Azerbaijan plane crash eyed as possible Russian air defense hit
U S officials and Azerbaijani ministers suggested external impact may have downed the Azerbaijan Airlines jet en route from Baku to Grozny. Survivors recalled loud noises as it circled Grozny. Azerbaijan Airlines cited interference and suspended several Russian flights. Investigators will determine the cause amid a broader regional attack context.
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Israeli troops evacuate Kamal Adwan hospital staff and patients
Gaza Health Ministry says Israeli troops forced medical personnel and patients to assemble outside in winter weather and stripped them. Some patients were moved to nearby Indonesian Hospital as guards denied entering Kamal Adwan, while fires hit labs and surgery. 25 patients and 60 staff remain inside.
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Debate over skilled worker visa sparks rift in Trump camp
Far right online clashes with Elon Musk and other Trump supporters over H-1B visas and the plan to ease skilled worker immigration. Laura Loomer criticized nominating Sriram Krishnan as AI adviser, highlighting past positions on green cards, prompting a broaderTech industry debate about immigration policy within the transition team.
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Ukraine risks losing Kursk land seized in months
U S officials warn Ukraine could surrender about half of the Kursk region gains and may lose the remainder within months. Kyiv struggles with manpower and supply, while Moscow signals renewed push to expel Ukrainian forces. The timing affects potential ceasefire leverage as Trump-era talks loom.
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Georgia subpoenas Fani Willis in Trump probe inquiry
Fulton County DA Fani Willis may contest lawmakers' subpoena in an inquiry by the Georgia state Senate into possible misconduct during the Trump prosecution. Judge Shukura Ingram set Willis a Jan 13 deadline to argue whether the subpoenas seek legally shielded or confidential information, with a final order to follow.
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Man indicted in burning death on New York subway
Sebastian Zapeta was indicted on murder and arson charges for lighting a sleeping woman on a stopped Brooklyn Coney Island station train, sitting nearby as she burned. Authorities continue identifying the victim as prosecutors condemn the malice of the act.
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