Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi’s family appeal to Lebanese PM for release
Al-Qaradawi's family seeks Lebanese PM's intervention to prevent his deportation to Egypt, fearing risks to his life.
Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew – The New York Times
- Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew The New York Times
- Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region The Guardian
- Ukraine launches new attack in Kursk region of western Russia Reuters
- Ukraine doubles down on Kursk with new offensive into Russia POLITICO Europe
- As Russian Troops Head For Kursk, Ukraine’s HIMARS Rockets Meet Them Halfway Forbes
NPR photos around the world that moved us in 2024 : The Picture Show – NPR
Tributes paid after former Greek PM Costas Simitis dies aged 88
Four days of mourning declared for death of Pasok party co-founder, the architect of country’s entry into euro
Tributes have been paid to the former socialist prime minister Costas Simitis, who with dogged determination guided Greece into the eurozone and took the vital steps to ensure it was ready to host the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
News of Simitis’s death at the age of 88 was met on Sunday with outpourings from across the political spectrum, with friends and foes alike voicing admiration for a man credited with overseeing some of the country’s most momentous changes.
Continue reading...Austria’s president to meet far-right leader amid coalition speculation
‘New path’ to power may be opening for FPÖ after collapse of talks between country’s centrist parties
Austria’s president has said he will meet the leader of the country’s far-right Freedom party (FPÖ), amid speculation that the pro-Kremlin, anti-Islam party will be tasked with trying to form a government after centrist parties failed to find agreement.
The Alpine country of 9 million has been plunged into political crisis after the collapse of coalition talks aimed at keeping the far right out of government. On Sunday it appeared the FPÖ – narrowly the most voted-for party in September’s parliamentary elections – would be most likely to benefit from the turmoil.
Continue reading...New Orleans Saints and NFL donate $1m to victims of terror attack
Team and the NFL will donate to victims of attack on New Year’s Day that left 14 people dead and 35 others injured
The New Orleans Saints and the National Football League in which they compete have pledged to donate $1m to the victims of the Bourbon Street terror attack on New Year’s Day that left 14 people dead and 35 others injured.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the Saints and their owner, Gayle Benson, who pledged $500,000, said: “Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken as we mourn for the victims and survivors of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans.
Continue reading...Elon Musk turns on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, calls for his replacement – Business Insider
- Elon Musk turns on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, calls for his replacement Business Insider
- Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage and calls for new leader of Reform The Guardian
- Elon Musk and the red lines of rightwing politics Financial Times
- In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist The New York Times
- When egos collide: Trump could be next after angry Musk turns on Farage The Independent
How can world powers stop Israel from attacking Gaza’s medical facilities?
The United Nations says the health system in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse amid relentless Israeli attacks.
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 – ABC News
M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC
The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma.
Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza – Financial Times
- Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza Financial Times
- IDF soldier who survived Nova massacre escapes war crimes investigation in Brazil The Times of Israel
- Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident The Jerusalem Post
- IDF warns Israeli soldiers abroad: You could be prosecuted for alleged Gaza war crimes Haaretz
- A guide for IDF soldiers: Here's how to act if arrested abroad and what to check before flight Ynetnews
‘We want to make history’: First recruits enlist in new IDF haredi combat brigade – The Jerusalem Post
- 'We want to make history': First recruits enlist in new IDF haredi combat brigade The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli military enlists first group of ultra-Orthodox recruits into brigade CNN
- First 50 ultra-Orthodox soldiers drafted to IDF’s new Haredi brigade The Times of Israel
- 'My rabbis support me': 50 Haredi men enlist to new IDF unit Ynetnews
- Mendel Roth Enlists In Hasmonean Brigade, Releases Song ‘I’m Running To Battle’ VINNews
DR Congo gold: Chinese nationals arrested with bars and $800,000 cash in Walungu – BBC.com
Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.
‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments – The Guardian
- ‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments The Guardian
- Elon Musk’s praise for the far right infuriates most of Germany The Economist
- German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’ The Hill
- Scholz condemns Musk's support for far-right AfD Euronews
- Chancellor Scholz’s Recipe Against Musk’s Attacks: “Stay Cool” Bloomberg
Blinken Wades into Political Crisis with Stop in South Korea – Newsmax
- Blinken Wades into Political Crisis with Stop in South Korea Newsmax
- Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process Reuters
- In Seoul, Blinken Bolsters Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies The New York Times
- Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Republic of Korea, Japan, and France Department of State
- Blinken Expresses Confidence in South Korea’s Acting Leadership Bloomberg
‘I refuse a cheap death’: Israel kills Palestinian journalist in Gaza – Al Jazeera English
- ‘I refuse a cheap death’: Israel kills Palestinian journalist in Gaza Al Jazeera English
- 10 Palestinian journalists killed in December in Israeli attacks: Palestinian Journalists Syndicate Anadolu Agency | English
- Palestine: At least 148 journalists and media workers killed in Gaza International Federation of Journalists
- "Protecting Journalists": Enemy opens new year by killing journalist every 24 hours in Gaza وكالة سبأ
- Zionist regime's forces kill journalist in northern Gaza Mehr News Agency - English Version
New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right
In major U-turn, Christian Stocker says he will enter into coalition talks with the far right if invited to do so.
Giorgia Meloni visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago – Financial Times
- Giorgia Meloni visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Financial Times
- Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago The Guardian
- Trump praises Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during surprise Mar-a-Lago visit CBS News
- Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s Prime Minister, Visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago The New York Times
- Trump meets with Italian PM Meloni ahead of Jan. 6 vote certification Yahoo! Voices
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume – BBC.com
- Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume BBC.com
- Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza The New York Times
- Gal Gadot shares photo of hostage Liri Albag to 108m followers The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas Shares Video Of Teen Israeli Hostage, Her Parents Say, "Time To..." NDTV
- After sign of life from hostage, families urge public to join demonstrations tonight The Times of Israel