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The GuardianHow much trouble is Xi really in? Outgunned Taiwan may be about to find out
Cracks are appearing in China’s monolithic regime – and its leader might decide a military adventure will strengthen his grip on power
- TechRadar
Microsoft is changing the way it updates Windows – and it’s starting to sound like Windows 12 won’t happen
Got used to the constant drip of Moment feature updates for Windows? Well, that approach could be changed next year.
- People
Days After Tech Worker Was Found Slain in San Francisco Home, Man Is Arrested
Scott Fisher, 29, was arrested Thursday and faces a homicide charge in connection with the death of Kimberly Wong
- Yahoo Finance
Time to buy? Why the prices of Rolex and other luxury Swiss watches keep falling.
As the holidays approach, if you are in the market for a luxury Swiss watch now might be your best time to buy. Subdial, a watch industry data provider, reported that its Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index fell again for the month of November to a new two-year low.
- The Independent
Prince Louis pulls cheeky stunt as royals attend Christmas Carol service
The royal mischief maker keeps on entertaining as even Princess Charlotte can’t help but laugh
- The Independent
US piles pressure on Israel over conduct in war on Hamas
Secretary of state Antony Blinken urges more to be done to protect civilians in Gaza – as UN Security Council votes on resolution calling for immediate humanitarian ceasefire
- NextShark
Japanese man who spent $16,000 to become a dog 'fails' agility test
The Japanese man who made headlines throughout the year for chronicling his journey as a “dog” has apparently flunked an agility course. What happened: The man, known to his followers as Toco, posted a series of photos on Instagram this week showing what appeared to be moments of failure in a Crufts-style agility course. About Toco: Toco rose to fame in 2022 after commissioning Zeppet, a Japanese model and sculpture company, to create a hyperrealistic rough collie costume for 2 million yen (around $16,000 at the time).
- The Independent
Why so many of Nepal’s Gurkhas end up fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Nearly 200 Nepalese nationals are serving as mercenaries in the Russian army – but it’s not only a phenomenon benefitting the Kremlin’s military recruitment, as Namita Singh explains
- Evening Standard
'Depraved' predator who raped sleeping woman on Tube jailed
Ryan Johnston launched attack on woman who was returning from night out with friends
- The New Voice of Ukraine
In intercepted conversation, Russian soldiers discuss coup, ‘marching together to Russia’
Unrest has emerged among Russian invaders due to the almost complete absence of rotation of soldiers drafted under general mobilization, Ukraine’s HUR Intelligence Main Directorate said on Dec. 8, releasing an audio interception as evidence.
- The New Voice of Ukraine
Russia ‘unable to repair missile ship Askold’ after precision missile strike by Ukraine
The Russian missile ship the Askold, which was destroyed on Nov. 4 after a Ukrainian missile struck the shipyard in Kerch, on the east coast of the occupied Crimean peninsula, will not be repaired, a Telegram news channel has claimed.
- The Independent
Trump fraud trial defence witness was paid nearly $900,000 for testimony
An accounting professor slammed allegations against the former president as ‘absurd’
- Business Insider
Man found half-eaten by zoo tigers after one of the apex predators was seen with a shoe in its mouth
A man was found mauled to death by zoo tigers in Pakistan when staff saw a shoe in one of the cat's mouths.
- Business Insider
US Navy warships don't have to worry much about the missiles the Houthis keep throwing around, but not everyone can say the same
Houthi rebels have been launching missiles and drones around the coast of Yemen, keeping US Navy ships on patrol quite busy.
- The Independent
Princess Beatrice holds hands with stepson Wolfie at Princess of Wales’ Christmas concert
Christopher ‘Wolfie’ Woolf is Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s son from previous relationship
- The Independent
Commuter sexually assaulted while trapped on Elizabeth line train for hours
One passenger said stranded commuters were made aware of arrests for ‘sexual touching’ onboard
- The Hill
Trump hits Christie after strong debate showing: ‘Not fit to run for President’
Former President Trump took a swing Friday at former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) after his stronger debate showing. “Sloppy Chris Christie is not fit to run for President. He is suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,” Trump posted to Truth Social. “According to all, he came in LAST in the debate, and I came…
- Marie Claire US
Meghan Markle Probably Found Princess Kate's Senior Royal Role "Very Hard to Swallow," Says Expert
This makes sense to me.
- CNN
What we know about rape and sexual violence inflicted by Hamas during its terror attack on Israel
Simchat Greyman had to pause several times when describing the evidence of sexual violence he saw when recovering the bodies of victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel.
- Windows Central
Microsoft is exploring adding a command line text editor into Windows, and it wants your feedback
Windows 11 doesn't currently ship with a CLI text editor, but Microsoft has opened a thread on GitHub discussing the idea of adding one in. And it wants your feedback.