Dozens of monkeys escape US research lab
Officials in rural South Carolina say the female rhesus monkeys escaped into the wild after their pen was left open.
Austin calls former Israeli defense minister after Netanyahu dismissal – The Hill
- Austin calls former Israeli defense minister after Netanyahu dismissal The Hill
- Why Netanyahu Fired His Defense Minister The Atlantic
- Israeli Defense Minister Gallant Steps Down Sparking Nationwide Protests Newsweek
- Cynicism, scorn and endless contempt: Gallant's ouster is a symptom of Netanyahu's tyranny Haaretz
- Israel Katz, new Israeli defense minister, is longtime Netanyahu ally The Washington Post
Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why – CNN
- Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why CNN
- Germany government collapse: pressure mounts on Scholz to trigger election soon Reuters
- Germany’s coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government The Associated Press
- Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts CNBC
- What the Collapse of Germany’s Ruling Coalition Means The New York Times
Trump victory renews interest in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and other fictional dystopias – The Associated Press
- Trump victory renews interest in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and other fictional dystopias The Associated Press
- Books like ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘1984’ are flying off the shelves after the presidential election CNN
- Sales surge for dystopian books after Trump election victory The Guardian
- 'The Handmaid's Tale' and '1984' Return to Amazon's Bestsellers Charts Following Trump Win Rolling Stone
- Melania Trump Book and 'The Handmaid's Tale' See Post-Election Sales Bumps Newsweek
Putin hails ‘courageous’ Trump after election win
The Russian president also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".
Three people charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death in Argentina
Prosecutors say they charged someone who was close to the singer, a hotel employee and a suspected drug dealer
Three people have been charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death in Argentina for supplying narcotics and the abandonment of a person followed by death.
Toxicology tests found that when he died, Payne had traces of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his body, prosecutors said in a statement on Thursday.
Continue reading...Wind-driven wildfire rages in California with scores of homes charred
Mountain fire in Ventura county still at 0% containment, with footage showing smoldering structures
A wind-driven wildfire roared through rural and residential communities north-west of Los Angeles, charring more than 19,600 acres and leveling scores of homes.
The Mountain fire in Ventura county, California, continued to burn on Thursday morning, as footage showed dozens of structures turned to smoldering ruins now lining the streets where neighborhoods once stood.
Continue reading...US central bank boss says Trump can’t fire him
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.
Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.
Trump takes calls from growing list of world leaders following election victory – ABC News
- Trump takes calls from growing list of world leaders following election victory ABC News
- What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented NPR
- Here’s How Foreign Billionaires Are Reacting To Donald Trump’s Victory Forbes
- From Bibi to Putin, here’s how world leaders reacted to Trump’s win Vox.com
- REACTION: What Trump’s Victory Means for Latin America Americas Quarterly
Kyiv strains to see Trump’s true plan for Ukraine – POLITICO Europe
- Kyiv strains to see Trump’s true plan for Ukraine POLITICO Europe
- Zelenskyy rebuffs Trump’s proposal for rapid peace deal in Ukraine war POLITICO Europe
- Zelenskyy says ‘suicidal’ to offer Putin concessions on Ukraine Courthouse News Service
- Zelenskyy rejects western demands to make ‘concessions’ to Russia Financial Times
- Zelenskiy Tells Europe He Needs Weapons Not Talk of Concessions Bloomberg
Fed chair says Trump can’t fire him
Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.
Three charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death
One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
Trump 2.0: Who is going to be in the US president-elect’s administration?
As a second Trump administration looms, intense jockeying for key spots in his forthcoming cabinet has begun.
Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with ‘courageous’ Trump
Putin congratulated Trump on winning the US election, saying he was ready for talks with the Republican president-elect.
Middle East latest: Large airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs as Israel expands northern Gaza operations – The Associated Press
- Middle East latest: Large airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs as Israel expands northern Gaza operations The Associated Press
- Israel strikes southern suburbs of Beirut The Associated Press
- Dozens Killed as Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon, Health Ministry Says The New York Times
- Israeli strike in Lebanon's Sidon kills three citizens, Lebanese army says Reuters
- Israel killed over 3,100 people in Lebanon since October 2023: Ministry Al Jazeera English
Israel killed over 3,100 people in Lebanon since October 2023: Ministry
Since genocide in Gaza began, Israel has also been at war with Hezbollah, an ally of the Palestinian group, Hamas.
Fed chair says he will not resign even if pressured by Trump as interest rate cut
Trump has been a persistent critic of the Fed, which lowered rates for the second time in a row as inflation continues to ease
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said he would not resign if he received any pressure from Donald Trump’s new administration to step down as the central bank lowered interest rates by a quarter-point Tuesday afternoon.
Trump has been a persistent critic of the Fed and its independence, calling its officials “boneheads” in his last administration and arguing that he should have a role in setting interest rates.
Continue reading...Dozens Killed as Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon, Health Ministry Says – The New York Times
- Dozens Killed as Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon, Health Ministry Says The New York Times
- Israel killed over 3,100 people in Lebanon since October 2023: Ministry Al Jazeera English
- Israeli strike in Lebanon's Sidon kills three citizens, Lebanese army says Reuters
- Israel, Hezbollah evacuation orders: '45 minutes to leave' DW (English)
- IDF: Some 60 Hezbollah operatives killed in airstrikes north of Lebanon’s Litani River The Times of Israel
While America Voted, Israel Set the Stage for Annexing Northern Gaza – The Intercept
- While America Voted, Israel Set the Stage for Annexing Northern Gaza The Intercept
- Palestinians will not be allowed to return to homes in northern Gaza, says IDF The Guardian
- Israel’s new tactics in north Gaza stoke fears of ethnic cleansing campaign Al Jazeera English
- Israeli professor reflects on "Generals’ Plan" to clear northern Gaza Vatican News - English
- Israel expands offensive in northern Gaza with new ground operation, says civilians won't be allowed back CBS News