Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader.
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The comments came as Russia continues to make progress ahead of the third anniversary of the war.
- CNN
Russia’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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- NewsWire
Two teens killed in waterfall tragedy
Two teenagers have died in a tragic incident at a popular waterfall spot in QLD.
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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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- The Daily Beast
‘SNL’ Gets Groans for Oral Sex Joke About Trump and Zuckerberg
Colin Jost set his sights on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during “Weekend Update,” in a joke that got some audible groans—and then applause—from the live audience. “Meta CEO and Puerto Rican gigolo Mark Zuckerberg flew down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump,” Jost said, “And boy are his knees tired.” The joke referred to Zuckerberg’s recent announcements about controversial changes to Facebook, which have been described by many critics as shameless pro-Trump bootlicking.
- 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.
- 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
- CNN
Japan’s elderly are lonely and struggling. Some women choose to go to jail instead
The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, some using walkers. Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their medication.
- BuzzFeed
People Who Have Worked In Retail Are Sharing Their Wildest "You Really Can't Make This Up" Story
"At Target we have a 'code yellow' for missing kids. When it happens, the whole team drops what they are doing and we all help. Usually, the child is found within minutes. In this one case..."
- 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.”