💵 ABC to pay Trump $15 million to settle defamation lawsuit – reports
ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos have reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit filed by US President-elect Donald Trump, agreeing to pay $15 million. The settlement, filed on Saturday, avoids a trial and includes a charitable contribution to a foundation to be established by Trump, as well as $1 million to cover his attorney fees, Fox News reported.
As part of the agreement, Stephanopoulos and ABC will issue a statement of "regret" in an editor’s note at the end of a March 10, 2024, article. The statement addresses comments Stephanopoulos made during a March interview with Rep. Nancy Mace.
The lawsuit stemmed from remarks Stephanopoulos made during the interview, where he repeatedly incorrectly claimed that Trump had been found "liable for rape" in a civil case involving E. Jean Carroll.
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ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos have reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit filed by US President-elect Donald Trump, agreeing to pay $15 million. The settlement, filed on Saturday, avoids a trial and includes a charitable contribution to a foundation to be established by Trump, as well as $1 million to cover his attorney fees, Fox News reported.
As part of the agreement, Stephanopoulos and ABC will issue a statement of "regret" in an editor’s note at the end of a March 10, 2024, article. The statement addresses comments Stephanopoulos made during a March interview with Rep. Nancy Mace.
📄 "ABC News and George Stephanopoulos regret statements regarding President Donald J. Trump made during an interview by George Stephanopoulos with Rep. Nancy Mace on ABC’s This Week on March 10, 2024," the statement reads.
The lawsuit stemmed from remarks Stephanopoulos made during the interview, where he repeatedly incorrectly claimed that Trump had been found "liable for rape" in a civil case involving E. Jean Carroll.
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Putin called claims that Russia wants to attack NATO nonsense: “are they completely stupid, are they crazy or what?” #SPIEF2024 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
🗺 Newsweek shows map of feasible WWIII frontlines
According to the American magazine, the front in Europe could stretch from the border between Russia and Finland, through Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Poland, all the way to Germany. The magazine paid special attention to the Suwalki Corridor between Poland and Lithuania, which, in its opinion, could become the first point of conflict due to its location between the Kaliningrad region and Belarus.
Active hostilities, according to Newsweek, could also break out in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied claims that Moscow intends to attack NATO members and stated that such discussions are used by the West to divert attention from internal problems.
In recent years, Russia has noted NATO's unprecedented activity near its western borders, which the alliance describes as "deterring Russian aggression." Moscow has expressed concern over the bloc's increasing military presence in Europe.
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According to the American magazine, the front in Europe could stretch from the border between Russia and Finland, through Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Poland, all the way to Germany. The magazine paid special attention to the Suwalki Corridor between Poland and Lithuania, which, in its opinion, could become the first point of conflict due to its location between the Kaliningrad region and Belarus.
Active hostilities, according to Newsweek, could also break out in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied claims that Moscow intends to attack NATO members and stated that such discussions are used by the West to divert attention from internal problems.
In recent years, Russia has noted NATO's unprecedented activity near its western borders, which the alliance describes as "deterring Russian aggression." Moscow has expressed concern over the bloc's increasing military presence in Europe.
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Trump picks Richard Grenell as Special Envoy for 'hottest spots,' including Venezuela and North Korea
In the previous Trump administration, Grenell served as US Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, and Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations. He also spent eight years on the UN Security Council, working on issues related to North Korea and other countries.
Trump stressed that Grenell will continue to pursue a policy of "peace through strength" and be guided by the principle of "America first."
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💬 "I am pleased to announce Richard Allen Grenell as our Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. Ric will work in some of the hottest spots around the World, including Venezuela and North Korea," US President-elect Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
In the previous Trump administration, Grenell served as US Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, and Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations. He also spent eight years on the UN Security Council, working on issues related to North Korea and other countries.
Trump stressed that Grenell will continue to pursue a policy of "peace through strength" and be guided by the principle of "America first."
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Israeli Air Force launches new strikes on Damascus – reports
Israel has carried out 52 airstrikes on Syrian military sites in Damascus, its surrounding countryside, as well as in Homs, Hama, and Daraa over the past four hours, according to local media.
Footage from social media
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Israel has carried out 52 airstrikes on Syrian military sites in Damascus, its surrounding countryside, as well as in Homs, Hama, and Daraa over the past four hours, according to local media.
Footage from social media
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Only two British Navy destroyers operational – reports
The Royal Navy's destroyer fleet has hit a historic low, with only two out of its six advanced Type 45 destroyers currently operational, The Telegraph reported, citing the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The remaining vessels are undergoing extensive repairs, with four Type 45s in the refit yard at Portsmouth, leaving the fleet at its smallest size in over a century.
Among the issues affecting the fleet is HMS Daring, which has spent more time in maintenance than in active service since its commissioning 12 years ago. Additionally, of the Navy's eight Type 23 frigates, only six are currently operational.
With just 8 out of 14 destroyers and frigates available for duty—compared to over 800 during the Navy's peak in 1945—the UK’s naval strength is at its lowest point since the destroyer programme began under Queen Victoria.
The sharp reduction in operational ships has raised concerns about the nation’s security, with MPs warning that Britain is increasingly vulnerable to sea and air attacks.
