Global National: Dec. 31, 2023 | Ukraine war intensifies as Russia launches retaliatory strikes

In tonight’s top story: Moscow is following through on its pledge to avenge civilian deaths inside Russia by launching a series of airstrikes in the northeast region of Kharkiv. The assault is retaliation for Saturday’s attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, which Moscow claims Ukraine is responsible for. Redmond Shannon reports. For many, including job searchers here in Canada, the New Year could bring hope for a new job. But this past year was a time of fewer job postings and an increase in layoffs compared to the post-pandemic boom and that has many feeling anxious about their employment prospects. As Anne Gaviola reports, there may be some hidden tools available to those looking for a new gig in 2024. The United States is just weeks away from the first primaries of its 2024 presidential election. The question gripping voters is whether anyone can stop Donald Trump from becoming the Republican nominee. A twice impeached, defeated former president wouldn’t seem like much of a contender on paper. But as Global News’ Jackson Proskow reports, Trump is far ahead of his rivals. The cost-of-living crisis and the fallout from the alleged foreign interference from China, India and Iran were among the political stories that dominated the headlines in 2023. We take a look back at the year that was with Ottawa Bureau Chief Mercedes Stephenson and The West Block political panel. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10197580/russia-ukraine-belgorod-attack/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews