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Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine dismisses Trump envoy suggestion that both sides will make concessions
Adviser to Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Keith Kellogg’s plan a failure after US envoy says he thinks both sides ‘will give a little bit’; British PM says Putin ‘rattled’ by Trump threats. What we know ...The Guardian - 4d -
Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy's visit
President Trump and his envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, announced the release of the six men on social media.CBS News - 5d -
Venezuela Frees 6 Americans After Visit by Trump Envoy
Richard Grenell, the envoy for special missions, said he was flying home with the detainees after he met with President Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - 5d -
U.S. envoy leaves Venezuela with six Americans after meeting with President Nicolas Maduro
President Donald Trump’s envoy Richard Grenell said on Friday he was headed back to the United States with six American citizens, a surprise development after he met with Venezuelan President ...NBC News - 6d -
6 American hostages in Venezuela freed after Trump envoy meets with Maduro
Six Americans who were being held hostage in Venezuela were freed Friday night following President Trump’s envoy for special missions Richard Grenell's visit to the South American country. "Just ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump special envoy flies to Venezuela to meet with Nicolás Maduro
Richard Grenell’s visit prompts fresh speculation of rapprochement between Washington and Caracas. A Donald Trump special envoy has flown to Venezuela to hold talks with its authoritarian ...The Guardian - 6d -
Steven Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, Makes Rare Trip to Gaza
Steven Witkoff, who played an important role in brokering the truce between Israel and Hamas, also met with Israel’s prime minister and visited Saudi Arabia.The New York Times - 6d -
Three Israelis and five Thais freed from Gaza as Trump envoy meets hostages’ relatives
Handover delayed by jostling crowd in Khan Younis, with Netanyahu suspending release of Palestinian prisoners. Three Israelis and five Thai citizens held in Gaza have been freed, as Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
Biden quietly approved South Africa’s pro-Hamas envoy. Trump should fire him.
Former President Biden should have never allowed South Africa's Ebrahim Rasool to enter the country, let alone approve his service as ambassador to Washington. President Trump should correct ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Amorim: Utd spell most intense, but most special
Ruben Amorim has admitted his first few months at Manchester United have been the most intense of his career but also "the most special."ESPN - Jan. 29 -
Patronis wins special primary in bid for Gaetz's seat
Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, won the Republican primary in the state’s 1st Congressional District, making him a favorite to win the general election for the district's U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, according to Russian state news.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as U.S. Envoy Heads to Israel
Steven Witkoff played an important role in brokering the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?
Plus, the rise of a Chinese artificial intelligence firm plunges US shares.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Simeone sees 'special place' for Álvarez at Atleti
Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer ...ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Trump fires 4 Biden appointees including his own former Iran envoy
President Trump announced the firing of four high-profile presidential appointees just after midnight Tuesday, including a top envoy to Iran during his first term, Brian Hook, and retired Gen. Mark ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Inauguration Day in America | CBS News Special Report
CBS News brings you top moments and takeaways from President Trump's inauguration and looks ahead to his second term in office in this special report.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Mother Chimp and Daughter Share a Special Sign
Humans are known to invent private hand gestures. Chimps in the wild do, too, a new study suggests.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
The Chinese president's envoy meets with Vance and Musk on the eve of Trump's inauguration
China’s vice president held meetings with the U.S. vice president-elect and U.S. business leaders, including Elon Musk, in Washington on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, as the two major ...ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Prince William and a Very Special Pre-Game Drink
The Prince of Wales joined fellow Aston Villa fans for a pint before their trip to Everton. Here’s what happened.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
White House Middle East envoy says Israel-Hamas ceasefire leaves "nothing to chance"
As the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released to the Red Cross, Brett McGurk, the White House National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, tells ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
'Special' Small leads WVU to upset of No. 2 ISU
Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final 2 minutes, leading West Virginia to a 64-57 victory over No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday night, ending the Cyclones' national-best 12-game winning ...ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Trump's Middle East envoy is considering a visit to the Gaza Strip amid ceasefire deal
President-elect Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is considering a visit to the war-torn Gaza Strip as part of his efforts to keep a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on ...NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood
Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration. “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusion
President-elect Donald Trump sparred with the State Department in his first term, and this time, he may have a way to work around the diplomatic corps.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Trump names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone his Hollywood envoys
President-elect Donald Trump said the three will be his "eyes and ears" in Hollywood.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Trump wants Stallone, Gibson to be Hollywood special envoys
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys to Hollywood. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Trump taps Voight, Gibson and Stallone as 'special envoys' to Hollywood
President-elect Trump is leaning on some of his famous friends to influence Hollywood, tapping actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone to serve as "special ambassadors" to the ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
President Biden's farewell address to the nation | Special Report
President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Watch Mr. Biden's ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Trump's Canada and Greenland Threats Imperil China Fight, Says Departing Envoy
Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, also said he was leaving his post with deep concerns about the future of relations with China.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Awaiting special counsel's final report
Special counsel Jack Smith resigned his post but not before submitting one final report about his investigation into President-elect Trump's alleged election interference in 2020. NBC News' Aaron ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office, officials said in a court filing.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire
Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not releasedFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Xi to send top-level China envoy to Trump’s inauguration
Unusual diplomatic overture comes as Beijing braces for escalating tensions with new administrationFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
'My goodness!' Vata scores 'special' equaliser for Watford
Watford midfielder Rocco Vata scores a "beauty" of a strike to level the scores for his side in their FA Cup third-round tie against Fulham at Craven Cottage.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Special Report: The funeral of Jimmy Carter
Family and friends, including President Joe Biden, paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter at his National Funeral Service.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Inclusive transition best path to lifting of Syria sanctions, says UN special envoy
Geir Pedersen tells security council the HTS administration has great opportunities but also risks making missteps. A credible process leading to a new transitional government involving all strands ...The Guardian - Jan. 8