- Mexican Officials Arrest Top Security Official in Mayor’s Beheading The New York Times
- Mexico arrests local security chief for murder of Chilpancingo mayor Reuters
- Mexican city's security chief held over mayor's beheading BBC.com
- Mexico authorities arrest security official for the murder of state capital's mayor - JURIST - News JURIST
- Arrest Made In Mexican Mayor's Grisly Murder Barron's
IAF dismantles loaded launcher in the humanitarian area in southern Gaza – Arutz Sheva
- IAF dismantles loaded launcher in the humanitarian area in southern Gaza Arutz Sheva
- Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza The New York Times
- IDF: Rocket launcher positioned in southern Gaza humanitarian zone destroyed in airstrike The Times of Israel
- Video: Video Captures Israeli Strike on Humanitarian Zone in Gaza The New York Times
- Watch: Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed Arutz Sheva
British Museum receives record £1bn donation of Chinese ceramics
Collection of 1,700 pieces dating from third to 20th century is highest-value gift of objects in UK museum history
The British Museum has been given a private collection of Chinese ceramics worth about £1bn, the highest-value object donation in UK museum history.
The 1,700 pieces dating from the third to the 20th century have been given permanently by the trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation. They had been on loan to the London museum since 2009.
Continue reading...South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam
Alleged criminal ring is the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in country’s history, according to police
South Korean police have arrested 215 people on suspicion of stealing 320 billion won ($228.4m) in the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in the country.
Gyeonggi Nambu provincial police said on Wednesday that the arrests included the alleged mastermind of the organised crime group accused of selling 28 types of virtual tokens to about 15,000 people by promising high returns. Referred to as Mr A, he had fled to Australia but was arrested and extradited. Police have confiscated 22 Bitcoin from his accounts and have applied to seize some $34m more. Just 12 people of the 215 remain in custody, according to Yonhap.
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- Australia backs UN resolution recognising ‘permanent sovereignty’ of Palestinians in major departure
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Could Donald Trump really fire Kevin Rudd?
The former prime minister’s criticism of Donald Trump has drawn the ire of those in the president elect’s inner circle, and prompted renewed debate about whether the incoming administration could seek retribution.
I’d be very much opposed to that.
You’ve got the world’s richest man, and you’ve given him this position of incredible influence in the American government. I think jobs for mates is a very bad idea. I don’t think that politicians should be putting their friends, their dear friends into positions of great influence in this country.
Continue reading...Ireland orders X, TikTok and Instagram to curb terrorist content
Regulator issues online safety ruling after finding weak processes leave networks ‘exposed to terrorist content’
Elon Musk’s X, TikTok and Meta’s Instagram have been ordered by Irish media regulators to take “necessary measures” to prevent terrorist content being platformed in order to comply with sweeping new online safety legislation.
The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, said it issued the ruling after its investigations determined that the social media networks were “exposed to terrorist content” due to weak processes.
Continue reading...Thousands evacuated as parts of Spain hit with nearly a month’s rainfall in one hour – CNN
- Thousands evacuated as parts of Spain hit with nearly a month’s rainfall in one hour CNN
- New storms and flooding threaten Spain’s hard-hit Valencia again The Associated Press
- Watch: Málaga flood turns street into river BBC.com
- Schools closed and people evacuated as torrential rain returns in Spain The Guardian
- New storms and flooding hit Spain's southern Malaga province as EU debates crisis management Euronews
Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard for top intelligence post – US politics live
Far-right Florida congressman to get top justice job; former Democrat Gabbard frequently appeared with Trump on the campaign trail
- Trump picks far-right congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general
- Trump cabinet: who’s in and likely contenders so far
Mehdi Hasan writes for the Guardian today, asking “Is Donald Trump a foreign policy dove?”
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Everything about men and women serving together makes the situation more complicated, and complication in combat, that means casualties are worse.
Continue reading...Trump’s early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda
Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners to lead departments that will shape US policy on immigration, defense and more
Donald Trump may have won a second term in the White House just last week, but his recent administration appointments have already heightened fears among some who believe his return to the White House will lead to an extremist agenda.
On immigration, Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners: Stephen Miller will serve as deputy chief of staff for policy and Department of Homeland Security adviser; Tom Homan as “border czar”, and Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor, will lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Continue reading...Trump chooses Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
Ex-Hawaii congresswoman ran for president as Democratic candidate before quitting party to support Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as his director of national intelligence.
