Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,229 | Russia-Ukraine war News

In the aisles of supermarkets, in the shops of your favorite artisans, they’re showing their faces once again: the timeless holiday staples. Yule log, foie gras, champagne and oysters remain the guests of honor at French dinner parties. These invariables are often seen as a sine qua non for the… Read Details ⇢

People in storm-ravaged Mayotte implored French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to do more to help as he toured the overseas territory. Officials in France’s poorest overseas territory fear thousands could have been killed. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the trail of destruction left by Cyclone Chido,… Read Details ⇢

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A last-minute budget bill has passed in the United States House of Representatives to keep the federal government funded and running through mid-March, averting an impending shutdown. The continuing resolution now progresses to the Senate with only hours to spare before the shutdown is slated to take effect on Saturday… Read Details ⇢

Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints… Read Details ⇢

Jostling: President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi The SACP, EFF and uMkhonto weSizwe party are all looking at potential new alliances This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience.… Read Details ⇢

The US House of Representatives voted Friday, December 20, to avert a government shutdown with just hours to spare, with Democrats joining Republicans to advance a funding bill keeping the lights on through mid-March. Lawmakers sent a package to the Senate that would keep federal agencies running through mid-March –… Read Details ⇢

This week on Paris des Arts: Riad Sattouf, the graphic novelist and film director, takes us to Paris’s Musée des Arts et Métiers. His comic books have been translated into 23 languages, as he captivated the world with his series “The Arab of the Future,” which sold 3.5 million copies. He… Read Details ⇢

The 2024 presidential election dominated the news cycle this year and not only are a majority of voters feeling hopeful about the outcome, but they are also increasingly hopeful for the future of the country. And while half feel it was a bad year, the number saying it was good is… Read Details ⇢