Why has Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas nominated a successor now? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), has nominated Rawhi Fattouh to take over if he cannot continue in his post due to poor health. As Israel continued its war on Gaza – killing more than 44,000 people and injuring and starving countless others – criticism of Abbas and his presidency heightened. Abbas, 89, … Read more

Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo after lightning assault

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rebel forces have swept into Syria’s second city Aleppo after mounting a lightning offensive that poses the biggest threat to Bashar al-Assad’s regime in the simmering years-long civil conflict.  Images circulated on Friday night on … Read more

We’re Tracking 80+ Black Friday Deals You Can Still Grab Now

Although Black Friday is over, there are still tons of deals available this weekend. We’re here to simplify your shopping whether you’re treating yourself or tackling your holiday gift list. CNET’s experts are continuing to dig through the best remaining sales to highlight deals that are actually worth your time. There are excellent bargains on … Read more

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver says he is ‘definitely not fast anymore’ after fresh qualifying setback at Qatar GP | F1 News

Lewis Hamilton suggested “I’m definitely not fast anymore” after his latest disappointing qualifying performance left him seventh on the grid for Saturday afternoon’s Qatar GP Sprint. In a year in which he has consistently been outperformed over a single lap by team-mate George Russell, who will start the Sprint at 2pm from the front row … Read more

Imprisoned Kremlin critic convicted again, receives 3-year sentence for opposing war in Ukraine

Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Gorinov was convicted again on Friday and given a three-year prison sentence for opposing Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The three-day trial against Gorinov again revealed Russian intolerance of dissent. Gorinov, 63, is a former member of a Moscow municipal council who is already serving a seven-year prison term for public … Read more