- Hundreds of North Korean troops dead in Kursk, Ukraine estimates POLITICO Europe
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reports ‘significant’ Russian, North Korean troop losses in Kursk The Guardian
- Zelenskyy says Russia and North Korea lost 'up to a battalion' of soldiers in Kursk battles Euronews
- North Korean Soldiers Among 'Up to Battalion of Infantry' Killed in Ukraine Newsweek
- Heavy Russian, North Korean losses in Russia's Kursk region, Zelensky says. Kyiv Independent
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
Naomi Osaka suffers abdominal injury in run-up to Australian Open
Four-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of her first WTA final in three years after winning the first set.
UK weather warnings in place as country hit by snow and freezing rain – live updates
Amber warnings for snow and freezing rain in place for much of Wales and England while second snow warning affects most of northern England
Some pictures of heavy snow from the Pennines
Heavy snow is threatening to postpone Manchester United’s Premier League game with Liverpool on Sunday.
Continue reading...Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank
The PA's ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp.
Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?
UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object.
Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged – Financial Times
- Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged Financial Times
- Undersea cable near Taiwan damaged in suspected sabotage by China ABC News
- Chinese ship cuts cable near Keelung Harbor 台北時報
- Taiwan Says Chinese Ship Broke Subsea Cable in Alleged Sabotage Bloomberg
- Taiwan suspects China of latest attack on undersea cables POLITICO Europe
New York becomes first US city with congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final
Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a WTC final against South Africa.
Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week
Authorities say flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years.
Palestinian man mourns his mother outside morgue in Gaza
A Palestinian man was seen crying outside the door of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital’s morgue in Deir el-Balah.
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike
Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.
Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216 – The New York Times
- Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216 The New York Times
- South Korea to compile transcript of voice recording from crashed plane on Saturday Reuters
- What We Know About Jeju Air Crash: 179 Dead In South Korea As Investigators Probe Cause Forbes
- Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179 The Associated Press
- Pilot at airport of Jeju Air crash says he ‘assumed’ concrete mound was dirt South China Morning Post
New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives
Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor
Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, mountain or fireside that can spare lawyers from the urgent calls of zealous, dealmaking executives and private equity bosses. After a breathless 2024, the City’s army of corporate lawyers are set for another year of masking their poolside backgrounds on video calls, braced for an even busier 2025.
“Sadly, we were incredibly busy in July and August. We were both on holiday and working up to 14 hours a day,” says Patrick Sarch, partner at law firm White & Case and head of its public mergers and acquisitions (M&A) division. He and Sonica Tolani, another partner at the same firm, specialise in advising activist investors.
Continue reading...Cash incentives for GPs under Labour’s radical plan to cut NHS waiting lists
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult with a specialist to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits
GPs will be offered financial incentives to discuss with specialists whether patients can be treated outside hospital, under radical plans to cut NHS waiting lists.
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult a specialist either by phone or email under the so-called advice and guidance (A&G) scheme, to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits and treatment.
Continue reading...Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned
Experts say measures announced so far are not enough to turn the tide
Labour must reverse years of political failure on extremism to stop it fuelling more disorder, violence and terrorism in Britain, leading figures have said.
Neil Basu, the former head of counter-terrorism policing, and Dame Sara Khan, previously the government’s counter-extremism tsar, warned that proposals unveiled last month would not be enough to address a toxic pool of hatred, conspiracy theories and “dangerous rhetoric” from high-profile figures including Elon Musk.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,046
Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops?
Honduras' threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts.
Where I find hope amid the hurt and heartache
Amid the horror of watching genocide unfold day after day, the words of a Palestinian pastor gave me a reason to hope.
Blinken: When Hamas saw pressure on Israel, it backtracked from hostage deal – The Jerusalem Post
- Blinken: When Hamas saw pressure on Israel, it backtracked from hostage deal The Jerusalem Post
- ‘The Interview’: Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls The New York Times
- Blinken’s stunning confession JNS.org
- Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’ Financial Times
- Blinken: After Oct. 7, I threatened to nix Biden visit if Israel didn’t let aid into Gaza The Times of Israel