Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz was found by the House Ethics Committee to have engaged in illegal drug use, paid for sex with multiple women, including a minor, and obstructed Congress by withholding information. The investigation revealed that Gaetz made payments to women likely in connection with sexual activity and drug use, and participated in drug- and sex-fueled parties. Despite denying the allegations and claiming the Department of Justice dropped the investigation, Gaetz resigned from Congress...

Redditors shared their disdain for Christmas traditions like Elf on the Shelf, Christmas Eve boxes, and Christmas jumpers, citing them as commercialized, wasteful, and unnecessary. Some expressed frustration with the pressure to participate in these trends and the need to share them on social media, highlighting the performative nature of these traditions. Overall, the sentiment was that these traditions detract from the true meaning of the holiday season. Full Article

Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, believes her time in office has gone well despite early challenges, including a diplomatic row with Nigeria and criticism for the lack of a policy platform. She is not rushing to make definitive policy decisions but promises they will come in due time. Badenoch is facing competition from Nigel Farage's Reform UK as Labour's poll ratings have fallen, with the Tories narrowly behind in the latest Techne UK tracker poll....

Two retired Israeli intelligence agents revealed new details about a covert operation targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria, involving exploding pagers and walkie talkies. The operation, which began 10 years ago, used walkie-talkies filled with hidden explosives sold to Hezbollah unknowingly. The agents, speaking on CBS "60 Minutes" with masked faces and altered voices, shared insights into the elaborate mission, which culminated in detonations in September. Full Article

SingPost terminated three senior executives due to irreparably egregious issues, signaling a decisive corporate governance action to strengthen confidence in the board. Past service lapses and fines contributed to the decision, highlighting the importance of credibility in the business. The case emphasizes the need for robust internal whistleblowing processes in companies to address concerns effectively. Full Article

The government has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8, allowing schools to fail students who do not meet required standards. States can now hold regular exams for these classes and hold back students who fail, with 16 states and two Union Territories already implementing this change. Students failing the exams will receive additional instruction and have the opportunity to retake the exam, ultimately being required to repeat the grade if they still...