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Putin's Ukraine drone barrages are increasingly backfiring on his closest ally

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko thus far appears to have kept his nation out of the worst of the spiraling war engulfing his neighbors to the east and south.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Syria's Civil War Puts Israel in a Bind: 'Devil We Know' or Islamist Rebels

Middle East watchers say the best hope for Israel is that two of its enemies weaken but don’t destroy each other.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Ukraine Opens Talks With Trump Team on Halting War With Russia

A top Zelensky aide has arrived in Washington in the midst of uncertainty over the president-elect’s intentions.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy delegation meets with Trump team – report

Top Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak involved, sources tell Reuters; Sullivan calls on Trump to maintain defence production ramp-up. What we know on day 1,016 Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Boeing whistleblower says alleged safety violations at satellite factory put workers in danger

A technician who has worked at a Boeing satellite factory for nearly three decades tells CBS News' Kris Van Cleave that efforts by executives to boost production have led to a "toxic culture" that ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Would Ron DeSantis want to be secretary of defense?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' name is being floated to replace Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, but does he want to take the role? CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Tyrese Haliburton says Pacers are putting an 'embarrassing' product on the floor and need a 'reality check'

Indiana is 9-13 after making the Eastern Conference finals last season

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Italy's Meloni and Hungary's Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine

Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni has met her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán in Rome, where the two discussed the situation in the Middle East, their support for a just and lasting peace in ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Italy's Meloni and Hungary's Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Johnson rejects Biden request for $24 billion on new Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday rejected a White House request to pass $24 billion in additional aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, saying any further assistance for Kyiv would be ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

NATO chief calls for more weapons for Ukraine ahead of peace talks with Russia

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging Ukraine to hold off on peace talks with Russia until it can get more military aid. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

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

'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'

Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.

BBC News - 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

Stocks and bonds haven’t moved together like this in three decades – and that’s putting portfolios at risk, says State Street

A so-called balanced portfolio is anything but given the correlation of stock and bond returns as well as concentration in stocks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Share with parents or rent forever: ‘I have put life on hold while trying to buy a house’

Thanks to the housing crisis, Australians are learning to live together in ways previously associated with students and twentysomethings. Can we accept it as the new norm?. Read other stories in ...

The Guardian - 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

Supermarkets 'putting profits above human rights', MP says after BBC investigation

Supermarkets that appear to be selling products linked to slave labour in China have been criticised following a BBC investigation.

BBC News - 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

Nobody wants to be short this market: “equity repo” edition

Cozzie livs? More like cozzie levs

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'

The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.

ESPN - 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

Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign

The captains of two Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices as the competition celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusion in its campaign to promote equality and diversity

ABC News - Dec. 3

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

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

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

Why Hackers Want Your Health Information

Health records contain personal information that can leave patients exposed to financial and medical risks.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan

Why does this valuable tool have such a bad reputation? It can be a great way to make your employees’ lives and work better–if approached correctly.

Inc. - Dec. 3

A New VR Game Puts You in the Middle of Real English Premier League Plays

The new game from Rezzil called Premier League Player uses spatial data captured in real soccer games to recreate critical plays in virtual reality.

Wired - Dec. 3

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

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Financial Times - 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