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The Royal Navy's destroyer fleet has hit a historic low, with only two out of its six advanced Type 45 destroyers currently operational, The Telegraph reported, citing the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The remaining vessels are undergoing extensive repairs, with four Type 45s in the refit yard at Portsmouth, leaving the fleet at its smallest size in over a century.
Among the issues affecting the fleet is HMS Daring, which has spent more time in maintenance than in active service since its commissioning 12 years ago. Additionally, of the Navy's eight Type 23 frigates, only six are currently operational.
With just 8 out of 14 destroyers and frigates available for duty—compared to over 800 during the Navy's peak in 1945—the UK’s naval strength is at its lowest point since the destroyer programme began under Queen Victoria.
The sharp reduction in operational ships has raised concerns about the nation’s security, with MPs warning that Britain is increasingly vulnerable to sea and air attacks.
“With only two operational destroyers, we simply cannot defend London, let alone the UK. This is something the Defence Select Committee will urgently investigate,” Mike Martin, the MP for Tunbridge Wells, told the British newspaper.
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IS* strengthens positions in Syria amid chaos in country – Kurdish general The Islamic State* terrorist group has strengthened its positions in Syria amid chaos in the country after armed opposition came to power, Gen. Abdi Mazloum of the Kurdish-led Syrian…
Kurds urge international community to prevent IS* buildup of in Northeastern Syria – SDF
The Kurdish Autonomous Administration calls on the international community to provide support to the Kurdish armed groups in connection with the activation of the Islamic State* in northeastern Syria after the change of power in Damascus, Abdelsalam Ahmad, a spokesman for the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeastern Syria and Lebanon, told Sputnik.
The Kurdish SDF formations, supported by US forces in northeastern Syria, announced the creation of their own autonomous administration in the territories under their control in the provinces of Aleppo, Al-Hasakah, Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor after the start of the Syrian crisis in 2011. The Kurdish formations did not engage in hostilities with the government forces of Syria under the leadership of former President Bashar Assad and maintained their military potential.
* ISIS (also known as ISIS/IL/ISIS-K/Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
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The Kurdish Autonomous Administration calls on the international community to provide support to the Kurdish armed groups in connection with the activation of the Islamic State* in northeastern Syria after the change of power in Damascus, Abdelsalam Ahmad, a spokesman for the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeastern Syria and Lebanon, told Sputnik.
💬 "The SDF forces are part of the international coalition to fight terrorism. IS took advantage of the state of chaos and the overthrow of the regime and expanded the territories under their control," Ahmad said.
💬 "It is in the interests of the international community to support the SDF as a force that played one of the decisive roles in the fight against terrorism," he added.
The Kurdish SDF formations, supported by US forces in northeastern Syria, announced the creation of their own autonomous administration in the territories under their control in the provinces of Aleppo, Al-Hasakah, Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor after the start of the Syrian crisis in 2011. The Kurdish formations did not engage in hostilities with the government forces of Syria under the leadership of former President Bashar Assad and maintained their military potential.
* ISIS (also known as ISIS/IL/ISIS-K/Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
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Russian forces have hoisted the tricolor on the tallest building in the city of Kurakhovo in the Donetsk People's Republic, Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Commission of Russia’s Public Chamber on Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects, and Veteran Support, told…
Russian troops hoisted Russia's tricolor flag in Uspenovka and Annovka, south of Kurakhovo
Now, there is a search for scattered groups of Ukrainian troops, Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Commission of Russia’s Public Chamber on Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects, and Veteran Support, told Sputnik.
The Ukrainian group, consisting of about 700 fighters, including a special forces unit, was completely surrounded south of Kurakhovo in the Donetsk People's Republic, he added.
Before the encirclement, the group requested permission to retreat at least eight times but was denied by its command, Rogov noted.
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Now, there is a search for scattered groups of Ukrainian troops, Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Commission of Russia’s Public Chamber on Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects, and Veteran Support, told Sputnik.
The Ukrainian group, consisting of about 700 fighters, including a special forces unit, was completely surrounded south of Kurakhovo in the Donetsk People's Republic, he added.
Before the encirclement, the group requested permission to retreat at least eight times but was denied by its command, Rogov noted.
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Man involved in murder of Russian officer detained in Donetsk — FSB
The perpetrator had planted explosives in the officer's car.
The suspect carried out the bombing on the order of the Ukrainian special services, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) informed. He was promised a reward of $10,000 for committing a crime.
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The perpetrator had planted explosives in the officer's car.
The suspect carried out the bombing on the order of the Ukrainian special services, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) informed. He was promised a reward of $10,000 for committing a crime.
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🌪The aftermath of a tornado in San Francisco
Wind gusts had reached 130 km/h. More than 200,000 people were left without electricity, and tens of thousands still do not have electricity, the Daily Mail wrote. No injuries were reported.
People were urged to avoid coastal areas until Monday due to the threat of flooding.
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Wind gusts had reached 130 km/h. More than 200,000 people were left without electricity, and tens of thousands still do not have electricity, the Daily Mail wrote. No injuries were reported.
People were urged to avoid coastal areas until Monday due to the threat of flooding.
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