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1. ‘It’s a hard one’ – Peter Siddle defends England’s preparations for second Test

   The tourists have passed up the opportunity to send any of their first-choice Test team to face a Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra.

2. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin sinks Trump’s hope of peace deal by Thanksgiving

   Moscow says European counterproposal ‘does not work for us’ in sign that both sides remain far apart

3. Trump hastily cancels announcement on Obamacare extension amid ‘significant’ Republican pushback: Live

   Also on Monday, a federal judge threw out criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James

4. 7 of the best places to visit in Finland in 2026

   The ‘world’s happiest country’ contains a fascinating array of cities and national parks

5. AI earthquake analysis can forecast aftershock risk in seconds, Edinburgh Uni study shows

   Researchers from University of Edinburgh, British Geological Survey and University of Padua analysed the AI models.

6. Cops mourn police dog shot dead while chasing suspect: ‘Your mission is complete, hero’

   Police later fatally shot man who killed the K-9, Spike, during a standoff

7. The reasons businesses do not offer work experiences for students

8. Peace deal or not, this must be Europe’s next brave move to counter Russian aggression

   The West does not need America to hold its hand in the confrontation with the Kremlin – it is easily powerful enough on its own, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

9. The blacklisted businessman, the former film producer and the ex-soldier: Key players in Ukraine-Russia peace talks

   Trump has claimed that ‘big progress’ is being made on negotiations to end the war

10. Russia dashes Trump’s hope of quick peace deal in Ukraine after rejecting European proposal

    Kremlin says European counterproposal for Ukraine was not constructive