Netanyahu Says Macrons Call for Arms Embargo Is A Disgrace

C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Arrested, and Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial

Plus, Google’s quantum computing breakthrough.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Jan. 6 investigators say Trump trying to 'send a message' with calls for their imprisonment

Members of the special committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are hitting back at President-elect Trump after he called for their imprisonment, saying the criminal ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

The Netanyahu Corruption Trial, Explained

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took the stand on Tuesday. Here’s what to know about the trial.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in court to testify in corruption trial

Israeli PM accuses legal authorities of pursuing a witch-hunt against him

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Netanyahu's trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will testify in court for the first time, facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate affairs

ABC News - Dec. 10

Netanyahu says Israel is 'transforming the face of the Middle East'

Yahoo News - Dec. 10

Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons

The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the ...

ABC News - Dec. 9

China’s Critical Minerals Embargo Is Even Tougher Than Expected

Beijing ordered companies around the world not to allow critical minerals mined in China to reach the U.S., while deepening its efforts to replace imports with domestic products.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Romania arrests armed men headed for Bucharest after cancelled vote

Presidential elections due on Sunday were called off because of alleged Russian interference

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian unrest

ABC News - Dec. 8

Netanyahu says al-Assad's fall opens 'opportunity' for Israel

Yahoo News - Dec. 8

Watch: Britain’s Katy Marchant breaks arm in terrifying collision

Britain’s Katy Marchant suffered a broken arm and the UCI Track Champions League’s final round was cancelled following a nasty crash at the Lee Valley VeloPark on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

We achieved the impossible, says Macron at Notre Dame reopening ceremony – live

Two-day celebration begins with address by the French president, Emmanuel Macron. Representatives from various faith groups have been invited to tonight’s ceremony as well as tomorrow’s mass, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Trump meets with Macron, Zelensky in France

President-elect Donald Trump visited with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday in Paris, for a meeting that he said was to discuss the world going "crazy." Trump was greeted by Macron at ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Trump is welcomed to Paris with full presidential pomp and says he and France’s Macron will discuss a world gone 'crazy’

ABC News - Dec. 7

France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days

ABC News - Dec. 5

Patients' families say reports on disgraced child surgeon a whitewash

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

BBC News - Dec. 6

Emmanuel Macron Says He Won’t Resign France’s Presidency

A day after his chosen prime minister was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron denounced his political opponents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

French Government's Collapse Lands Macron in a Minefield

The French president faces calls from the furthest ends of the political spectrum to resign. They are likely to grow louder the longer he takes to resolve the political crisis.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Macron shuns resignation calls after government collapse

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Macron wants new prime minister and government quickly

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

French President Emmanuel Macron says he'll name a new prime minister within days

ABC News - Dec. 5

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously called the team the Oakland Athletics)

ABC News - Dec. 5

Macron to address France as political crisis deepens

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Macron criticizes Mercosur agreement as deal nears completion

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales

China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Macron to address nation after Barnier government collapse

The prime minister will stay on as caretaker while President Emmanuel Macron chooses a successor.

BBC News - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.

BBC News - Dec. 5

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

NBA says officials got no-call on Braun correct

Via its Last Two Minute Report, the NBA said officials were right in not ruling that Denver's Christian Braun had signaled for a timeout when the Nuggets had none remaining at the end of their ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

EU Defense Spending Expected to Hit $342.6 Billion in Boon to Arms Makers

European Union countries are expected to increase their combined defense spending this year, which is likely to boost sales among arms contractors.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping

An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Macron urges lawmakers to vote for Barnier

French president downplays economic risks triggered by likely government collapse on Wednesday

Financial Times - 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

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

Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda

A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight the human consequences of the incoming Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans. The Immigration ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Netanyahu Welcomes Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration

The Israeli leader’s comments came after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released by Jan. 20.

The New York 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

Global arms trade soars in 2023 amid deadly conflicts

The top 100 global arms producers increased weapons and military-related sales by 4.3 percent last year, according to new research, as nations react to a more volatile and dangerous geopolitical ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

Netanyahu Says Macrons Call for Arms Embargo Is A Disgrace

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