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Donald Trump picks former senator and CEO David Perdue for ambassador to China  Financial Times Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China  Fox News Trump Picks Former Senator David Perdue to Be Ambassador to China  The New York Times Trump

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he is choosing former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China. Trump said in a social media post that Perdue, a former CEO, “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with

The Netzarim corridor and other zones help Israel keep control of Gaza indefinitely, raising concerns about occupation.

A NATO ally confronts the risks of a widening Middle East conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron vows to name new PM within days  BBC.com Emmanuel Macron Says He Won’t Resign France’s Presidency  The New York Times Friday briefing: France’s government has collapsed – now the chaos begins  The Guardian France steps into deep trouble  The Economist

President-elect Donald Trump receives the ‘Patriot of the Year’ award at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards  Fox News

Ernst holds the pivotal vote in Hegseth’s hill fight  POLITICO Hear Hegseth’s response to allegations of a drinking problem  CNN Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed  The Hill Pete Hegseth’s Secret History  The New Yorker Trump rally shooting hearing descends into screaming

Trump names ICE chief and makes another round of immigration announcements  POLITICO

The man sought in the killing of Brian Thompson wore a hood and a smile in surveillance photos. Investigators visited a hostel on the Upper West Side as they mapped his movements.

South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again  Financial Times The Head of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Party Calls for His Impeachment  The New York Times In South Korea’s crisis playbook, currency stability is paramount  Reuters The Six