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LIVE: Sentencing hearing begins for Aiden Fucci in murder of Tristyn Bailey

More than 22 months after 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was found stabbed to death on May 9, 2021, in Durbin Crossing, her killer’s sentencing hearing begins Tuesday.

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Strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, residents flee homes

A strong earthquake has rattled Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and other parts of the country

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3 hours ago

UN chief's call for ambition on climate gets muted response

Senior government officials at a climate meeting in Copenhagen have given a muted response to calls from the head of the United Nations for greater ambition when it comes to reducing countries’ greenhouse gas emissions

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3 hours ago

1st US Army garrison on NATO's east flank formed in Poland

Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and U.S. officials attended a ceremony Tuesday to formally upgrade the U.S. military presence in NATO member Poland amid the war in neighboring Ukraine. There are more than 10,000 American troops stationed in the former communist bloc country.

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13 hours ago

LAURA INGRAHAM: The Biden administration seems totally comfortable with the decline of the United States

Fox News host Laura Ingraham shares how the Biden administration's foreign policy has led to the start of a new world order Monday on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

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18 hours ago

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region.

bbc.co.uk
21 hours ago

Top EU diplomat endorses deal fast-tracking artillery shells to Ukraine

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday endorsed a plan for the multinational governing body to send one million 155-millimeter artillery shells to Ukraine.

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22 hours ago

EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

bbc.co.uk
1 day ago

Putin to Xi: We will discuss your plan to end the war in Ukraine

China's leader, whose Ukraine plan has been criticised in the West, gets a warm welcome in Moscow.

bbc.co.uk
1 day ago

Zelensky Has an Answer for DeSantis

In an interview, the Ukrainian president makes a pragmatic case for continued American support.

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1 day ago

Activists demand EU halts 'green' funds for Spain ski resort

Spanish environmental groups have called on the European Union to open an inquiry into the approval of 26.4 million euros of “green” recovery funds to join two ski resorts in the rapidly warming Pyrenees mountain range

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1 day ago

EU seeks deal on artillery shells for Ukraine

European Union ministers are meeting to try to finalize a plan to supply Ukraine with sorely needed artillery shells, replenish their own national stocks and ramp up Europe’s defense industry

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1 day ago

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to the Group of Seven summit and announced a new action plan for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: From Putin's chef to Wagner founder

Yevgeny Prigozhin ran hot dog stalls after his release from prison. Now he leads the Wagner group.

bbc.co.uk
1 day ago

Xi Putin meeting: What to expect from China-Russia talks

Our correspondents Steve Rosenberg and Stephen McDonell tell us what to expect from the talks.

bbc.co.uk
2 days ago

Fight over science holds up key UN climate report

Publication of a major new United Nations report on climate change is being held up by a battle between powerful rich and developing countries over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations

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2 days ago

19 die, over 20 injured in bus crash in central Bangladesh

A speeding bus has fallen into a roadside ditch in central Bangladesh, leaving at least 19 people dead and more than 20 others injured

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2 days ago

Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to war-damaged Mariupol, state media reports

President Putin toured Mariupol, a Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says.

bbc.co.uk
2 days ago

Ukraine live briefing: Putin visits occupied Mariupol and Crimea; Xi heads to Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to occupied areas of Ukraine, ignoring a warrant for his arrest issued by the International Criminal Court.

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2 days ago

NATO considering deployment of up to 300,000 troops on border with Russia

NATO is discussing the need to strengthen the eastern borders with Russia by concentrating equipment and a military contingent of up to 300,000 soldiers, which should prevent Russia from expanding the war beyond Ukraine.

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2 days ago

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

bbc.co.uk
2 days ago

Strong earthquake shakes coast of Ecuador; no word on damage

There is no immediate word on damage or injuries after a strong earthquake shook Ecuador

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3 days ago

Russia agrees to extend the Ukraine grain deal again

Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, the deal allows Ukraine to ship food and fertilizer through a humanitarian corridor from Black Sea ports. The duration of the extension remained uncertain.

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Where the 2024 Republican presidential hopefuls stand on Ukraine

Disagreements among current and potential candidates about what the U.S. posture should be point to a potential longer-term point of contention as the field takes shape.

