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2+ min ago (746+ words) Putin branded fears that Moscow is planning to invade another European nation as "ridiculous" and "complete nonsense". By Alastair McCready and News Agencies President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to guarantee in writing that Russia will not attack another European nation, as he dismissed claims that Moscow intends to invade another country as a "lie" and "complete nonsense". Speaking on Thursday in Kyrgyzstan"s capital, Bishkek " where he attended a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), a Russia-led military alliance that includes some former Soviet republics " Putin branded claims Moscow is planning to attack Europe as "ridiculous". "The truth is, we never intended to do that. But if they want to hear it from us, well, then we"ll document it. No question," the Russian president told reporters. Putin"s denials that Moscow is planning another…...

15+ min ago (396+ words) Donald Trump's polling numbers are "plummeting" according to his niece Mary Trump, and one result in particular will hurt him most of all. The president is weathering a storm of GOP infighting, cost-of-living crisis, and the impending release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Healthcare is proving to be a running sore too, with the Trump administration delaying their healthcare plan on Monday. Trump's approval rating has slid in the last few months and, according to various pollsters, he's not as popular as he once was. But one polling result will affect the president most of all, with Mary Trump outlining how a Fox News poll paints a picture of steady decline for the public's mood on the Trump administration. She said, "Donald's poll numbers are abysmal. He is polling horribly in multiple surveys across a wide range of audiences. I…...

49+ min ago (443+ words) Israel target Syria killing ten, strikes hit Gaza's Khan Younis Trump to review immigrant visas after National Guard attack How Gaza is entering an uncharted era of foreign guardianship Testing the waters: Is Saudi Arabia re-engaging with Lebanon? The Dutch election shows the far-right never lost its grip Lebanon a year on: Ceasefire with Israel is war by another name Gaza is the litmus test for Western free speech Migrant Ethiopian women see no relief from Pope's Lebanon visit Dior gets a Kuwaiti touch through Alymamah Rashed's artwork The hidden struggles of Gaza's autistic children At the same time, a Palestinian man was killed after an Israeli drone targeted'he town of Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, while Israeli forces launched attacks across southern Gaza, including Rafah. An Israeli drone strike killed a Palestinian man…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (354+ words) Carson says he wants Public First to be a "rallying point for a pretty large community of people" also wanting guardrails around AI. He added, "This issue is one that transcends party labels." Democrats and Republicans across the country have started taking action against the rising worries around AI. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that requires major AI companies to publish and follow safety policies. A similar bill has been passed in New York, and in Republican-led states like Florida, the GOP are considering legislation of their own. A separate group, Leading the Future, has since been set up and says it will use donations of $100 million to "reshape the political environment around innovation policy." Super PAC Andreessen Horowitz committed $25 million in 2025 and will contribute another $25 million next year. OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman is part of the Leading…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (559+ words) The Biden administration had introduced the requirement for oil and gas firms to begin reducing their emissions this year, but the EPA said companies will now have until January 2027 to comply with the rule. The administration is also considering repealing the requirement entirely. Lauren Pagel, policy director for Earthworks, called the delay "indefensible and illegal." "The Trump administration has once again chosen polluters over people, sacrificing the health of communities and climate to serve the fossil fuel industry," said Pagel. "Every day national methane rules are delayed means more methane in the air, more toxic pollution in our lungs, and more irreversible climate damage." The EPA claimed it was providing companies with a "more realistic timeline" for complying with the requirement, and said the action would "save an estimated $750 million over 11 years in compliance costs." While saving money for fossil…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (202+ words) Donald Trump has claimed he will "permanently pause" all immigration from "third world countries" in a furious post to Truth Social. His post reads, "Even as we have progressed technologically, Immigration Policy has eroded those gains and living conditions for many." "These goals will be pursued with the aim of achieving a major reduction in illegal and disruptive populations, including those admitted through an unauthorized and illegal Autopen approval process." "Only REVERSE MIGRATION can fully cure this situation. Other than that, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, except those that hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that America stands for " You won't be here for long!" Trump's post calling for a "reverse migration" policy comes amid three separate tirades on Truth Social, all focusing on immigration. He had also posted a picture from inside of a plane which he claimed was part…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (831+ words) The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are typically known for philanthropic acts. However, one New York Times contributor is arguing that President Donald Trump has instead made "reverse philanthropy" one of the defining traits of his administration.In a Thursday op-ed for the Times, writer Molly Jong-Fast defined "reverse philanthropy" as an act in which Trump expects the wealthiest to "give to him " or else." She then named multiple examples of Trump soliciting donations for both his second inauguration and now his $300 million ballroom, which will be replacing what used to be the East Wing of the White House."Instead of the richest helping the neediest, they pay tribute to the greediest. Remember the dozens of people and corporations who gave over a million dollars each to his inauguration? Mr. Trump then went to five crypto firms and eight tech companies,…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago (571+ words) Human rights lawyer insists there's "strong evidence' why detained Filipino leader should stay in jail. By Ted Regencia and News Agencies International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges are set to rule on a request to release from detention former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has ongoing proceedings against him on charges of crimes against humanity. The judges are scheduled to issue their ruling on Friday, paving the way for a possible provisional freedom of the ageing politician " a move strongly opposed by human rights groups and families of victims of his brutal drug war. Duterte's legal team'is appealing an October decision to keep him in custody after judges found that he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses. Prosecutors at the ICC'say Duterte was involved in dozens of killings as part of…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago (55+ words) At least 12 Syrians killed in Israeli attacks after two unarmed Palestinians murdered in occupied West Bank's Jenin. At least 12 Syrians killed in Israeli attacks after two unarmed Palestinians murdered in occupied West Bank's Jenin. Occupied West Bank raids: Two Palestinians killed in Jenin by Israeli military By Stephen Quillen and Fiona Kelliher...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (391+ words) Donald Trump has taken a swipe at "incompetent" Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz and "stupid" world leaders in a furious tirade on Truth Social. The president began his statement relatively normally, wishing those reading a happy Thanksgiving. But the message soon turned sour as he hit out at those who Trump believes had "divided" and "laughed at" the country. On his list was Democrat Tim Walz, the State of Minnesota, and unnamed "world leaders" whose immigration policy Trump denounced. Trump's full post reads, "A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being 'Politically Correct,' and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration....