Be thankful before the storm Let’s at least be thankful for the lull before the Trump storm Salon · Nov 28, 2024
Trump’s new power nexus — so who will he pardon and who will he go after next? The president-elect is building up his power base — and plotting his revenge on those who have wronged him. Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a wild ride Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says The president of Cyprus says the Mediterranean island nation could apply to become a member of NATO when its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring it up to the standards of the world's premier military alliance The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
How does comedy respond to another Trump presidency? With the election result settling in, comedians and late-night hosts grapple with another four years of an easily ridiculed yet dangerous leader The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2024
Israel says air force struck Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon; curfews announced amid uneasy ceasefire – as it happened Israeli military and Lebanon MP both says ceasefire has breached – but officially it remains in place The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024
Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons Kyiv is not mobilising or training enough new soldiers, a US official says, as Russia makes major advances in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2024
Putin threatens to target Kyiv ‘decision-making centres’ with new missile after US and UK-made weapons used in Russia – as it happened President boasts that Russia produces ten times more missiles than all Nato countries combined and threatens attack with new Oreshnik missile The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: US urges Zelenskyy to lower conscription age to 18 Biden administration readying another $725m in arms for Kyiv; Zelenskyy to approve tax increases for defence funding. What we know on day 1,009 The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024
US Tells Ukraine To Lower Conscription Age To 18 The outgoing US administration of President Joe Biden urged Ukraine Wednesday to reduce the minimum conscription age to 18 from 25 to tackle a manpower shortage as Russian forces press in. International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024
Feds can’t destroy razor wire Texas installed near Eagle Pass, appeals court rules Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had sued the Biden administration after Border Patrol agents had cut the razor wire. The Texas Tribune · Nov 27, 2024
FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations As President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end, social media users — including sitting members of Congress — are falsely claiming that his administration spent $7.5 billion to build just eight electric vehicle charging stations The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Pentagon Struggles To Use Billion For Arming Ukraine Challenges faced by the Pentagon in utilizing billion aid for Ukraine before Biden's term ends, including weapons shortages and time constraints. Top News · Nov 27, 2024
FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’ An FBI statement says there were ‘numerous’ threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government. Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024
Trump Picks Kellogg As Special Envoy For Ukraine And Russia Retired General Keith Kellogg appointed as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia by President-elect Trump. Tasked with navigating the conflict and advocatin... Top News · Nov 27, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds as UN chief sees ‘ray of hope’ Thousands of displaced people set out to return home to southern Lebanon, but others heed Israeli warnings to stay out.
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024 Trump Team Takes Credit for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Brokered by Biden: 'Everyone Is Coming to the Table Because of President Trump' The incoming Trump administration team is taking credit for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah brokered by President Joe Biden, stating that international powers are more willing to negotiate due to the election of President-elect Donald Trump.
Latin Times · Nov 27, 2024 Texas Man Released By China As Part Of Deal With U.S. Was Months Away From Being Executed Mark Swidan had been arrested for 12 years on drug charges
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks President-elect Donald Trump's transition says several of his Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks."
Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024 Biden OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports Approval comes despite US promise to renew efforts on long-elusive Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah truce.
The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024 Bombshell police report details alleged Bolsonaro plot to stage rightwing coup Former president accused of leading role in apparent scheme to overturn 2022 election defeat by rival Lula
The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024 Biden administration claims win with Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire – but will it hold? Peace is shaky at best, as Israel will still strike targets in Lebanon and a power transition looms in the US
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 Trump cabinet picks including Matt Gaetz targeted by bomb threats and swatting Gaetz and Elise Stefanik among those targeted at their homes in incidents being investigated by the FBI
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024 Israel’s ceasefire with Lebanon makes peace in Gaza ever less likely Joe Biden may have revived diplomatic efforts, but after compromising in Lebanon, Netanyahu has even less leeway in Gaza
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 The five Republican senators who could thwart Trump’s agenda and nominees Trump’s nominees will now need to be confirmed by the Senate, which Republicans control with a 53-seat majority
Reason · Nov 27, 2024 No Defamation Liability for False Statement That Congressional Witness's Lawyer Was Partly Paid for by Trump PAC So a federal judge rules in a case brought by Tony Bobulinski, who testified about the Bidens before the House Oversight Committee, against Jessica Tarlov, a Fox News commentator and co-host of The Five.