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Leaders of the European Union gathered in Copenhagen to plan a defence strategy

following violations of European airspace by Russian drones and aircraft.

They discussed establishing a drone wall to intercept incursions, though details remain vague.

The German defense minister, Boris Pistorius, and Emmanuel Macron, France's president,

have spoken out against the idea, arguing that it does not address the most pressing defensive needs.

America's Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to keep her job as Federal Reserve Governor for now.

In August, Donald Trump, who has criticized the Fed for cutting interest rates too slowly,

attempted to fire Ms. Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud. Ms. Cook, who denies wrongdoing,

sued the Trump administration. The court will weigh the legality of the president's decision

in January.

Israel said it safely stopped several Gaza-bound aid ships.

The global Samud Flotilla, which is carrying 500 international activists on 40 civilian boats,

said Israel illegally intercepted and boarded vessels. Israel accused them of being backed by Hamas. Earlier, Israel's defense minister told residents of Gaza City that it was their last

opportunity to leave or else be considered terrorists and terrorist supporters.

Li J. Myung, South Korea's president, said that annual defense spending would increase by 8.2%

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