Business
Trump admin strikes deal with Russia, Ukraine to secure Black Sea shipping
Both statements asserted that the respective parties were committed to a "durable and lasting peace."
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Terrorism
Number of victims rises in Moscow terror attack, leaving 133 dead and 140 injured
The attack was one of the deadliest to hit the Russian capital in the last two decades
Human Rights
British politician George Galloway who backs Hamas has also praised Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro
The newly elected MP says the UK should not interfere with the terror group’s rule of Gaza because ‘Palestinian people picked Hamas’
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Voracious fire consumes building in Spain, killing 10 residents
The eighth and ninth floors became death traps after the voracity of flames and suffocating smoke quickly invaded the apartments
Human Rights
Russian dissident and human rights leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison
Navalny was hailed by many as a hero for human rights in a country known for brutal repression, and had a long history of courageously leading historic anti-Kremlin protests
Technology
Brits stiff U.K. electric company despite island winds producing more power
Great Britain has more than 11,000 wind turbines with a total capacity of 30 gigawatts, the sixth largest of any country in the world, yet many British households are delinquent on their energy bills.
Culture
King Charles could abdicate throne early and turn crown over to Prince William, say royal experts
Speculation arose among royal experts just as Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced she was stepping down on Jan. 14 to turn her throne over to her 55-year-old son
Latin Recipes & Gastronomy
Basque Burnt Cheesecake recipe: A Spanish dessert treat for this Christmas
This Spanish treasure of cheesecake recipe is a trans-Atlantic alternative to the classic New York–style cheesecake, boasting a press-in cookie crust that will leave your guests pining for more
Human Rights
Putin says he wants "to reach an agreement" to return WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Lynne Tracy, the U.S. ambassador to Russia said the U.S. will keep fighting for the journalist’s release
Human Rights
Senate Republicans block Israel and Ukraine funding
Although some Republicans have vowed to support Israel, they have tried to pair passage of Ukraine aid to funding border security
Culture
BBC employees reportedly instructed not to attend London march against antisemitism
The BBC’s decision comes only days after the British network’s former director called the news organization “institutionally antisemitic”
