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Many months of war predicted as Netanyahu defies US talk of Palestinian rule

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza is far from over as he attempts to destroy Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4EZ29Y7

A shocking certainty, Princess Mary’s elevation to queen nears completion

The abdication announcement by Denmark’s Queen Margrethe caught even veteran observers of Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy unawares. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eGYhwSt

In escalation, Russian drones strike Ukrainian hotel, kindergarten, shops

Ukrainian interior minister said a British journalist was among the wounded at the hotel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/embVTaq

US Navy sinks three small Houthi boats attacking Maersk container ship in Red Sea

The attack on the ship prompted Maersk to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, the company said on Sunday. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/F6nzw5h

An Israeli hostage describes her time in captivity in harrowing detail

Schem, a 21-year-old Israeli French citizen, was kidnapped by Hamas after fleeing the Nova music festival during the October 7 terrorist attack. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/t02x45e

Israel seeks full control of Gaza-Egypt border, reversal of 2005 withdrawal

If successful, it would place Gaza under exclusive Israeli control after years being run by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1eWc7m5

Paula Abdul accuses Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault on American Idol

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against the former longtime producer of American Idol, accusing him of sexually assaulting her when she was a judge. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/qpkc7V5

Michael Cohen sent fake AI-‘hallucinated’ legal cases to his attorney for use in court

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer, who was disbarred five years ago, said in a declaration submitted to the judge he found the citations by doing research through Google Bard. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/H5yDt8O

How US fast food giants are supersizing investment in China

Bullishness for China as other industries try to de-risk and detangle from Beijing may be a profit-increasing strategy for the fast food industry. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Jeu7qGl

Police release CCTV after murder of pregnant teen and boyfriend

Police in San Antonio, Texas, hope this CCTV will provide answers after the deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eVvWw7N

Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison

Missouri woman Gypsy Rose Blanchard has been released from prison on parole after serving time for the murder of her mother. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/OK7IAWi

Little value in most parts of equity markets, says Kotak Equities

The brokerage has been cautious on the mid- and small-cap space for the last three to four months, and following the recent rally, it believes that mega-cap stocks are also no longer value propositions. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/NUKag6i

Nikki Haley fails to mention slavery when asked about reason for US Civil War

Democratic President Joe Biden posted a video of Haley’s exchange on social media with the caption: “It was about slavery.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/C4STxla

DFAT investigates Israeli airstrike in Lebanon

DFAT is investigating reports an Australian man, his wife and brother have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/O5a2Zzm

Australian man killed in Israeli airstrike was Hezbollah fighter, terror group says

“The Islamic Resistance celebrates the martyr,” a eulogy praising the Australian-raised Ali Bazzi’s death on Hezbollah’s official website said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gXmDNZ3

Ghost ships at reawakened North Korea port put Ukraine in peril

An extra one million shells means about 2700 rounds more per day Russia could fire at Ukraine, which is already having trouble procuring artillery and may face more difficulty if aid from the US isn’t secured. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ch4onL0

RBI permits lending, borrowing in government securities

G-Secs issued by the central government, excluding Treasury Bills, would be eligible for lending/borrowing under a Government Security Lending (GSL) transaction. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/6iKfh10

Israel expands Gaza ground offensive into urban refugee camps

Residents described airstrikes shaking the Nuseirat, Maghazi and Bureij camps. The military later asserted that it had located a Hamas training camp. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3ih9GwQ

Japan wants a stronger military but where will it find the troops?

Already, on a newly commissioned navy frigate, the nurse doubles as dishwasher and cook. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/NvZhoSC

Would-be Dutch PM Geert Wilders calls for a pro-secular leader in Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defeated Turkey’s pro-secular party earlier this year to take his 20-year rule well into a third decade. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/W6LdmkD

Why this Australian author is going solo, despite working in London publishing

Melanie Price works in London publishing. But when it came to writing her first novels, she’s joined the ranks of the one million authors who are choosing to self-publish on Amazon. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/okZvTym

Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time

Many Ukrainians embraced the move to celebrate Christmas on December 25, eschewing the Russian liturgical calendar, with enthusiasm. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MUDGvx3

Israeli airstrike kills senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards general in Syria

The sources told Reuters that the adviser, known as Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/V3DguSn

Dalal Street may have much to cheer in the poll year too, Nifty could 'log 17% gains'

Equity returns during general election years have been positive in nine out of 11 instances, with a median return of 17%, according to data compiled by ICICI Securities. In 2019, the Nifty gained approximately 14.3%, while in 2014, the index rallied 30%. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/0cmqeJH

Caravan of 6000 migrants marching towards US border

A sprawling caravan of migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and other countries is trekking through Mexico and headed towards the US border. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xQdRGLb

