Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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Smerconish: Trump is inviting confrontation with cabinet picks

CNN's Michael Smerconish compares President-elect Donald Trump's current cabinet selection to those he selected during his former presidency and explains why he believes Trump is inviting confrontation with his current picks.

Smerconish: Trump is inviting confrontation with cabinet picks
Political|US|World

Photo-shoot fail: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20

President Joe Biden inadvertently was a missing man in the traditional photo of world leaders at the final Group of 20 summit of his presidency

Photo-shoot fail: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20
Election|Political|US

'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication

It was the last thing you might expect if you watched MSNBC's “Morning Joe” a month ago — hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski asking for a meeting and traveling to Mar-a-Lago to talk with President-elect Donald Trump

'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication
Political|US|World

US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans

The United States said on Monday it was Russia that is escalating the conflict in Ukraine by deploying North Korean troops, after the Kremlin warned that Washington would deepen

US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans
Crime|Political|US

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president

Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access to classified information.

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president
Crime|Political

Lawmaker questions Ryan Walters’ purchase of Bibles outside of bidding process

Lawmaker questions Ryan Walters’ purchase of Bibles outside of bidding process

Lawmaker questions Ryan Walters’ purchase of Bibles outside of bidding process
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia

The U.K. government has hit Iran with new sanctions for sending ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia in support of the war against Ukraine

UK hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia
MidEast|Political|US|World

US sanctions group that builds illegal West Bank settlements, with close ties to Israeli government

The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on organizations and firms involved in illegal settlement development in the occupied West Bank, including a well-established decades-old group that has close ties with Israeli leadership

US sanctions group that builds illegal West Bank settlements, with close ties to Israeli government
Business|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI's Sam Altman becomes latest tech executive involved in San Francisco government

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has joined a growing list of former tech leaders taking roles in San Francisco's government following this month's election.

OpenAI's Sam Altman becomes latest tech executive involved in San Francisco government
Europe|Political|US|World

Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia

Hungary’s foreign minister is criticizing U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to authorize Ukraine to use missiles supplied by Washington to strike deeper inside Russia

Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia
Crime|Political|US

Court-martialed military veteran sentenced to over 4 years in prison for Capitol riot attack

A former U.S. Army soldier who was court-martialed for fatally shooting a handcuffed civilian in Iraq two decades ago has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in riot at the U.S. Capito on Jan. 6, 2021

Court-martialed military veteran sentenced to over 4 years in prison for Capitol riot attack
Political|World

Members of UN Security Council call for surge in assistance to Gaza

Members of the United Nations Security Council called on Monday for a surge in assistance to reach people in need in Israeli-basieged Gaza,

Members of UN Security Council call for surge in assistance to Gaza
Political|World

Biden admin sanctions Israeli West Bank settlement organization

Biden admin sanctions Israeli West Bank settlement organization

Biden admin sanctions Israeli West Bank settlement organization
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers reject move to freeze dialogue with Israel over Gaza war

European Union foreign ministers on Monday rebuffed a proposal to suspend political dialogue with Israel put forward by the bloc's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, who cited concerns

EU ministers reject move to freeze dialogue with Israel over Gaza war
Europe|Political

Italian Prime Minister Meloni suffers regional vote setback

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suffered a rare electoral setback on Monday when her conservative coalition lost control of one region and lost ground in

Italian Prime Minister Meloni suffers regional vote setback
Europe|Political|World

Scholz's Putin call was 'strategic mistake', Estonia says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin was a "strategic mistake" that weakened European unity in the face of Moscow's war

Scholz's Putin call was 'strategic mistake', Estonia says
Africa|Political|World

Russia vetoes UN Security Council action on Sudan war

Russia on Monday vetoed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution that called on Sudan's warring parties to cease hostilities immediately

Russia vetoes UN Security Council action on Sudan war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits embattled frontline towns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the eastern frontline towns of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk on Monday, areas where Russia has been making steady advances to close in on the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits embattled frontline towns
Asia|Political|US|World

South Korea 'strongly confident' US alliance will thrive under Trump

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said on Monday he is "strongly confident" the South Korea-U.S. alliance will continue to thrive

South Korea 'strongly confident' US alliance will thrive under Trump
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil

Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
Opinion|Political|US|World

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought was settled long ago: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate
Political|US|World

What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?

