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Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents face questions on Capitol Hill, defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus WHDH-TV, Massachusetts22:50Antisemitism Hamas Israel

University presidents grilled on efforts to counter antisemitism ABC11 / WTVD-TV21:50Antisemitism Hamas Israel

Hamas

Why hasn’t Israel assassinated Hamas’s leaders yet? The Spectator World04:29
Israel mulls flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater amid war with Hamas. Why is this catastrophic… Livemint.com12:40
Hamas to world movement: ‘Victory for our people is near’ Workers World01:33
Hamas remains largely intact despite Israel's vow to destroy it Stuff.co.nz23:02
Israeli military releases image of Hamas commanders it killed AniNews.in06:39

UK Politics

UK Home Secretary signs treaty to send asylum seekers to Rwanda Jurist22:26UK/Rwanda Rwanda James Cleverly

New treaty to send asylum seekers in the UK to Rwanda signed in Kigali AfricaNews07:07UK/Rwanda Rwanda James Cleverly

Boris Johnson set to appear at UK Covid-19 Inquiry RTE06:54Boris Johnson UK Covid Covid Inquiry

Ex-premier Johnson set for grilling at UK Covid inquiry Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha07:13Boris Johnson UK Covid Covid Inquiry

UK not to reduce military support for Ukraine in 2024 – Cameron Ukrinform02:38UK/Ukraine David Cameron Ukraine

UK announces new aid package for Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda06:09UK/Ukraine David Cameron Ukraine

AI Could Decide if Brits Are Old Enough To Watch Porn Online The Messenger19:28Sex AI IT

Pornographic websites will require photo ID under laws to protect children STV12:25Sex AI IT

UK minister demands answers for security failings at Sellafield Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:22Cyber Security Energy & Utilities Aerospace & Defence

Commit 12_04_2023: U.K. nuclear site hacked (or not) README_21:39Cyber Security Energy & Utilities Aerospace & Defence

Joe Biden

President Biden says he is only running because Donald Trump is in race Irish Examiner06:44Donald Trump US Politics US

Joe Biden says he is only running for re-election to stop Donald Trump return LBC News06:49Donald Trump US Politics US

Fox News helps James Comer keep on trucking with Biden impeachment farce Media Matters for America17:56House Oversight Committee Hunter Biden US Politics

GOP Biden evidence immediately debunked Salon.com20:07House Oversight Committee Hunter Biden US Politics

Biden administration pledges US$6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the U.S. West CTV News Edmonton02:38Las Vegas Nevada Los Angeles

Biden administration puts $6.1 billion toward California, Nevada high-speed rail Courthouse News01:27Las Vegas Nevada Los Angeles

U.S. House Speaker Johnson is insisting on sweeping border security changes in a deal for Ukraine aid CTV News Saskatoon23:59Mike Johnson US US Politics

House Speaker Johnson insisting on sweeping border security changes in deal for Ukraine aid Stripes02:11Mike Johnson US US Politics

Sean Hannity: Donald Trump is vowing to fight back and obliterate the deep state Fox News05:08Sean Hannity Donald Trump US Politics

4 Big moments from Trump-Hannity town hall event The Daily Signal04:37Sean Hannity Donald Trump US Politics

NHS

Junior doctors in England announce longest strike in NHS history as pay talks break down Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:28BMA Public Sector Strikes England

Junior doctors to stage the longest strike in NHS history with walkouts on three days this… Mail Online23:08BMA Public Sector Strikes England

The NHS faces 'serious problems' with its waiting lists amid strikes, health secretary Victoria … Mail Online22:22Victoria Atkins Global Health Health

Nursing leaders accuse new Health Secretary Victoria Atkins of blaming them for waiting lists Morning Star17:17Victoria Atkins Global Health Health

Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers across the UK Public Sector Catering05:54Starbucks Scotland

Clydebank NHS workers can get a FREE Starbucks drink this week - Here's how Clydebank Post22:44Starbucks Scotland

Fewer people in Doncaster completing cervical screenings Doncaster Free Press07:03UK Health Cancer England

Fewer people in Bristol completing cervical screenings Bristol World16:33UK Health Cancer England

Public urged to get winter jabs in time for Christmas as booking deadline looms St Helens Star, Cheshire15:30UK Flu Epidemic Coronavirus Vaccine Flu

Grab a jab before Christmas Liverpool Express12:11UK Flu Epidemic Coronavirus Vaccine Flu

Donald Trump

Trump says he will be a dictator ‘on day one’ if elected president The Independent06:53
Judge shuts down key witness as he argued about Mar-a-Lago value in Trump fraud trial The Raw Story17:14
Donald Trump reveals plans for Social Security Newsweek06:11
Donald Trump: I would be a dictator only on 'day one' The Times of India06:32
Donald Trump gets new evidence in Jan. 6 Case Newsweek21:06

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Mystery Covid-like virus runs riot in Europe as experts warn Brits to 'mask up' Daily Star18:38China Covid Pneumonia Covid-like

Mystery Covid-like Chinese virus could actually be deadly 1800s 'walking' illness Daily Star21:23China Covid Pneumonia Covid-like

'More infectious' Covid variant JN1 'could make thousands ill over Christmas' The Mirror13:46BA.2.86 Coronavirus Variants Omicron Variant

Jn.1: What are the symptoms of the new Covid variant and how dangerous is it? National World12:27BA.2.86 Coronavirus Variants Omicron Variant

Covid-19 vaccination data leak: What is it and what does it mean? Stuff.co.nz16:12NZ Health Coronavirus Vaccine New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora data breach: Man due in Wellington District Court for allegedly accessing Covid… NewsTalk ZB22:09NZ Health Coronavirus Vaccine New Zealand

Randi Weingarten lies, lies and lies again about closing schools during Covid New York Post23:59Randi Weingarten US Covid US

Teachers' union boss blames math test slide on Covid — after fighting to keep remote learning New York Post20:19Randi Weingarten US Covid US

Marcos Jr. ‘doing well’ despite Covid bout ABS-CBNnews.com05:08Ferdinand Marcos Jr Philippines

Marcos in isolation after getting COVID-19 for the 3rd time Inquirer.Net20:58Ferdinand Marcos Jr Philippines

2024 US Presidential Election

Liz Cheney might run for president—Or help elect Biden and other Dems Forbes15:32Liz Cheney Donald Trump US Politics

Liz Cheney says she’s considering 2024 presidential run to counter Trump The Washington Times22:50Liz Cheney Donald Trump US Politics

Ron DeSantis willing to spend $1 million on FSU after Trump attack Newsweek21:01Ron DeSantis Florida State Seminoles Football Florida State Seminoles

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sets aside $1M in state budget for fight against CFP committee Yardbarker00:07Ron DeSantis Florida State Seminoles Football Florida State Seminoles

Democrat megadonor gives to Nikki Haley super PAC to help thwart Trump The Independent19:12Jamie Dimon Nikki Haley Donald Trump

Major Democratic donor gives $250,000 to Nikki Haley Super PAC Yahoo! US21:48Jamie Dimon Nikki Haley Donald Trump

President Biden says he is only running because Donald Trump is in race Irish Examiner06:44Joe Biden Donald Trump US Politics

Joe Biden says he is only running for re-election to stop Donald Trump return LBC News06:49Joe Biden Donald Trump US Politics

Special Counsel Jack Smith claims Trump 'sent supporters' to Capitol in new court docs… Fox News22:34US Capitol Donald Trump US

Trump’s comments ‘Openly and proudly’ supporting Jan. 6 Rioters to be used as evidence at trial, Jack Smith says The Messenger20:06US Capitol Donald Trump US

UK Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Public urged to get winter jabs in time for Christmas as booking deadline looms St Helens Star, Cheshire15:30UK Flu Epidemic Coronavirus Vaccine NHS

Oldhamers urged to get winter jabs with less than two weeks until online bookings close Oldham Chronicle11:12UK Flu Epidemic Coronavirus Vaccine NHS

Former PM Boris Johnson to defend record and conduct at UK Covid-19 inquiry AsiaOne02:42Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry Covid

Former PM Boris Johnson to defend record and conduct at UK Covid inquiry Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:10Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry Covid

Mystery China 'Covid-like' virus now has eight symptoms Brits should watch out for Daily Star21:51China Covid China Pneumonia

Mystery Covid-like virus runs riot in Europe as experts warn Brits to 'mask up' Daily Star18:38China Covid China Pneumonia

Covid inquiry: Johnson WhatsApp messages still missing due to ‘technical issue’ Belfast Telegraph20:34Boris Johnson Covid Covid Inquiry

Boris Johnson set to apologize for COVID-19 mistakes The Fresno Bee03:54Boris Johnson Covid Covid Inquiry

Covid wiped out British pupils’ gains in maths and English The Independent02:08Covid Education England

UK pupils do better than expected – despite Covid Reaction00:39Covid Education England

Cyber Attacks

Hackers claim to have stolen data from naval shipyard Austal USA The Maritime Executive05:12
Hyas Insight uncovers and mitigates Russian-based cyberattack HYAS02:57
In Taiwan, China is covertly preparing for battle Prospect Magazine04:05
Cybercrime emerges as new maritime security threat ADF Magazine23:19
Fancy Bear goes phishing in US, European high-value networks The Register00:18

Good News

Who is Lyndsay Bell? Blonde beauty joins Taylor Swift and BFF Brittany Mahomes as they cheer on … Mail Online08:25Kansas City Chiefs Taylor Swift AFC West

Taylor Swift at Lambeau Field to cheer on Travis Kelce in chiefs-packers game Vanity Fair01:43Kansas City Chiefs Taylor Swift AFC West

Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to nine Gateshead establishments Newcastle World09:51Food Standards Agency Food Safety Food & Drink

Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to 13 Solihull establishments Birmingham World09:51Food Standards Agency Food Safety Food & Drink

Dunki Dialogues: Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu starrer motivational dialogues as they embark on the… glamsham.com05:53Shah Rukh Khan Vicky Kaushal Indian Entertainment

'Dunki' trailer: Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu starrer will take you through a 'Madcap ride of friendship, comedy… Outlook India05:31Shah Rukh Khan Vicky Kaushal Indian Entertainment

FIFTY FIFTY's Keena donates 10 million won to support youth in transition allkpop05:22Keena FIFTY FIFTY K-pop

Keena of Fifty Fifty donates 10 million won to Korean Red Cross Korea JoongAng Daily08:50Keena FIFTY FIFTY K-pop

Netflix's 'The Archies' Premiere: Shah Rukh Khan & Amitabh Bachchan arrive to cheer for Suhana Khan & Agastya Nanda Firstpost01:00Shah Rukh Khan Indian Entertainment Netflix

SRK, Gauri, Aryan cheer for Suhana Khan The Times of India15:42Shah Rukh Khan Indian Entertainment Netflix

Nuclear Weapons

Hamas struck Israeli base 'housing nuke capable missiles' The New Arab11:39Israel Hamas Gaza

Report: Hamas rocket hit IDF base thought to house nuclear-capable missiles on Oct 7 The Times of Israel22:01Israel Hamas Gaza

At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energy Toronto Star23:53COP28 Energy & Utilities UAE

Nuke at COP28 CounterPunch06:53COP28 Energy & Utilities UAE

UK government denies China/Russia nuke plant hack claim The Register06:35China Russia Nuclear Weapons (UK)

Guardian: UK nuclear site hacked by Russian, Chinese groups The Kyiv Independent18:17China Russia Nuclear Weapons (UK)

US official’s visit to RAF Lakenheath ‘further proof’ of nuclear mission in Britain says CND The Canary12:12Royal Air Force US UK Military

US official’s visit to RAF Lakenheath “further proof” of nuclear mission in Britain – CND Labour Outlook18:57Royal Air Force US UK Military

The world’s largest experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor is up and running Popular Science17:00Nuclear Fusion Japan Energy & Utilities

Top 5 facts about world's largest nuclear fusion reactor NewsBytes09:39Nuclear Fusion Japan Energy & Utilities

US/Taiwan

‘We can do all of that’: Admiral says US can support Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan at same time Stripes00:25
China too 'overwhelmed' to consider invasion, says Taiwan president Times LIVE12:40
Xi ignoring warning not to meddle Taipei Times15:40
The role of nuclear weapons in a Taiwan crisis Atlantic Council15:28
US united in support for Taipei: AIT Taipei Times15:47

Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan establishes Karabakh University following presidential decree Trend News Agency07:39Azerbaijan Central Asia

President Ilham Aliyev to participate in "Karabakh: back home after 30 years. Accomplishments and challenges" int'L… Trend News Agency05:46Azerbaijan Central Asia

We still hoped that we can establish contacts with representatives of Karabakh Armenians - President Ilham Aliyev Trend News Agency07:48Armenia/Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Armenia

When we restored our sovereignty, a large number of Armenian military servicemen was positioned in Karabakh - President … Trend News Agency07:38Armenia/Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Armenia

Armenia was informed about ‘antiterrorist measures’ in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan FM claims News.am09:13Armenia/Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Armenia

Armenia, Azerbaijan trade more barbs over peace treaty Azatutyun12:47Armenia/Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Armenia

Pashinian sees no outmigration of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians Azatutyun10:11Armenia

Why Nagorno-Karabakh has been sacrificed and why this could also be an opportunity The Centre for East European and International Studies10:20Armenia

Senator Cardin presses Biden Administration to hold Azerbaijan accountable for violations in Nagorno-Karabakh Public Radio of Armenia06:40Ben Cardin Azerbaijan US

Sen. Cardin upping pressure on Blinken over Baku Public Radio of Armenia06:03Ben Cardin Azerbaijan US

UK/Rwanda

What has the government agreed with the new Rwanda deportation treaty? Sky News18:39
UK-Rwanda deal becomes a reality - but questions remain over asylum-seekers' safety Sky News22:11
Tory revolt plot against Rishi Sunak as new Rwanda deportation deal signed The Irish Independent02:32
'Thousands of asylum seekers will be taken in from UK', Rwandan Govt tells LBC, but criminals will be sent back LBC News19:10
Rishi Sunak faces Tory rebellions from right and centre over new Rwanda law i News20:30