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Russia's security must be guaranteed by any Ukraine peace deal, Lavrov says
Russia sees no point in a weak ceasefire to freeze the war in Ukraine but Moscow wants a legally binding deal for a lasting peace that would ensure the security of both Russia and its neighbours, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. "A truce is a path to nowhere," Lavrov said, adding that Moscow suspected such a weak truce would be simply used by the West to re-arm Ukraine.
- Reuters
China revises up 2023 GDP to $17.73 trln, rules out impact on 2024 figure
BEIJING (Reuters) -China revised upwards its 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) by 2.7% to 129.4 trillion yuan ($17.73 trillion), a top statistics official said on Thursday, while releasing the fifth national economic census. Policy support late this year has set China's economy on track to hit a growth target of "around 5%" as activity warmed slightly, but challenges such as potential U.S. tariff hikes still weigh on prospects for next year. Kang Yi, the head of the National Bureau of Statistics, made the remarks at a press conference in Beijing, the capital, adding that the bureau would publish further details of the revision on its website in the next few days.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool vs Leicester: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
Liverpool have lost just once in all competitions this season
- The Canadian Press
Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing Thursday for potentially devastating wild fires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years.
- Evening Standard
Azerbaijan Airlines crash sparks speculation plane ‘accidentally shot down by Russia’
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed on Christmas Day, raising speculation of a Russian missile strike
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President Aliyev launches criminal probe into Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
A criminal investigation was under way into the passenger plane crash early on Wednesday in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people, Azerbaijan’s leader said.
- Associated Press
India veteran Kohli and Australia teen Konstas provide a fiery start to the 4th cricket test
Former India captain Virat Kohli is facing a possible fine after bumping shoulders with Australia’s Sam Konstas in a fiery opening Thursday to the fourth test of the five-match series. After choosing to bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia reached 311-6 at stumps Thursday.
- Evening Standard
Wolves vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
Man United in bottom half on Christmas Day for first time since 1989/90 season
- Yahoo Finance
Trump made major economic promises in 2024. Global players get their say in 2025.
President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on many of his economic promises in the weeks since his victory. In 2025 he will face formidable global players who may have other plans.
- Evening Standard
Southampton vs West Ham: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
Hammers looking to extend unbeaten run to four matches
- Reuters
South Korea opposition says it will vote to impeach acting President Han
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's main opposition party said it will introduce a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo on Thursday and hold a vote on Friday, a move that could deepen the country's constitutional crisis triggered by a short-lived martial law. The opposition Democratic Party had threatened to impeach Han if he does not immediately appoint three justices to fill the vacancies at the Constitutional Court. The court is trying the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law.
- The Canadian Press
Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once-every-quarter century celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million pilgrims to Rome.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
End-of-year sales are here: Score discounts at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more
Did Santa forget to put something under your tree? Scoop up savings on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
- Insider Monkey
Market Concerns About Western Digital (WDC): What’s Next?
We recently compiled a list of the 11 Trending AI Stocks on Latest News and Ratings. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) stands against the other trending AI stocks. China’s Growing Influence in the AI Race The rise of Chinese open-source AI models highlights their […]
- Evening Standard
Chelsea vs Fulham: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
Chelsea have not been beaten since losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup in October
- CBC
Nine-year-old YouTuber uses games to deal with the loss of his mom
Gabe Piccott of Torbay, N.L., started making YouTube videos this fall after his mother was diagnosed with brain cancer. The CBC’s Maddie Ryan spoke with Gabe and his family about how the videos have been an outlet to get through grief.
- Hello!
Why Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and Princess Eugenie missed Christmas at Sandringham
The Duke of York, his ex-wife and youngest daughter were notable absentees from the Christmas Day walkabout with the royals in Norfolk
- Insider Monkey
Will AI’s Future Be Shaped by Digital Realty Trust (DLR)?
We recently compiled a list of the 11 Trending AI Stocks on Latest News and Ratings. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) stands against the other trending AI stocks. China’s Growing Influence in the AI Race The rise of Chinese open-source AI models highlights […]
- Insider Monkey
Is CyberArk Software (CYBR) Set to Lead in Securing AI for Businesses in 2025?
We recently compiled a list of the 11 Trending AI Stocks on Latest News and Ratings. In this article, we are going to take a look at where CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CYBR) stands against the other trending AI stocks. China’s Growing Influence in the AI Race The rise of Chinese open-source AI models highlights their […]