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China's Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week

Xi Jinping is travelling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, the Chinese government confirms.

bbc.co.uk

Report scrutinizes US efforts to rebuild post-quake Haiti

A federal audit has found that the U.S. Agency for International Development built only half of eight major projects meant to help Haiti recover from a devastating 2010 earthquake

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2 police officers killed in Canadian city of Edmonton

Edmonton police say two patrol officers were killed while responding to a call

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Ukraine war: Florida Ron DeSantis invited to visit after remarks

The man expected to run for president said the US had no interest in the Russia-Ukraine "dispute".

bbc.co.uk

Austrian police warns of possible threat to Vienna churches

Austrian police are warning of a possible “Islamist-motivated attack” targeting churches in Vienna

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German arms industry seeks clarity on Ukraine weapons orders

Germany’s defense industry says it stands ready to supply Ukraine with much-needed arms and ammunition, but needs clarity about what the country requires before investing in further production capacity

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GOP senators push back on Ron DeSantis over Ukraine

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely expected to run for president in 2024, said the continued support for Ukraine is not a "vital" national interest.

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Ron DeSantis says backing Ukraine is not in the U.S. interest, a sign of a GOP divided

Gov. Ron DeSantis is opposed to U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. So is former President Donald Trump. The issue seems poised to become a flashpoint in the 2024 presidential race.

npr.org

Bali plans tourist motorbike ban over misbehaviour

The local Indonesian governor says some tourists "roam about the island" breaking road laws.

bbc.co.uk

Vice President Harris to travel to Africa at end of the month

Harris will travel to Africa at the end of the month to meet with the leaders of Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the White House said Monday, making her the most senior Biden administration official to visit the continent.

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UN: World after earthquake was slow to send aid to Syria

A U.N. commission says the international community and the Syrian government did not act quickly last month to help people in need in the rebel-held northwest after a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and Syria

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UK: Tens of thousands of doctors kick off 3-day strike

Tens of thousands of junior doctors are on strike across England to demand better pay, kicking off three days of widespread disruption at the U.K.‘s state-funded hospitals and health clinics

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America Is Ceding the Seas to Its Enemies

To avoid catastrophe, we need more ships.

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Ukraine live briefing: Russia suffering heavy losses in Bakhmut, Zelensky says

Russia’s military leadership could be letting the Wagner mercenary group bear the brunt of casualties in Bakhmut, analysts say.

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Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages

Both Ukraine and Russia have reported inflicting significant losses in the eastern city.

bbc.co.uk

Rishi Sunak announces £5bn extra defence spending during US trip

The spending boost is included in a new UK foreign and security strategy to be published on Monday.

bbc.co.uk

Gary Lineker tweet a technical breach, ex-BBC head says

But Mark Thompson says the star's role as a sport's presenter meant the row was in a grey area.

bbc.co.uk

Ukraine live briefing: Ukraine presses Pentagon for air defenses; battle for Bakhmut rages on

The head of Ukraine’s armed forces renewed Kyiv’s call for better air defenses in a telephone call with the Pentagon’s top general, Mark A. Milley.

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Aukus: Sunak in US visit to finalise defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

bbc.co.uk

Quake death toll nears 48,000 in Turkey, 6,000 in Syria

The head of Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency has raised the country’s death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake last month to 47,975

washingtonpost.com

Benjamin Hall shares story of finding inner strength amid adversity: 'Deep inside all of us there is strength'

Fox News foreign correspondent Benjamin Hall breaks down how he overcame adversity and found inner strength after sustaining near-fatal injuries while covering the war in Ukraine on "The Five."

foxnews.com

Asteroid headed toward Earth may arrive on Valentine's Day 2046 - Nasa

The space rock has about a 1 in 560 chance of hitting this planet, the agency says.

bbc.co.uk

Top GOP chairmen sound alarm on foreign threats report: Nation at a 'tipping point'

A group of GOP House committee chairmen issued a joint statement in response to the intelligence community's annual threat assessment, warning that the nation was at a "tipping point."

foxnews.com

Masha Gessen on the Battle Over Trans Rights

The writer explains why the message of rolling back social change is powerful. Plus, a Nebraska lawmaker on the front lines of the fight against anti-trans legislation.

newyorker.com

Chinese official tied to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul amplifies call for closer China-Russia relations

A Chinese official linked with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul who's made several controversial remarks amplified a tweet saying it's crucial for his country and Russia to improve relations.

foxnews.com

Russia has been sending captured US Javelins and Stingers from Ukraine to Iran, which may be able to reverse-engineer the weapons: report

Russia has been capturing US and NATO provided Javelins and Stingers in Ukraine and sending them to Iran to reverse-engineer, sources told CNN.

