South Korea says North Korea launched missile into eastern waters
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“I have this impression that (the Russians) have unlimited people,” said Oleksandr, a Ukrainian unit commander. “The next Russians, it seems, do not know what happened to the previous Russians. They go there, into the unknown. No one tells them anything about it, and no one comes back.”
- CNN
North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally – sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension.
- BBC
Why these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to Gaza
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- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato ‘waiting for Trump’ over key decision as Putin’s planes ‘stole children’
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- Reuters
Depleted by war, Ukraine gives absconding soldiers second chance
As Ukraine's military struggles to find enough troops, particularly infantry, to hold off Russia's much larger army, some units are giving a second chance to those who have absconded from service. With many tens of thousands of troops killed or wounded, it is a depletion that Ukraine can ill afford. One of them is Ukraine's elite 47th Brigade, which published a social media post last month inviting soldiers who had absconded to join.
- CNN
What has happened in South Korea and what does martial law have to do with it?
South Korea is reeling after a whiplash eight hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but was forced to lift it amid widespread condemnation, throwing the country’s political landscape into chaos and uncertainty.
- Euronews
Lost and spoofed: How Ukraine redirects Russian drones to Belarus
Ukraine has a new way of countering Moscow's increased use of Shahed drones in mass attacks — redirecting them back to Russia or into the airspace of Kremlin-friendly Belarus.View on euronews
- Evening Standard
South Korea's president faces impeachment as failed bid to impose martial law sparks chaos
Move to kick Yoon Suk Yeol out of office comes after his sudden imposition of martial law was swiftly overturned by South Korea’s National Assembly
- Reuters
Italy to approve more military aid for Ukraine this month, sources say
Italy is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine, two sources close to the matter said on Tuesday, in a renewed show of support for Kyiv from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's rightist government. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Italy has approved nine packages of aid for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's administration, including two Franco-Italian air defence systems known as SAMP/T. The sources, who asked not to be named, said the government was likely to approve a 10th package by the end of this month, but declined to provide details.
- The Hill
Democrats press Biden to limit Trump’s ability to use military domestically
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) sent a letter to President Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week calling for a policy directive that would prevent the misuse of armed forces in the country after raising concerns about President-elect Trump’s vague threats to potentially use the military on domestic enemies. The…
- Sky News
Your questions answered: How bad are things for Ukraine? Could the war spread to Europe? Would a ceasefire benefit Kyiv now?
It's been more than 1,000 days since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, with both sides showing no sign of giving up. How grim are things looking for Ukraine militarily right now? Sean says: Firstly, I should point out that neither the Russian nor Ukrainian military share details about their dispositions, losses or morale.
- The Independent
South Korean president’s martial law decree sparks international concern: ‘Seriously concerned’
Foreign nations react as calls grow for president’s resignation and impeachment
- Sky News
Israel threatens to 'respond with force' after Hezbollah fires towards IDF in 'ceasefire violation'
Israel's prime minister says he will "respond with force" after Hezbollah fired towards an Israeli military post in disputed territory in Lebanon. Israel said they had been launched toward Mount Dov, a disputed Israeli-held territory known as Shebaa Farms in Lebanon, where the borders of Lebanon, Syria, and Israel meet. Hezbollah said it fired projectiles as a "defensive and warning response" after what it called "repeated violations" of the ceasefire deal by Israel.
- CNN
Army general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal promoted to four-star officer after GOP senator drops hold
An Army general who oversaw the US withdrawal from Afghanistan was promoted to a four-star officer after a Republican senator dropped a hold on his nomination, according to a Senate aide.
- The Independent
UK war-games major conflict to test durability of weapons stockpiles
UK defence secretary John Healey says the exercise will improve the ability to innovate at wartime speed
- CNN
Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says
The Biden administration is rushing assistance to Ukraine in an effort to put Kyiv “in the strongest possible position” as Russia steps up its attacks and President Joe Biden prepares to leave office in less than two months.
- Parade
Ivanka Trump Is ‘Fearless’ While Surfing in Busty Swimsuit During Family Vacay
Surfing is a Thanksgiving tradition for the 43-year-old mom.
- Parade
Sofía Vergara, 52, Sizzles in Topless Photo While Rocking Teeny-Tiny String Bikini Bottoms
Fans say the actress is getting 'better with age.'
- BuzzFeed
My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart
"That was the moment I realized that I would never be a grandparent or watch my daughter fall in love, get married, or do anything 'normal' in society’s eyes. My daughter was asexual."
- Yahoo News Australia
Warning to Aussies after woman's 'really common' garden find: 'Never touch'
Authorities have warned against copying the woman's seemingly innocent mistake.