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Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal to counter China

Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports team

Financial Times - Dec. 12

Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action

The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Making Danish Holiday Crafts

In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets

Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Is making a holiday wishlist practical or tacky?

Nearly 5bn lb of gift returns end up in landfills every year and yet there is a certain taboo around compiling a gift list. The first Christmas that I was with my boyfriend, his family asked for my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Israel to continue strikes on Syrian military assets

The Israeli military says it has been targeting weapons stockpiles in Syria with hundreds of strikes since the fall of the Assad regime in an effort to keep the weapons away from extremists. CBS ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Geminids meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to watch

People across the globe could see up to 120 meteors per hour during the peak of the Geminids meteor shower this week.

The Hill - Dec. 11

Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Navy, Military Arsenals

The strikes are part of Israel’s campaign to destroy weapons left behind by ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Boeing Resumes Making 737s After Strike

A month after a costly walkout by union workers, the battered planemaker restarts production of its problem-plagued jetliner.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Israel strikes hundreds of military targets in Syria

Turkey accuses Israel of displaying occupier mentality and UN envoy says airstrikes must cease. Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli warplanes have intensified an air offensive in Syria, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Tips for tipping this holiday season

A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Kristen Arnett on Holiday Gifts

The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Monitor: Israel unleashes a series of strikes in Syria

Yahoo News - Dec. 8

It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

EU strikes blockbuster trade deal with Mercosur

Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goods

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year

The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Three climbers missing on New Zealand’s highest peak believed to have died, police say

Search teams suspect two Americans and one Canadian fell while trying to climb 3,724m-high Aoraki. Three mountain climbers – two from the US and one from Canada – missing for five days on Aoraki, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

3 climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak

Three mountain climbers — two from the U.S. and one from Canada — missing on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, are believed to have died in a fall

ABC News - Dec. 6

3 Climbers From U.S. and Canada Presumed Dead on New Zealand’s Tallest Peak

The police suspended their search for two Americans and a Canadian who went missing while trying to reach the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

3 climbers from U.S., Canada believed dead in fall from New Zealand's highest peak

The men's bodies have not been found. But based on footprints glimpsed in the snow, and items believed to belong to them retrieved from the slopes, the search for them has ended, officials said.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Volkswagen Faces More Warning Strikes Monday

The latest announcement from the IG Metall union comes days after tens of thousands of workers at Volkswagen sites across Germany participated in walkouts.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles

Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Peak US-phoria? Not yet

And Trump’s cheap energy dream

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer

Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Weather hampers a search for 3 American and Canadian climbers missing on New Zealand's highest peak

New Zealand authorities have "grave concerns" for three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada who are missing after a planned ascent of the country's highest peak, Aoraki

ABC News - Dec. 4

Review: 'Black Doves' is a holiday thriller of the heart

Led by Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw, this London-set Christmastime thriller is full of feelings.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Baseball Hall of Fame: CC Sabathia combined a stellar peak with a workhorse's longevity for an easy case

Sabathia makes his first Cooperstown ballot appearance this year

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Your Guide to New York City’s Holiday Windows

This year’s displays include tens of thousands of rhinestones, retired taxis and a “Wicked”-themed forest menagerie.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

The top books and experiences for the wealthy this holiday season

J.P. Morgan Private Bank's "NextList2025" includes four museums, two wineries, four Broadway shows and 10 books.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Analysis: Israeli and Hezbollah strikes test limits of ceasefire

Strikes and counter-strikes put the ceasefire at risk, just days after it was reached.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Israel, Hezbollah exchanging strikes despite ceasefire

Last week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in a fragile spot with Israel on Monday launching its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to the deal. Israel's military ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday

Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Missing U.S. climbers' gear found on New Zealand's highest peak

Silverton Avalanche School in Colorado said it had been notified that the climbers "appear to have taken a fatal fall from high upon the peak."

CBS News - Dec. 3

Three climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing on New Zealand’s tallest peak

Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing after they did not return from their planned summit of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki.

NBC News - Dec. 3