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Timeline of shooting at Jehovah's Witnesses hall in Germany

A timeline of the shooting at a Jehovah’s Witnesses hall in the German city of Hamburg on Thursday evening, according to information provided by authorities on Friday

washingtonpost.com

Belgian strikes cut public services, snarl traffic

A nationwide strike by Belgium’s public sector is slowing rush-hour traffic and affecting everything from garbage collection to childcare

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Scholz warns of 'consequences' if China sends arms to Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there would be “consequences” if China sends weapons to Russia for Moscow’s war in Ukraine, but he’s fairly optimistic that Beijing will refrain from doing so.

Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'

U.S. intelligence agencies say they cannot link a foreign adversary to any of the incidents associated with so-called “Havana syndrome,” the hundreds of cases of brain injuries and other symptoms reported by American personnel around the world.

Local 12-year-old creates award-winning computer program after ‘chance encounter’ fleeing war-torn Ukraine

Viktoriia Galushchak recently won 1st place in Computer Science at the North Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The story behind her science project is unforgettable.

‘We had to leave all we had’: Family recounts ‘terrifying’ escape from war-torn Ukraine

Ukraine refugees Surkhrab Niyazov, his wife, Inna, and their children visited The Morning Show studios on Saturday to share their story and spread the word about how they were helped by a local organization: Catholic Charities.

German leader seeks Indian support for Russia's isolation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought assurances Saturday from India that it would support, or at least not block, Western efforts to isolate Russia for waging a devastating war against Ukraine.

One year later: Local mother shares gut-wrenching decision to flee war-torn Ukraine

Olga Galushchak planned to stay in Ukraine with her husband and their two children, ages 12 and 4, but that changed just a week after the war started.

German business confidence improves for 4th straight month

A closely watched survey shows that German business confidence has strengthened for a fourth consecutive month as managers look past current problems to take a more optimistic view of the months ahead.

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties

China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island.

Zelenskyy 'born for this moment,' Sean Penn says at Berlin

Just hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago, actor Sean Penn had his first on-camera meeting with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Stop Russia now to prevent a wider conflict, Estonia warns

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearing the one-year mark, Estonia’s military leaders are warning that if Vladimir Putin is not stopped now, he could entangle the region in a much larger conflict, perhaps one with even larger security implications for the U.S. Kristjan Mäe is the head of the Estonian Ministry of Defense’s NATO and EU department.

Zelenskyy asks for support for Ukraine at Berlin film fest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked artists and filmmakers to unequivocally declare their support for his country during a live video address at the opening of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.

UN agencies seek $5.6B to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad

The U.N.’s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies say they are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and 10 countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia’s invasion of their country nearly a year ago.

NATO chief says Ukraine's ammunition use outstripping supply

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine is using up ammunition far faster than its allies can provide it just as Russia ramps up its military offensive.

Biden to visit Poland for anniversary of Ukraine war

President Joe Biden will travel to Poland later this month to rally allies a year after Russia’s assault on Ukraine.

Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies

A contest that could define the 2024 Paris Olympics is playing out 18 months before medals are awarded.

Global report highlights link between corruption, violence

A closely watched study by an anti-graft organization has found that most of the world continues to fail to fight corruption, with 95% of countries having made little to no progress since 2017.

Samsung's profit plummets amid global economic woes

Samsung Electronics says its profit for the last quarter plummeted nearly 70% as a weak global economy depressed demands for its consumer electronics products and computer memory chips.

IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023

The outlook for the global economy is growing slightly brighter as China eases its zero-COVID policies and the world shows surprising resilience in the face of high inflation, elevated interest rates and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

US expands sanctions on Russia's 'brutal' Wagner Group

The Biden administration is expanding sanctions against Russia's Wagner Group and related companies and individuals for their role in the war in Ukraine and mercenary activities, including human rights abuses, in Africa.

US says Iran may be 'contributing' to war crimes in Ukraine

The Biden administration says Iran’s sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be “contributing to widespread war crimes.”.

Orthodox celebrate Christmas in shadow of conflict

Orthodox Christians packed churches on Friday evening for Christmas Eve services, a holiday darkened for many by the conflict raging between Orthodox neighbors Russia and Ukraine.

US changes to Turkey's preferred spelling at ally's request

The State Department says it’s adopted Turkey’s preferred spelling for the name of the country — T-U-R-K-I-Y-E.