Russia said Ukraine has fired U.S.-made longer-range weapons inside its territory days after the U.S. said it would allow Kyiv to use American-supplied systems to conduct strikes inside Russian territory

What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?
Business|Economy|Political

Why EU farmers are upset about Mercosur deal

A trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries, which includes a significant section on agriculture, has triggered protests from EU

Why EU farmers are upset about Mercosur deal
MidEast|Political|World

Pope Francis calls for investigation into Gaza genocide allegations

Pope Francis calls for investigation into Gaza genocide allegations

Pope Francis calls for investigation into Gaza genocide allegations
Business|Political|Technology|US

Brendan Carr wrote the FCC chapter in ‘Project 2025.’ Now he’s Trump’s pick for the agency

Brendan Carr wrote the FCC chapter in ‘Project 2025.’ Now he’s Trump’s pick for the agency

Brendan Carr wrote the FCC chapter in ‘Project 2025.’ Now he’s Trump’s pick for the agency
Political|US|World

Trump’s influence already generating drama among world leaders as G20 gets underway

Trump’s influence already generating drama among world leaders as G20 gets underway

Trump’s influence already generating drama among world leaders as G20 gets underway
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU widens sanctions on Iranian shipping firms

The European Union has widened its sanctions against Iran over Tehran's support of Russia in its war with Ukraine, the European Commission said on Monday.

EU widens sanctions on Iranian shipping firms
Political|World

China and Britain enjoy vast space for cooperation, Xi tells Starmer

Chinese President Xi Jinping told British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Monday that the two countries enjoy a vast space for cooperation, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

China and Britain enjoy vast space for cooperation, Xi tells Starmer
Europe|Political

Austrian coalition talks enter formal phase after initial sounding out

The three Austrian parties in the so-called "sounding out" phase of talks on forming a new government have agreed to launch full-scale coalition talks, conservative Chancellor Karl

Austrian coalition talks enter formal phase after initial sounding out
Crime|Election|Political|US

What comes next for Trump's hush money criminal case?

New York prosecutors this week are expected to tell a judge how they think President-elect Donald Trump's already decided criminal case should proceed in light of his

What comes next for Trump's hush money criminal case?
Europe|Political|US|World

German foreign minister: U.S. decision on Ukraine military support is 'important'

The United States has taken an important decision in terms of its military support for Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday, while stressing that this

German foreign minister: U.S. decision on Ukraine military support is 'important'
Political|World

New Zealand's founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?

Police say tens of thousands of people have arrived at New Zealand's Parliament in protest of a proposed law that would redefine the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown

New Zealand's founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?
Europe|Political|World

EU must put pressure on Israel over Gaza war, Borrell says

The European Union's top diplomat on Monday confirmed he would suggest to members of the bloc that the EU pauses its political dialogue with Israel, citing the country's conduct of

EU must put pressure on Israel over Gaza war, Borrell says
Europe|Political|World

Top Armenian officials leave posts after PM Pashinyan asks for resignations

Six high-ranking Armenian officials resigned on Monday, Russia's Interfax news agency reported, after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he had asked a number of them to step down from

Top Armenian officials leave posts after PM Pashinyan asks for resignations
Election|Political|World

Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win

Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president has sworn in a 22-member Cabinet after his party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in last week's election

Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Trade flows in focus as Australia's Albanese meets China's Xi

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met China's President Xi Jinping in Brazil on Monday, as Beijing seeks to promote Australia as a model for trading with

Trade flows in focus as Australia's Albanese meets China's Xi
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition

French farmers have escalated their protests against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement under negotiation

French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition
Americas|Opinion|Political|US

Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions

Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration

Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions
Political|US

Kremlin says Biden missile decision on Ukraine is reckless

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia would respond to what it called a reckless decision by Joe Biden's administration to allow Ukraine to

Kremlin says Biden missile decision on Ukraine is reckless
Economy|Political|World

Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics

The summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritized addressing: both ongoing major wars, a global pact to fight hunger, taxation of the world’s wealthiest people and changes to global governance

Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh tribunal tells investigators to finish probe against ousted premier Hasina by next month

A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Monday told investigators they have one month to complete their work on ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close aides

Bangladesh tribunal tells investigators to finish probe against ousted premier Hasina by next month
Asia|Political|US|World

Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal

The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing deal on Monday, deepening defence ties between the two nations facing common security

Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal
Economy|Political|World

UK's Starmer calls for 'consistent, durable' ties with China in Xi meeting

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to establish "consistent, durable" relations between their two nations, pressing on with

UK's Starmer calls for 'consistent, durable' ties with China in Xi meeting
Political|US|World

FACTBOX-Shifting red lines in West's support for Ukraine now allows strikes deep into Russia

The United States will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons such as ATACMS rockets, which have a range of up to 190 miles (306 km), to strike deep into Russia, two U.S. officials

FACTBOX-Shifting red lines in West's support for Ukraine now allows strikes deep into Russia
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong's marathon trial of 47 democrats draws to a close

Hong Kong's High Court jailed 45 pro-democracy activists on Tuesday for up to 10 years following a years-long subversion trial that has damaged

Hong Kong's marathon trial of 47 democrats draws to a close
Political|US|World

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter what he characterizes as U.S.-led threats

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump adds more Treasury secretary candidates, media reports

President-elect Donald Trump added former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh and billionaire Marc Rowan to the list of candidates to become his Treasury secretary, the New York

Trump adds more Treasury secretary candidates, media reports
Asia|Political|World

After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing

A Hong Kong court will this week sentence 45 democratic campaigners in a major national security trial, with potentially heavy jail terms poised

After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Africa|Europe|Political|World

UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council

Britain will seek backing from other United Nations Security Council members on Monday for its demand that Sudan's warring parties stop hostilities and allow deliveries of aid, the

UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine strikes on Russia with US missiles could lead to world war, Russian lawmakers say

Washington's decision to let Kyiv strike deep into Russia with long-range U.S. missiles escalates the conflict in Ukraine and could lead to World War Three, senior Russian lawmakers

Ukraine strikes on Russia with US missiles could lead to world war, Russian lawmakers say
Election|Opinion|Political|US

As Trump vows mass deportation, polls suggest growing support – but not a mandate

As Trump vows mass deportation, polls suggest growing support – but not a mandate

As Trump vows mass deportation, polls suggest growing support – but not a mandate
Europe|Political|World

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he said support for Ukraine was the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

France's Macron says strikes on Ukraine show Putin does not want peace

French President Emmanuel Macron said that a major Russian air barrage against Ukraine on Sunday showed that Russian President Vladimir Putin "does not want peace and is not

France's Macron says strikes on Ukraine show Putin does not want peace
Political|US|World

Retired US colonel: Biden is sending a message to North Korea and China about supporting Russia

US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton (Ret.) says that he thinks President Joe Biden reversed course and authorized Ukraine to use US-made long-range attack missiles in response to North Korea military personnel entering the conflict.

Retired US colonel: Biden is sending a message to North Korea and China about supporting Russia
Political|US|World

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia
Election|Political|US

Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted

Donald Trump Jr. says any pushback from the Washington establishment around his father’s unconventional choices for Cabinet proves they are just the kind of disruptors that voters are demanding

Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted
Education|Political|US

What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education

What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education

What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education
Election|Political|US|World

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
Economy|Political|US|World

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia

President Joe Biden's administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, two U.S. officials and a source

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia
Europe|Political|World

Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster

Opposition protesters in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were injured in clashes with police

Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump's Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says

The lawyer for Pete Hegseth says that Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit

Trump's Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says
Crime|Political|US

As attorney general, Gaetz would go from being under DOJ scrutiny to leading the nation’s top law enforcement agency

As attorney general, Gaetz would go from being under DOJ scrutiny to leading the nation’s top law enforcement agency

As attorney general, Gaetz would go from being under DOJ scrutiny to leading the nation’s top law enforcement agency
Political|US

Republican senator calls on House to share Matt Gaetz ethics report

Republican U.S.

