Dispute over Israeli plan for one-way opening of Gaza’s Rafah Crossing
Israel says the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians leaving., NewsFeed Israel says the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians leaving Gaza. The UN is urging a full reopening ofContinue Reading
Can Africa choose economic partners on its own terms?
Africa’s minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence., Counting the Cost Africa’s minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence. For decades, Africa was defined by aid, debt and development debates.Continue Reading
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
Yang Tian and Nick Triggle, Health correspondent Health Secretary Wes Streeting is launching an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism services in England. It will look at both whether there is evidence of over-diagnosis and what gaps in support exist. The government said it wasContinue Reading
Iran’s Currency Falls To A New Low As Nuclear Sanctions Squeeze Its Ailing Economy
Iran’s rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy…Continue Reading
Suspected blackmail gang operating on Grindr uncovered in BBC investigation | BBC News
Police failed to properly investigate allegations that a gang was blackmailing men on the gay dating app Grindr, the BBC can reveal. Our investigation has learned of five cases of suspected blackmail using Grindr in one area, with at least four of them connected to the same gang, which remainsContinue Reading
Xi Jinping calls for China-France cooperation during Macron’s state visit
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing Wednesday night and is expected to focus on trade talks and global crises during his three-day visit. He also aims to convince Beijing to pressure Russia toward a ceasefire with Ukraine. France hopes to attract more Chinese investments and facilitate market access forContinue Reading
Russia escalates pre-invasion-style messaging against Moldova and Baltic nations, ISW warns
Russia keeps reviving the same narratives it once used to justify its invasions of Ukraine — now aimed at Moldova and NATO’s Baltic members, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). On 3 December, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that authorities in those countries are “discriminating”Continue Reading
Australia’s retiring Tiger helicopters might return to combat—in Ukraine
A new military support move could be on the way: the Australian government is weighing a Ukrainian request to transfer its fleet of retiring Tiger reconnaissance helicopters, according to ABC. The decision would come alongside an anticipated new aid package for Kyiv. This comes as Ukraine faces daily Russian droneContinue Reading
Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet Are Sure to Make Us Swoon in This Actors on Actors Interview
Variety’s Actors on Actors is back for its 23rd season, and while the lineup is stacked with Hollywood heavyweights, there is one pairing that immediately sent LGBTQ+ Twitter into full meltdown: Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet. That’s right. On December 7, the Winkie Prince and the newest Superman will sitContinue Reading
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit for the season
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit for the season, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The Traitor Administration Terminates Fuel Economy Standards
Rolling back the mileage rules makes it easier for automakers to sell gas-powered cars. But the world is increasingly going electric. By Arcelia Martin The The Traitor administration unveiled a significant rollback of the Biden administration’s national fuel economy standards on Wednesday to make it easier for automakers to buildContinue Reading
The Traitor administration rolls back fuel economy standards
At the White House this afternoon, Traitor 47 said he was terminating “ridiculously burdensome” fuel economy rules. It’s part of a series of changes relaxing or eliminating rules promoting cleaner cars. (Image credit: Mario Tama)Continue Reading
Video: Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza encampment
An Israeli air strike hit the al-Mawasi camp in Gaza’s Khan Younis, killing five Palestinians, including two children., NewsFeed An Israeli air strike hit the al-Mawasi camp in Gaza’s Khan Younis, killing five Palestinians, including two children. Israel said the strike targeted a Hamas member after five soldiers were woundedContinue Reading