71º
    • News
    • Watch Live
    • Local News
    • KSAT Investigates
    • Crime
    • Courts
    • Vote 2023
    • Behind the Kitchen Door
    • Texas
    • Texas Legislature
    • One Year In: Uvalde
    • Border
    • Education
    • 12 On Your Side
    • Fighting Fentanyl
    • Health
    • National
    • World
    • Get News App
    • Weather
    • Traffic
    • Pollen
    • Alerts
    • Traffic Cams
    • Doppler Radar
    • Whatever the Weather
    • Thermometer Thursday
    • Science with Sarah
    • Climate
    • Weather History
    • Weather 101
    • Hurricanes
    • KSAT Connect
    • Daily Forecast
    • Get Weather App
    • Sports
    • Big Game Coverage
    • BGC Streams
    • Instant Replay
    • KSAT Pigskin Classic
    • Spurs
    • NFL
    • Brahmas
    • College
    • UTSA
    • Scholar Athletes
    • Spurs Newsletter
    • Spurs Stats
    • BGC Newsletter
    • Get BGC App
    • KSAT Plus
    • Watch Live
    • Newscasts
    • Texas Crime Stories
    • KSAT News Now
    • 9 at Night
    • KSAT Explains
    • Texas Eats
    • Mental Wellness
    • 9 @ 9
    • Leading SA
    • Storytellers
    • 21 Taken
    • Necessary Evil
    • QVC
    • TV Listings
    • Get Streaming App
    • SA Live
    • As Seen On SA Live
    • Prize Wheel
    • Happy Space
    • Things to Do
    • Big Adventure
    • Meet The Cast
    • Texas Eats
    • Entertainment
    • Things To Do
    • Outdoors
    • Trending
    • KSAT Kids
    • Fiesta
    • Rodeo
    • Travel
    • Food
    • Selena
    • Weird News
    • Birthdays
    • Events Calendar
    • KSAT Connect
    • Features
    • KSAT Explains
    • Podcasts
    • KSAT Deals
    • SAQ
    • Solutionaries
    • Data
    • Money
    • Something Good
    • Breakdown
    • Trust Index
    • Educator of the Month
    • Father's Day
    • KSAT Experts
    • Great Grads
    • MeTV
    • San Antonio Business Journal
    • Live from the Southside
    • KSAT Community
    • Newsletters
    • Daily Forecast Email
    • Breaking News Alerts
    • Things To Do Newsletter
    • Texas Crime Stories Newsletter
    • Outdoors Newsletter
    • Spurs Newsletter
    • Texas Eats Newsletter
    • KSAT Investigates
    • Open Court Newsletter
    • KSAT Explains Newsletter
    • KSAT Kids Newsletter
    • Big Game Coverage Newsletter
    • Crime Report Newsletter
    • KSAT Insider
    • Join for free
    • Prize Wheel
    • BGC Streams
    • KSAT Connect
    • Contests & Rules
    • Events
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact Us
  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • KSAT Plus
  • SA Live
  • Entertainment
  • Features
  • Newsletters
  • KSAT Insider
KSAT.com
  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • KSAT Plus
  • SA Live
  • Entertainment
  • Features
  • Newsletters
  • KSAT Insider
  • LIVE

Good Morning San Antonio

The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.

A flash flood warning and a flood advisory in effect for Gillespie County

See the complete list

LIVE

Good Morning San Antonio

A flash flood warning and a flood advisory in effect for Gillespie County

RUSSIA


1 day ago

US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea's failed military spy satellite launch

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, which Moscow and Beijing refused to condemn.

UN nuclear chief urges Russia and Ukraine to ban attacks at Europe's largest nuclear power plant

The U_N_ nuclear chief says the world is fortunate a nuclear accident hasn’t happened in Ukraine and is asking Moscow and Kyiv to commit to preventing an attack on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and make other pledges “to avoid the danger of a catastrophic incident.”.

Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed

Local officials in Ukraine's capital say Kyiv has been subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war as the city prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding.

Special counsel Durham to testify before Congress next month about his report on Trump-Russia probe

Former special counsel John Durham is scheduled to testify before a House committee next month about his recently completed report on the FBI’s investigation of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

UK's Treasury chief accepts that recession may be necessary to get inflation down

Britain’s Treasury chief says he would be prepared to see the British economy slip back into recession if further interest rate hikes are necessary to bring down inflation.

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan's status, fair trade rules

The Group of Seven wealthy democracies have urged China to push Russia to end its war on Ukraine.

G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima

The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima later this week.

Prosecutor ends probe of FBI's Trump-Russia investigation with harsh criticism, but no new charges

A special prosecutor has ended his four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct in its probe of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

White House: Russia looks to purchase more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile

The White House says Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in its war in Ukraine after using up most of the 400 drones it had previously purchased from Iran.

Japan's Kishida says G7 facing historic moment as finance leaders wrap up talks on global economy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the world is facing a “historic turning point” as the country prepares to host the annual summit of the Group of Seven advanced economies next week in Hiroshima.

EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia.

Wildfires rage in Russia's Ural mountains, Siberia

Wildfires have raged in Russia’s Ural mountains and in Siberia this week, with authorities promising to swiftly contain them.

US: 'tangible progress' in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Armenia and Azerbaijan have made “tangible progress” in four days of U.S.-hosted peace talks between the two former Soviet republics that have repeatedly clashed over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Griner using new platform for greater good in return to WNBA

Brittney Griner balanced the start of the Phoenix Mercury's training camp with consecutive trips to the East Coast.

UN: 258 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2022

A report says more than a quarter-billion people in 58 countries faced acute food insecurity last year.

BP posts $5B quarterly profit on strong oil and gas trading

British energy giant BP has posted strong quarterly profit numbers even as energy prices that soared after Russia’s war in Ukraine last year have eased off.

Exxon ups production to counter falling prices in record Q1

Exxon Mobil’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the oil and natural gas company overcame declining prices by producing more oil.

Watch: Texas immigrants “shocked” by bill that would have prevented them from buying homes

Initially, Senate Bill 147 would have prevented legal Texas residents from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from buying land. Pushback from immigrant groups persuaded senators to soften the proposal.

Europe's economy barely grows as inflation pinches consumers

The European economy has scraped out meager growth in the first three months of the year.

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans

The Biden administration is sanctioning Russia’s Federal Security Service and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization for wrongfully detaining Americans.

China says it will send peace envoy to Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call that his government will send an envoy to Ukraine and other nations to discuss a possible “political settlement” to Russia’s war with the country.

Biden to visit Japan, Australia for meetings with allies

President Joe Biden will visit Japan and Australia next month to huddle with allies on their continued response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as ways to confront China’s assertive economic and military moves in the Indo-Pacific region.

Russia 'will not forgive' US denial of journalist visas

Russia says that the United States has denied visas to journalists who wanted to cover Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s trip to New York.

Yellen calls for better US-China relations as tensions rise

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has struck a conciliatory tone while talking about strained U_S_-China relations, saying the nations “need to find a way to live together.”.

G-7 diplomats reject Chinese, N. Korean, Russian aggression

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are vowing a tough stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan and on North Korea’s unchecked tests of long-range missiles.

China protests US sanctioning of firms dealing with Russia

Beijing is protesting U.S. sanctions against additional Chinese companies over their alleged attempts to evade U.S. export controls on Russia, calling it an illegal move that endangers global supply chains.

China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war

China's foreign minister says the country won’t sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine.

Italy vows help with IMF in bid to stabilize Tunisia

Italy is pledging Tunsia a host of investments and help with negotiating an International Monetary Fund bailout.

Video: 8 inches of ash covers parts of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula from Shiveluch volcano eruption

A massive volcanic eruption is spewing out ash for a second day on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, throwing clouds of dust high into the sky and blanketing wide areas.

