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17 Dec 2024

#politics

The Federalist: The Media Are Depressed, Defensive. They Should Stay That Way
The Media Are Depressed, Defensive. They Should Stay That Way
The national news media is reportedly feeling demoralized following Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's controversial visit to Mar-a-Lago, which drew criticism from their peers. The media landscape is further complicated by ABC's $15 million settlement over a defamation suit involving Donald Trump.

As media outlets navigate these challenges, there is a growing sense of caution regarding potentially libelous content. This shift may lead to a more restrained approach in reporting, which some view as a necessary adjustment for the industry.


#foreignaffairs

Le Monde: France to stand 'with Syrians' after Assad's fall, says envoy in Damascus
France to stand 'with Syrians' after Assad's fall, says envoy in Damascus
France is preparing to support Syria following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, with special envoy Jean-François Guillaume stating the country aims to assist during the transitional period. The French embassy in Damascus, closed since 2012, raised its flag again as security personnel entered.

Other nations, including Germany and Qatar, are also engaging with Syria's new interim rulers. Discussions are underway as various countries cautiously resume diplomatic relations, reflecting a shift in the geopolitical landscape.


Forbes: Head Of Russia’s Nuclear Defense Forces Killed In A Bomb Blast In Moscow
Head Of Russia’s Nuclear Defense Forces Killed In A Bomb Blast In Moscow
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons defense force, was killed in a bomb blast in Moscow. The explosion, caused by a bomb planted on a scooter, is being treated as a terrorist attack, with investigators indicating it was a targeted assassination.

Ukraine's SBU agency has convicted Kirillov in absentia for war crimes related to the use of banned chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces. While Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for the attack, a law enforcement official suggested it was an act of retribution for his actions.


GB News: Russian general in charge of Putin's nuclear defence forces killed in Moscow by Ukrainian e-scooter bomb
Russian general in charge of Putin's nuclear defence forces killed in Moscow by Ukrainian e-scooter bomb
Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's nuclear defense forces, was assassinated in Moscow by a Ukrainian bomb concealed in an electric scooter, resulting in his and his assistant's deaths. The incident may be classified as terrorism, with Ukrainian sources claiming responsibility.

Kirillov had accused Ukraine of developing a "dirty bomb" and was sanctioned by the UK for spreading disinformation. His assassination is seen as a significant blow to Russia, with experts suggesting it could provoke retaliation from Putin.


Fox News: Russian general Igor Kirillov, his assistant killed by explosive device in Moscow
Russian general Igor Kirillov, his assistant killed by explosive device in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia’s chemical, biological, and radiation defense forces, was killed in a remote-controlled explosion in Moscow, a day after being criminally charged by Ukraine's Security Services for using banned chemical weapons.

The blast, equivalent to about 300 grams of TNT, is being investigated as a terrorist attack. The SBU claimed responsibility, citing extensive use of chemical weapons by Russia in the ongoing conflict.


#crime

Fox News: Delta stowaway apprehended again after allegedly trying to cross border into Canada
Delta stowaway apprehended again after allegedly trying to cross border into Canada
Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old woman accused of stowing away on a Delta flight from New York to Paris, was arrested again after attempting to cross into Canada. She cut off her ankle monitor and was caught by authorities at the U.S.-Canada border.

Dali, a Russian national and legal U.S. resident, previously evaded TSA checkpoints to board the flight without valid travel documents. Concerns about her potential flight risk were raised during a bail hearing, and she is currently in FBI custody.