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Despite his strong desire to be seen as a peace negotiator, US President Donald Trump backed away from a deadline for a Ukraine deal on Thanksgiving. This is an important signal that the upcoming culmination of his peace initiative, now in Moscow with his special envoy Steve Witkoff’s talks with the Kremlin, is unlikely to result in a sudden agreement to stop Russian aggression. The rift between Kiev and Moscow remains too obvious, and the reasons for their stubbornness are too steeped in sacrifice, anxiety and bloodshed. It will become clear over the coming days that Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Australian captain Pat Cummins and fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood will miss another Ashes Test due to injury, while opening batsman Usman Khawaja remains in the squad for the second match in Brisbane.Cummins missed the team’s two-day win at Perth Stadium due to an ongoing back injury, but appeared to be on track to feature at the Gabba, bowling sharply at the net during the build-up. He underwent further fitness training and bowled against stand-in captain Steve Smith during a practice session in Sydney on Friday, but was subsequently left out after Cricket Australia named the same last-14 group. Instagram This…

The resignation of BBC director-general Tim Davie and news director Deborah Turness over the panoramic editing of US President Donald Trump’s 2021 speech has plunged Britain’s national broadcaster into one of its deepest crises in history.But this scandal didn’t start with a single show or a single miscarriage of justice. Close to the heart of this crisis is Robbie Gibb, who has spent more than a decade shaping the BBC’s political coverage. He has zigzagged between the BBC and the Conservative government, promoting his own partisan projects that have distorted the company’s journalism on Brexit, Trump and, ultimately, Gaza.I saw…

We are inundated with relationship advice that barely captures the complexities of what actually makes a relationship work.As a couples counselor with 10 years of experience working with couples and individuals trying to find and maintain love, I have found that one of the most underrated signs of a healthy, resilient relationship is a concept called “mutual influence.”A word coined by a married psychologist, Dr. By John and Julie Gottman Mutual influence means being willing to let your partner’s needs, vulnerabilities, and perspectives shape you and even change something about your own behavior.This quality is usually focused only in moments…

This photo shows a panoramic view of Nexperia’s headquarters in Nijmegen on November 6, 2025.John Tis | AFP | Getty Images Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has publicly called on its Chinese unit to help restore supply chain operations, warning in an open letter that customers across a range of industries are reporting “imminent production disruptions.”Neexria’s Dutch arm said on Thursday that the open letter followed “repeated attempts to establish direct communication through traditional channels” but there had been no “meaningful response”.The letter marks the latest development in a long-running saga that has threatened global auto supply chains and sparked a bitter…

The United States has designated Venezuela’s so-called Cartel de los Soles a “foreign terrorist organization,” marking a recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela.Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro heads the organization, which the United States alleges is involved in widespread corruption and drug trafficking. President Maduro has denied the accusations and has called the cartel an “invention” amid growing concerns about possible U.S. military action in the region.The U.S. designation comes in the wake of continued U.S. ship interception in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean, and the recent arrival of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group…

Paris AP — Beauval Zoo announced that a star giant panda couple who lived in France for 13 years and gave birth to three cubs will return to China on Tuesday. The woman, Huang Huang, and her partner Yuan Zhi, both 17, are traveling on a 12-hour flight from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport in a large white box with windows and breathing holes and the word “Bon voyage” written on it. “The panda is reaching an age where it requires highly specialized care,” zoo director Rodolphe Delord said at a farewell ceremony at the airport. “The panda will benefit…

The sun shone and the stars aligned Thursday as Dak Prescott defeated Patrick Mahomes and the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 in a blockbuster Thanksgiving game at AT&T Stadium. CeeDee Lamb tormented Trent McDuffie with seven catches for 112 yards and a touchdown, while hurdler George Pickens rushed for 88 yards as the centerpiece of the NFL’s most potent passing attack. Prescott completed 27 of 39 yards for 320 yards, two touchdowns and an interception on the opening drive, keeping Dallas afloat at 6-5-1 as the two teams remained close for their playoff fate. Use Chrome Browser…

A woman puts money into a red Salvation Army kettle outside a giant supermarket in Alexandria, Virginia, on November 22, 2023. Eric Lee | Washington Post | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter by Robert Frank, a weekly guide for high-net-worth investors and consumers. Sign up to receive future editions directly to your inbox.Economists and academic experts say the new tax law could reduce charitable giving by the wealthy next year, leaving less wealthy Americans to pick up the difference.Under President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill,” signed into law in July, several…

Italian defense company Leonardo announces plans for AI-powered shielding for cities and critical infrastructure (Leonardo SpA and subsidiaries)© Leonardo SpA and subsidiariesItalian defense company Leonardo on Thursday announced plans for AI-powered shields for cities and critical infrastructure, spurring Europe’s efforts to strengthen its sovereign defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions.The system, named Michelangelo Dome after Israel’s Iron Dome and US President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome project, integrates multiple defense systems to detect and neutralize sea-to-air threats, including missile attacks and drone swarms.Leonardo’s Shares rose modestly on Thursday, up about 77% since January, as defense stocks across Europe have soared over…