Israel launches one of the war’s deadliest strikes in central Gaza

Dozens were killed in Gaza overnight in one of the deadliest strikes of the war, while Israel’s leaders acknowledged the “heavy price” of war. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gKJAkwP

Suspect arrested in alleged theft of a Banksy stop sign decorated with military drones

A man was filmed removing the stop sign less than an hour after it was confirmed as being the latest Banksy artwork. Police arrested a suspect just a day later. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cAsCiK3

How Russian and Chinese interference could affect the 2024 US election

A newly surfaced intelligence report explains how the US government is preparing for its adversaries to intensify efforts to influence American voters next year. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/WlcB0S8

Woman with two wombs gives birth to twins on different days

A woman with two uteruses has given birth to “one-in-a-million” twin girls, one from each womb. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gkqNQjc

Payne reveals Biden’s move that devastates her daily in rare public appearance

The former foreign and defence minister said not a day passed when she did not think about the plight of women in Afghanistan. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Z3JyYUW

After nearly 40 years, Wham! song finally reaches Christmas number one

The Wham! hit ‘Last Christmas’ has now made history for the longest-ever journey for a single to make it to first place in time for Christmas Day, according to the Official Charts Company. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZlP7eaA

‘Shoot here!’: reporter yelled at Prague gunman to help people flee

Jiri Forman’s actions have won him plaudits in Czech media, but he played down suggestions he was a hero. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/GJ24nNL

Prague Police release bodycam footage following mass shooting

Prague Police have released bodycam of officers hunting for a gunman, who opened fire at a University, killing 14 people. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tpzeGXM

Has Europe finally found a solution to its migration crisis?

Politicians are under intense pressure to impose hardline policies to deal with a rising tide of boat arrivals as European voters swing to the right. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/7sOpob4

Teens found guilty of 'senseless' killing of transgender teenager in UK

A boy and a girl have been found guilty of murdering a transgender teenager in England. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Xb8TMwR

How Trump’s ballot ban in Colorado could play into his hands

Not long after Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump should be barred from holding office, the former president had already embarked on a familiar fundraising blitz. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2TuBAkf

Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks over Gaza ceasefire gather pace

Hamas’ top leader has travelled to Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza, part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another ceasefire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/vpqD1ia

High civilian toll in Gaza is cost of crushing Hamas, Israeli military says

Israel has dropped thousands of tonnes of munitions over the past 10 weeks, leaving the narrow Mediterranean strip in ruins and killing nearly 20,000. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/N5BpdXW

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Wednesday

Nifty on Tuesday ended about 34 points higher to find support just above the 21-EMA on the hourly chart, prompting a strong recovery in the later part of the session. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/21z3pMm

Listed small finance banks on a high with better asset quality, profitability

Equitas and Ujjivan lead the show with more than 80% jump in market capitalisation this year while Suryoday bounced back after dips in the previous two years. AU, already enjoying a high valuation, has delivered a consistent performance. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/cDpuvX6

US, Israel discuss targeted approach in Gaza, end to widespread offensive

American officials have repeatedly expressed concern about the large number of civilian deaths in Gaza, even while underscoring American backing for Israel’s campaign. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FS9pjug

Banks open to exploring a pact on sharing default info with rating firms

For the first time, leading banks have said they are willing to explore an arrangement for sharing some information on corporate defaults with rating companies. At a meeting last week, officials of some of the large state-owned and private sector banks told CRAs that they are open to the idea and would await the agencies to suggest a format for sharing information, a person familiar with the discussion told ET. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/d25tjSu

Ukraine’s army is struggling to find good recruits

Russia is suffering immense casualties in its ongoing war with Ukraine – daily losses of up to 1000, even – but it has the edge in manpower. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/UVBrf30

Inside Hamas’ underground network: largest tunnel yet found

What strikes you first about the tunnel is its size. Jutting out from the desert sand, the rusty steel opening is just big enough to drive a car through. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/P7rORgQ

Israel faces new truce calls after hostage shootings raise alarm about its conduct

Israel has allowed aid trucks to enter Gaza from a second point for the first time in the conflict. There were chaotic scenes as Palestinians swarmed aid trucks as they entered Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5DiKyad

George Pell’s great Vatican rival convicted of corruption

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, has been convicted of embezzlement and fraud. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/yf9LcOV

Japan’s latest export is a mad fusion of women’s wrestling and fashion

Sukeban athletes combine theatrical, hard-hitting punches and clever defences with fashion to tell a story with their moves and costumes. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/jYCJWUu

Friendly-fire killings of Israeli hostages may force Israel to alter Gaza strategy

Israeli soldiers fatally shot three shirtless men waving a white flag, an event being held up as an example of the military’s failure to live up to its promises to protect civilians. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/WLdtD9j