Shareholders of Uniper clear way for German nationalization

Shareholders of German energy company Uniper have approved a rescue package for the gas supplier, clearing the way for its nationalization.

Brittney Griner makes first statement on Instagram since returning home

Brittney Griner’s return to the United States in a prisoner swap with Russia ended a 10-month saga, with Griner spending time in a Russian jail for having cannabis oil in her luggage. Griner was playing basketball in Russia during the WNBA offseason.

European Central Bank slows rate hikes but vows more ahead

The European Central Bank has slowed its record pace of interest rate increases.

67 journalists, media workers killed on the job this year

A new report says the war in Ukraine, chaos in Haiti and criminal groups in Mexico contributed to a sharp spike in the number of journalists killed in 2022 over the previous year.

Video released by Russian state media shows WNBA star Brittney Griner on flight back to US

A video released by the Russian state media showed WNBA star Brittney Griner before she was handed over to U.S. authorities.

Local experts weigh in on WNBA star Griner being freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed Thursday after being detained in Russia for nearly 10 months.

EU, Western Balkans to boost partnership amid Ukraine war

EU leaders and their counterparts in the Western Balkans have worked to strengthen their partnership during a summit in Albania as Russia's war in Ukraine threatens to reshape the geopolitical balance in the region.

Finland says it must ensure Ukraine wins war against Russia

Finland’s leader says it must give more weapons and support to Ukraine to ensure it wins its war against Russia.

US sending Ukraine $400 million in ammunition, generators

The United States is sending another $400 million in ammunition and generators to Ukraine.

2 volcanoes rumble into action in Russia's far east

Towering clouds of ash and glowing lava are spewing from two volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and scientists say major eruptions could be on the way.

FIFA head says fans 'will survive' without beer at World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has downplayed Qatar’s last minute ban on the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums as nothing more than a brief inconvenience to spectators.

Novak Djokovic has visa to play Australian Open in January

The Australian government confirmed that Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to compete in the Australian Open in January a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination.

Russia bans 100 Canadians including Atwood, Jim Carrey

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced that 100 Canadians have been added to the list of people banned from entering the country in response to sanctions against Russia by Canada.

Ukraine war, tensions with China loom over big Bali summit

A showdown between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin isn’t happening, but the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing tensions between China and the West will be at the fore when leaders of the world’s biggest economies gather in tropical Bali this week.

Yellen visits India to shore up US-Indo-Pacific partnerships

Supply chains, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the impact of COVID-19 are top of mind for U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as she prepared to meet with Indian leaders in New Delhi.

EU pledges $250m to Moldova to tackle acute energy crisis

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has paid an official visit to Moldova and announced a 250 million-euro (-dollar) support package to help the small nation overcome an acute winter energy crisis amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

German economy to shrink in 2023, government advisers expect

The German government’s panel of independent economic advisers is forecasting that Europe’s biggest economy will shrink by 0.2% next year after growing by 1.7% in 2022.

France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe

President Emmanuel Macron says France’s military strategy must strengthen the country as an independent, respected, nuclear-armed power through the end of the decade.

Musk's past tweets reveal clues about Twitter's new owner

What happens when a prolific user of social media buys the platform.

Iran acknowledges sending drones to Russia for first time

Iran’s foreign minister has acknowledged for the first time that his country has supplied Russia with drones, insisting the transfer came before Moscow’s war on Ukraine.

U.S. officials concerned over chatter that Russia could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Some U.S. officials have heightened concern that Russia could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine following an assessment from the National Intelligence Council.

BP profits soar in 3Q as pressure increases for windfall tax

BP’s earnings have more than doubled in the third quarter as the London-based energy giant benefited from high oil and natural gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Germany sees unexpected growth in 3rd quarter; inflation up

The German economy grew in the third quarter, an unexpectedly positive performance powered largely by private spending.

US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy’s health has emerged as a paramount issue.

New this week: Scary movies, Lainey Wilson, 'Call of Duty'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Lainey Wilson and a Garbage anthology, the video on demand releases of horror films “Pearl” and “Barbarian” and the latest installment of the “Call of Duty” video game franchise.

McCarthy: No 'blank check' for Ukraine if GOP wins majority

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy warns that Republicans will not write a “blank check” for Ukraine if they win back the House majority.

EU approves Ukraine training mission, arms funds

The European Union has approved a military training mission in Europe for thousands of Ukrainian troops.

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