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.

Volcano eruption in Russia's Kamchatka spews vast ash clouds

A volcano has erupted on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

Nailed to a cross, Filipino prays for Ukraine war to end

Eight Filipinos have been nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a bloody Good Friday tradition.

As Finland joins its ranks NATO ponders Ukraine's prospects

Finland has joined NATO, abandoning a history of military nonalignment for protection from Russia under the organization's security umbrella.

NATO flags raised in Helsinki as Finland joins alliance

NATO’s blue and white flags are fluttering against the backdrop of Helsinki deep blue sky as Finland is on the cusp of its historic entry into NATO.

Nadal, Alcaraz pull out of clay-court Monte Carlo Masters

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters.

Finland doubling NATO's border with Russia in blow to Putin

The blue-and-white Finnish flag rises outside NATO headquarters Tuesday afternoon, doubling Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance.

Montenegro's president: EU's neglect gave Russia a platform

Montenegro’s pro-Western president has criticized the European Union for allegedly allowing Russia to spread its influence in the western Balkans.

Ukraine, IMF agree on $15.6 billion loan package

The IMF and Ukraine have agreed on a new loan package aimed at shoring up government finances severely strained by Russia’s invasion.

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to the Group of Seven summit and announced a new action plan for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone

The Biden administration has released video of a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone, as the U.S. sought to hold Russia responsible for the collision that led to the drone’s crash into the Black Sea without escalating already fraught tensions with the Kremlin.

Scholz: 'consequences' if China sends arms to Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there would be “consequences” if China sends weapons to Russia for Moscow’s war in Ukraine, but he’s fairly optimistic that Beijing will refrain from doing so.

Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'

U.S. intelligence agencies say they cannot link a foreign adversary to any of the incidents associated with so-called “Havana syndrome,” the hundreds of cases of brain injuries and other symptoms reported by American personnel around the world.

German leader seeks Indian support for Russia's isolation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought assurances Saturday from India that it would support, or at least not block, Western efforts to isolate Russia for waging a devastating war against Ukraine.

US commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon is announcing a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine.

San Antonio cheesecake shop donating profits this weekend to Ukraine a year after Russian invasion

Laika Cheesecakes on San Antonio’s north side will donate its profits from this weekend to Ukrainian forces a year after the Russian invasion.

German business confidence improves for 4th straight month

A closely watched survey shows that German business confidence has strengthened for a fourth consecutive month as managers look past current problems to take a more optimistic view of the months ahead.

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties

China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island.

90-day program aims to connect Ukrainian refugees with services

The program helps Ukrainians in their new homes enroll in employment programs, and connect with housing, medical and other resources.

Zelenskyy 'born for this moment,' Sean Penn says at Berlin

Just hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago, actor Sean Penn had his first on-camera meeting with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Stop Russia now to prevent a wider conflict, Estonia warns

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearing the one-year mark, Estonia’s military leaders are warning that if Vladimir Putin is not stopped now, he could entangle the region in a much larger conflict, perhaps one with even larger security implications for the U.S. Kristjan Mäe is the head of the Estonian Ministry of Defense’s NATO and EU department.

Zelenskyy asks for support for Ukraine at Berlin film fest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked artists and filmmakers to unequivocally declare their support for his country during a live video address at the opening of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.

UN agencies seek $5.6B to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad

The U.N.’s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies say they are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and 10 countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia’s invasion of their country nearly a year ago.

NATO chief says Ukraine's ammunition use outstripping supply

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine is using up ammunition far faster than its allies can provide it just as Russia ramps up its military offensive.

Global report highlights link between corruption, violence

A closely watched study by an anti-graft organization has found that most of the world continues to fail to fight corruption, with 95% of countries having made little to no progress since 2017.

Samsung's profit plummets amid global economic woes

Samsung Electronics says its profit for the last quarter plummeted nearly 70% as a weak global economy depressed demand for its consumer electronics products and computer memory chips.

IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023

The outlook for the global economy is growing slightly brighter as China eases its zero-COVID policies and the world shows surprising resilience in the face of high inflation, elevated interest rates and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

US expands sanctions on Russia's 'brutal' Wagner Group

The Biden administration is expanding sanctions against Russia's Wagner Group and related companies and individuals for their role in the war in Ukraine and mercenary activities, including human rights abuses, in Africa.

US says Iran may be 'contributing' to war crimes in Ukraine

The Biden administration says Iran’s sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be “contributing to widespread war crimes.”.

Orthodox celebrate Christmas in shadow of conflict

Orthodox Christians packed churches on Friday evening for Christmas Eve services, a holiday darkened for many by the conflict raging between Orthodox neighbors Russia and Ukraine.

US changes to Turkey's preferred spelling at ally's request

The State Department says it’s adopted Turkey’s preferred spelling for the name of the country — T-U-R-K-I-Y-E.

Shareholders of Uniper clear way for German nationalization

Shareholders of German energy company Uniper have approved a rescue package for the gas supplier, clearing the way for its nationalization.

Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's capital came under one of the biggest attacks of the war as Russia’s invading forces fired dozens of missiles across the country.

European Central Bank slows rate hikes but vows more ahead

The European Central Bank has slowed its record pace of interest rate increases.

Russian officials release video of Brittney Griner inside Russian prison prior to release

Russia’s Federal Security Service release footage Thursday showing WNBA star Brittney Griner during her time in a Russian prison.

67 journalists, media workers killed on the job this year

A new report says the war in Ukraine, chaos in Haiti and criminal groups in Mexico contributed to a sharp spike in the number of journalists killed in 2022 over the previous year.

WNBA star Brittney Griner lands at San Antonio’s Kelly Field after release from Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner has arrived in San Antonio after being released in the U.S.-Russia prisoner swap.

Medical professionals predict Griner could undergo possible trauma patient approach upon arrival to SA

San Antonio health care experts anticipate Brittney Griner could undergo an immediate acute medical response.

Video shows WNBA star Brittney Griner on plane before release to US custody: ‘Happy’

A video released by the Russian state media showed WNBA star Brittney Griner before she was handed over to U.S. authorities.

WNBA star Brittney Griner to land at San Antonio’s Kelly Field, head to BAMC for medical care after release from Russia

Griner, who was released by Russia on Thursday in exchange for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, will be taken to a medical center in San Antonio for a routine evaluation, according to reports from NBC and Politico.

Finland says it must ensure Ukraine wins war against Russia

Finland’s leader says it must give more weapons and support to Ukraine to ensure it wins its war against Russia.

US sending Ukraine $400 million in ammunition, generators

The United States is sending an additional $400 million in ammunition and generators to Ukraine.

2 volcanoes rumble into action in Russia's far east

Towering clouds of ash and glowing lava are spewing from two volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and scientists say major eruptions could be on the way.

FIFA head says fans 'will survive' without beer at World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has downplayed Qatar’s last minute ban on the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums as nothing more than a brief inconvenience to spectators.

Novak Djokovic has visa to play Australian Open in January

The Australian government confirmed that Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to compete in the Australian Open in January a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination.

Russia bans 100 Canadians including Atwood, Jim Carrey

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced that 100 Canadians have been added to the list of people banned from entering the country in response to sanctions against Russia by Canada.

Ukraine war, tensions with China loom over big Bali summit

A showdown between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin isn’t happening, but the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing tensions between China and the West will be at the fore when leaders of the world’s biggest economies gather in tropical Bali this week.

EU pledges $250m to Moldova to tackle acute energy crisis

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has paid an official visit to Moldova and announced a 250 million-euro (-dollar) support package to help the small nation overcome an acute winter energy crisis amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

German economy to shrink in 2023, government advisers expect

The German government’s panel of independent economic advisers is forecasting that Europe’s biggest economy will shrink by 0.2% next year after growing by 1.7% in 2022.

