Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect “sabotage” and “hybrid warfare” linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The four countries affected by the cuts — Finland, Germany, Lithuania and Sweden — have all launched investigations, with Berlin and Swedish police saying they … Read more
When you move into a new German house or apartment and decide to have a housewarming party, the first thing you will likely receive is bread and salt. The custom German gift is designed to ensure that the new household has enough food — and plenty of flavor! But the centuries-old tradition also symbolizes prosperity, … Read more
The ordinance approved by the Los Angeles City Council codifies the protection of migrants in municipal law in the second-largest US city. The move follows President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to carry out mass deportations of immigrants. Source link
US President-elect Donald Trump named Linda McMahon, the former head of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the department of education. McMahon left WWE in 2009 to run unsuccessfully for a US Senate seat, and has been a major donor to Trump’s presidential campaign. Source link
A German citizen has been arrested in Russia on Wednesday on charges of sabotage, according to Russian state news agencies. State media reported that the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a German citizen who had been allegedly involved in an explosion at a gas distribution station in Kaliningrad in March 2024. The 57-year-old German … Read more
The United States will soon provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines to bolster its defenses against Russian forces, a US official said late Tuesday. The decision comes as outgoing President Joe Biden works to boost Ukraine’s war effort before president-elect Donald Trump takes power in January. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 20: Tennis legend Rafel Nadal finishes his career with a disappointing loss in the Dvais Cup. Meanwhile, thousands of farmers descend on Westminster to protest a new Labor tax, with television personality Jeremy Clarkson taking center stage. Finally, Donald Trump is accused of ignoring transition rules. Source link
A United States envoy said an agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah war is “within our grasp” after talks in Lebanon on Tuesday. However, there was no such optimism in the Gaza Strip, where the looting of nearly 100 aid trucks by armed men worsened an already severe food crisis. Follow our liveblog for the latest … Read more
Ukraine’s allies and Russia blamed each other for escalating Europe’s war, overshadowing the G20 summit’s final day. Brazilian President Lula urged global leaders to revive stalled UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, warning that action is essential for the planet’s “survival.” Source link
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket Tuesday, attended by President-elect Donald Trump and allies. The Super Heavy booster splashed into the Gulf of Mexico, missing the “chopstick” tower catch. SpaceX cited technical issues, overshadowing the event despite Trump’s praise of the engineering feat during his victory speech. Source link