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RUSSIA VOWS TO FIGHT ON, SAYS PUTIN – Russia is ready to fight “until the last Ukrainian dies”, Vladimir Putin has declared  Russia is ready to fight “until the last Ukrainian dies”, Vladimir Putin has declared. In remarks that will reverberate across Europe and the US, the Russian president insisted Ukraine must surrender territory, claiming his army is “practically impossible to hold back”. “Some people demand to keep on fighting until the last Ukrainian dies. Russia is ready for that,” Putin said during a trip to Kyrgyzstan. “If Ukrainian forces leave the territories they hold, then we will stop combat…

NORD STREAM SUSPECT IN COURT – Explosions which destroyed the pipeline in the Baltic Sea three years ago largely severed Russian gas transit to Europe  A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in 2022 was expected to appear in front of a German court on Friday (November 28) after Italy extradited him a day earlier. Explosions which destroyed the pipeline in the Baltic Sea three years ago largely severed Russian gas transit to Europe, squeezing energy supplies on the continent although Russia had already largely stopped deliveries. Russia and Western countries have both…

YERMAK TARGETED IN WIDENING GRAFT RAIDS! – Anti-corruption officers search sites tied to Yermak as Kyiv notes ongoing reform efforts Anti-corruption authorities in Ukraine said they conducted searches linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff and top peace negotiator Andriy Yermak. Yermak said that searches were taking place in his home and he was cooperating fully. In a joint statement, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said the searches were “authorized” and linked to an unspecified investigation. “NABU and SAPO are conducting investigative actions (searches) at the head of the Office…

LABOUR GRANDEES LINE UP AGAINST LAMMY- Justice Secretary, Lammy, faces huge fight to scrap jury trials  David Lammy faces a battle to get plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes through the House of Lords, Labour grandees have warned. The Justice Secretary is proposing to scrap the right to a jury trial for defendants accused of offences likely to result in prison sentences of under five years. The reforms mean defendants charged with scores of offences, including burglary, affray, fraud, some sexual crimes and criminal damage up to £10,000, will be stripped of their right to elect trial by…

RESOLVES TO SET MINIMUM AGE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA-The Parliament resolution is not legally binding and does not set policy  The European Parliament has agreed on a resolution which calls for a default minimum age of 16 on social media to ensure “age-appropriate online engagement” and to combat a rise in mental health problems among adolescents from excessive exposure. The Parliament resolution, however, is not legally binding and does not set policy. According to a draft published in October, the legislation asked for “the establishment of a harmonised European digital age limit of 16 years old as the default threshold under…

ONE MILLION WORKERS FACE HIGHER TAX RATE – UK Government to push a million earners into higher tax bands as thresholds stay frozen  Around one million additional workers are set to be pulled into the higher 40% income tax bracket as the government maintains its freeze on tax thresholds.  The Office for Budget Responsibility says the freeze means wage growth is pushing ordinary earners into tax bands originally designed for top-income workers. Critics have labelled the policy a “stealth tax,” arguing it places growing pressure on middle-income families already dealing with inflation and high living costs.   However, Chancellor Rachel…

TAIWAN UNVEILS $40 BLN DEFENCE BOOST — President vows sovereignty “cannot be violated or annexed” President Lai Ching-te said today that Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself. As Taiwan faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence, Lai said in August he hoped for a boost in defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2030. Unveiling the $39.89 billion package, Lai said history had proven that trying to compromise in the face of aggression brought nothing but “enslavement”. During a news conference in the presidential office,…

CHELSEA CRUSH 10-MAN BARCA IN 3-0 WIN — Chelsea dominate from start to finish as Barcelona unravel after an early red card  Chelsea claimed a comfortable 3-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League thanks to an own goal, a slice of individual skill from teenager Estevao and a first strike of the season for Liam Delap. Chelsea heaped pressure on the Spanish champions from the kick-off and went ahead in the 27th minute when Barca defender Jules Kounde bundled the ball into his own net. Barcelona had to play the second half with 10 men after captain Ronald…

VON DER LEYEN CALLS FOR MORE WORK — EU Commission President urges effort for lasting Ukrainian solutions in Parliament  EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs on Monday that “much more effort is needed, but we have a starting point” in securing a durable peace for Ukraine.  She addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, highlighting ongoing EU support for Ukraine, including economic aid, sanctions enforcement, and humanitarian measures. Von der Leyen stressed that initial agreements on aid packages provide a foundation, but warned that further cooperation and commitment from member states are essential.  She urged EU governments to…

TREASURY UNSURE WHO FACES PENSION TAX HIT – Ministers face criticism over lack of impact data Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted the Treasury does not know how many workers will be affected by her planned tax raid on pensions in Wednesday’s Budget.  The move will strip tax breaks from salary-sacrifice workplace pension schemes, potentially costing the average worker around £210 a year. Reeves is considering limiting National Insurance relief for staff and employers to contributions under £2,000 annually.  However, Treasury officials confirmed they do not hold data on how many people use these schemes nationwide. The revelation came after Lib…