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Wind turbines generate more than half of UK’s electricity due to Storm Pia (www.theguardian.com)

Captain Ancap is watching you! The election victory of self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei is being celebrated by right-wing libertarians around the world. (www.konicz.info)

The election victory of self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei is being celebrated by right-wing libertarians around the world. This neoliberal extremism is successful because other ways of tackling the worsening crisis have failed – not just in Argentina.

Travellers crossing Channel at Dover face long queues during Christmas getaway (www.theguardian.com)

Doctors accuse Israeli troops of desecrating bodies and shooting civilians at hospital Israel says was Hamas ‘command center’ (edition.cnn.com)

Polish minister ‘saw UK special forces operating in Ukraine’ (www.declassifieduk.org)

Plumber Adelaide: Your Trusted Partner for Plumbing Solutions (futurology.today)

Are you facing plumbing issues in your Adelaide home or business? Plumbing problems can be a real headache, causing disruptions and potentially damaging your property. In this article, we will explore the world of plumbing services in Adelaide and how to find a reliable plumber to address your needs.

Ukraine says it downed three Russian Su-34 warplanes (www.bbc.com)

Ukraine’s military says it shot down three Russian fighter jets on Friday in the south of the country....

US intelligence suggests Iran involved in planning attacks in Red Sea (www.cnn.com)

The US on Friday released newly declassified intelligence that suggests Iran has been “deeply involved in planning the operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea,” National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson told CNN....

Ukraine ‘shoots down three Russian bombers’ as Putin’s war supplies ‘slowing’ (www.independent.co.uk)

Russia warns US and Europe over reports Ukraine may get its seized assets (www.theguardian.com)

Kremlin threatens ‘serious consequences’ if there is an unprecedented seizure of Russian assets held abroad...

'Chilling effect': People expressing pro-Palestinian views censured, suspended from work and school | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)

Restaurant staff losing their jobs for cheering on a pro-Palestinian protest. A Palestinian Canadian journalist fired for her social media posts calling for a #freepalestine. Medical residents flagged to potential hiring committees for their support of Palestinians....

Hamas says no more hostage releases until war ends (www.bbc.com)

Despite backlash, Masha Gessen says comparing Gaza to a Nazi-era ghetto is necessary (www.npr.org)

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Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army (www.bbc.com)

UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains (www.reuters.com)

China to increase curbs on video gaming industry (www.bbc.com)

Israel-Gaza live news: UN supports resolution on Gaza which stops short of calling for ceasefire (www.bbc.com)

Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape (www.rfi.fr)

WSJ News Exclusive | How Putin’s Right-Hand Man Took Out Prigozhin (www.wsj.com)

Nikolai Patrushev, a top ally of the Russian leader for decades, put in motion the assassination of the mutinous chief of the Wagner mercenary group...

Russia blasts US on frozen assets, missiles as Ukraine bombardment persists (www.aljazeera.com)

Container rates hit $10,000 as ocean freight inflation soars in Red Sea crisis (www.cnbc.com)

Biden signs executive order aimed at targeting banks that facilitate war in Ukraine (www.independent.co.uk)

White House has urged congressional Republicans without success to drop resistance to Ukraine funding over immigration dispute...

More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition, Pentagon says (www.reuters.com)

A total of more than 20 countries have agreed to participate in the new U.S.-led coalition safeguarding commercial traffic in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement as more nations join the effort, the Pentagon said on Thursday....

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