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Trump wants to shorten the Senate confirmation process

Donald Trump has called on Republican senators to abandon the lengthy confirmation process for his future administration. The three senators running for Senate Republican leader supported this initiative.

Donald Trump intervened in the race for Senate leadership: the day before, he asked senators to exempt him from their approval, which is usually mandatory, to appoint the top officials of his future administration.

Writes UNN with reference to NBC.

Any Republican senator seeking a coveted leadership position in the U.S. Senate must accept appointments” outside of parliamentary sessions

– said Trump.

“Sometimes voting can take two years or more. That's what they (Democrats) did four years ago and we can't let it happen again,” the newly elected president said on X TV on Sunday.

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In 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic, Trump threatened to unilaterally adjourn Congress so that he could make appointments during the parliamentary recess, but this threat never materialized.

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Trump's new announcement is the first time he has participated in the race to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the de facto leader of the Republicans in the Senate.

The newly elected president's request was supported by three senators running for the key post.

I agree 100%. I will do my best to get your candidates (approved) as soon as possible

– wrote Rick Scott, the elected senator from Florida, who is backed by billionaires Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk and other allies of Donald Trump.

The struggle for McConnell's successor intensified after Election Day.

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Republican senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Marco Rubio of Florida, and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee supported Scott.

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In the second part of his Sunday post on Truth Social, Trump called on Democrats not to confirm any additional judicial nominees before the next session of Congress begins.

“In addition, no judges should be confirmed during this time period because Democrats are eager to push through their judges while Republicans are fighting for leadership. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THANK YOU!” the President said.

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November 11, 2024
Russian missile hits high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih, at least seven injured including two children

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

A high-rise residential building in Kryvyi Rih was hit by a Russian missile on Nov. 11, injuring at least seven people including two children, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

The missile hit the building between the first and fifth floor, Serhiy Lisak, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast reported, adding there may still be people under the rubble.

A 10-year-old girl, and a 11-year-old boy are among the injured.

"Russia seeks only to continue the war, and each of its strikes refutes any statements from Russia about diplomacy," Zelensky said on social media.

"Ukraine needs weapons to defend against Russian terror and stronger support from the world to make diplomacy real and strong."

Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, remains a frequent target of Russia's missile attacks.

Russia suffers deadliest day since start of full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s military saysThe total surpasses the previous record of 1,740 on May 13.The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news desk

November 11, 2024
Russia’s night attack on Kramatorsk and water cutoff: situation in Donetsk region

Over the past day, Russia shelled 6 localities in Donetsk region, killing two people and wounding two others. 91 civilian objects were damaged, including 30 private houses in Kramatorsk.

Donetsk region suffered more than 3,000 attacks by Russian troops over the past day, the enemy attacked Kramatorsk at night, two people were killed and two more wounded. Water supply restrictions are planned in a number of cities in the region. This was reported by the head of the Donetsk RMA Vadim Filashkin and the regional police, showing the consequences, UNN writes.

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“Today at about 4:35 a.m. Russia struck Kramatorsk with three UMPB D-30SN bombs. A 68-year-old woman was wounded. At least 30 private houses and 9 cars were damaged,” the police said.

According to police, two people were killed and two injured in Russian shelling in Donetsk region over the past day . Police recorded 3,221 enemy attacks on the front line and residential areas over the day. Russian troops attacked 6 localities: the towns of Kostyantynivka, Kurakhove, Mykolaivka, Myrnohrad, Sloviansk, and Shevchenko. 91 civilian objects were damaged, including 13 residential buildings.

The head of the RMA also said that “tomorrow the water supply to Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka will be reduced”. “On November 12, at 8:00 a.m., the repair of the main pipe of the Second Donetsk water supply system will begin. When the repairs are completed, water supply will be restored in full,” Filashkin said on Telegram.

November 11, 2024
Moldovan president responds to incidents involving Russian drones
Moldova's president Maia Sandu has addressed the recent incidents involving Russian drones that crashed on the country's territory.

Source: Moldpres, citing Sandu, as reported by European Pravda

The president stated that the detected drones pose no immediate threat to residents, but emphasised the need for continued vigilance.

She highlighted the importance of "acquiring the necessary technologies to protect the entire country and ensure the safety of all citizens".

Quote: "While these incidents do not currently pose a direct threat to the Republic of Moldova, the proximity of the war to our borders and the presence of drones in our airspace are certainly concerning," Sandu added.

Background:
- On 10 November, two drones were found in Moldova, in the districts of Căușeni and Rîșcani. Ukraine's Air Force, in a morning briefing, reported that 10 drones "left Ukrainian airspace" towards Russia, Belarus and Moldova.
- Moldovan authorities have previously reported discovering drone debris after Russian air attacks on Ukraine.
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November 11, 2024
Arsenal captain Odegaard ‘on his way to Norway’ with three factors to ‘decide’ playing time

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard has been added to Norway’s squad for their Nations League double-header, much to the dismay of the Gunners fan base.

Odegaard returned to the Arsenal squad last week after six weeks out with an ankle injury.

He suffered the injury while on international duty with Norway in September and has returned just in time for the third Nations League break of the season.

The 25-year-old missed 10 matches for the Gunners before returning off the bench away to Inter in the Champions League last Wednesday.

The Norway captain came on deep into stoppage time after an injury to Kai Havertz, which hinted that he might not be ready to start against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Odegaard didn’t just start but he played the full match as Arsenal drew 1-1 against their London rivals.

Having initially been omitted from Norway’s squad for their Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan, Odegaard will now link up with his international teammates.

Reports in Norway suggest he is ‘on his way’ to his home country, though ‘it is currently unclear whether he will play’ the two games.

Norway manager Stale Solbakken said: “We’ll see how it turns out. The ankle, the medics and Martin decide this.”

Arsenal fans are now anxiously hoping Odegaard does not feature for Norway so soon after returning, especially considering he sustained his ankle injury while on international duty.

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Solbakken will have been delighted not only to see Odegaard – who assisted Gabriel Martinelli’s goal – play the full match against Chelsea but the level of performance his skipper put in.

Another manager who was ecstatic was Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

“Our player has been out for six weeks and barely trained with the team,” Arteta said post-match.

“To be able to play at this level in the Premier League tells you how much he looks after himself and the leadership and character he has.

“Everything flows better with players like this. Today we clicked much better. You could see everything was flowing but again it is about winning.

“What we have found is that every day we have had to change something big, you know, the engine, the wheels, steering wheel because we’ve had problem after problem.

“Normally the team goes down but this team has unbelievable energy and spirit to play.”

It was an even match at Stamford Bridge but Gunners boss Arteta thinks his side were “very unlucky” and should have won.

“I am very disappointed but very proud as well with what I have seen from the team again,” he said.

“We did the most difficult one to score the first goal but very disappointed with the way we conceded.

“They destroy every team that comes here in every way, but I thought we were superb. We were very unlucky. We have dominated one of the best teams in Europe but we don’t get the results. That is what is missing.

“I think we dominated them, we were the better team in many phases and situations in the game and after going ahead, very disappointed in the way we conceded. It was so poor. It is not our standards and we don’t accept.”

November 11, 2024
Ukraine’s handball team defeats Faroe Islands in Euro 2026 qualifiers

Ukrainian handball players defeated the Faroe Islands national team with a score of 35:32 in the 2026 European Championship qualifiers. The team will play its next qualifying match in March against Kosovo.

Ukraine's men's handball team has played its second match in the 2026 European Championship qualifiers. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Base of Ukrainian sports.

The first part of today's match was in favor of the opponent, and several times the Faroese advantage was six goals.

However, the Ukrainian national team managed to equalize the game and win with a score of 35:32 at the end of the match.

Our national team will play the next men's European Championship qualifier in March next year against Kosovo.

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The 17th European Men's Handball Championship will be held in Sweden, Norway and Denmark from January 15 to February 1, 2026. The tournament will be attended by 24 teams.

November 11, 2024
The price of PlayStation 5 Pro did not negatively affect sales results – Sony President

Sony's president announced successful sales of PlayStation 5 Pro despite the high price. The company reached 77.7 million game sales and increased the PlayStation Network user base to 116 million.

Hiroki Totoki, President of Sony, spoke about the sales of PlayStation 5 Pro compared to PS4 Pro during the same period of its launch.

Writes UNN with reference to EE Times and Nikkei.

