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Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine
Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China
This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one democracy. It’s about deterring future conflict.The Hill - Politics - China -
NATO allies to send Ukraine more air-defence systems
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Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he's successful in Ukraine
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on House lawmakers to help push forward further funding for Ukraine, predicting Russian President Vladimir Putin will target a NATO nation should Russia win its war with Kyiv. "I have no doubt in ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US secretary of state condemns airstrike in Iran; discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official. Israel has mounted strikes on Iran, US says, as Tehran plays down attackWhat we know so far about Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Ukraine war briefing: Donald Trump says survival of Ukraine important to the US
Former president’s comments are being described as a shift in tone days before Republicans vote on a multibillion-dollar aid package. What we know on day 786. See all our Ukraine war coverageDonald Trump has said the survival of Ukraine is ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
The Office Spin-Off Adds Star Wars And White Lotus Actors - Report
A new version version of The Office is said to be in the works, and two possible leads for the potential series have been revealed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Star Wars actor Domhnall Gleeson and The White Lotus star Sabrina Impacciatore ...GameSpot - Tech -
Where There's a Will There's a Way to Discuss Estate Planning
Setting your own affairs in order can make it easier to broach the issue with your parents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Man arrested in Paris after police cordon off Iranian consulate due to reported bomb threat – Europe live
Local media reports a man entered the consulate saying he had explosives and wanted to avenge his brother. “Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
US citizen who fought with pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine reported dead
Russell Bentley, 64, reported killed in Moscow-occupied Donetsk by Russian state media and confirmed by his battalion. A US citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has been killed in ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine war: Children among eight dead in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
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The U.S. ambassador to Russia visited Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being held in Moscow, as negotiations continue behind closed doors to secure his release.
The U.S. ambassador to Russia visited Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being held in Moscow, as negotiations continue behind closed doors to secure his release.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
2024 NFL Draft: Bo Nix discusses potentially going in the first round, which QB he compares himself to in NFL
The Oregon QB spoke with CBS Sports this weekCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona stadium
The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to “abusive” searches while entering Barcelona’s stadium for a Champions League match earlier this weekABC News - Sports -
Prime ministers’ legacies: Sunak, Truss and Brown
Plus, is it right to allow MPs to vote freely on public health measures?Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Kenya Defence Forces Chief Dies in Chopper Crash, President Says
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Iranian air defence systems activated as Israel launches strikes – visual guide
Israel launched a limited attack on Iranian soil on Friday morning, in the latest tit-for-tat between the two countries. All our coverage of the Israel-Gaza warIsrael launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, in a tit-for-tat battle between ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Italian Foreign Minister says U.S. told G7 foreign ministers that Israel warned it about drone strike on Iran
Italian Foreign Minister says U.S. told G7 foreign ministers that Israel warned it about drone strike on IranABC News - World - Israel -
Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Putin regime
Protests and parliamentary scuffles raise alarm about government’s attempts to clamp down on civil societyFinancial Times - World -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
China's Securities Regulator Eases Trading Rules With Hong Kong
China’s securities regulator released a series of measures to boost trading with Hong Kong, the country’s latest move to shore up investor confidence after recent stock-market volatility.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Ecuador's President Noboa looks set to win vote on new security measures
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks voters to support new security measures to fight rising violence, although recent power cuts could pose a threat to the ‘yes’ vote.NBC News - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Bid to secure spot for glacier in Icelandic presidential race heats up
Idea Angela Rawlings had a decade ago for Snæfellsjökull has snowballed into a full-blown campaign with a team of 50 people. Standing in the shadow of Iceland’s Snæfellsjökull, – a 700,000-year-old glacier perched on a volcano and visible to half ...The Guardian - World -
Some Wales roads to revert to 30mph after backlash
Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash.BBC News - Top stories -
Gaza Is Biden’s War Now
The president didn’t start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Putin has a ‘factchecking’ operation, and so do other dictators – but they use them to twist the truth | Maxim Alyukov
Bad actors know that factchecking sites are a vital democratic tool. That’s why they’ve launched their own dishonest versions. Asked by sociologists about his views on the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a Russian in his early 70s shifted the ...The Guardian - World -
Space lasers, abortion and Putin's envoy: Lawmakers troll using foreign aid bills
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RFK Jr.'s sister dismisses his candidacy: 'Let's talk about reality'
Kerry Kennedy is brushing off her brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, independent presidential bid, arguing it is clear only President Biden or former President Trump will be able to secure the Oval Office in November. Kennedy was speaking with CNN ...The Hill - Politics -
European Union official von der Leyen visits the Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
Yahoo News - World - Russia -
UEFA Champions League coefficient: What to know as Italy secures a fifth UCL spot and England collapses
Spain rallies to keep Europe's second spot but loses both Barcelona and Atletico MadridCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Citadel Securities blasts Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes over short-selling letter
Citadel Securities, whose founder is Ken Griffin, was mentioned in a letter by Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes. Donald Trump owns most Trump Media shares.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Most retirees don't delay Social Security benefits, research finds. Here's why experts say it pays to wait
A majority of new retirees claim Social Security retirement benefits before age 65, new research finds. Here's why experts say it's better to wait.CNBC - Business