Republican senator calls on House to share Matt Gaetz ethics report
Election|Political|US

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it

Democrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Scholz defends call to Putin ahead of snap elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his conversation with Vladimir Putin on Friday had given no indication of a shift in the Russian President's thinking on the war

Germany's Scholz defends call to Putin ahead of snap elections
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Court orders South Africa police to end standoff with illegal miners

Court orders South Africa police to end standoff with illegal miners

Court orders South Africa police to end standoff with illegal miners
MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'
Europe|Political|World

Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine trigger blackouts and kill at least five people

Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine trigger blackouts and kill at least five people

Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine trigger blackouts and kill at least five people
Election|Europe|Political|Videos|World

Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure

A Ukrainian official says a Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy killed eight people and wounded dozens, as Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack described by officials as the largest in recent months

Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure
Crime|Political|US

Trump’s defense secretary nominee paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says

Trump’s defense secretary nominee paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says

Trump’s defense secretary nominee paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says
Political|World

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv, would soon fall and the rest of the country wouldn’t last long against a much larger enemy

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
Political|US|World

Taiwan, democracy, development are China's 'red lines', Xi tells Biden

China's President Xi Jinping told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden that the issues of Taiwan, democracy, human rights and rights to development are "red lines" for China and not to

Taiwan, democracy, development are China's 'red lines', Xi tells Biden
Opinion|Political|US

Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies

Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies

Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies
Opinion|Political|US

'Distress and horror': Ex-US attorney describes what people inside DOJ are saying about Gaetz pick

Former US Attorney Harry Litman discusses how officials inside the Department of Justice are reacting to President-elect Trump picking Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.

'Distress and horror': Ex-US attorney describes what people inside DOJ are saying about Gaetz pick
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Two flash bombs fired into garden of Netanyahu's home in north Israel

Two flash bombs were fired towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday and fell into the garden, police said.

Two flash bombs fired into garden of Netanyahu's home in north Israel
Americas|Election|Political|World

Venezuela releases from prison some of the thousands detained after presidential election

Venezuela’s government has released some of the thousands of people who were detained during and after deadly protests that followed the July presidential election

Venezuela releases from prison some of the thousands detained after presidential election
Election|Political|US

Trump attends UFC championship fight in New York, taking a break from Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump attended the UFC heavyweight championship clash at Madison Square Garden

Trump attends UFC championship fight in New York, taking a break from Cabinet picks
Crime|Political|US

DOJ opens civil rights investigation of Illinois sheriff’s office after shooting of Sonya Massey

DOJ opens civil rights investigation of Illinois sheriff’s office after shooting of Sonya Massey

DOJ opens civil rights investigation of Illinois sheriff’s office after shooting of Sonya Massey
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops make deepest incursion so far into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah considers fresh ceasefire proposal

Israeli troops make deepest incursion so far into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah considers fresh ceasefire proposal

Israeli troops make deepest incursion so far into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah considers fresh ceasefire proposal
Political|US|World

Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘faster’ under Trump presidency

Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘faster’ under Trump presidency

Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘faster’ under Trump presidency
Political|US|World

Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru

Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru

Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru
Economy|Europe|Political|World

G7 confirms pledge to impose severe costs on Russia for Ukraine war

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on Saturday reiterated a pledge to keep imposing severe costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, through sanctions, export

G7 confirms pledge to impose severe costs on Russia for Ukraine war
Election|Political|US|World

National security expert decodes Zelensky's message to Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia’s war in Ukraine will end “faster” when Donald Trump takes over as US president. National security analyst Beth Sanner says Zelensky is signaling to the incoming president that he is willing to go to the negotiating table.

National security expert decodes Zelensky's message to Trump
Americas|Asia|Political|US|World

Xi vows to work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to work with the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump

Xi vows to work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru
Election|Europe|Political|US

Some exult, others worry: Reactions to Trump's victory are mixed on NATO's eastern flank

Conservative lawmakers in the Polish parliament exulted at Donald Trump’s victory

Some exult, others worry: Reactions to Trump's victory are mixed on NATO's eastern flank
Asia|Political|World

Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops

Japan’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must do everything to end war next year

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine must do all it can to ensure the war with Russia ends next year through diplomacy, commenting at a decisive moment after Donald

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must do everything to end war next year
MidEast|Political|World

The family of Israeli-American hostage pleads with Biden and Trump to bring hostages home

Some families of the 101 hostages still being held in Gaza are desperately hoping that a drastically different political landscape will be able to reignite the momentum to bring their loved ones home

The family of Israeli-American hostage pleads with Biden and Trump to bring hostages home
Election|Political|US

House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?