France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe

President Emmanuel Macron says France’s military strategy must strengthen the country as an independent, respected, nuclear-armed power through the end of the decade.

Musk's past tweets reveal clues about Twitter's new owner

What happens when a prolific user of social media buys the platform.

Iran acknowledges sending drones to Russia for first time

Iran’s foreign minister has acknowledged for the first time that his country has supplied Russia with drones, insisting the transfer came before Moscow’s war on Ukraine.

BP profits soar in 3Q as pressure increases for windfall tax

BP’s earnings have more than doubled in the third quarter as the London-based energy giant benefited from high oil and natural gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Germany sees unexpected growth in 3rd quarter; inflation up

The German economy grew in the third quarter, an unexpectedly positive performance powered largely by private spending.

US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy’s health has emerged as a paramount issue.

New this week: Scary movies, Lainey Wilson, 'Call of Duty'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Lainey Wilson and a Garbage anthology, the video on demand releases of horror films “Pearl” and “Barbarian” and the latest installment of the “Call of Duty” video game franchise.

McCarthy: No 'blank check' for Ukraine if GOP wins majority

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy warns that Republicans will not write a “blank check” for Ukraine if they win back the House majority.

EU approves Ukraine training mission, arms funds

The European Union has approved a military training mission in Europe for thousands of Ukrainian troops.

EU to unveil Ukraine training mission, weapons fund support

The European Union is set to announce next week that it is setting up a military training mission in Europe for thousands of Ukrainian troops.

Fox to avoid World Cup off-field controversy in Qatar

Fox plans to avoid coverage of Qatar’s controversial treatment of migrant workers during World Cup broadcasts, much as it didn’t address criticism of Russia’s government during the 2018 tournament.

Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts

Saudi Arabia says that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production.

UK spy chief says rise of China world's top security issue

The head of Britain’s cyber-intelligence agency is accusing China of using its economic and technological clout to clamp down at home and exert control abroad.

UN Security Council splits, again, over North Korea missiles

Debate over how to handle a North Korean ballistic missile launch over Japanese territory has again split an already deeply fractured U.N. Security Council.

Belarus opposition hopeful at Russian setbacks in Ukraine

Belarus’ opposition leader says she believes that Russian military setbacks in Ukraine could shake the hold on power of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

9 NATO members urge support for Ukraine after annexation

The heads of nine central and eastern European NATO members issued a joint statement backing a path to membership for Ukraine in the U.S.-led security alliance.

Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives

Venezuela’s government has freed seven Americans imprisoned in the South American country in exchange for the release of two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years by the United States on drug smuggling convictions.

Record methane leak flows from damaged Baltic Sea pipelines

A Danish official says the Nord Stream gas leaks in the Baltic Sea could emit the equivalent of one third of Denmark’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions.

Report urges improvements in US approach to hostage cases

The Biden administration should create an additional senior-level position at the White House National Security Council to focus on cases of Americans wrongfully detained in foreign countries.

17 dead, 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia

Authorities say a gunman has killed 17 people and wounded 24 others in a school in central Russia.

'Knocking on famine's door': UN food chief wants action now

The U.N. food chief is warning that the world is facing “a perfect storm on top of a perfect storm" when it comes to hunger.

UK government lifts fracking ban despite opposition

Britain’s government has confirmed it is lifting a ban on fracking in England, arguing that the move will help boost the country’s energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  • Closed Captioning / Audio Description
  • Contests and Rules
  • KSAT Internships
  • Email Newsletters
  • Subscribe to KSAT RSS Feeds
  • Contact Us
  • Careers at KSAT
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Public File
  • FCC Applications
  • Do Not Sell My Info
Follow Us
facebook
twitter
instagram
youtube
rss
Get Results with Omne
Omne Results Logo

If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.


Graham Media Group LogoGraham Digital Logo

Copyright © 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.