North Korea tests solid-fuel engine for ‘new-type strategic weapon’
1/3 North Korea tested a solid-fuel engine, state-run media announced Friday, a development analysts believe marks a step forward in Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities.…
Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided kidnap plot against Michigan governor
JACKSON, Mich. — A judge on Thursday handed down the longest prison terms so far in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor, sentencing three men who…
Putin launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine with barrage of 60 missiles as explosions hit power plants
VLADIMIR Putin has launched another attack on Ukraine this morning with a barrage of 60 missiles. Ukrainian officials reported explosions in at least three cities…
Thousands of families can get £70 free cash to spend at supermarkets this Christmas – how to claim
THOUSANDS of households can get £70 worth of free supermarket vouchers to spend on food and essentials. The help is being dished out under the new…
Ben Duckett: England batter signs new Nottinghamshire contract
Ben Duckett made scores of 107, 0, 63 and 79 in the first two Tests in PakistanNottinghamshire and England batter Ben Duckett has signed a…
Police officer killed in Jordan as anger over fuel prices spreads | News
Clashes broke out between police and locals in several Jordanian cities, including Maan, where the officer was killed. One senior police officer has been killed…
Queensland’s COVID-19 peak expected next week, CHO urges people not to visit elderly at Christmas if sick
Queensland's latest COVID-19 wave is expected to peak in the coming week, prompting the chief health officer to urge anyone with symptoms to avoid visiting…
Senate passes $847B defense bill, forcing Biden’s hand on vaccine mandate
It repeals the Pentagon vaccine mandate within 30 days of enactment. The provision is a win for Republicans who argue that forcing thousands of people…
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Short-handed Clippers are no match against Suns
One by one, the starting lineup arrived inside Crypto.com Arena. There was All-Star forward Paul George, in a trucker hat and yellow jacket. Fellow All-Star…
Car bomb in Turkey’s Diyarbakir injures police officers | News
Two people believed to be behind the blast have been detained, authorities have said. Several Turkish police officers have been wounded after a car bomb…
China calls for ‘arduous efforts’ to revive economy | Business and Economy
State planner’s comments come after the release of worse-than-expected economic data for November. China’s economy is expected to pick up, but “arduous efforts” are needed…
Apple looks beyond ‘iPhone factory’ China as dalliance sours | Technology
Taipei, Taiwan – Scenes of mayhem erupted at Apple supplier Foxconn’s mega factory in China’s Zhengzhou last month as workers, angered by COVID-19 quarantine and…
Senate passes temporary spending bill to keep government open through Dec. 23
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation Thursday to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package…
Henry Cavill sets ‘Warhammer’ TV role after ‘Superman’ exit
Just a day after bidding farewell to Clark Kent and the “Superman” movies, actor Henry Cavill has found his next gig. According to the Hollywood…
Friday’s transfer gossip: Fofana, Mudryk, Bellingham, Saka, Amrabat, Felix, Moukoko, Gakpo, Cunha
Chelsea are on the verge of signing Ivory Coast forward David Datro Fofana, 19, from Norwegian club Molde for more than 10m euros. (Fabrizio Romano,…
Twitter suspends journalists covering Elon Musk | Social Media
Twitter owner accuses journalists of endangering his family as press groups condemn suspensions. Twitter has abruptly suspended more than half a dozen US-based journalists who…
Senate passes $858B military spending bill
1/4 Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., cheered the Senate's passing of the annual defense bill Thursday, saying it ensures the military has the resources it needs…
49ers are first team to secure division title this season
The San Francisco 49ers are NFC West champions.San Francisco clinched the NFC West title after defeating the Seattle Seahawks, 21-13, on Thursday night. It’s the…
Twitter suspends journalists covering Elon Musk | Social Media
Twitter owner accuses journalists of endangering his family as press groups condemn suspensions. Twitter has abruptly suspended more than half a dozen American journalists who…