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PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA HAS NO PLAN TO ATTACK NATO Dismisses Biden remark as ‘nonsense’ Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin dismissed as complete nonsense remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden that Russia would attack a NATO country if it won the war in Ukraine, adding that Russia had no interest in fighting the NATO military alliance. The war in Ukraine has triggered the deepest crisis in Moscow’s relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, and Biden warned last year that a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia would trigger World War Three. In a plea to Republicans not to…

Virgil van Dijk claimed only Liverpool tried to win the 212th meeting with Manchester United after Erik ten Hag’s struggling team produced a defiant defensive display to take a point at Anfield. Liverpool’s frustration in failing to win at Anfield for the first time this season, and failing to reclaim top spot in the Premier League as a consequence, was articulated by their captain after Jürgen Klopp’s side followed up the 7-0 rout of United last season with a goalless stalemate. United had several chances to punish Liverpool on the counter-attack and Rasmus Højlund, who is yet to open his Premier League…

ONE DEAD AND ANOTHER CRITICAL AFTER BOAT CARRYING MIGRANTS SINKS The survivors have been taken to Calais One person has died and another is in critical condition in hospital after a boat carrying migrants sank in the English Channel. They were among at least 66 people on the inflatable dinghy which got into difficulty about five miles (8km) off the northern French coast, according to the coastguard. The survivors have been taken to Calais while a search is continuing by air and sea. Rescuers reached the craft at about 1am local time and found one of the boat’s tubes was…

WELCH TO BECOME PREMIER LEAGUE’S FIRST FEMALE REFEREE She takes charge of Fulham’s home game against Burnley on December 23 Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee to officiate a Premier League match when she takes charge of Fulham’s home game against Burnley on December 23. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed the appointment and also said Sam Allison would become the first Black official to take charge of a Premier match in 15 years. Allison will be the referee for Sheffield United v Luton Town on December 26. Welch has been a trailblazer for female referees…

OFGEM PROPOSES HIKING HOUSEHOLD ENERGY BILLS –  Energy regulator is proposing a one-off increase of £16 in the price cap Ofgem is to hike household energy bills to help protect suppliers after consumer debts surged to a record £3bn. The energy regulator is proposing a one-off increase of £16 in the price cap, equivalent to around £1.33 a month, to be paid between April 2024 and March 2025. Last month, Ofgem set the price cap from the current £1,834 for a typical dual-fuel household to £1,928 from January 1. But energy prices remain high compared to historical levels and energy…

OPPOSITION CRIES FOUL AS CONGO READIES FOR VOTE Accusations already flying about electoral legitimacy  As the Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for Dec. 20 elections, the opposition and independent observers warn that issues including illegible voter cards, blocked campaign planes, and electoral list delays threaten the legitimacy of the results. For months, the CENI election commission has rejected criticism it is failing to deliver a free and fair vote as promised, even as it flags logistical setbacks rolling out the presidential and legislative ballot across Africa’s second-largest country. Tensions have escalated in the final weeks of campaigning. Challengers to…

MILAN STUN NEWCASTLE AS BOTH TEAMS BOW OUT OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – AC Milan take a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United  AC Milan substitute Samuel Chukwueze struck a superb late winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United as both teams exited the Champions League at St James’ Park. At one point on a nerve-jangling climax to Group F, Newcastle were heading for the last 16 as they led through Joelinton’s rasping first-half drive and Paris St Germain trailed in Germany to Borussia Dortmund. But seven-times champions Milan were far better in the second half as Newcastle ran out…

THAMES WATER APPOINTS NEW BOSS – Pressure mounts on turnaround efforts of the company Thames Water has appointed a new chief executive to lead its turnaround efforts amid growing pressure on the company over both its operational and financial health. Britain’s largest water supplier said that Chris Weston, formerly of Centrica and chief executive of power specialist Aggreko, would start work on 8 January. His to-do list is extensive. In June, the government was drawing up a contingency plan for a possible collapse over concerns about the company’s ability to service its huge debt pile. That was measured at £14bn…

TRUMP SAYS HE WOULD RENEGE ON $3 BILLION US PLEDGE FOR GREEN CLIMATE FUND Trump is opposed to “climate reparations” to other countries Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, said that if elected he would renege on a $3 billion U.S. pledge to a global fund meant to help developing countries cut emissions and adapt to climate change. The pledge was announced by Vice President Kamala Harris this month in Dubai at the U.N. COP28 climate summit, although it is subject to the politically divided U.S. Congress, which must authorize the release of funds. Trump, who has…

CYPRUS CALLS FOR EU RETHINK ON SYRIA MIGRATION AS REFUGEE NUMBERS RISE Authorities say the arrival of Syrian refugees is gathering pace Against a backdrop of mounting tensions in the Middle East, this easternmost outpost of the European Union Cyprus, is bracing itself for an influx of asylum seekers, adding further strain to resources stretched by what authorities say is an already disproportionately high number of persons seeking sanctuary. Authorities say the arrival of Syrian refugees is gathering pace. In calm seas, it can take a small fishing boat 18-20 hours to get from Lebanon to Cyprus. Superintendent Ioannis Artemiou,…