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Israel Knew About Hamas Attack Plan Way Earlier Than Was Thought: New York Times HuffPost (US)17:32
Israeli officials ‘dismissed Hamas attack plan as too ambitious’ The Independent18:45
Israel knew of Hamas attack plan a year before attack, but didn't take it seriously - NYT mind23:10
‘Makes your stomach churn’: Dana bash speaks to reporters who uncovered that Israel knew of Hamas’s attack plan for… Mediaite21:55
Document dismissed, warnings rejected Israel turned blind eye to battle plan set by Hamas The Telegraph, Calcutta01:29

Gaza

Israeli offensive shifts to Southern Gaza after truce ends TIME14:11Israel World Conflicts Middle East

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 15,200 SHINE14:48Israel World Conflicts Middle East

Southern Gaza under Bombardment after Israel-Hamas Truce Collapses Asharq Al-Awsat12:35Israel/Palestine Hamas Israel

'Hell on Earth has returned to Gaza' - Israel/Hamas truce talks collapse Radio New Zealand08:10Israel/Palestine Hamas Israel

Nowhere to go, say Gazans in South under Israeli bombardment Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:24Israel/Palestine Israel Middle East

First aid trucks enter Gaza since end of truce, renewed Israeli strikes Al Jazeera13:15Israel/Palestine Israel Middle East

Renewed concerns for civilians as Israel intensifies southern Gaza assault CBS News11:16Hamas Israel Middle East

Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says fatalities surpassed 15,200, 70% of them women and children North Platte Telegraph13:21Hamas Israel Middle East

Israel bombs hundreds of targets in Gaza as truce efforts continue Al Jazeera10:32Hamas Israel/Palestine Israel

200 Dead as War Resumes in Gaza Second Day after Truce Collapse News18.com09:23Hamas Israel/Palestine Israel

UK Politics

Rish Sunak preparing law that would defy ECHR over Rwanda asylum deportation plans The National14:09UK/Rwanda Rwanda Rishi Sunak

Sunak ‘mulling hard-line Rwanda plan’ to get planes off the ground The Independent11:30UK/Rwanda Rwanda Rishi Sunak

King Charles’ Greek-flag tie raises eyebrows amid Elgin Marbles spat The Sydney Morning Herald01:02Greece Rishi Sunak Elgin Marbles

King Charles wears Greek flag tie as he meets Rishi Sunak Greek Reporter19:03Greece Rishi Sunak Elgin Marbles

Nicola Sturgeon would 'spin' UK Covid decisions, Matt Hancock tells inquiry Holyrood Magazine15:47Covid Inquiry Matt Hancock Covid

Covid-19 Inquiry: Matt Hancock accuses Nicola Sturgeon of 'unhelpful and confusing' Covid… The Scotsman13:16Covid Inquiry Matt Hancock Covid

Boris Johnson set to apologise to Covid inquiry for making mistakes The Independent06:53Boris Johnson UK Covid Covid Inquiry

Video: Boris Johnson to admit he 'unquestionably made mistakes' at Covid inquiry - report Sky News04:04Boris Johnson UK Covid Covid Inquiry

What Sunak claims about the UK’s climate record – and the reality Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:44Rishi Sunak COP28 Tory Leadership

Sunak tries to reset green image at COP28 after bonfire of net zero policies i News18:21Rishi Sunak COP28 Tory Leadership

Joe Biden

New EV tax credit rules aim to curb China—But might hurt Biden’s EV ambitions Forbes17:32US Politics US

Joe Manchin goes scorched-earth on Biden admin over EV actions boosting China Fox News19:14US Politics US

Harris heads to Dubai to tackle delicate tasks of talking climate and Israel-Hamas war Mail Online13:33COP28 UAE Dubai

Kamala Harris heads to Dubai to tackle delicate tasks of talking climate and Israel-Hamas war Toronto Star01:41COP28 UAE Dubai

Gavin newson rips Ron DeSantis during governors’ debate: “Would take Joe Biden at 100 versus hm” Inquisitr12:02Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis Florida

Newsom mocks DeSantis as he claims 'he'd rather have Biden until 100' than suffer Florida governor 'at any age' GB News23:02Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis Florida

U.S. to impose limitations on Chinese battery content for EV tax credits Investing.com19:162024 Presidential Election China US Politics

How the U.S. may make it harder for EV buyers to get a full tax credit MarketWatch21:112024 Presidential Election China US Politics

Republicans insist on deposing Hunter Biden, saying public hearing must wait Yahoo! US15:20Hunter Biden Republicans US Politics

House Republicans say it again: Hunter Biden must appear for deposition The Columbian, Washington02:27Hunter Biden Republicans US Politics

Good News

Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to seven Trafford establishments Manchester World09:49Food Standards Agency Food Safety Food & Drink

Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to six Newcastle establishments Newcastle World09:53Food Standards Agency Food Safety Food & Drink

Royal Mail to launch singing postboxes in Glasgow to spread 'festive' cheer Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:47Royal Mail Glasgow Scotland

Jingle bells: Singing postbox on Oxford Street to bring festive cheer in run-up to Christmas Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:28Royal Mail Glasgow Scotland

Lady helps mad woman on the street with food, takes her into a shade: “She was a... YEN18:55TikTok Top Internet Brands

Bliss is Richard kind’s venmo history The Cut20:54TikTok Top Internet Brands

‘I will send a message to Santa': UPS driver and Conn. toddler share heartwarming moment NECN, New England17:58UPS Connecticut

This video of UPS driver and little boy in Conn. will warm your heart NBC New York16:37UPS Connecticut

Christmas cheer is alive and well at Charlie’s Bar Fermanagh Herald16:40Christmas Adverts Christmas NI News

Man who stars as a lonely pensioner in viral Christmas advert for a pub in Northern Ireland is… Mail Online10:28Christmas Adverts Christmas NI News

Donald Trump

Trump Georgia plea deal is out because Fani Willis has evidence the J6 committee lacked The Raw Story14:41
Judge Chutkan's 'Compelling' argument to Supreme Court about Trump—attorney Newsweek14:53
Trump is picking a dumb fight that could cost him dearly Business Insider15:00
Trump vows to repeat his biggest mistake Slate11:22
Donald Trump legal ruling a complete 'Disaster' for him: Mary Trump Newsweek14:03

Ron DeSantis

DeSantis says Florida GOP Chair Ziegler should resign amid sexual assault complaint WUSF Public Media17:36Florida Crime Florida Republicans

DeSantis calls on Florida GOP chair to resign in wake of battery allegations The Seattle Times20:40Florida Crime Florida Republicans

Curiously tan Gavin Newsom holds up well in Fox News debate with Sean Hannity and Ron DeSantis SFist19:26Sean Hannity Gavin Newsom Florida

Nearly 5 million viewers watched Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom Fox News debate New York Post01:33Sean Hannity Gavin Newsom Florida

‘I will tell my grandchildren’: Ron DeSantis’ fans thrilled he waved ‘poop map’ in Gavin Newsom’s face The Daily Dot15:25Gavin Newsom California Florida

US oil and gas association absolutely wrecks Newsom twitchy20:39Gavin Newsom California Florida

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are relying more on outside campaign groups with time running out… Toronto Star07:26Nikki Haley US Politics US

GOP presidential candidates Haley and DeSantis relying more on outside groups in effort to stop Trump PBS Online17:56Nikki Haley US Politics US

Blow to Republican Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign as key backer quits India Today06:33Adam Laxalt US US Politics

Fresh blow for DeSantis as another top official leaves his super PAC The Independent13:55Adam Laxalt US US Politics

2024 US Presidential Election

DeSantis campaign mocks Gavin Newsom after wife reportedly stops debate: ‘Had to throw in the towel for him’ Mediaite07:46Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis California

Gavin Newsom eviscerated Ron DeSantis during their Fox News debate, and it wasn’t even close Vanity Fair19:35Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis California

Donald Trump dealt major blow in election case Newsweek03:32Donald Trump US Politics US

Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity from federal charges of trying to overturn 2020… Mail Online04:47Donald Trump US Politics US

US court says Trump must face lawsuits over US Capitol attack Radio New Zealand01:12US Capitol Donald Trump US

Appeals court rules lawsuits against Donald Trump over US Capitol riot can move forward TheJournal.ie07:41US Capitol Donald Trump US

Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom score win over Donald Trump Newsweek15:04Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis US

More than 5 million viewers tuned in to Fox News' groundbreaking DeSantis-Newsom debate Fox News00:07Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis US

DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in an unusual debate PBS Online17:06Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis California

Gavin Newsom, presidential candidate? The Messenger11:03Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis California

US Supreme Court

Remembering former US Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court The Week (US)09:19Sandra Day O'Connor US Arizona

Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman to serve on Supreme Court, dies at 93 The Hill14:42Sandra Day O'Connor US Arizona

Senate Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas of Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo in Supreme Court … Yahoo! US00:28Harlan Crow US Senate Republicans

Senate Democrats subpoena Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo in supreme court ethics investigation Forbes17:15Harlan Crow US Senate Republicans

Supreme court oral argument in Jarkesy laser-focused on Seventh Amendment trial right in agency Civil penalty… JD Supra17:04SEC US

Justices’ questions signal narrow ruling on in-house judges case Bloomberg Law10:05SEC US

U.S. Supreme Court receives emergency plea to block Illinois' assault weapons ban FOX 32 Chicago22:46Illinois Crime Illinois US

US Supreme Court again asked to block Illinois semiautomatic rifle ban NTD News18:25Illinois Crime Illinois US

Idaho asks supreme court to decide on law penalizing abortion providers Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:13Abortion Rights US Law

Supreme Court to confront post-Roe abortion battles The Hill11:00Abortion Rights US Law

EU/Ukraine

Catch-27: The contradictory thinking about enlargement in the EU – Analysis Eurasia Review02:00EU/Russia Ukraine EU

Ukraine tells Nato it won’t ‘back down’ in Russia fight Malay Mail13:25EU/Russia Ukraine EU

Viburnum shrub planted in front of European Parliament as sign of support for Ukraine Ukrinform03:41European Parliament Ukraine EU

European Parliament leadership supports talks on Ukraine's accession to EU Ukrainska Pravda12:29European Parliament Ukraine EU

Polish, Ukrainian ministers meet to seek solutions to trucker blockade on border Radio Free Europe21:18Poland/Ukraine EU Poland

EU Commission slams Poland over Ukraine border protests RTE13:21Poland/Ukraine EU Poland

Vice-President of European Commission: No talks about Ukraine without Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda19:06European Commission EU Ukraine

EC Vice-President in Kyiv: My message to Brussels – Ukraine doing everything to strengthen fight against corruption Interfax-Ukraine10:24European Commission EU Ukraine

Hungary opposes talks with Ukraine on EU membership: Minister Anadolu Agency05:12EU/Hungary Ukraine EU

Associated Press: Hungary to oppose EU membership talks with Ukraine, minister says Euromaidan Press19:12EU/Hungary Ukraine EU

Conservative Party

Jenrick has gone rogue and he won't be the last - the Tories sense it's over i News09:43
Kuenssberg: Tory party's fate could depend on new health secretary BBC13:28
Tories likely to win just 120 seats in next General Election – research suggests Left Foot Forward (Weblog)11:35
Politicians raise concerns at bank closure plan Shropshire Star14:40
David Cameron is a failure – but even he is showing up Rishi Sunak The New European01:23

UK Weather

UK cold weather: Britain set for 5cm of snow as Met Office warn -10C ice wall to extend length of country GB News08:05Met Office Severe Weather Events

UK weather: Cold snap persists with more snow set to arrive amid freezing temperatures -… National World21:22Met Office Severe Weather Events

UK weather: London placed under 'severe weather emergency' as Met Office warns of 5cm snow disruption GB News08:32Met Office England England Weather

Up to four inches of snow will fall in the South with temperatures set to plunge as low as -8C… Mail Online14:38Met Office England England Weather

UK to be blasted with second snow front in under 48 hours as temperatures fall to -10C The Mirror07:32Snow Forecasts (UK) Weather Warnings (UK) Severe Weather Events

UK weather: Snow and ice warnings in place with freezing temperatures for many Yahoo! UK & Ireland08:08Snow Forecasts (UK) Weather Warnings (UK) Severe Weather Events

Live: Snow hits Dorset amid Met Office severe weather warning Dorset Live09:40Met Office Dorset England

The icy mist of winter rolls into Britain: Stunning video captures freezing fog flowing over… Mail Online12:27Met Office Dorset England

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings as temperatures plummet -… National World11:03Met Office Severe Weather Events Weather Warnings (UK)

Glasgow Airport runway open, flights to resume after heavy snow Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:11Met Office Severe Weather Events Weather Warnings (UK)

Metropolitan Police

Met Police constable who tasered girl, 10, in South London cleared of misconduct This Is Local London13:31Police Complaints London England

Met Police cop who Tasered 10-year-old girl cleared of gross misconduct The Mirror11:39Police Complaints London England

IOPC investigating shooting of man by armed Met police officers in Dagenham i News22:40Barking & Dagenham Police Complaints London

Dagenham shooting: man dies after Met Police armed officers fire during call at home in Weston… National World08:31Barking & Dagenham Police Complaints London

Met Police issues hate speech warning ahead of today's pro-Palestine march: Force will hand out … Mail Online09:08Palestine Middle East London

Met police make 18 arrests at pro-Palestine march in central London - including man 'holding Nazi placard' LBC News20:52Palestine Middle East London

Met Police officer charged with attempted rape and causing a male to engage in sexual activity My London12:08Sex Crime Cases London Crime London

Serving Met Police officer charged with attempted rape Metro.co.uk10:17Sex Crime Cases London Crime London

'Do you know these people?': Met Police releases website with faces of over 60 people suspected … Mail Online18:57Israel Hamas UK Crime

Met has ‘locally led’ London policing plan for expected pro-Palestine protests Irish Examiner19:16Israel Hamas UK Crime

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Not now Covid! CDC says it's tracking a new coronavirus variant that has tripled in a month… Mail Online17:56CDC US Covid US

What is new Covid variant that has tripled in size over last three months Hindustan Times05:11CDC US Covid US

Boris Johnson apologised for hiring Dominic Cummings, says Matt Hancock Belfast Telegraph20:20Dominic Cummings Matt Hancock UK Covid

Cummings was a ‘malign actor’, Hancock tells Covid Inquiry Civil Service World13:17Dominic Cummings Matt Hancock UK Covid

Covid continues to lead seasonal respiratory illness, CDC says LEX1800:17CDC US Covid US

CDC: Illnesses in China not caused by new virus NewsMax14:05CDC US Covid US

‘The miracle that wasn’t’: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Pfizer for not ending COVID-19 pandemic… Law & Crime18:43Texas Covid Pfizer Texas

Texas AG suing Pfizer, says company misrepresented Covid vaccine data WRTV, Indiana15:42Texas Covid Pfizer Texas

Ex-Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson says he is still alive after Matt Hancock bizarrely announces his death in Covid Inquiry LBC News19:03Matt Hancock Covid Inquiry UK Covid

Furious Andy Burnham tells Covid Inquiry Matt Hancock knew tier rules 'wouldn't work' The Mirror17:56Matt Hancock Covid Inquiry UK Covid

Humza Yousaf

Don’t let perfect be enemy of good on Cop28 loss and damage deal, says Yousaf Evening Standard13:29COP28 Dubai Scotland Politics

Loss and damage cash must not handicap global South, says Yousaf as £2m pledged Evening Standard14:36COP28 Dubai Scotland Politics

Humza Yousaf set to address a national anti-racism rally in Glasgow Daily Record09:50Scottish Trade Union Congress Racism Scotland

Humza Yousaf: STUC rally a chance to 'rededicate ourselves to anti-fascism' Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:53Scottish Trade Union Congress Racism Scotland

Scottish First Minister advocates for UK recognition of Palestinian state Helsinki Times15:55Israel Middle East Palestine

Israel-Hamas war: Humza Yousaf to lead debate on Gaza ceasefire vote at Scottish Parliament The Scotsman08:27Israel Middle East Palestine

Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing urges First Minister to 'recycle Green ministers' over heat-pumps plan Holyrood Magazine14:13Scottish National Party UK Politics Scotland

Fergus Ewing calls for Greens to be 'recycled' and 'half-baked, pie-in-the-sky' heat pumps… Scottish Daily Express15:21Scottish National Party UK Politics Scotland

Humza Yousaf 'rattled and evasive' in letter to Douglas Ross over Michael Matheson Scottish Daily Express14:39Douglas Ross Scottish National Party Scotland

Investigation launched into Michael Matheson as 'desperate' Humza Yousaf deflects iPad claim… Scottish Daily Express13:29Douglas Ross Scottish National Party Scotland

US/North Korea

Kim Jong Un's new spy satellite surveilling White House, Pentagon; sends photos Hindustan Times05:22Pentagon North Korea US

New threat: N. Korea claims its spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon The Week12:10Pentagon North Korea US

Kim Yo Jong claims North Korea will ‘never sit face to face’ with US again Fox News14:00North Korea US Kim Yo-jong

North Korea rejects talks with US, says sovereignty can 'never be negotiated' Anadolu Agency08:44North Korea US Kim Yo-jong

N Korea claims new satellite took photos of White House, Pentagon Radio Free Asia02:59North Korea US North Korea Military

North Korea says spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon The Hill19:39North Korea US North Korea Military

US, allies impose sanctions on N Korea following satellite launch Radio Free Asia05:42Sanctions US North Korea

Treasury’s new North Korea sanctions highlight the problem with North Korea sanctions Foundation for Defense of Democracies05:53Sanctions US North Korea

N. Korea says spy satellite took photos of U.S. bases in San Diego, Japan Yonhap News Agency23:07North Korea/South Korea North Korea US

US, partners sanction North Korea over satellite launch The New Daily23:21North Korea/South Korea North Korea US

NHS

Time running out to book 'lifesaving' flu and covid vaccines in England NHS warns Bournemouth Daily Echo09:18
Regulator says stranger entered hospital, treated a patient, took a document ... then vanished The Register10:18
Norovirus warning as hundreds in hospital with vomiting bug in cold weather i News17:25
Norovirus hospital admissions are over 100% higher than last year Social Care Today12:51
Government pledge to recruit 50,000 nurses a ‘pipe dream’, RCN says Morning Star18:21

Transgender Issues

Without rct, FDA may consider approval of a cross-sex hormone for gender-Affirming care Forbes13:34
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Edge of change on the march? Florida Politics11:01
A raging transgender debate in the Netherlands City Journal20:27
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Toronto cop over transgender flag display CTV News Toronto22:18
How the media is failing in reporting Brianna Ghey's trial QueerAF06:03

US/Iran

US House advances measure blocking Iran from $6 billion freed up in prisoner swap The Times of Israel03:50Iran US Middle East

US House passes bill to block Iran's access to $6B unfrozen in prisoner deal Anadolu Agency10:54Iran US Middle East

Iran-backed rebels fire missiles at US warship after tanker-rescue 9News00:46Houthis Iran US

Iran-backed Houthis fire on US Navy ship answering distress call from Israel-linked tanker New York Post22:19Houthis Iran US

US Navy destroyer shoots down Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen AniNews.in11:50US/Yemen Yemen Drones

US warship in Red Sea shoots down Houthi drone, fears for maritime shipping mounts The Arab Weekly09:37US/Yemen Yemen Drones

Iran says can't attend UNSC meeting due to U.S. delay in visa issuance CGTN03:10Iran US US/Israel

Iranian diplomats miss UNSC meeting on Gaza after U.S. delays visas Tehran Times18:44Iran US US/Israel

Iran Leader: US’ New Middle East scheme completely failed Iran Front Page11:14Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran US

Hamas operation upended US political agenda in region: Leader Mehr News Agency10:17Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran US

King Charles III

Britain's King Charles secretly profiting from dead citizens' assets: The Guardian Anadolu Agency13:28Royal Family England

Landlord King Charles has shady methods Curbed15:39Royal Family England

Video: Reactions as lady tries to ‘Steal’ Tinubu’s shine at meeting with King Charles in Dubai Naija News08:23Bola Tinubu Dubai Nigeria

In Dubai, Tinubu parleys with King Charles ahead of COP28 summit ThisDay Live02:47Bola Tinubu Dubai Nigeria

King Charles was 'cold and brief' in 'awkward' phone call with Prince Harry after the Duke… Mail Online16:34Prince Harry Meghan and Harry Royal Family

King Charles hasn't 'read a page' of Prince Harry's book - but called him a 'fool' The Mirror10:04Prince Harry Meghan and Harry Royal Family

King Charles' reaction to Prince Harry's 'Spare' from 'cold and brief' call to eviction The Mirror23:16Royal Family Prince Harry Meghan and Harry

King Charles had just two frosty words for son Prince Harry after the release of the Netflix docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan’ Marie Claire15:12Royal Family Prince Harry Meghan and Harry

Taylor Swift turned down offer to perform at King Charles’ Coronation concert, new book claims Miami Herald21:09Omid Scobie Taylor Swift Royal Family

Taylor Swift declined King Charles' coronation invitation: report Fox News12:54Omid Scobie Taylor Swift Royal Family

Donetsk

Russian missile strikes in eastern Ukraine rip through buildings, kill 2 and bury families in rubble CTV News Calgary15:51Russia Russian Military Ukraine

Russian missile attack on Donetsk’s Pokrovsk district kills one, injures 10 civilians, with… Euromaidan Press13:57Russia Russian Military Ukraine

Russian attacks on Donetsk, Kherson oblasts kill 3, injure 12 The Kyiv Independent20:13Kherson Russia Ukraine

One dead, several missing in Russian attack on East Ukraine Kyiv Post11:44Kherson Russia Ukraine

Update: Russian missile strike on Donetsk Oblast kills 2 The Kyiv Independent16:09Russian Military Ukraine Military (World)

Russian drone attack on Ukraine repelled but shelling causes casualties, damage in Donetsk, Kharkiv Radio Free Europe10:04Russian Military Ukraine Military (World)

Russian air strike on Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast injures 4 The Kyiv Independent13:48Toretsk Avdiivka Russia

Russians attack on 8 fronts and Ukrainian defenders repel over 80 attacks in one day – General Staff Ukrainska Pravda07:40Toretsk Avdiivka Russia

Russian shelling, drone strikes cause death, damage in Ukraine's Donetsk, Kherson, and Odesa regions Radio Free Europe13:23Kherson Odesa Ukraine

Nobel Prizes 2023

Henry Kissinger, ex-US Secretary of State and Nobel Prize winner, dies aged 100 India Today02:51Henry Kissinger US China

China will miss Henry Kissinger The Spectator World15:30Henry Kissinger US China

Henry Kissinger, former U.S. secretary of state, dead at 100 Global News02:12Henry Kissinger US China

Nobel winner Henry Kissinger dies at 100 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:05Henry Kissinger US China

Five things to know about Henry Kissinger Gulf News07:45Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger Biography16:54Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger's legacy: Master strategist or master criminal? Expert explains ABC7 / KGO-TV21:32Nobel Peace Prize Henry Kissinger US Crime

Reaction to the death of U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger The Straits Times02:37Nobel Peace Prize Henry Kissinger US Crime

Lech Wałęsa to face trial on charges of false testimony relating to communist collaboration Notes from Poland13:08Lech Poland Politics Poland

Indictment filed against Lech Walesa for lying over alleged collusion The First News10:42Lech Poland Politics Poland

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak faces a right-wing rebellion over his smoking ban i News12:40
Sunak ‘mulling hard-line Rwanda plan’ to get planes off the ground The Independent11:30
Why Starmer may regret not being even bolder on the EU i News09:38
How Rishi Sunak wrote two speeches for COP28 BusinessGreen07:33
Rishi Sunak vows to face down Tory rebels on smoking ban i News09:36

UK/US

Virgin Atlantic makes first transatlantic flight with sustainable aviation fuel The Engineer Online11:12Virgin Atlantic Airlines Aerospace & Defence

Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK Aerospace Tech Review16:02Virgin Atlantic Airlines Aerospace & Defence

US, UK, Australia defence chiefs tout deep space radar, AI in joint deal Malay Mail04:34UK/Australia US/Australia Australia

Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia and UK aimed at countering China Stripes03:22UK/Australia US/Australia Australia

Controversial London plan to build 300ft replica of enormous Las Vegas sphere could be back as… Mail Online11:06Sadiq Khan London Mayor London

Developers behind controversial London plan to build 300ft replica of Las Vegas venue slam… Mail Online00:53Sadiq Khan London Mayor London

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 plans Ekklesia08:11Royal Air Force US UK Military

UK, US and Australia discuss cyberspace and uncrewed platforms in future of Aukus Forces TV14:53UK/Australia Australia AUKUS

Nuclear Weapons

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 plans Ekklesia08:11Royal Air Force US UK Military

North Korea, US envoys engage in rare, public sparring match at UN India Today21:01US/North Korea North Korea UN

North Korea, US envoys engage in rare public sparring at UN meeting Livemint.com02:14US/North Korea North Korea UN

Iran asks IAEA to deal with Israeli regime’s nuclear threats Iran Front Page10:22Iran Israel/Iran Israel

UN atomic agency responsible for Israeli regime’s nuke threats: AEOI chief Iranian Labour News Agency10:11Iran Israel/Iran Israel

US not averse to conducting underground nuclear tests if necessary: Report The Times of India19:21NNSA US Energy & Utilities

The pentagon's fancy new tactical nuke is now on the b-2 stealth bomber Popular Mechanics18:05NNSA US Energy & Utilities

"Iran is not a nuclear weapon state": IAEA chief Mehr News Agency11:09International Atomic Energy Agency Energy & Utilities Iran

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi speaks to FRANCE 24 about global nuclear threats France 2422:08International Atomic Energy Agency Energy & Utilities Iran

US/Russia

US State Department believes Putin won't agree to ceasefire in Ukraine before US elections Ukrainska Pravda08:41US/Ukraine Putin US

Putin won't seek Ukraine peace until after 2024 presidential elections, US official says Kyiv Post07:25US/Ukraine Putin US

Wrongfully detained U.S. Citizen Paul Whelan attacked by fellow inmate in Russian prison The Epoch Times18:06Paul Whelan US Russia

Imprisoned US Marine vet Paul Whelan assaulted over 'political differences,' Russian news… Fox News14:13Paul Whelan US Russia

Concern over Russia's extended detention of reporter Evan Gershkovich Voice of America16:55Evan Gershkovich Russia US

Russia extends detention of US journalist Evan Gershkovich by 2 months Committee to Protect Journalists19:42Evan Gershkovich Russia US

Russian court extends detention of U.S.-Russian journalist Kurmasheva The Moscow Times09:37Russia US US Politics

Russian court extends detention of US journalist Kurmasheva until February Al Jazeera09:37Russia US US Politics

US imposes sanctions on three companies and vessels for carrying Russian oil above price cap Euromaidan Press17:24US Treasury US Russia

US issues fresh sanctions over shipment of Russian oil above price cap The Straits Times15:56US Treasury US Russia

NATO

Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire border as tensions rise ABC News15:58NATO/Finland Finland Russia

Finland closes last border crossing with Russia amid rising tensions France 2420:58NATO/Finland Finland Russia

Sweden is confident it will finally become a NATO member GZERO Media22:43NATO/Sweden Sweden Turkey

Sweden expects Turkey to approve its NATO membership 'within weeks' CNBC11:27NATO/Sweden Sweden Turkey

Ukrainian victory over Russia in NATO's interest as well, says alliance chief Anadolu Agency09:22NATO/Russia Russia Military (World)

Agence France-Presse: Blinken says NATO will continue to stand with Ukraine Euromaidan Press17:36NATO/Russia Russia Military (World)

Blinken says US, NATO allies 'must and will' continue support for Ukraine Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:58Antony Blinken Military (World) Ukraine

Blinken reiterates NATO's 'unwavering' support for Ukraine Anadolu Agency13:38Antony Blinken Military (World) Ukraine

Iraqi President discusses global security threats of climate change at COP28 Shafaq News15:56COP28 Middle East Iraq

NATO chief says promoting climate change agenda will help ensure security for alliance The Washington Times15:00COP28 Middle East Iraq

Autumn Statement

Business death rate revealed as hundreds of companies pack up Bracknell News18:22IPPR Jeremy Hunt Tax

Hundreds of businesses folded in Bromsgrove in 2022 Bromsgrove Advertiser12:56IPPR Jeremy Hunt Tax

UK taxpayers may face £28 billion loss on NatWest stake sale Investing.com12:45NatWest Jeremy Hunt World Banking

Taxpayer could lose £28bn through Tell Sid plan Daily Business21:08NatWest Jeremy Hunt World Banking

BGC: Simplified tax measure will become a Trojan horse for UK gambling SBCNews08:41Treasury Tax Gambling Law

UK: BGC opposes “Trojan horse” gambling tax reforms Focus Gaming News11:23Treasury Tax Gambling Law

DWP issues 18 month warning to Universal Credit claimants as it pushes ahead with reforms The Mirror10:48Universal Credit Benefits Jeremy Hunt

How much state pension will I get at 66? i News11:56Universal Credit Benefits Jeremy Hunt

OBR warns fiscal rules 'never require the chancellor to get debt falling' Investment Week15:46Select Committees OBR Tax Cuts

Departments need ‘significant’ productivity improvements, OBR chair warns Civil Service World12:34Select Committees OBR Tax Cuts

Universal Credit

DWP issues 18 month warning to Universal Credit claimants as it pushes ahead with reforms The Mirror10:48Benefits DWP Autumn Statement

Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions Daily Echo13:00Benefits DWP Autumn Statement

West Country mum on Universal Credit says she lives off what her daughter doesn't eat and Food… Gloucester Live10:56Benefits Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt

Mum on Universal Credit forced to eat daughter's dinner scraps to survive Daily Record15:10Benefits Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt

Jeremy Hunt unveils more severe Universal Credit sanctions and disability benefits shake-up The Mirror13:48Benefits Jeremy Hunt England

Jeremy Hunt introduces severe £5k Universal Credit sanction with 'make work pay' Oxford Mail18:23Benefits Jeremy Hunt England

Everything chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced about Universal Credit in autumn statement Manchester Evening News15:54Benefits Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt

Video: Tax, Universal Credit and national insurance Sky News17:56Benefits Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt

Autumn Statement 2023: Universal Credit and benefits University of Birmingham13:17Benefits Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt

Autumn Statement 2023: what's happening to Universal Credit and other benefits? Which?14:52Benefits Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt

FTX

FTX wins approval to sell its Grayscale and Bitwise trust assets Cryptopolitan15:04Bitwise Grayscale Investments Crypto

FTX wins approval to sell $873 million of Grayscale, Bitwise assets Inside Bitcoins14:48Bitwise Grayscale Investments Crypto

F1 and Mercedes facing lawsuit over cryptocurrency promotion GPFans21:58MLB F1 Crypto

MLB and Formula 1 face fraud suits for promoting FTX The Japan Times09:58MLB F1 Crypto

SEC continues probe into Binance.US for potential fraud similar to FTX case crypto.news11:13SEC Crypto Binance

SEC still looking for potential FTX-style fraud at Binance.US: Report Cointelegraph23:34SEC Crypto Binance

Dogecoin creator billy markus and Elon musk reacts to IRS $24 bln fine on FTX CoinGape09:57IRS Dogecoin (DOGE) Crypto

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Hezbollah

Hezbollah strikes more Israeli sites on Lebanon border Mehr News Agency14:14
Israel faces new front in Iran’s drone war Asia Times05:59
Israeli Shells Hit Southern Lebanon in Second Day of Violence after Israel-Hamas Truce Ends Asharq Al-Awsat11:04
US blames Hamas for end of ceasefire as rocket barrages fired at central Israel, South The Times of Israel18:35
Circle firmly denies accusations of funding Hamas and Hezbollah Cryptopolitan05:44

Fox News

Curiously tan Gavin Newsom holds up well in Fox News debate with Sean Hannity and Ron DeSantis SFist19:26Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis California

Gavin Newsom eviscerated Ron DeSantis during their Fox News debate, and it wasn’t even close Vanity Fair19:35Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis California

'Legal peril': Rupert Murdoch deposed in $2.7 billion Smartmatic suit threatening Fox News The Raw Story23:53Smartmatic Rupert Murdoch US

Rupert Murdoch to be deposed in Smartmatic’s election defamation case against Fox News CNN Money19:10Smartmatic Rupert Murdoch US

Analysis: DeSantis-Newsom Fox News debate is 90 minutes of compelling primetime cable news Adweek15:49Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis Republicans

Analysis: Yes, DeSantis-Newsom Fox News debate was 90 minutes of compelling primetime cable news Adweek16:30Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis Republicans

Nearly 5 million viewers watched Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom Fox News debate New York Post01:33Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis Florida

Donald Trump's team slams Ron DeSantis, calls him 'Thirsty, of wannabe model' Inquisitr11:32Gavin Newsom Ron DeSantis Florida

Fox News Channel’s ‘Hannity’ to host town hall with former President Trump on December 5 Fox News17:21Sean Hannity Donald Trump Iowa

Donald Trump to do Fox News town hall the night before next Republican debate Deadline Hollywood16:52Sean Hannity Donald Trump Iowa

Armenia/Azerbaijan

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

Armenia responsible for departure of Armenian residents from Azerbaijan - FM Trend News Agency09:04Azerbaijan Armenia Central Asia

We see a real opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to make peace. James O’Brien News.am20:59James O'Brien Armenia Azerbaijan

US sees 'real opportunity' for Azerbaijan, Armenia to make peace Anadolu Agency18:01James O'Brien Armenia Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Armenia hold border meeting amid stagnant peace talks EurasiaNet14:08Armenia Azerbaijan Central Asia

Armenian, Azerbaijani border demarcation commissions hold fifth meeting Public Radio of Armenia12:27Armenia Azerbaijan Central Asia

Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis comments on statement by Armenian parliament speaker Azerbaijan State News Agency10:31Azerbaijan Armenia Central Asia

Azerbaijani Parliament responds to statement by Armenian speaker AzerNews11:01Azerbaijan Armenia Central Asia

Impertinency of Armenian diplomacy knows no bounds - Western Azerbaijan Community Trend News Agency08:59Armenia Azerbaijan Central Asia

Western Azerbaijan Community: European Union’s approach to issues based on ethnic and religious grounds is unacceptable Azerbaijan State News Agency06:13Armenia Azerbaijan Central Asia

UK/Russia

U.K. intel officials: Russia forces making ‘modest’ gains in Ukraine, boost use of cluster bombs The Washington Times15:30Avdiivka Russia Ukraine

British intel: Russia secures minor gains near Avdiivka at heavy cost Euromaidan Press13:49Avdiivka Russia Ukraine

Russia moves S-400s from Kaliningrad to compensate for air defense losses in Ukraine – UK intelligence The New Voice of Ukraine07:27Kaliningrad Russia Ukraine

UK intel: Russia moves air defense systems from “NATO-encircled” Kaliningrad to Ukraine to… Euromaidan Press16:01Kaliningrad Russia Ukraine

UK Defence Intelligence says Russia rehabilitates Wagner Group after attempted mutiny Ukrainska Pravda09:54Wagner Group Russia Ukraine

UK intel: Russia officially recognizes Wagner Group veterans Euromaidan Press12:19Wagner Group Russia Ukraine

UK intel describes how Kremlin is trying to suppress protests by wives of Russian military personnel The New Voice of Ukraine12:26Russia Ukraine Russian Military

Russian authorities probably trying to contain discontent of families of mobilized – British intelligence Interfax-Ukraine14:17Russia Ukraine Russian Military

Russia scrambling to catch up with Ukraine in naval drone development – UK intelligence The New Voice of Ukraine17:56UK/Ukraine Russia Ukraine

U.K. Defense Ministry: Russian military casualties in last six weeks likely among war’s highest Meduza15:12UK/Ukraine Russia Ukraine

Brexit

'We had to sell our dream second home in France over crazy Brexit rules' i News09:33
Perhaps Ireland is not as European as it thinks The Irish Times12:59
‘Alone you are weak’: top German politician calls for closer links between UK and EU Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:23
I loved the chaos of working a ski season – Brexit ruined the fun i News09:26
British repudiation of the European human rights convention could blow a hole in the Belfast Agreement The Irish Times06:10