator’: Lukashenko critics decry Belarus election
Longtime president and Putin ally has silenced media and criminalised dissent as he eyes seventh term. Europe live – latest updates On Sunday, five names will feature on the ballot in ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Cooper and Albany host UMBC
Albany Great Danes (16-3, 6-0 America East) at UMBC Retrievers (7-9, 0-4 America East) Baltimore; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Albany visits UMBC after Kayla Cooper scored 20 points in ...ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Ratcliffe moves closer to CIA chief confirmation
John Ratcliffe took a step closer to being confirmed to lead the CIA on Monday as the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced his nomination. The panel advanced his nomination 14 to 3 shortly after ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Poland wants the EU focused on security. Its border with Belarus highlights the challenges
Poland’s presidency of the European Union is firmly focused on securityABC News - Jan. 20 -
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Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say
Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
An imprisoned Nobel laureate underscores human rights abuses in Belarus
Ales Bialiatski, a human rights advocate who won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, is serving a 10-year prison sentence in Belarus and is one of hundreds of its political prisonersABC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump's inauguration inching closer: Here's how to watch
President-elect Trump will be inaugurated inside the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20 among a crowd of lawmakers, world leaders and allies. The decision to move the event inside the walls of Congress ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of ...ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Cooper Kupp uses prayer to cope with reduced role
Since generating 1,947 receiving yards in 2021, Rams receiver Cooper Kupp hasn't gotten back to 1,000 in any season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?
A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s RepublicFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Cooper announces urgent grooming gangs review
Plans include local investigations and a national audit of the ethnicity of victims and perpetrators.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Ratcliffe edges closer to CIA confirmation with Democratic support: 5 takeaways
John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the way for him to serve as the next director of the Central Intelligence ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law
MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
UK moves closer to Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius
Last-minute push to finalise agreement on crucial military base before inauguration of Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Pierre Poilievre moves closer to realising his populist vision for Canada
Opposition leader has capitalised on anti-Trudeau sentiment while attracting Trump supporters across the borderFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
New migrant caravan heads toward US as Trump return draws closer
The Mexican government recently announced it will open 25 new shelters to house deported migrants.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
For Democrats, strategic and bipartisan cooperation is necessary
Recognizing that there are areas where compromise can — and should — be reached while also understanding that Democrats should protect certain core principles is a good first step.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Kinzinger on 'changed' GOP: 'I'm probably closer to a Democrat now'
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) reflected on the “changed” Republican Party, saying he finds himself being “probably closer to a Democrat now” politically, arguing the Democratic Party is ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.The New York Times - Jan. 3
