First Thing: US ‘incredibly concerned’ over Putin’s North Korea weapons pact

Exports of Russian weapons would add to tensions on Korean peninsula, experts say. Plus, Winklevoss twins donate $1m each to Trump

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Vladimir Putin's suggestion that Russia could supply weapons to North Korea is incredibly concerning", a senior US official said, days after the Russian president and Kim Jong-un signed a defense pact that requires their countries to provide immediate military assistance if either is attacked.

What is North Korea's involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine? The US and South Korea say there is evidence that Pyongyang has already provided significant numbers of ballistic missiles and artillery shells to Russia. North Korea has described the allegations as absurd".

What do the new Israeli powers cover? Everything from building regulations to the administration of agriculture, forestry, parks and bathing locations. Lawyers have long warned that transferring them from military to political control would risk bringing Israel into conflict with its responsibilities under international law.