A member of the UK armed forces who died in Ukraine has been named as Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old was killed in a “tragic accident” while observing Ukrainian forces test “a new defensive capability, away from the front lines”. Paying tribute to […]
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Divided Fed set to announce decision on interest rates
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest adjustment of interest rates on Wednesday, potentially slashing borrowing costs for the third time this year in an effort to boost sluggish hiring. Top officials at the Federal Reserve have displayed a rare degree of public disagreement over a possible interest rate cut. Inflation has picked […]
Trump on the economy; Fed Reserve; Afghan fighters : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Last night in Pennsylvania, President Trump informed a rally crowd that making America affordable again is his highest priority. He insisted that […]
Mohamed Salah: Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled teammate before AFCON | Football News
Salah’s relationship with Liverpool is strained, but the disgruntled star will be welcomed by Egypt teammates for AFCON, beginning December 21. While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The record […]
Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Colombia time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Colombia on Wednesday, according to the United States […]
Ukraine ‘ready for elections’ if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says
Ukraine is “ready for elections”, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was “using war” to avoid holding them. Zelensky’s five-year term as president was due to end in May 2024, but elections have been suspended in Ukraine since martial law was declared after Russia’s invasion. Speaking to reporters […]
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro faces subpoena over private home security upgrades after firebombing
In the wake of the firebombing of his official residence earlier this year, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is now facing questions about how he is spending tax dollars on security improvements for his private home. A GOP-led committee in the state legislature voted Tuesday to issue three subpoenas seeking records related to, among other things, […]
Trump’s speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants : NPR
President Donald Trump dances to music after speaking at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, yet the issue […]
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to hold polls if US, allies ensure security | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian leader responds to US President Trump’s suggestion that he is using the war as an excuse to avoid elections. Published On 10 Dec 202510 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that his government was prepared to hold elections within three months if the […]
Trump rails on affordability ‘hoax’ and immigrants in rally-style speech | Donald Trump
Donald Trump has sought to reboot his ailing US presidency at a rally-style event with a blitz of false claims about the economy and xenophobic attacks on immigrants and “shithole countries”. In the wake of Republican election defeats and criticism that he is out of touch with America’s affordability crisis, Trump’s speech at the Mount […]