After one of the most chaotic and least productive U.S. House sessions in modern history, voters made a surprising choice in elections — they overwhelmingly stuck with the status quo

House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?
Asia|Political|US|World

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new administration.”

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable
Crime|Political|US

Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz have sex with a minor, lawyer says

Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz have sex with a minor, lawyer says

Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz have sex with a minor, lawyer says
Asia|Political|World

Xi tells Ishiba China hopes Japan will 'properly handle' history, Taiwan issues

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in their first meeting that China hoped Japan would "properly handle" major issues such as history and

Xi tells Ishiba China hopes Japan will 'properly handle' history, Taiwan issues
Business|Election|Political|Technology

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump

A U.S. official says Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk in a step that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump
Asia|Political|World

In Milei's latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting 'no' to ending gender violence

The usual suspects abstained from voting on a seemingly uncontroversial United Nations resolution that denounced violence against women and girls on Thursday — Iran, Russia, North Korea

In Milei's latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting 'no' to ending gender violence
Election|Political|US

Controversy over U.S. Defense Secretary pick

President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host and army veteran Pete Hegseth as the U.S. Defense Secretary. CNN’s Alex Marquardt explains why this move is controversial.

Controversy over U.S. Defense Secretary pick
Europe|Political

Dutch government crisis defused, prime minister says

A government crisis in the Netherlands was avoided in a tense emergency meeting on Friday, as a cabinet member resigned over the government's handling of violence involving fans

Dutch government crisis defused, prime minister says
MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds

Israel’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds

Israel’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Musk's political ascendancy stirs hopes of redemption for X banks

Elon Musk's political ascendancy has some Wall Street banks hoping they may soon be able to offload $13 billion of debt that backed the billionaire's

Musk's political ascendancy stirs hopes of redemption for X banks
Health|Political

Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation's top health agencies

If confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F

Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation's top health agencies
Political|US

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators

House Speaker Mike Johnson says that he will “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not release the results of its investigation into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators
Local|Crime|Political|US

Huizar associate sentenced to house arrest in City Hall bribe case

A former City Hall fundraiser was sentenced for arranging a $500,000 bribe for now-imprisoned ex-Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar.

Huizar associate sentenced to house arrest in City Hall bribe case
Election|Political|US

Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy

President-elect Donald Trump said Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, will also head a newly created National Energy Council that will seek to establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world

Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy
Crime|Political|US|World

The daughters of Malcolm X sue the CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader's assassination

Three daughters of Malcolm X are accusing multiple law enforcement agencies in a $100 million lawsuit of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader

The daughters of Malcolm X sue the CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader's assassination
Crime|Political|US|Videos

Texas high court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by lawmaker subpoena

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last month

Texas high court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by lawmaker subpoena
Crime|Political|US

Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death

Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death

Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin tells Scholz that Russia is willing to look at energy cooperation, Kremlin says

President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday that Russia was ready to look at energy deals if Berlin was interested, the Kremlin said, in their first phone

Putin tells Scholz that Russia is willing to look at energy cooperation, Kremlin says
Crime|Political|US

Malcolm X's family sues US law enforcement agencies over assassination

The family of Malcolm X, a militant civil-rights leader who was assassinated almost 60 years ago, filed a $100-million federal lawsuit on Friday that accuses the FBI, CIA and

Malcolm X's family sues US law enforcement agencies over assassination
US|Crime|Opinion|Political

Could people facing the death penalty lose the right to tell juries their life stories?

The Marshall Project reports on the evolving perception and status of the right for death penalty defendants to present mitigating evidence that could sway a jury.

Could people facing the death penalty lose the right to tell juries their life stories?
Crime|Political|US

Judge sets April trial for 3 former officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' beating

A judge has scheduled a trial for April for three former Memphis police officers charged with murder in the beating of Tyre Nichols

Judge sets April trial for 3 former officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' beating
Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Scholz-Putin phone call opens 'Pandora's box'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the German chancellor's phone call with Russia's leader on Friday opened a "Pandora's box" that undermined efforts

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Scholz-Putin phone call opens 'Pandora's box'
Political|World

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared to be the first conversation with the sitting leader of a major Western power in nearly two years

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
Election|Europe|Political

Le Pen allies decry witch-hunt as prosecutors threaten her French presidential hopes

Allies of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen have accused the judiciary of a witch-hunt and undue meddling in democracy after prosecutors requested she face

Le Pen allies decry witch-hunt as prosecutors threaten her French presidential hopes
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years as the German leader gears up

Germany's Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
Election|Political|World

Lebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal

Lebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal

Lebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal
Asia|Political|US|World

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries

President Joe Biden praised the cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the U_S_ at countering what he described as North Korea’s “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.”

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries
Business|Economy|Political

Workers at Canada's national postal service go on strike Friday, disrupting deliveries

Workers at Canada’s national postal service are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with Canada Post

Workers at Canada's national postal service go on strike Friday, disrupting deliveries
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region over pro-Moscow property measure

Protesters opposing a measure allowing Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia stormed the separatist republic’s parliament building and presidential office and clashed with police

Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region over pro-Moscow property measure
MidEast|Political|US

Jared Kushner expected to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts without taking a formal job

Jared Kushner expected to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts without taking a formal job

Jared Kushner expected to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts without taking a formal job
Election|Political|US

Trump nominates RFK Jr. to top U.S. health job

President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected Robert F.

Trump nominates RFK Jr. to top U.S. health job
MidEast|Political|World

Iran backs Lebanese government on ceasefire talks, advisor to Khamenei says

Iran will support any decision taken by the Lebanese government and Lebanon's "resistance" in current talks on a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Ali Larijani, senior

Iran backs Lebanese government on ceasefire talks, advisor to Khamenei says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Lebanon's prime minister asks Iran to help secure a cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, asked Iran to help secure a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah

Lebanon's prime minister asks Iran to help secure a cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah war
Crime|Political|US

Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say

Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say

Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say
Americas|Political|World

Brazil bomb attack hurts Bolsonaro comeback efforts, deepening political divide

A failed bomb attack on Brazil's Supreme Court looks set to re-unite Brasilia against far-right radicalism and scuttle a possible comeback by

Brazil bomb attack hurts Bolsonaro comeback efforts, deepening political divide
Opinion|Political|US

Trump’s team skips FBI background checks for some Cabinet picks

Trump’s team skips FBI background checks for some Cabinet picks

Trump’s team skips FBI background checks for some Cabinet picks
Business|Political|US|World

Russians focus on Musk as they assess incoming Trump administration

Russians focus on Musk as they assess incoming Trump administration

Russians focus on Musk as they assess incoming Trump administration
Crime|Europe|Health|Political

Croatian health minister arrested and fired over alleged graft

Croatian Health Minister Vili Beros was fired on Friday after being arrested on suspicion of corruption, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said.

Croatian health minister arrested and fired over alleged graft
Europe|Political

German opposition leader says policy must wait until after confidence vote

Germany's conservative opposition leader and possible next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said further discussions on policy must wait until after a confidence vote is held on Dec. 16,

German opposition leader says policy must wait until after confidence vote
Economy|Europe|Political

EU needs to rethink Russian sanctions to cut energy costs, Hungary's Orban says

The European Union needs to reconsider sanctions against Russia as they are keeping energy prices elevated, hindering the bloc's economic competitiveness, Hungarian Prime Minister

EU needs to rethink Russian sanctions to cut energy costs, Hungary's Orban says
Election|Europe|Political

Irish PM's party holds six-point lead in first campaign poll

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris' Fine Gael party holds a six-point lead over both its main coalition partner Fianna Fail and the main opposition party Sinn Fein, the first opinion

Irish PM's party holds six-point lead in first campaign poll
Asia|Election|Political|World

South Korean opposition leader gets a suspended jail term for violating election law

A South Korean court has handed opposition leader Lee Jae-myung a suspended prison sentence after finding him guilty of violating election law

South Korean opposition leader gets a suspended jail term for violating election law
Americas|Election|Political|US

Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Sen. Marco Rubio to become U.S. secretary of state is likely to jolt Latin America after decades of neglect from Washington

Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America
Election|Political|US

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him
Election|Political|US

'This Republican team is united': Thune speaks after winning GOP Senate leadership race

Sen. John Thune speaks after winning a Senate leadership race to become the first new GOP leader in 18 years. Thune, who won a vote 29-24 in the second round of voting, will officially become majority leader when the new Senate is sworn in on January 3.

