Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin

Russia's Putin implicated in forced removals of Ukrainian children: Report

Yahoo News - 17h

Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says

Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."

ABC News - 1d

FT readers: your favourite off-the-beaten-track eateries and bars in Venice

Top tips on authentic places to dine and drink in La Serenissima

Financial Times - 1d

FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctions

Financial Times - 1d

America is one big bubble

Plus, China’s ‘Japanification’

Financial Times - 1d

China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions

Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteries

Financial Times - 16h

A turning point for the dollar is coming

The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at odds

Financial Times - 4h

Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending

Yahoo News - 1d

The Romanian liberal battling pro-Putin candidate for presidency

Elena Lasconi would be country’s first female president but voters are tilting towards ultranationalist Călin Georgescu

Financial Times - 4h

Trump showed 'fascination with the sheer power' of Putin, Kim: Merkel

Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, said in a new interview that President-elect Trump displayed “fascination” with world leaders who have unchecked power such as Russian President Vladimir ...

The Hill - 18h

The Guardian view on protests in Georgia: resisting a drift into Putin’s orbit | Editorial

The Georgian Dream government’s suspension of EU talks has sparked an existential struggle for democracy. In recent years, Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has brazenly pursued a policy ...

The Guardian - 15h

Erdoğan talks to Putin, urges Syrian government to engage in dialogue

Yahoo News - 15h

Australian detectives find Putin photos on drugs stashed in car

Yahoo News - 3h

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 - 16h

Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality

CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.

CBS News - 1d

What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?

The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...

CBS News - 1d

Liverpool boss jabs at Man City over investigation

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has joked that Manchester City might not be in the Premier League next season amid the ongoing financial rules investigation.

ESPN - 13h

NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester

HAVANA (AP) — Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons demanded an investigation Tuesday into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in ...

Yahoo Sports - 11h

NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester

Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons are demanding an investigation into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in historic protests ...

ABC News - 11h

The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.

The Hill - 1d

The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'

The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.

BBC News - 1d

‘Harm to children was part of the point’: a harrowing film on US family separations

Errol Morris’s bleak documentary Separated has gained in relevance since it premiered with more ‘state-created orphans’ to come under a second Trump administration. He thought he was working in the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey

The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...

The Guardian - 17h

Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump

Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.

BBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

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

Also in this newsletter: Why the French government is headed for collapse

Financial Times - 1d

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 - 16h

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 - 15h

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 - 12h

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 - 8h

Hegseth forced out of vets groups due to drinking, misconduct: New Yorker

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety ...

The Hill - 1d

FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop

Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump ...

ABC News - 1d

French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget

Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.

BBC News - 1d

Pete Hegseth forced out of nonprofit role in 2016 after series of complaints

CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of ...

CBS News - 1d

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...

The Guardian - 1d

Details on allegations that led to Pete Hegseth being forced out of veterans charity

CBS News confirms President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down from a veterans nonprofit after being accused of alcohol abuse, sexual ...

CBS News - 20h