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Saudi dissident pursues X legal case amid fears of transnational repression

Omar Abdulaziz, critic of crown prince now living in Canada, targeted by Saudi agents in 2014 security breach

The Guardian - US

British embassy in Kyiv stays open as US closes its mission over air strike fear

The US embassy was temporarily closed because of ‘specific information’ about a ‘potential significant air attack’.

The Independent UK

Kremlin Says US 'Doing Everything' To Prolong 'War' In Ukraine

Russia on Wednesday accused the US of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

International Business Times

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Two men were indicted for running 247TVStream, a streaming service with live NFL, NBA, and NHL games—for as little as $10 a month

Authorities pegged the economic harm done by the illegal streamers at more than $100 million

Fortune

US Recognizes Venezuela Opposition's Gonzalez Urrutia As 'President-elect'

The United States said Tuesday it recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as president-elect of Venezuela -- the first time it called him that -- four months after a disputed election in which incumbent Nicolas Maduro claimed victory amid accusations of fraud.

International Business Times

Trump nominates ‘Dr Oz’ as Medicare and Medicaid services administrator

TV personality’s medical advice has proven so controversial a 2014 study declared half of it ‘baseless or wrong’

The Guardian - US

France's defence minister calls on Gulf states to aid Lebanese forces

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu is urging Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for securing border areas after Israel's war with Hezbollah.

Radio France Internationale

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Myanmar Led World In Landmine Victims In 2023: Monitor

Landmines and unexploded munitions claimed more victims in Myanmar than in any other country last year, a monitor said on Wednesday, with over 1,000 people killed or wounded in the country.

International Business Times

Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports

US President Biden’s decision to provide antipersonnel mines comes after Ukraine fired ATACMS missiles into Russia.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial

Lai denies supporting Hong Kong independence, says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of city’s people.

Al Jazeera

Who is Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid?

Dr Oz, best known for his daytime talkshow, leaned heavily into Trumpism during his failed 2022 run for US Senate

The Guardian - US

Trump picks former WWE executive Linda McMahon for education secretary

Billionaire and former Senate candidate served in president-elect’s cabinet in first administration

The Guardian - US

Prosecutors Oppose Michigan School Shooter's Plea Withdrawal Request

Prosecutors oppose Michigan school shooter's plea withdrawal; parents serving sentences; victims' families seek investigation.

Top News

Trump’s border czar pick supports using Texas ranch for mass deportations

Gov. Greg Abbott also announced that the state is adding more floating barriers to the Rio Grande.

The Texas Tribune

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The Independent UK

The most struck railway bridge in Britain ‘with more than nine lives’

Locals regularly post pictures on social media of vehicles damaged on hitting the bridge despite the clear signage

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to end need for mental health hospitals for children by 2030

Researchers said that while access to mental health services has risen, the health system continues to struggle to keep pace with demand.

The Independent UK

Government launches review of the role of physician associates in the NHS

The review, led by Professor Gillian Leng, will report in the spring.

The Independent UK

Concern as some NHS dentists will ‘accept children only if parents go private’

It comes as a patient champion said there is widespread confusion about registration for NHS dentistry.

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The Independent UK

Food bank demand dips but numbers still needing help branded ‘heartbreaking’

More than a quarter of a million people were referred to food banks in the Trussell network for the first time between April and September.

The Independent UK

‘Dire shortage’ of anaesthetists hitting 1.4m operations a year, report warns

The latest NHS performance data showed there were 7.57 million treatments waiting to be carried out in England at the end of September.

The Independent UK

Health Secretary urges Scottish Labour MSPs to back national insurance call

The UK Government announced an increase to employer contributions in the Budget last month.

Roll Call

‘A slap in the face’: Dems denounce Mace’s anti-trans bathroom bill

Nancy Mace has vowed to “triple” down on her effort to bar transgender women from using women’s restrooms at the Capitol.

The Independent UK

Many Muslims feel Islamophobia has grown but half more open on identity – poll

Tell Mama released polling as part of an annual campaign.

The Guardian - US

Trump loyalist Kash Patel in contention to be named FBI director

Interviews for key role conducted at Mar-a-Lago on Monday night as Trump appears intent on firing Christopher Wray

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump joins Elon Musk for SpaceX Starship rocket launch

The launch was Starship’s sixth experimental flight following first successful test in June

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