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Romania scraps presidential election after alleged Russian meddling

Far-right candidate Georgescu says he will challenge decision of top court to order rerun of first-round vote

Financial Times - 5d

Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats

New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...

The Guardian - 6d

Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories

The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.

BBC News - 6d

Romanian court throws out presidential results after Russian interference allegations

Romania’s top court on Friday wiped out results from the first round of presidential elections and called for a rerun, days after declassified Romanian security documents alleged Russian ...

The Hill - 6d

Ukraine war briefing: Lavrov accused of ‘trying to rebuild the Russian empire’

Ukraine and west hit out at Russian foreign minister in Malta; sanctions force Putin to scrap Gazprombank monopoly. What we know on day 1,017. See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue ...

The Guardian - 6d

U.S. raises alarm over Russian interference in Romania’s election

The Biden administration and lawmakers in Congress are raising alarm over Russian interference in presidential elections in Romania, a NATO ally that borders Ukraine and the Black Sea. Romania’s ...

The Hill - 6d

The latest on Soto market, Bohm trade talks as Winter Meetings near

An interesting potential trade fit for the Phillies and the latest on the bustling market for Juan Soto.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Top App Games earmarks latest fundraise for new games

Top App Games has raised $10 million in funding, which it plans to use to build out Ludus: Merge Arena and make new mobile titles.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Money launderer for Russian spies won deal to help defend Ukraine power plant

Sanctioned ‘entrepreneur’ awarded sensitive state contract to provide parts for Dnipro hydroelectric station damaged by Russian missiles

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Russian general warned US about hypersonic missile test in Mediterranean: Exclusive

Russia's top general warned America's top general that U.S. Navy ships should not be close to an upcoming Russian hypersonic missile test in the eastern Mediterranean.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Romania hit by major election influence campaign, amid Russian cyber-attacks

Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Did the Right Team Overtake Miami in the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings?

The committee made the correct call by demoting Miami, but one team deserves the nod more than Alabama, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Russian General Calls U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs

In a highly unusual call, the two men “discussed a number of global and regional security issues, to include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” a spokesman said.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

UK dismantles massive money laundering operations tied to Russian oligarchs and cybercriminals

British authorities say they have dismantled two massive money laundering operations linked to Russia that were used by oligarchs, organized crime groups, cybercriminals and drug dealers

ABC News - Dec. 4

Sources: Russian ship shot flare at German helicopter

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Latest news on UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in New York City

There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

NATO announces measures to counter Russian, Chinese hybrid attacks

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She’s a Crypto Laundering Kingpin

Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation.

Wired - Dec. 4

Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash

UK drug gangs paid Russian criminals to swap their dirty street cash for untraceable cryptocurrency, police say.

BBC News - Dec. 4

UK uncovers vast crypto laundering scheme for gangsters and Russian spies

Multibillion-dollar ring across London, Moscow and Dubai connected cash-rich criminals with sanctions evaders

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Global investigation exposes alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network

UK and foreign law enforcement agencies say networks laundered cash and cryptocurrencies for organised crime gangs across the west. Operatives said to be behind a billion-dollar Russian ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

'Squid Game' tracksuits, sneakers and whisky: Behind Netflix's latest retail pitch

Netflix has been ramping up its efforts in retail, with plans to open two physical stores. It's also partnering with many brands to sell merchandise based on its shows and movies.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Salesforce earnings may serve as latest shot in the arm for software stocks

Salesforce’s stock rises after a revenue beat that could signal healthy spending trends in the industry.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Intel CEO’s Departure Latest in List of Top Jobs Vacated in 2024

Leadership changes at large publicly traded companies from Boeing to Starbucks were a feature of the corporate landscape in a tumultuous year.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Lawmakers in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia reject encouraging Russian investment

Lawmakers in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia on Tuesday rejected a bill offering privileges to Russian investors that sparked days of unrest and forced the regional leader to step down

ABC News - Dec. 3

China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions

Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteries

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Afghan women 'banned from midwife courses' in latest blow to rights

Women at training colleges across the country were told they are not allowed to return to class.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine

Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near Taiwan

ABC News - Dec. 3

Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn

Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the business

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Carlsberg Sells Russian Baltika Breweries Business

Carlsberg agreed to sell its Russian Baltika Breweries business, ending a long-running legal dispute sparked after the Russian government seized control.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says

Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."

ABC News - Dec. 3

Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel

ABC News - Dec. 2

Russian tourist dies after being swept away by massive wave while doing yoga in Thailand

Yahoo News - Dec. 2

Russian Propaganda Claims Stalker 2 Is Drafting Players Into The Ukrainian Military

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl may have arrived with more issues than the developers would have liked, but it's almost a miracle it came out at all considering the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now, ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2