'This Republican team is united': Thune speaks after winning GOP Senate leadership race
Health|Opinion|Political|US

RFK Jr.'s sister says she doesn't trust him to run a health agency and warns about Trump

RFK Jr.'s sister, Kerry Kennedy, explains why she doesn't trust her brother to run a health agency in the US and issues a warning about President-elect Donald Trump.

RFK Jr.'s sister says she doesn't trust him to run a health agency and warns about Trump
Asia|Election|Political

Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament

The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, according to official election results, providing a strong mandate for his program for economic revival

Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament
Asia|Political|World

China says Philippines sent supplies to disputed shoal

China said on Friday the Philippines had sent supplies to a warship grounded on Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea.

China says Philippines sent supplies to disputed shoal
Election|Political|US|World

Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

Donald Trump has met at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week’s election

Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election
Political|US|World

Ukrainian minister backs 'peace through strength' in message to US's Rubio

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday said he hoped Marco Rubio, the nominee for U.S. secretary of state, would pursue a policy of "peace through strength" amid questions of

Ukrainian minister backs 'peace through strength' in message to US's Rubio
Election|Political

Trump picks his defense lawyers for top Justice Department posts

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Trump picks his defense lawyers for top Justice Department posts
Crime|Political|US

Trump picks his criminal defense attorneys Todd Blanche and John Sauer for key Justice Department posts

Trump picks his criminal defense attorneys Todd Blanche and John Sauer for key Justice Department posts

Trump picks his criminal defense attorneys Todd Blanche and John Sauer for key Justice Department posts
Election|Political|US

Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as U.S. intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national

Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief
News|Economy|Environment|Local|Political|WrittenByLAPost

Some homeowners eligible for up to $8,000 towards heat pump

Eligible homeowners in California may receive tax rebates of up to $8,000 to install heat pumps in their residences, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.

Some homeowners eligible for up to $8,000 towards heat pump
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump names RFK Jr. to health cabinet post

President-elect Donald Trump selected Robert F.

Trump names RFK Jr. to health cabinet post
Political|US|World

Biden set to meet with world leaders who have already moved on to Trump

Biden set to meet with world leaders who have already moved on to Trump

Biden set to meet with world leaders who have already moved on to Trump
Crime|Economy|Political|US

California resort town of Palm Springs approves race reparations package

The Palm Springs city council on Thursday unanimously approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement with former residents of a largely Black neighborhood that was leveled in

California resort town of Palm Springs approves race reparations package
Health|Political|US

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary
Business|Election|Political|US

What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?

President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in the U.S. government

What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
Americas|Crime|Political|World

UN expert alarmed over allegations Ecuador ex-VP Jorge Glas tortured

United Nations special rapporteur for torture Alice Edwards said on Thursday she is alarmed over allegations that Ecuador's former Vice President Jorge Glas was suffering torture

UN expert alarmed over allegations Ecuador ex-VP Jorge Glas tortured
Europe|Political|US

Germany needs to step up its role in defence as U.S. may do less in Europe, minister says

Germany needs to step up its role in defence if the U.S. is to focus less on Europe, defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday, adding it will take a modification of the

Germany needs to step up its role in defence as U.S. may do less in Europe, minister says
Political|US|World

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats call on Biden to sanction far-right Israeli ministers

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats call on Biden to sanction far-right Israeli ministers

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats call on Biden to sanction far-right Israeli ministers
Election|Political|US

Democrat Janelle Bynum flips Oregon’s 5th District, will be state’s first Black member of Congress

Democrat Janelle Bynum has flipped Oregon’s 5th Congressional District

Democrat Janelle Bynum flips Oregon’s 5th District, will be state’s first Black member of Congress
Election|Political|US

What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism

What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is planning to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases as part of

Trump's transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia's Fulton County violate detainee rights

U.S. Justice Department officials said jail officials in Georgia’s most populous county violate the constitutional rights of people in their custody by failing to protect them from violence, using excessive force and holding them in filthy and unsafe conditions

Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia's Fulton County violate detainee rights
Election|Political|World

Sri Lanka president's coalition leads in early vote count, Ada Derana reports

Sri Lanka's president's coalition, the National People's Power (NPP) posted an early lead in a parliamentary election, local television channel Ada Derana said on Thursday.

