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CNNRussia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement,” a deal that had been in the works for months.
- BBC
Netanyahu says hostage deal now agreed
The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.
- Bloomberg
Oil Tankers U-Turn and Buyers Go Elsewhere as Russia Sanctions Bite
(Bloomberg) -- The most aggressive Western sanctions imposed on Russia’s oil sector since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine threaten to disrupt global supply as buyers — led by China and India — scour the Middle East for alternative suppliers. Some estimates suggest the measures could halve Russian oil exports and their introduction has driven up Brent futures by as much as $5 a barrel in recent days.Most Read from BloombergNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesScaramuc
- Reuters
Russia says it will counter any UK-Ukraine cooperation in Sea of Azov
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday Ukraine and Britain "had no room" for cooperation in the Sea of Azov, commenting on a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London the two countries' leaders announced on Thursday. The Kremlin said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under the new agreement would be of concern to Moscow, in particular in the Sea of Azov, which Russia considers its own, and the ministry echoed those remarks. "Any claims to this water area are a gross interference in the internal affairs of our country and will be firmly resisted," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a comment posted on the ministry's website.
- Evening Standard
Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Israel approves deal to free hostages in exchange for prisoners
Ceasefire set to start on Sunday when first hostages are expected to be released
- Bloomberg
Netanyahu Says Israel-Hamas Deal to Pause Gaza War On Track
(Bloomberg) -- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an agreement with Hamas to pause the war in Gaza has been finalized, suggesting it’s on track to begin on Sunday.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesScaramucci, Ackman Donate to Whitney Tilson’s NYC Mayoral RunIn a City of Sprawl, Wildfire Evacuation Is Getting HarderWill Americans Ever Lose Their Taste for Telework?Netanyahu
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Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says
A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.
- The Independent
Five dog breeds you shouldn’t own as a pet, according to a vet
Vet Amir Anwary went viral on TikTok for his hot takes on dog breeds
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins and Aussie Test stars snubbed as 'team of the year' selection sparks fan backlash
Wisden's Test team of the year announcement has raised some obvious questions. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Daniil Medvedev cops humongous fines for Aus Open outbursts after loss to teen in second round
Daniil Medvedev fell foul of the rules on multiple occasions. Read more here.
- RFI
African troops 'forced to Ukraine frontlines' while Russians stay in camp
A large number of Africans have joined the Russian army since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While some have voluntarily taken up arms via private companies under contract with the Kremlin, others were lured by false promises. One Cameroonian, who thought he was going to Russia to work as a caretaker, reveals the extent of this human trafficking. "Tomorrow, they want us to go on a suicide mission. I'm going to drop the gun so I don't have to go. I'll probably be tortured and sent to p
- The Daily Beast
Elon Musk Moves to Make His Own Mar-a-Lago Near BFF Trump in D.C
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk appears to be looking to create his very own Mar-a-Lago in the nation’s capital. Multiple anonymous sources told Eater that the world’s richest man is aiming to make the winning bid on the Line, a trendy D.C. hotel up for auction, and turn into a “private social club.” The once buzzy 220-room hotel, which launched just seven years ago, went to auction after it failed to meet its owners financial expectations, according to The Real Deal.
- USA TODAY
Trump mints $31 billion with new official $TRUMP crypto meme coin
The new $TRUMP cryptocurrency meme coin launched Friday night and has generated billions of dollars.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
I'm A Celebrity fans' surprising reaction to the latest contestant heading into the jungle
Channel Ten's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has revealed the latest star entering the jungle. Read more.
- HuffPost
Greenland's Leader Whacks Trump's Threats With Blunt Message On Territory's Future
Múte Egede, the Danish territory's prime minister, reminded the U.S. president-elect of the Greenlandic people's interests.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Prince Harry turns down major offer from Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry has turned down a major offer from Buckingham Palace just days before he returns to the UK for his High Court trial. Read more.
- The Independent
Husband allegedly decapitated wife’s lover for getting her pregnant while he was in prison
One of victim Ulisys Molina’s severed hands was eventually found in a Nevada mailbox by a five-year-old
- Evening Standard
Gunman shoots dead two judges at Iran’s supreme court
Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh were killed by an assassin who then shot himself on Saturday
- Yahoo News Australia
Driver captures predator's wild act on Aussie beach: 'Never seen this'
The Aussie was so stunned by the sight he 'spun around' in his car to get a closer look.
- BuzzFeed
Timothée Chalamet Was Asked To Reveal The “Smelliest” Actor He’s Ever Worked With, And I'm Gonna Need You To Hear His Answer
“It was quite something on set… that waft coming in every day.”