Prince Harry awarded $267,000 in tabloid court battle

Prince Harry has won a court case in the UK which found publishers of the Daily Mirror hacked his phone to gather information on the royal family. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4fJm7S9

Are you a morning person? You may be a Neanderthal descendant

Using artificial intelligence to analyse genetic variants, researchers have found it is possible that some humans could have obtained their circadian rhythm from their ancestors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Fqi9V6H

US urges Israel to end large-scale Gaza ground invasion by the end of the year

The Biden administration has reportedly told the Israeli government, the next phase should involve elite Israeli forces to carry out more precise missions. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dbFwcQU

Bull on tracks halts trains at major US train station

A bull has caused commuter chaos in the US after escaping onto the train tracks. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3QJkYlm

Away from the glitter of Dubai, a village is being devoured by sand

Rising out of the desert, the futuristic metropolis of Dubai hosted a historic global agreement this week. Nearby, nature takes its toll. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/I5tf0gE

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Thursday

Nifty on Wednesday ended with a marginal gain of 20 points to form a Doji type candle on the daily charts. ​The upside recovery of Wednesday from the immediate supports signal chances of further upside for the Nifty in the short term. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/r2ZOpDN

US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington lobbying for continuing military aid. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Vfq2pT0

Zelensky invokes Christmas in US visit to plead for war funding

His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing to leaders in Congress for US aid. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ws0RI7r

Palestinians killed in West Bank raid, Biden and Netanyahu clash over Gaza’s future

Seven Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin overnight, including five in a drone strike during an Israeli raid. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eifVA8q

BHEL, Coal India among 5 stocks with top long unwinding

Long unwinding refers to the selling of positions or stocks owned for a longer period either to book profit or to exit it in anticipation of impending bearishness from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/vP0QzIh

Can you spot a deepfake? Gaza the latest outlet for AI deception

We have added fake details to a real image to show how people can use AI to alter perceptions. You may not be able to tell the difference. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/jgdBXR1

Navalny vanishes in Russia’s prison system, Zelensky arrives in Washington

Supporters of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny have been preparing for transfer to a “special regime” colony, the harshest grade in Russia’s prison system. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/TGSw3Pe

Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny not heard from in nearly a week

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing from his prison, supporters claim. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DfgPh08

Civilians crushed under rubble as residential buildings, hospitals hit

An Israeli airstrike flattened a residential building where some 80 people were staying in the Maghazi refugee camp. A neighbour said only six made it out. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/TkJ4R2j

RBI's unlikely to cut interest rates before June next year

According to the latest projections provided by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, consumer price index inflation is seen at 4% in July-September and 4.7% in October-December of the next financial year. The central bank has repeatedly emphasized that it needs to see a durable return to 4% inflation before it can consider any change in its current tight policy. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JVOYrF0

How Israel secretly made sure Hamas got millions of dollars a month

The Hamas-run Gaza Strip received billions of dollars over a decade. Israeli intelligence officials now believe that the money had a role in the success of the October 7 attacks. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JsHGQnA

At least 6 people confirmed dead, as tornadoes strike Tennessee

A deadly tornado has torn through Tennessee, killing at least six people, and leaving widespread damage. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Yq5od1l

Heavy fighting across Gaza amid renewed US military and diplomatic support

Heavy fighting raged across Gaza overnight, including in the devastated north, as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive after the US blocked the latest international push for a ceasefire. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cGv4iCZ

Freed Gaza hostages recount their captivity at rally in Tel Aviv

Thousands of Israelis, who rallied to demand the release of all hostages, heard that one woman tried to take a machine that helped her breathe with her, only to have it taken away by her captors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eG28J0B

Women offered watches, sex toys if they become surrogate mothers

A British company has been accused of commercialising surrogacy by offering prospective mothers Apple watches, theme park tickets and even sex toys. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/McWKJ46

Ivy League university president resigns as antisemitism testimony draws backlash

Liz Magill was unable to say under repeated questioning at a congressional hearing that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/a2K5QTl

‘Love Story’ actor Ryan O’Neal has died, his son says

O’Neal starred in the classic 1970 romance film opposite Ali MacGraw. He was 82. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cXg8b0F

There are worse things stolen from children than the colour of the sea

The TV at home is tuned to Bluey instead of the news when my granddaughter is around, for the images of children suffering are too ghastly for a child. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/A7NITpO

Retail investors 'gambling' in stocks? Nithin Kamath's take on popular view

Most of Zerodha's AUM was added post-2020, which is one of the biggest bull markets India has seen. While equity funds saw a slowdown in the pace of inflows, investments through the systematic investment plan route hit record high in November. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/9zkYCyv

‘Star Blizzard’: Britain blames Russian hackers for meddling in 2019 election

Russia’s FSB is accused of hacking hundreds of MPs and civil servants in orchestrated campaign that started in 2015 and lasted years. Universities and charities were also targeted.  from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/g3Refd7

