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Syrian insurgents have reached Damascus suburbs, their first advance near the capital since 2018, while Syrian state media deny rumours of Assad fleeing.
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ReutersNorth Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
After a battle in Russia's snowy western region of Kursk this week, Ukrainian special forces scoured the bodies of more than a dozen slain North Korean enemy soldiers. But it is among mounting evidence from the battlefield, intelligence reports and testimonies of defectors that some North Korean soldiers are resorting to extreme measures as they support Russia's three-year war with Ukraine. "Self-detonation and suicides: that's the reality about North Korea," said Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier who defected to the South in 2022, requesting he only be identified by his surname due to fears of reprisals against his family left in the North.
- Wales Online
Foreign Office warns Brits are targets for terrorists in this country
People travelling there are being told to 'stay aware of your surroundings at all times' and, also, to steer clear of demonstrations and keep your bags close to you
- The National
Humiliation for Labour as Rachel Reeves gets Liz Truss 'lettuce' treatment
RACHEL Reeves’s fortunes have gone from bad to worse – with the Chancellor getting the potentially fatal lettuce treatment.
- HuffPost UK
Minister Delivers Brutal Four-Word Answer To Tory MP's Question About Migrants
Angela Eagle gave Sarah Bool short shrift in the House of Commons.
- HuffPost
Melania Trump Reveals Where She Plans To Live During Her Husband's Presidency
The former first lady's living plans have been the subject of much speculation ahead of Donald Trump's second term.
- Reuters
Russia sees shift from Trump towards recognising 'realities' in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia says it has detected a shift from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his team towards recognising the "realities" on the ground in Ukraine, and sees this as a welcome sign as it prepares to study his plan for ending the war. The Kremlin says it is open to a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Trump, which the Republican said on Monday would take place "very quickly". Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow was ready to study Trump's ideas for ending the conflict in Ukraine once he takes office on Jan. 20.
- The Telegraph
The tax hike that costs the Treasury £500k a day
The Treasury lost half a million pounds a day in revenue after tax raids on spirits backfired, figures show.
- People
Michelle Obama Just Announced She Will Not Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration After Also Missing Jimmy Carter's Funeral
A spokesperson for the Obamas confirmed to PEOPLE that while Michelle plans to skip Trump's swearing-in on Monday, Jan. 20, former President Barack Obama will be in attendance
- The Telegraph
Starmer appoints former Treasury official as key aide in blow to Reeves’ authority
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed a former Treasury insider as a key aide amid doubts over Rachel Reeves’ economic credibility.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump's Inaugural Parade Is Reportedly Getting A Trashy Twist
A surprise star of the president-elect's 2024 campaign could make an appearance.
- HuffPost
Mary Trump Exposes The ‘Sordid’ Truth About Uncle's Leadership In Disasters
Donald Trump's niece also pinpointed "one of the most frustrating things" about his response to the California wildfires.
- PA Media: UK News
Busiest day recorded for migrant Channel crossings in 2025 so far
Men and women wearing blankets and life jackets were brought ashore on Monday from a Border Force boat in Dover, Kent.
- Evening Standard
Council tax bombshell for thousands of poorest Londoners as town hall cash crisis escalates
Boroughs propose 5% hikes as London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan prepares to unveil latest bill for City Hall
- The Daily Beast
Trump Dealt Bad News About Jack Smith Report
A judge has cleared the path for the public release of Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s election interference case. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will allow the Justice Department to release volume one of the report, focuses on the Jan. 6. investigation. The federal judge initially temporarily blocked the release, but denied the request to extend the ban.
- The Telegraph
Labour-run council hits buyers of empty homes with previous owners’ tax bills
A Labour-run council is slapping buyers of empty homes with 200pc council tax bills racked up by previous owners.
- The Telegraph
Hamas has replaced all militants killed in Gaza, warns US
Gaza faces a perpetual war if Israel and Hamas do not sign a hostage deal to end the conflict, the US warned last night.
- The Hill
Opinion - Trump’s impending downfall: The promises he will never be able to keep
Given Trump's narrow Congressional majorities and broad promises, he is likely to fail.
- The Daily Beast
Lying Trump Took His Own Supporters for Fools: Jack Smith
Special Counsel Jack Smith found that Donald Trump’s team took his own MAGA faithful for easily manipulated fools when he and several co-conspirators carried out an “unprecedented criminal effort” to overturn the 2020 election. Smith detailed his conclusion in a report released Tuesday, which explains his decision to indict Trump on four counts for plotting to obstruct the certification of the presidential race he lost to Joe Biden. Smith wrote that Trump’s team “deceived” a group of MAGA hardli
- People
Melania Trump Says She'll Be an 'Independent' First Lady and Tell Donald When She Disagrees: 'Standing on My Own 2 Feet'
The former first lady shared in a new Fox News interview that she has never shied away from giving the president-elect her advice when they have differing opinions
- The Independent
Reeves will be committing ‘political suicide’ if she orders spending cuts, warns John McDonnell
Ex-shadow chancellor calls for wealth tax to tackle economic crisis