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Barrons.comXi Is Paralyzed by China’s Economic Mess. The World Will Pay.
A Chinese economic blunder will have vast global implications, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.
- The Telegraph
Ukrainian troops ‘executed by Russian soldiers as they surrender’
New video footage appears to show Ukrainian soldiers being executed as they surrender to Russian troops after an ambush.
- AFP News
Putin says 'main' goal is to capture Ukraine's Donbas
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said his main aim in Ukraine after 30 months of fighting was to capture the eastern Donbas area -- and claimed that Ukraine's Kursk counter-offensive had made that easier."The aim of the enemy (in Kursk) was to force us to worry, hustle, divert troops and to stop our offensive in key areas, especially in the Donbas, the liberation of which is our main primary objective," Putin said at a forum in Vladivostok, in Russia's far east.
- HuffPost
Dick Cheney Is Voting For Kamala Harris, And X Users Don't Know How They Feel
As one person put it, "How awful is Donald Trump? Dick Cheney is voting for his opponent who is a female Democrat. That’s how awful he is."
- The Daily Beast
Trump Skewers His Legal Team as They Awkwardly Stand Beside Him
Donald Trump gave a rambling news conference Friday that was unhinged even by his standards, with him blasting his own legal team despite their recent victories for him in other trials.Trump also skewered E. Jean Carroll, his sexual abuse and defamation accuser, and claimed that he was again being treated unfairly by courts in New York City.As Trump aired his grievances at everyone including his own legal team, his defense attorneys, including Alina Habba, were photographed standing awkwardly be
- CNN
Video footage appears to show Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
The troops stagger onto a dusty track, then onto their knees, hands placed on their heads. Seconds later, the Ukrainian drone footage shows, they lie motionless.
- The Guardian
Iran warns Russia against siding with Azerbaijan in border dispute
Row may signal that newly elected Tehran government is willing to take tougher line with Moscow
- The Guardian
Fugitive former mayor Alice Guo arrives in Philippines after deportation from Indonesia
Arrest warrant was issued for Guo, who is accused of having links to Chinese criminal syndicates, after she failed to appear before a Senate inquiry
- The Telegraph
School shootings are just a fact of life, says JD Vance
JD Vance has said school shootings are a “fact of life” and called for security in classrooms, not gun control, to stop them.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Staffers Allegedly Involved in Arlington Cemetery Drama Named
The two Trump campaign staffers accused of being involved in a dispute with an Arlington National Cemetery official have been identified, according to a report from NPR.The broadcaster broke the allegations last week, revealing how two Trump staffers—whom it did not identify—got into a physical and verbal altercation with an Arlington employee who told them they couldn’t take photos in the cemetery’s Section 60.The staffers involved in the incident were identified by a source Thursday as Justin
- The Telegraph
We have stopped Russia in the east, claims top Ukraine general - Ukraine: The Latest podcast
Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines, analyse the latest developments in Russia with former British Defence Attache John Foreman and we interview the director of a new documentary series, The Zelensky Story.
- HuffPost
The Complete List Of Past GOP Presidential Ticket Members Who Say They're Voting For Trump
It's... not very long.
- CNN
Judge delays Trump’s sentencing until after the election
Former President Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his New York criminal case until after the 2024 election, Judge Juan Merchan announced Friday, explaining that his decision to delay the sentencing is in part to avoid any appearance of affecting the outcome of the presidential race.
- INSIDER
Ukraine is getting more Bradleys from the US as the fighting vehicles prove to be among the most valuable armor in the war
The Bradley has proven to be useful for Ukraine as a maneuverable, versatile, and well-armed combat vehicle suited for combat operations in this war.
- Reuters
NATO chief urges China to stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday called on China to stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and said Beijing's assistance has been a significant factor in the continuation of the war. "China has become a decisive enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine," Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo. "China is the one that enables production of many of the weapons that Russia uses."
- Associated Press
Former Taiwan presidential candidate suspected in corruption case is sent back to jail
A former Taiwanese presidential candidate who was once mayor of the capital Taipei has been returned to custody as part of a sprawling corruption investigation. Ko Wen-je was returned to detention Thursday night in handcuffs after a legal panel overruled an earlier order allowing him to return home. Ko’s case involves alleged illegal favors and payments from a web of business people and local level politicians brought to light by an urban redevelopment project that stood to bring investors massive profits by avoiding required reviews.
- HuffPost
JD Vance Gets Roasted For Head-Spinning Suggestion On Lowering Day Care Costs
The Republican vice presidential nominee was labeled as "out of touch" after he shared his thoughts on how to alleviate soaring child care expenses.
- HuffPost
AWKWARD! Donald Trump's Economy Boast Prompts Series Of Brutal Reminders
The former president's look back at his first administration backfired.
- AFP News
US warns of growing risks of business in Hong Kong
The United States on Friday warned of growing risks for businesses operating in Hong Kong, saying that routine activities could run afoul of the financial hub's new national security regulations.The United States has repeatedly warned that Beijing-led security regulations are putting at risk the openness that allowed Hong Kong to flourish as a trading hub.
- CNN
China is ending foreign adoptions of its children. That leaves hundreds of American families in limbo
China is ending most foreign adoptions of its children, leaving hundreds of American and other foreign families with pending applications in limbo.