LIC reclaims Rs 5 lakh cr market cap; stock hits 52-week high

With Thursday's jump in LIC shares, the second-largest PSU by market cap, surged another 19 per cent this week. During the day, LIC shares hit a 52-week high of Rs 800 on the NSE and Rs 799.90 BSE, breaching the Rs 5 lakh crore market cap of the state-owned insurer. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/BOR9xXi

Pop star Taylor Swift named Time Person of the Year for 2023

Pop sensation Taylor Swift announced Time Person of the Year for 2023. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/qjmwXDv

Heavy fighting is continuing across Gaza as Israeli forces intensify their ground operation

Israel claims it found major weapons depot in Gaza as offensive continues. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/yE9f0UV

Israeli forces encircle house of Hamas’ Gaza leader as humanitarian alarm grows

Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Hamas in south Gaza, forcing Palestinian civilians, many already displaced from the north, to search for refuge elsewhere. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8rJPNWE

Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers of economic toll from tough new rules

The industry has been waging a fierce campaign to kill the "Basel endgame" proposal, which overhauls how banks must calculate their loss-absorbing capital, and as regulators roll out fair lending and fee cap regulations, among other rules. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/W63pIJH

Woman killed in shark attack in the Bahamas

The American tourist suffered "significant trauma" after being bitten. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/LU475r3

Extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America, US says

Daily settler attacks have more than doubled, UN figures show, since Hamas, which controls the separate Palestinian enclave of Gaza, killed 1200 Israelis and took about 240 hostages. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/n7pd4hE

Israel raises Australia travel warning over fears of anti-Semitism

Israel is warning its citizens to reconsider travelling to Australia over fears of anti-Semitism. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gP3bQXv

Divers find wreckage from Osprey aircraft

US and Japanese divers have discovered the wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a US Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/vydxFkG

‘There is no safe area’: Israel presses ground offensive in southern Gaza

Palestinian residents said that areas which they had been told to go to were also coming under fire. About 900 have died since end of truce, Gaza health authorities say. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lVGbJU0

SAT hauls up Sebi for lackadaisical approach in Kirloskar Industries case

In October 2020, Sebi prohibited Atul Kirloskar, Rahul Kirloskar, Alpana Kirloskar, Arti Kirloskar, and Jyotsna Kulkarni from accessing the securities market for six months. This order was challenged in the appellate tribunal, which passed in the interim of December 2020 and stayed Sebi's order subject to an undertaking to the effect that they would not sell their shares in KIL. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/t5cGDR8

Sony India's net profit jumps 31% as buyers lap up premium products

As per the company's latest regulatory filings to the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Sony India revenue expanded 23% to '6,353 crore in the year under review, reaching pre-pandemic FY19 levels, while net profit went up by 31% to '136 crore. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/WNsAdtx

Israeli bombings concentrate on south, tanks heard near Khan Younis

Residents in the southern city of Khan Younis, many of whom had moved there to flee earlier attacks, said they could hear tank fire and feared a new Israeli ground offensive was building. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4SB269O

Multimillion-dollar mission to salvage jet that crashed on coral reef

A US Navy team has removed nearly all of the estimated 7500 litres of fuel from the aircraft, and is attempting to save the protected Hawaiian reef. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/p9onLZE

Man kills tourist near Eiffel Tower, laments Gaza war after arrest

The attacker went after a German couple with a knife, killing the man. He then used a hammer to injure two others. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wGZr3KE

Israeli offensive shifts to crowded south Gaza, driving up death toll

The prospect of further ceasefires in Gaza appeared bleak as Israel recalled its negotiators and pounded targets in crowded southern Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/GERmBer

RBI receives 97% of 2000 rupee notes as of Nov 30

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned 97.26% of the 2000 rupee bank notes withdrawn from circulation as of May 19th, bringing the total value of the notes to Rs. 9,760 crores as of November 30th. The RBI emphasized that the highest denomination remains a legal tender. The note was introduced in November 2016 to meet currency requirements after the withdrawal of 500 and 1,000 notes. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/zUaL8vD

King Charles’ Greek-flag tie raises eyebrows amid Elgin Marble spat

Earlier this week, British PM Rishi Sunak abruptly cancelled a meeting with the Greek PM after his counterpart called again for the return of the sculptures. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/QPDkMu0

‘To hell with this place’: Republican George Santos expelled from US House

The New York congressman’s brief career has been mired in controversy, ending with criminal corruption charges and expulsion. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5VoTKUA

Death and destruction returns to Gaza after truce ends

Israel’s warplanes pounded Gaza on Friday after talks to extend a week-old truce with Hamas collapsed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wUQqvBK