Gabbard, who served in the US military in Iraq, served four terms as a Democratic congresswoman representing Hawaii, and ran for president in the Democratic primary in 2020, before quitting the party in 2022, and becoming a supporter of Trump.
Continue reading...Russia’s economy is heading toward a fate worse than recession, pro-Kremlin economists say – Business Insider
- Russia's economy is heading toward a fate worse than recession, pro-Kremlin economists say Business Insider
- Russian Food Prices Skyrocket in Growing Concern for Kremlin Bloomberg
- Russia’s War Economy Is Hitting Its Limits Foreign Policy
- Russia Has High Inflation and a Shrinking GDP. How Ukraine Fits In. Barron's
- Exclusive: Russian Railways expects interest costs to hit $7 bln in 2025 Reuters
Trump meets with Biden and promises ‘smooth as it can get’ transfer of power
Trump also suggests to House Republicans he might seek a third term in office, which is prohibited by US constitution
Donald Trump met with Joe Biden on Wednesday and promised a transfer of power that is “as smooth as it can get”, as the outgoing US president pledged his administration’s every possible resource to pave the way for his successor.
The two men, longtime political rivals who must now work together again to pass the reins of power, shook hands as they met in the Oval Office. Introducing Trump as both a former president and now president-elect, Biden congratulated him on his victory.
Continue reading...Trump picks far-right congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Controversial Florida congressman is latest in slew of nominations by president-elect
Donald Trump has named the controversial Florida congressman Matt Gaetz to be attorney general for his second administration.
The shock appointment aims to fill a post that had been eagerly awaited as Trump and his allies pick names for a raft of top jobs to serve under the victor of November’s US presidential election.
Continue reading...With Scholz’s government in shambles, conservative rival touts more decisive Ukraine strategy – Kyiv Independent
- With Scholz's government in shambles, conservative rival touts more decisive Ukraine strategy Kyiv Independent
- Five things to know about Germany’s government crisis The Associated Press
- Beleaguered Scholz Makes Election Pitch to Skeptical Germans Bloomberg
- German government collapse could have silver lining for Europe's markets Reuters
- Germany’s Scholz to request vote of confidence in December Al Jazeera English
Famine ‘occurring or imminent’ in parts of northern Gaza, experts warn UN security council – ABC News
- Famine 'occurring or imminent' in parts of northern Gaza, experts warn UN security council ABC News
- The Debate - Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe: What difference will Trump make? FRANCE 24 English
- Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East United States Mission to the United Nations
- UN aid chief warns of ‘gravest crimes’ committed in Israel’s war on Gaza Al Jazeera English
- At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza Reuters
New York City ends broker fees for new tenants in cost-cutting move
Move can significantly lower upfront expenses for renters in city with one of the world’s highest costs of living
The New York City council passed a bill on Wednesday that will prevent tenants from having to pay fees to brokers hired by landlords.
The move can significantly lower upfront expenses for renters in a city with one of the highest costs of living in the world. The median asking rent in New York City was $3,500 in 2023.
Continue reading...In Lebanon, Hezbollah pays high political cost for its war with Israel – The Christian Science Monitor
Ukraine ‘months away’ from nuke bomb for Nagasaki-style blast on Russia as Kyiv waits for Trump’s next move… – The US Sun
- Ukraine ‘months away’ from nuke bomb for Nagasaki-style blast on Russia as Kyiv waits for Trump’s next move... The US Sun
- Ukraine war: Kyiv responds to reports it could build nuclear bomb to use on Russia The Independent
- Zelensky’s nuclear option: Ukraine ‘months away’ from bomb The Times
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denies that Ukraine plans to make nuclear weapons Ukrainska Pravda
- Ukraine Is Now Facing a Nuclear Decision Foreign Policy
Trump has full control of government – but he won’t always get his way
Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.
Two Worcestershire women jailed for role in global monkey torture network
Holly LeGresley, 37, and Adriana Orme, 56 uploaded content of monkeys being tortured to online chat groups
Two women have been jailed for their parts in a global monkey torture network described by a judge as “depraved, sickening and wicked”.
Holly LeGresley, 37, and Adriana Orme, 56, were jailed for two years and 15 months respectively for uploading content of monkeys being tortured to online chat groups.
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