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Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say

Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Trump’s second chapter begins

Republicans will return to pinnacle of global power with Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda

World - Financial Times - November 7

October second-warmest, second-driest on record for U.S.: NOAA

October 2024 was both the second-warmest and second-driest October ever recorded in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The 48 contiguous U.S. states ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Canada braces for second Trump presidency

Defence spending and agricultural protections could raise tensions with the new US administration

World - Financial Times - November 8

China braces for second Trump term

While on the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to put large tariffs on Chinese goods to protect American manufacturing, which might threaten the Asian nation's already-slowing ...

Russia condemns Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia

The Kremlin warned that President Biden is adding "fuel to the fire" by allowing Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles that can strike targets inside Russia. Holly Williams reports.

Why Are North Korean Troops in Russia?

Over the last month, North Korea’s role aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine has significantly escalated. U.S. officials reported that North Korean soldiers are already operating in the Kursk region ...

World - The New York Times - October 26

How western sanctions are squeezing Russia

Behind the headline numbers, the resource constraints are evident

World - Financial Times - November 7

Is Russia pursuing its enemies abroad?

Critics of Vladimir Putin have suffered mysterious deaths around the world, highlighting Russia's long and violent reach. Intelligence officials warn assassinations could happen on U.S. soil.

The 'Deathonomics' Powering Russia's War Machine

Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia is offering high salaries and bonuses to entice new recruits. In some poor regions, a military wage is as much as five times the average.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Russia’s fury over US missiles

And, when Prime Minister Starmer met China’s President Xi.

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister

Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the past

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.

Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles

Russian weapons arsenal hit after US lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Atacms missiles

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Russia Intensifies Assaults on an Exhausted Ukraine

Overextended Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

US hits Russia’s Gazprombank with sanctions

Move in effect bans state-owned bank from global financial system in blow to payments for Moscow’s war effort

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Yin wins in Malaysia for second LPGA title this month

Ruoning Yin shot a 7-under 65 to win the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in Malaysia by one stroke for her second title this month.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Ella Emhoff, Stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Has Made a Name Far From Washington

The stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Ms. Emhoff has largely made a name for herself in New York’s creative scenes, far from Beltway politics.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Bonmatí wins second straight Ballon d'Or Féminin

Aitana Bonmatí has retained the Ballon d'Or Féminin, seeing off competition from teammate Caroline Graham Hansen to win the award for the second straight year.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

McDonald’s suffers second straight decline in quarterly sales

US fast-food chain hit by weakness in international markets as it promotes more discount meals

Business - Financial Times - October 29

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