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- Reuters
Hezbollah chief says group lost its supply route through Syria
Hezbollah head Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the Lebanese armed group had lost its supply route through Syria, in his first comments since the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad nearly a week ago by a sweeping rebel offensive. Under Assad, Iran-backed Hezbollah used Syria to bring in weapons and other military equipment from Iran, through Iraq and Syria and into Lebanon.
- The Telegraph
Farmers threaten to block supermarket supplies in biggest protest yet over EU trade deal
European farmers have threatened to blockade supermarket deliveries and leave shelves bare as part of their biggest tractor protests against the EU yet.
- The Telegraph
Russia ‘not leaving’ two main bases in Syria
Russia is pulling back its military from northern Syria and posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases, four Syrian officials told Reuters.
- The Canadian Press
Former Manhattan prosecutor to represent suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has added a prominent defense lawyer to his legal team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge.
- The Daily Beast
NYT’s Haberman: Not a ‘Single Person’ Wanted DeSantis to Replace Hegseth as Defense Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth after GOP leaders didn’t warm to putting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the role, said New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman. Haberman was on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360° on Friday when she told guest host John Berman that Trump had indeed wavered on Hegseth due to all the bad press surrounding his alleged drinking habits and alleged sexual assault. However, Haberman claimed, “Trump could not find a single person
- Associated Press
Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin
Roughly 70000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said. The problem was discovered Nov. 11 in Jefferson County, 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) west of Milwaukee, by an Enbridge Energy technician, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported, citing a federal accident report. Enbridge told the newspaper that the spill on the company's Line 6 was caused by a faulty connection on a pump transfer pipe.
- The Canadian Press
Bayern loses in Bundesliga for the first time under coach Kompany
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich lost a Bundesliga game for the first time in coach Vincent Kompany's tenure, paying the price for defensive mistakes and the absence of Harry Kane in losing at Mainz 2-1 on Saturday.
- The Canadian Press
Charles Dickens' characters come alive in a Dutch town enamored with the English author
DEVENTER, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch city of Deventer transformed Saturday into a pocket of 19th-century England, with 950 people in costumes bringing characters from Charles Dickens’ books to life.
- FTW Outdoors
As Yellowstone bears sleep, park warns of another dangerous critter
Yellowstone National Park this week cautioned that while most bears are hibernating, winter visitors should still carry bear spray. That’s because mountain lions, or cougars, are active year-round in the park. “Though these big cats are extremely elusive and averse to human…
- The Telegraph
Diogo Jota salvages point for 10-man Liverpool against Fulham after another sluggish start
Liverpool dropped two home points, but in the context of an extraordinary game against Fulham they were grateful for the most unlikely of draws.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool 2-2 Fulham: Ten-man Reds prove Premier League title credentials in thrilling draw
Andy Robertson sent off as Arne Slot’s side battle back twice
- The Canadian Press
10-man Liverpool draws with Fulham in Premier League but Arsenal cannot take advantage
Premier League leader Liverpool twice came from behind with 10 men to draw with Fulham 2-2, yet dropped points for the second straight match to give hope to its title rivals on Saturday.
- The Guardian
Pressure on Gary O’Neil as Jack Taylor grabs late winner for Ipswich at Wolves
Pressure is growing on Wolves manager Gary O’Neil after Jack Taylor’s 90th-minute header secured a 2-1 win for Ipswich at Molineux
- BBC
Jay-Z asks court to dismiss rape lawsuit over inconsistencies
The accuser acknowledges making "some mistakes" in her accusation, but stands by her claim.
- Deadline
Pete Davidson Is “Happy Where I Am” After Stepping Back From Spotlight
Two years after his exit from Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson is getting back in touch with himself without the distraction of the spotlight. The comedian, who was a cast member on SNL from 2014 to 2022, explained why he’s taken a step back from the public eye in recent years after the media “chose …
- The Canadian Press
Here's what to know from the top US diplomat's push for stability in Syria
AQABA, Jordan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up perhaps his last Middle East as America’s top diplomat, with the aim of preventing Syria from spiraling out of control after the sudden ouster of President Bashar Assad.
- Associated Press Videos
Blinken says U.S. has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group
American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was important for the U.S. to convey messages to the group about its conduct and how it intends to govern in a transition period.
- The Telegraph
Israel paves way for strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities after taking out Assad’s army
Israel has paved the way for a decisive strike against Iran’s nuclear programme by eliminating swathes of Syria’s military infrastructure, according to officials speaking to The Telegraph following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Tabitha from Mountain Pet Rescue is looking for a home in time for the holidays
Mountain Pet Rescue introduces us to Tabitha, a sweet and active girl, in search of an active and loving home. Mountainpetrescue.org
- TechCrunch
X gains a faster Grok model and a new 'Grok button'
This evening, xAI revealed that it has begun to roll out an upgraded version of its flagship Grok 2 chatbot model to all users on X, the social network formerly known as Twitter. Free users can only ask Grok 10 questions every two hours.