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Pentagon says Poland's fighter jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'
The Pentagon has said that Poland's offer to give its MiG-29 fighter jets to the US so they can be passed to Ukraine raises serious concerns for the NATO alliance and the plan is not "a tenable one"
 "Pentagon says Poland's fighter jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'")
South Koreans vote for new president in tight, bitter election
South Koreans were voting for a new president Wednesday, with a liberal ruling party candidate considered a maverick and a conservative former prosecutor considered the favourites in a tight race
 "South Koreans vote for new president in tight, bitter election")
US aid to Ukraine grows to near $14 bn in $1.5 trn govt bill
A US aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies grew to around $14 billion on Tuesday as lawmakers put finishing touches on a $1.5 trillion government-wide spending bill
 "US aid to Ukraine grows to near $14 bn in $1.5 trn govt bill")
Guatemala 'Volcano of Fire' eruption prompts evacuations of 500 residents
About 500 residents have been evacuated voluntarily from the slopes of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire as red-hot rock and ash flowed down the slopes toward an area devastated by a deadly 2018 eruption.
 "Guatemala 'Volcano of Fire' eruption prompts evacuations of 500 residents")
Proud Boys leader arrested on charge of conspiracy in Capitol attack
A leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group have been arrested on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the US Capitol
 "Proud Boys leader arrested on charge of conspiracy in Capitol attack")
1st trial in Capitol riot of Texas man ends in conviction on all counts
A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the US Capitol with a holstered handgun
 "1st trial in Capitol riot of Texas man ends in conviction on all counts")
Musk asks judge to nullify subpoena, throw out 2018 deal with SEC
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking a federal judge to nullify a subpoena from securities regulators and throw out a 2018 court agreement in which Musk had to have someone pre-approve his posts on Twitter.
 "Musk asks judge to nullify subpoena, throw out 2018 deal with SEC")
Covid-19 pandemic: WHO says boosters needed, reversing previous call
It said vaccination, including the use of boosters, was especially important for people at risk of severe disease.
 "Covid-19 pandemic: WHO says boosters needed, reversing previous call")
Beefing up its cybersecurity, Google buys Mandiant for $5.4-billion
Google is fortifying its cloud services with a $5.4 billion acquisition of the cyber security firm Mandiant, the companies announced Tuesday.
 "Beefing up its cybersecurity, Google buys Mandiant for $5.4-billion")
Ukraine crisis: McDonald's to temporarily close 850 stores in Russia
McDonald's could take a big financial hit because of the closures
 "Ukraine crisis: McDonald's to temporarily close 850 stores in Russia")
Ukraine 'will not give up': Zelenskyy's virtual address to House of Commons
Zelenskyy urged Britain to increase sanctions on Russia and to recognize Russia as a terrorist country
 "Ukraine 'will not give up': Zelenskyy's virtual address to House of Commons")
Ukraine gets $700,000 donation from Grand Slams, WTA, ATP, ITF
A donation of $700,000 to aid humanitarian relief efforts via Global Giving's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund and to support the Ukraine Tennis Federation was made by the four Grand Slam tournaments
 "Ukraine gets $700,000 donation from Grand Slams, WTA, ATP, ITF")
European Union to commit to phasing out dependency on Russian energy
The 27 EU leaders meet in Versailles outside Paris for a two-day summit starting Thursday and will be working on ways to reduce their dependency on Moscow for fossil fuels.
 "European Union to commit to phasing out dependency on Russian energy")
WHO says it 'strongly supports' Covid booster, reversing previous call
WHO said it is continuing to monitor the global spread of omicron, including a stealth version known as BA.2, which has been documented to have re-infected some people after an initial case of omicron
 "WHO says it 'strongly supports' Covid booster, reversing previous call")
Joe Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war, says report
President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia's economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter.
 "Joe Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war, says report")
400 civilian deaths recorded, wounded over 70: Ukraine defence minister
Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has released new estimates of casualties and damage from the Russian war, saying Russian military actions have killed 38 children and wounded more than 70.
 "400 civilian deaths recorded, wounded over 70: Ukraine defence minister")
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches second satellite amid nuke deal talks
State television identified the launch as taking place in its northeastern Shahroud Desert, without specifying when
 "Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches second satellite amid nuke deal talks")
Libya's oil company says production resumed at largest field after 3 days
The closure of the two fields caused Libya's daily oil production to drop by 330,000 barrels, the NOC said
 "Libya's oil company says production resumed at largest field after 3 days")
Nissan plans to halt production in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine
Japanese automaker Nissan is planning to halt production at its plant in Russia because of logistical challenges
 "Nissan plans to halt production in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine")
Board tells 3 Arizona universities to sell Russian holdings due to war
The board that oversees Arizona's three public universities on Monday ordered their presidents to sell any Russian investments they hold as quickly as possible because of ongoing war against Ukraine
 "Board tells 3 Arizona universities to sell Russian holdings due to war")