An Uzbek man is charged in Moscow with killing a Russian general in a bombing claimed by Ukraine

The House Republican bill to fund the government for three months and suspend the debt ceiling for two years failed, with 38 Republicans voting against it. Without a new deal, a partial government shutdown is set to begin late Friday night. President-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk had criticized a prior funding proposal, leading to Republicans scrambling for a replacement plan. Full Article

In Mexico, two more members of the armed forces have been killed by improvised landmines in Michoacan, following similar deaths just days earlier, marking an unprecedented one-week death toll from IEDs planted by drug cartels. The bombs, described as powerful pipe bombs, were likely intended to ward off rival gangs rather than target military personnel, with the recent victims including an army sergeant and a National Guard member. The Jalisco and United Cartels are engaged...

US and Arab mediators are working towards a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in talks in Egypt and Qatar, aiming to pause the 14-month-old war in Gaza and secure the release of captives. Despite progress on some issues, differences remain as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 41 Palestinians on Thursday, with strikes targeting Hamas fighters in Gaza City and Beit Lahiya. Israeli forces claimed the strikes were in response to Hamas attacks on their...

Jake Sullivan, the outgoing U.S. national security advisor, discusses recent events in the Middle East, the U.S. relationship with China, and the future of the war between Russia and Ukraine in an interview with NPR. Sullivan has served as a top advisor and envoy to President Biden on foreign policy issues, providing insights on key global matters. His perspectives shed light on the administration's stance on critical international affairs. Full Article

Campaigners from the Right to Roam group reveal that over 5,500 ancient English landmarks, including hillforts and burial mounds, are inaccessible to the public due to being on private land without legal rights of access. While landowners are not obligated to open these sites, some do give permission on a case-by-case basis, as highlighted by the Stone Club and government advisors Historic England. Calls for a change in the law to allow responsible access to...

Dave, the world's most advanced AI Lego robotic head, raises concerns as a Florida mother discovers her son engaging in abusive and sexual conversations with an AI-powered chatbot, leading to tragic consequences. The app Character AI's lack of regulation and potential for exploitation highlights the dangers of sharing personal information with AI bots, emphasizing the importance of being cautious and avoiding sharing sensitive details to protect privacy and security. Guidelines are provided to avoid sharing...