Новости за 03.01.2025

The Islamic State is seeing less resistance in areas of major security concern following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and potential troop drawdown in Iraq.

A federal appeals court struck down the FCC’s landmark net neutrality rules yesterday, ending a nearly two-decade effort to regulate broadband internet providers like utilities. If they're not utilities, what the hell are they? I just keep thinking how shocked and surprised they'll be: if and when the next CEO hits the ground, the question "Why do they HATE us?" can be answered with a printout of THIS ruling. Via the New York Times:

The visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Pakistan served as a new momentum for the relations between the countries in all areas, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan said during a meeting with Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko in Minsk on 3 January.

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The French and German foreign ministers have arrived in Damascus to meet HTS members, marking the first trip by top European Union officials to the country since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad last last month.

A pretty little market town in North England combines rich history, scenic beauty, and TV fame, making it a lovely getaway destination.

1. Police investigate reports of prison attack on Sara Sharif’s father  The Guardian
2. Sara Sharif’s killer dad ‘has neck & face sliced open with jagged tuna tin lid in prison cell ambush by two...  The Sun
3. Sara Sharif's father attacked in prison after being jailed for murdering 10-year-old  Sky News
4. What we know as Urfan Sharif reportedly attacked in prison  Yahoo News UK
5. Father of Sara Sharif ‘attacked in prison with tuna tin lid’  The Telegraph

India’s indigenous wool is coming out of obscurity. Activists, a festival, and a handful of brands are trying to help the textile fibre find its rightful space

The Brit suffered the fourth defeat of his career against Daniel Dubois last year, but has now been sensationally tipped to face the 'Gypsy King' later this year

Nicholas Kindle, a special agent in Utah tasked with investigating illegal narcotics trafficking, was arrested three weeks after special agent David Cole.

Congestion pricing is set to begin in New York City on Sunday, but the fight against it continues in New Jersey.

The 'good side' of the fence is the 'typical' indicator of ownership, but it's not always the case - here are some top tips to find out who needs to pay for repairs

If you're like me, you often wonder how someone as corrupt and venal as Susan Collins has remained in the U.S. Senate for so long. Surely, they can elect someone who serves Maine's interests more than just the Republican Party? Well, having a compliant and complicit local press helps a lot, and that's just what the Bangor Daily News has been doing for years. If today's example strikes you as especially egregious it's not. Printing an op-ed from Collins' own intern is just par for the course.

HEALTH chiefs have warned of “skyrocketing” flu cases over Christmas and New Year, with over 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus.

First Draft Jimmy and Ronald, and a farewell to a decent man.

Balloon Juice: There ain't much to country living.

Balkinization: Thinking way outside the box on constitutional design.

ProPublica: The American oil industry’s playbook, illustrated.

This Modern World: Age of anxiety.

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Donald Trump's picked a myriad of of the most awful people alive, those who've committed every offense, violated every social norm--just absolutely despicable "humans" for his cabinet. It's almost like he's going out of his way to pick people who were unacceptable in politics just a decade ago, and still aren't wanted in most parts of our society.

The Valiants will almost certainly need to improve if they are to get anything from their latest away trip. Here’s our match preview… How do you think the match will go? Scroll down and post a comment…

Staggered concrete floors create a "vertical cave" through the centre of this compact family home in the Czech Republic, designed by local studio Malý Chmel. Aptly named House of Seven Floors, the home's more conventional exterior, designed to fit its sloping suburban site, conceals an exposed concrete interior of interconnected levels that encourage the family's

Sunday January 5th is when Spain holds its Three Kings parades and parents rush out to buy presents, whilst Monday January 6th is a public holiday and when kids open most of their Christmas gifts. So what will be open over these last days of Spanish Christmas?

Gunners in the market for forward but January window notoriously difficult