Sony's sales in the second quarter of 2024 are quite high. It's been a few days since the new PlayStation 5 Pro console hit the stores, but it seems that the more than $1,000 price tag is not a barrier for many gamers. The company notes that the PS5 Pro has been a success from the start, being a console “that has features that many users of the base model would like to have.

Hiroki Totoki, who is the president, CFO, and COO of Sony, recently noted in Sony's financial report that sales of the console were not affected by the price. But, according to him, the new console is not intended for all audiences, but “for die-hard consumers.

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Sony's revenue in the gaming industry is not limited to console sales. The company announced that it has reached 77.7 million game sales through the PlayStation platform, and the number of PlayStation Network users has grown to 116 million.

Sony also demonstrated strong financial performance, announcing an operating profit of $2.91 billion. In addition, it was noted that PlayStation revenues grew by 9%.

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According to the Nikkei , Sony Group (6758) shares are rising rapidly. On July 11, the Tokyo stock market temporarily rose by 262.50 yen (9.35%) compared to the previous weekend to 3068 yen, marking the highest price in four months since the beginning of the year (3097 yen) on July 11. The company's consolidated financial results (International Financial Reporting Standards) for the period April-September 2024, announced on the 8th, showed a significant increase in profits due to improved profitability in core games and semiconductors.

Operating profit for the period from April to September amounted to 734.1 billion yen, up 42% year-on-year.

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November 11, 2024
In the US, a shooting at a university in Alabama leaves one dead, 16 wounded

A shooting occurs at the University of Tuskegee in Alabama during a homecoming celebration. A 25-year-old suspect has been arrested, and the FBI is investigating and collecting video evidence.

Hakes Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was taken into custody as he was leaving the scene of the campus shooting.

Writes UNN with reference to ABC.

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The shooting that took place early Sunday morning during a reunion celebration at Tuskegee University in Alabama, USA, left one person dead and 16 injured.

Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was charged with possession of an assault rifle, according to U.S. authorities. The weapon was found when Myrick left the scene of the shooting.

There is no indication whether Myrick was a student at the historically black college where the shooting occurred.

The FBI has joined the investigation and said it is seeking information from the public as well as any video witnesses may have. It has set up a website for people to upload videos.

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A shooting occurred in one of Kyiv's districts , there are detainees.

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November 11, 2024
Video shows Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter set ablaze at Moscow Oblast airport, HUR claims

A Mi-24 type attack helicopter was set ablaze and destroyed at an airbase in Russia's Moscow Oblast, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) claimed on Nov. 11.

In a post on Telegram, HUR said the aircraft was attacked at the Klin-5 airbase overnight on Nov. 9-10, and attached a video allegedly showing it on fire.

It did not say how the helicopter was set ablaze. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the video.

HUR said the helicopter belonged to the 92nd squadron of the 344th center of combat application and retraining of the air force of the army aviation of Russia.

"HUR would like to remind everyone that for every war crime committed against Ukraine, the occupier will receive a fair punishment," HUR said.

Earlier on Nov. 11, Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia had lost 329 helicopters since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Russia suffers deadliest day since start of full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s military saysThe total surpasses the previous record of 1,740 on May 13.The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news desk

November 11, 2024
Emergency shutdowns have been temporarily introduced, but we should save electricity – Ukrenergo

Temporary emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. Consumption is in line with seasonal levels, but there is still a shortage of capacity during peak hours.

The emergency power outages introduced in the morning in most regions have been temporarily introduced, consumption is in line with seasonal indicators, and there is still a need for economical consumption in the morning and evening hours, NPC Ukrenergo reported on Monday, UNN reports.

Emergency shutdowns

"The emergency shutdowns applied in the morning in most regions were temporary and will be canceled in the near future," the statement said.

Consumption

"Consumption is in line with seasonal indicators. Today, November 11, as of 6:30 a.m., its level was the same as on the previous business day – Friday, November 8," the company said.

It is noted that "during the hours of maximum consumption in the morning and evening, the power system remains under capacity." "Please do not turn on several powerful electrical appliances at the same time from 7:00 to 11:00 in the morning and from 16:00 to 21:00 in the evening," Ukrenergo urged.

Import

It will be supplied throughout the day from Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, and Moldova. The total volume is 1,876 MWh, with a maximum capacity of up to 300 MW in some hours.

November 11, 2024