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It’s Ukraine’s choice, not America’s

Ukrainians may not wish to be saved if the settlement terms amount to total capitulation, and the Ukrainian government and many Ukrainians remain determined to defend their freedom, even if it ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin

Yale researchers traced hundreds of children taken to Russia in the war, finding what they described as “a higher level of crime than first understood.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi gets 3-week reprieve from prison in Iran after surgery

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been temporarily released from prison in Iran

ABC News - Dec. 4

Search continues for Pennsylvania grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole

A search is underway for a grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole linked to an abandoned mine in Pennsylvania. The woman, 64, has been missing since Monday.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Hungarian official says there is 'no consensus' on inviting Ukraine to join NATO

Hungary’s foreign minister says a meeting of his counterparts from NATO member countries in Brussels has produced “no consensus” on the prospect of inviting Ukraine to join the transatlantic ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Search underway for grandmother who may have fallen in sinkhole

A frantic search is underway in Pennsylvania after a grandmother suddenly vanished. Authorities say she went missing while looking for her cat and is believed to have fallen into a deep 30-foot ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Iran releases Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi on medical leave, says lawyer

Temporary release is inadequate, activist’s family and supporters say, urging her unconditional release. Iran has released the Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban

Pope Francishas met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican and discussed with him the war in Ukraine, focusing on the humanitarian situation and efforts to promote peace in the region

ABC News - Dec. 4

Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns

Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Russia sees 'no grounds for negotiations' with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Writers Silenced by Stalin Get New Life Amid War in Ukraine

The Soviet regime killed a generation of literary artists in the 1930s. Their legacy is being reclaimed as Ukraine fights to preserve its cultural heritage.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Trump may replace Hegseth with DeSantis: WSJ

President-elect Trump is rumored to be considering replacing his Defense Secretary pick, former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). According to a report by the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Woman Looking for Cat May Have Fallen Into Sinkhole, Authorities Say

The authorities in Pennsylvania said they had been searching the sinkhole for the 64-year-old woman, and would continue until she is found.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Missing woman looking for cat may have fallen into sinkhole, police fear

Family of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, of Marguerite, Pennsylvania, say she has not been seen since Monday. Authorities fear a grandmother who disappeared while looking for her cat may have been ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

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

Marvell’s stock rises on strong AI demand, but this trend may be just as big

Marvell’s results signal a gradually healthier business that’s about more than just the AI boom.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Ukraine war briefing: Nato lauds Blinken on final Brussels turn

US secretary of state arrives with another $725m in US arms for Ukraine; Russia complains of Ukrainian help to Syria rebels. What we know on day 1,015. Antony Blinken, the outgoing US secretary of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

King hails Qatar's peace efforts - and banquet menu revealed

King Charles praises the mediation efforts of Qatar in the Middle East at a state visit banquet.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them

Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

NATO chief wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more arms

NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace talks, while speaking at a Tuesday conference ahead of the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

England’s chief prosecutor warns lawyers’ pay may be adding to court delays

Head of Crown Prosecution Service Stephen Parkinson calls for review

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Mourinho asks media to let him 'work in peace'

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho believes he doesn't get enough credit for his team's winning run from the local media and wants to "work in peace."

ESPN - Dec. 3

Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine

The White House is trying to disburse last $7bn in aid approved by Congress before Trump begins second term. The Biden administration is rushing military equipment to Ukraine in a last-ditch ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games

In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Next Game Pass Release Is A Crash Bandicoot Kart Racer, And That May Not Be All

The calendar has flipped over to December, and while Microsoft isn't ready to reveal all the games headed to Game Pass this month, the company has announced one: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. The ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here's how

President-elect Trump has declared that he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he could potentially win it by ending the war in Ukraine, brokering peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing

Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury market

ABC News - Dec. 3

The Lebanon ceasefire alone won’t bring regional peace. The Gaza war must end | Mohamad Bazzi

Biden could have achieved a ceasefire in Gaza months ago if he had truly applied pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu. Joe Biden stood in the White House Rose Garden last week to announce a ceasefire ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Amad Diallo may be key to Amorim’s Manchester United revolution

Underused by Erik ten Hag, the youngster has been hugely impressive in the early stages of Ruben Amorim’s tenure. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . There are a number of Manchester United players ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Welsh residents displaced by sinkhole fear they may not return by Christmas

Further cracks appear in street as hole that opened up in village in Merthyr Tydfil continues to expand. People who have been evacuated from homes perched precariously close to a large – and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas

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Financial Times - Dec. 3

Zelensky Signals He's Open to Negotiating a Peace Deal

In a shift, the Ukrainian president indicates he would accept a cease-fire with Russia if his country obtains NATO membership.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines

The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.

The New York Times - Dec. 3