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Russian forces make significant gains in eastern Ukraine
Regional armed forces admit ‘difficult situation’ as Kyiv awaits western military aid. Russian forces have made significant advances in a narrow corridor in eastern Ukraine as an offensive by Moscow to take territory before western military aid ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Middle East crisis: Iran’s supreme leader calls upon armed forces to ‘learn the enemy’s tactics’
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, thanked the country’s armed forces for their 13 April operation against Israel. At least 34,097 Palestinian people have been killed and 76,980 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 October, the Gaza health ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East crisis live: IDF military intelligence head resigns over 7 October failures
Aharon Haliva has stood down over the failure to prevent the attack by Hamas inside southern Israel that day, according to Israeli media reports. Haaretz reports that Israeli security forces have arrested two people suspected of carrying out a car ...The Guardian - World -
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
President Joe Biden has signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapseABC News - Tech - Joe Biden -
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
The Senate voted to advance the $95 billion aid package that provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and a provision to ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
Senate advances Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok ban
The Senate voted to advance the $95 billion aid package that provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and a provision to ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Politics -
Trump vows to make his voice heard in court as first week of trial draws to a close. Here's what you missed on Day 4.
The former president, who has largely sat silently in the courtroom during a week's worth of court proceedings, told reporters that he will take the stand.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is expected to sign. The US Senate voted resoundingly on Tuesday to approve $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as a bipartisan ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Will Expand Civilian ‘Safe Zone’ if It Invades Crowded Gazan City, Official Says
Israel has said it plans to target Hamas fighters in Rafah, where a million civilians have sought shelter, an invasion the U.S. has warned against.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Zelensky says the US is ‘not funding’ war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated Sunday that the United States is "not funding" war in his country, emphasizing that the U.S. is helping protect democracy throughout the region. NBC host Kristen Welker asked Zelensky on "Meet the ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Biden tells Zelensky US will move quickly
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Biden to Zelensky: US will ‘quickly provide’ security package President Biden spoke Monday with Ukrainian President ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country's beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country’s beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country's beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.
The House vote to approve funding for Ukraine comes at a desperate moment for the country’s beleaguered defenders and holds the prospect of helping them stave off a Russian onslaught at the last possible moment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: 'This is a solution for protecting life'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the U.S. after the House passed a bill providing additional funds to Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia. "Today, we received the awaited decision on the US aid package that we ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Zelensky stresses need for weapons system to win war in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Sunday that his country needs a "crucial" weapons system to help win its war against Russia. NBC host Kristen Welker asked Zelensky if Ukraine could win the war now that the House approved additional ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Netanyahu vows to reject any sanctions on Israeli army
Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Bulls' Artūras Karnišovas vows to make changes
For first time publicly, executive vice president of basketball operations admits continuity plan failedYahoo Sports - Sports -
An Idea Man and an Artisan Join Forces
The watchmakers Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier introduce the first piece from their new brand.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Top stories -
Five Key Takeaways from the Earnings
Tesla spent much of its earnings call Tuesday shifting attention away from its rough first-quarter results by highlighting the carmaker’s efforts in other technologies—particularly self-driving cars.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden assures Zelensky US will 'quickly provide' security package after it clears Congress
President Biden on Monday spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to assure him the United States will provide more aid as soon as the Senate passes the national security package, the White House announced. Biden on Monday told Zelensky ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Mexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties
Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conferenceFinancial Times - World - Mexico -
Denmark endures Notre-Dame fire moment and vows to rebuild
Danes recount watching in horror as the historic Borsen went up in flames.BBC News - Top stories -
Pakistan, Iran vow to mend ties, enhance trade after airstrikes
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‘Beacon of the world’: ex-Uffizi chief vows to save Florence if elected mayor
Backed by Giorgia Meloni’s party, Eike Schmidt says cracking down on burger stands, crime and overtourism will help restore status. The former director of the Uffizi gallery in Florence has promised a crackdown on crime and burger stands in his ...The Guardian - World -
Musk to fight Australian injunction to hide church attack videos on X
Billionaire accuses Canberra of censorship over calls to remove footage of Sydney stabbing incidentFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing".BBC News - Top stories -
FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals
In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director, he is “going to make sure … we do the right thing in the right way."NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals
In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director, he is “going to make sure … we do the right thing in the right way."NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Putting on the pizzazz: a no-holds-barred home in Nashville
An exuberantly eclectic 1880s house in the musical heart of Tennessee. A humongous, cloud-shaped cream lampshade made from paper plates hangs over an ornate, hand-me-down antique concierge chair and a mishmash of dining chairs in the dining area ...The Guardian - World - Tennessee -
Columbia to Hold Classes Remotely Following Weekend Protests
The campus has been shaken by pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have left some Jewish students fearing for their safety.The New York Times - Top stories -
Massive Floods Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in China
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Treasury yields finish little changed as geopolitical tensions cool
Rates on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Monday after no major escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend.MarketWatch - Business -
US plans to withdraw forces from Niger
The United States has begun talks with Niger to withdraw the roughly 1,000 American troops in the country, a State Department official confirmed Monday. The development comes after Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime ...The Hill - Politics -
Greece holds major disaster response training exercise
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When will the US finally act to hold Israel accountable?
The Biden administration and our elected representatives must heed the overwhelming demands of their constituents to hold Israel accountable for its decades of oppressionThe Hill - Politics - Israel -
What a forced TikTok sale could look like
The Senate is considering a bill passed by the House that would force ByteDance, TikTok's current owners, to sell the popular social media app. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down how a forced sale would take ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Celtics-Heat preview: Does Miami have a chance against Boston without Jimmy Butler?
We break down the first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and make our prediction.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Biden’s Win Last Week in the Middle East Is Part of a Bigger Failure
President Biden’s win last week in the Middle East is part of a bigger failure.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
April 20, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
The Israeli military is carrying out what appears to be one of its largest operations in the West Bank since October 7, while broader tensions simmer in the Middle East following strikes between Iran and Israel. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories