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Ex-FBI informant agrees to plead guilty to lying about Bidens' Ukraine ties
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 01:08
As part of plea deal, Alexander Smirnov will admit he made up story at center of Republican impeachment inquiry A former FBI informant accused of falsely claiming that Joe Biden and the president's son Hunter accepted br...
Former Sen. Bob Menendez denied new trial after conviction in corruption case
ABC News - 14 Dec 2024 00:20
Bob Menendez was convicted of charges accusing him of corrupting his office but he argued the evidence failed to support those charges.
Willis rebuffs GOP lawmaker's request for documents, says Trump case is 'ongoing'
ABC News - 14 Dec 2024 05:18
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has rejected a request for documents from GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, telling him her Georgia election case against Donald Trump is "ongoing."
Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian drones make multiple strikes inside Russia
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 04:43
Attack on several regions comes after Russia hammered Ukrainian energy facilities with drones and missiles. What we know on day 1,025 Ukrainian drones made several strikes inside Russia overnight into Saturday, including...
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol facing impeachment vote for second time
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 03:00
Opposition needs ruling party support to suspend president over 'insurrectionary' martial law bid, while removal would need court approval South Korean lawmakers are due to convene again over whether to impeach the presi...
Biden Administration Is Said to Allow California to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2024 02:46
California and 11 other states want to halt the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to try to stop them.
U.S. Court Denies TikTok's Request to Freeze Sale-or-Ban Law
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2024 02:45
TikTok had sought to temporarily freeze a law that requires its Chinese parent to sell the app or face a U.S. ban next month. The case may now head to the Supreme Court.
Democrats and Republicans condemn espionage-driven Chinese hack
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 02:35
Ongoing infiltration by Salt Typhoon group has hit US telecoms companies and Trump, Vance and Harris Democrats and Republicans have come together in a rare moment of unity to condemn an espionage-driven Chinese infiltrat...
Texas Sues New York Doctor for Mailing Abortion Pills
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2024 00:54
The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, appeared to be among the first attempts to stop doctors from mailing the medications to states that ban abortions.
US to pressure UK to import high-quality American meat in Trump trade deal
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 15:43
US industry ready to drop demand to export chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef in move set to anger British farmers The United States is expected to push Britain to allow tariff-free access to high-quality American ...
Venezuela Never Had So Many Political Prisoners. 21 of Them Are Teens.
Wall Street Journal - 14 Dec 2024 15:00
The adolescents are among the estimated 2,200 people the regime said it arrested in July during protests over the country's disputed presidential election.
South Korea's Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol Over His Martial Law Order
Time - 14 Dec 2024 14:47
The National Assembly passed the motion 204-85.
At least three people killed in explosion at Thai music festival
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 14:10
Police say two suspects in custody after blast caused by device thrown into crowd during event in Umphang At least three people have died and dozens were injured after an explosive was thrown into a crowd at a music fest...
CEO's Killing Poses Test for New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2024 05:37
Weeks ago, Jessica Tisch was in charge of street sweeping and trash pickup. On Monday, she found herself overseeing a ferocious manhunt as the head of the Police Department.
Supreme Court to Hear Catholic Charity's Bid for Tax Exemption
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2024 02:08
The justices agreed to hear an appeal from a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the charity's activities were insufficiently religious to qualify.
Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final
BBC - 14 Dec 2024 23:59
Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri were competing for the glitterball trophy.
Snow and ice storms forecast across West Coast, Midwest
ABC News - 14 Dec 2024 23:59
Winter storm warnings are in place for the Sierra Nevada until 10 p.m. Saturday, where 6 to 24 inches of snow are possible.
Five dead after shootings in northern France
BBC - 14 Dec 2024 23:54
The victims include two migrants and two security guards, French media has reported.
New Zealand v England: third men's cricket Test, day two - live
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 23:53
Updates from the second day of action in Hamilton Get in touch: email Tanya with your thoughts David Gower is quizzing bowling coach Jimmy Anderson. "Are you," asks David, "an instinct or a computer coach?" Jimmy looks b...
Hezbollah Loses Supply Route Through Syria, in Blow to It and Iran
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2024 23:43
The militant group's leader admits that the toppling of Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, cut off an important land route from Iran.
ABC to Pay $15 Million to Settle a Defamation Suit Brought by Trump
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2024 23:35
The outcome of the lawsuit marks an unusual victory for President-elect Donald J. Trump in his ongoing legal campaign against national news organizations.
Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped review - special TV to give your heart to
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2024 23:35
This winter warmer is so much more than just a deep dive into one of the greatest festive tunes - it's an astonishing tribute to the genius of George Michael What a big-hearted winter warmer Wham: Last Christmas Unwrappe...