Sri Lanka president's coalition leads in early vote count, Ada Derana reports
Economy|Political|World

Greece in talks with Israel to develop 2 billion euro 'Iron Dome'

Greece is in talks with Israel to develop a 2 billion euro ($2.11 billion) anti-aircraft and missile defence dome, part of a wider push to modernise its armed

Greece in talks with Israel to develop 2 billion euro 'Iron Dome'
MidEast|Political|World

Israel expects Trump to take a hard line on Iran, minister says

Israel expects the incoming Trump administration to take a hard line against Iran and its nuclear ambitions, which will create an opportunity for more peace deals with Arab

Israel expects Trump to take a hard line on Iran, minister says
Election|Europe|Political

Marine Le Pen’s next bid for French presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban

Marine Le Pen’s next bid for French presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban

Marine Le Pen’s next bid for French presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban
Election|Europe|Political

Romania's leftist PM and far-right leader ahead in presidential race, poll shows

Romania's leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and the head of an opposition far-right party are in the lead ahead of a presidential election this month and so would face each

Romania's leftist PM and far-right leader ahead in presidential race, poll shows
Asia|Political|World

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

Southeast Asia’s most populous nation is seeking a role as a regional leader − it may look more to Beijing than Washington to help that happen.

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing
Business|Election|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Technology

The election proved the media is in crisis. Here’s what it needs to do to regain its relevance

The election proved the media is in crisis. Here’s what it needs to do to regain its relevance

The election proved the media is in crisis. Here’s what it needs to do to regain its relevance
Education|Opinion|Political|US

Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments

The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, adding to uncertainty about legislation such as Louisiana’s.

Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments
Political|US|World

Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to abate

Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend
Political|World

Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate

A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown

Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey and Qatar sign agreements on trade, military

Turkey and Qatar signed a series of agreements on Thursday ranging from trade facilitation to military and technical cooperation during Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al

Turkey and Qatar sign agreements on trade, military
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia open to any Ukraine peace talks if Trump starts them, envoy says

Russia is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by U.S.

Russia open to any Ukraine peace talks if Trump starts them, envoy says
Americas|Political|US

Biden to bid farewell at APEC and G20 under Trump's shadow

President Joe Biden heads to South America on Thursday for a curtain call with global leaders after over 50 years in U.S. politics, but the man he tried and

Biden to bid farewell at APEC and G20 under Trump's shadow
Political|US

Trump’s Pentagon pick aims for clash with top military leadership

Trump’s Pentagon pick aims for clash with top military leadership

Trump’s Pentagon pick aims for clash with top military leadership
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Dutch investigate alleged police violence after banned protest

Dutch authorities on Thursday said they were investigating reports of police violence against pro-Palestinian protesters after a banned rally on Wednesday evening had been broken

Dutch investigate alleged police violence after banned protest
Crime|Political|US

Protecting Trump in a second administration presents unprecedented security challenges

Protecting Trump in a second administration presents unprecedented security challenges

Protecting Trump in a second administration presents unprecedented security challenges
Election|Political|US

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader, President-elect Donald Trump presented him with one of his first tests — an announcement that he intends to nominate House Republican Matt Gaetz as attorney general

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
Election|Political|World

Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US

Ukrainian soldiers on the front know that the reelection of Donald Trump will change their lives, but most say that they can't afford to lose focus on their more urgent mission: holding back Russian forces

Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US
Americas|Political|US|World

1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target

More than 1 million migrants are living and working legally in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status

1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of mass displacement in Gaza amounting to a war crime

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of mass displacement in Gaza amounting to a war crime

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of mass displacement in Gaza amounting to a war crime

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