North Korean Troops Assemble in Russias Kursk Region Us Officials Say

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 - 22h

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

Yahoo News - 10h

Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’

Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic data

Financial Times - 20h

South Korean parliament votes to block martial law

Move is dramatic escalation of power struggle between lawmakers and the head of state

Financial Times - 42m

What makes the US truly exceptional

Are American pathologies the necessary price of economic dynamism?

Financial Times - 38m

NY-listed Korean stocks fall at the US open

Financial Times - 10h

South Korea Votes to End Martial Law, Hours After President Declared Move

Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s leader, had said the nation was being held hostage by opposition parties he accused of antistate activities.

The Wall Street Journal - 24m

Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says

Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.

BBC News - 20m

An unknown disease in Congo has left dozens dead, officials say

An unknown disease in southwestern Congo has killed at least 67 people over two weeks

ABC News - 1h

Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions

ABC News - 16h

Trump says he would block US Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel

President-elect Trump vowed to block Japanese Nippon Steel Corp.'s acquisition of U.S. Steel. "I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this ...

The Hill - 2h

South Korean parliament blocks president’s martial law decree as thousands protest and police deployed – live updates

All 190 lawmakers present for the vote moved to lift the martial law order declared by president Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korean president declares martial law over threat from ‘anti-state forces’ ...

The Guardian - 22m

Village People singer defends Trump's use of 'Y.M.C.A.,' says song isn't a 'gay anthem'

Village People co-founder and lead singer Victor Willis said Y.M.C.A. has “benefited greatly” from Donald Trump's use and isn't a "gay anthem."

NBC News - 18h

The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...

ABC News - 3h

Bracketology: It's official, the SEC is a juggernaut

For the first time in a long, long time, a team not named Kansas is the top overall seed. Instead, it's Auburn as the SEC takes over the bracket.

ESPN - 2h

Massive snowstorm slams the East, Great Lakes region

A snowstorm blasted the Great Lakes region and cold conditions are expected to remain. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports from Cassadaga, New York, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has ...

CBS News - 20h

Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region

Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...

CBS News - 14h

What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?

Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.

BBC News - 23h

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 - 20h

Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce 2025 North American stadium tour

“Not Like Us,” it’s like them

ABC News - 56m

Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

The New York Times - 22h

Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...

The New York Times - 20h

Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears

Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...

The Guardian - 21h

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

Yahoo News - 1h

Long-time NFL official Dale Hamer dies at 87

Dale Hamer, a long-time NFL game official and then a replay official, has died.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Kate joins Qatar welcome as Queen says she had pneumonia

The state visit's exercise in soft power sees the Qatari royals given a carriage procession along The Mall.

BBC News - 1h

Israeli Officials Welcome Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released before he takes office in January.

The New York Times - 3h

Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truce

NBC News - 7h

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 - 6h

Winter storm blasts Great Lakes region as temperatures dip across parts of U.S.

A snowstorm slammed a portion of the Great Lakes region, bringing up to 4 feet of snow. In Chautauqua County, New York, more than 55 inches of snow fell in the last four days. Meanwhile, freezing ...

CBS News - 3h

Post falsely claims to show rebels in Ethiopia’s Oromia region with captured Amhara fighters

Yahoo News - 2h

Alberta Clipper expected to bring more winter weather as Great Lakes region digs out from storm

An Alberta Clipper system is forecasted to bring snow and cold weather to the Midwest and Northeast this week as folks in states surrounding the Great Lakes continue to clean up from last weekend's ...

CBS News - 1h