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Donald Trump maintains uncharacteristic cabinet stability as declining approval ratings and controversies involving officials like Pete Hegseth complicate potential new Senate confirmation battles.This emphasis on loyalty follows criticism from Republican lawmakers like Don Bacon after Trump attributed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife to "Trump Derangement Syndrome".
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Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing for a meeting with Donald Trump this Sunday in Florida as the Kremlin confirms resumed diplomatic contact with the USA regarding a 20-point peace plan. The framework, which is reportedly...

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Israel

Israel Katz ordered a forceful military operation against the town of Qabatiya following a multi-phase terrorist attack that killed two civilians in northern Israel. The 37-year-old Palestinian assailant killed Shimshon...

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Syria

Syrian authorities are investigating the perpetrators of a Homs mosque bombing that killed eight people during Friday prayers on December 26, 2025. The group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for the blast in...

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Japan

Japanese authorities arrested a 38-year-old man for attempted murder following a violent knife and bleach attack at a Yokohama Rubber manufacturing plant. The suspect allegedly wore a gas mask and used a survival knife...

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Nigeria

Pete Hegseth and Nigerian officials suggest a larger offensive is imminent following precision airstrikes authorized by Donald Trump against IS targets. Bola Tinubu reportedly approved the Christmas Day operations which...

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Italy

Robert Francis Prevost delivered his inaugural "Urbi et Orbi" address as Pope Leo XIV, reviving the tradition of multi-language Christmas greetings before 30,000 people at the Vatican. During the message from St....

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Russia

Sergei Udaltsov received a six-year prison sentence on Thursday for justifying terrorism after posting an article supporting other activists. The verdict follows a separate 20-year sentence in absentia for Swedish...

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Brazil

Flávio Bolsonaro has been named the Liberal Party candidate for the 2026 presidential election following a formal endorsement from Jair Bolsonaro during his recovery from surgery. The former leader remains in custody at...

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UK

Charles Mountbatten-Windsor honored individuals showing spontaneous bravery during his Christmas address from Westminster Abbey, following a deadly terror attack in Australia. The monarch shared that his cancer...

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USA

Imran Ahmed sued the Donald Trump administration in New York after officials revoked his visa and sanctioned four other Europeans for alleged censorship. Marco Rubio characterized the activists as radicals who pressured...

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Israel

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi described the recognition of Somaliland as a historic moment after Benjamin Netanyahu announced official diplomatic ties. The historic agreement establishes reciprocal embassies and follows...

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USA

Donald Trump joked about checking Santa Claus for illegal items during NORAD holiday calls while launching a social media campaign against political rivals. The remarks followed more than 100 Truth Social posts where...

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Nigeria

US forces conducted "perfect" airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria after Donald Trump warned of consequences regarding the persecution of Christians. The military operations in Sokoto, confirmed by US Africa...

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USA

Tech communities report Google is gradually rolling out a feature allowing users to change their primary @gmail.com address without losing account data. The update ensures old addresses remain as aliases for incoming...

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Türkiye

Authorities in Istanbul detained 115 ISIS suspects following intelligence reports of planned holiday attacks and the capture of senior operative Mehmet Goren. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued 137...

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Malaysia

Najib Razak received an additional 15-year prison sentence and a record 13.5 billion ringgit fine after a Malaysian High Court found him guilty of massive embezzlement from the 1MDB state fund. Judge Collin Lawrence...

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USA

Julie Chen Moonves and family members expressed gratitude for public support following the death of Big Brother contestant Mickey Lee on Christmas Day. Lee, who was 35, passed away from flu complications after suffering...

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Lebanon

Israeli forces killed Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari in a drone strike on Thursday after identifying him as a key Quds Force commander near the Syrian border. This operation follows a major 12-day conflict between...

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USA

Imran Ahmed secured a temporary restraining order after the administration of Donald Trump attempted to deport the British anti-disinformation campaigner from the USA on Christmas. Federal judge Vernon Broderick blocked...

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Israel

Tributes pour in for Mohammad Bakri after the acclaimed Palestinian actor died at age 72 in Nahariya. Bakri, known for bridging cultures through cinema and theater, passed away due to heart and lung complications as his...

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Greece

Greek coast guards rescued approximately 400 migrants off the island of Gavdos after a fishing boat carrying 365 asylum seekers was spotted by a Frontex aircraft. This large-scale operation follows a record-breaking...

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Israel

Israel rejected criticism from 14 countries including the UK and Germany after they condemned the approval of 19 new West Bank settlements. Gideon Saar and Bezalel Smotrich defended the expansion as a right to the land,...

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USA

Donald Trump officially banned five European individuals and halted H-1B visas for content moderators after the EU fined X €120 million. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the measures as retaliation for the...

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UK

Boxing Day is evolving into a day for social and sporting events as UK consumers are projected to spend a reduced £3.6 billion this year. Karen Johnson reported that cost-of-living pressures are impacting retail budgets...

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UK

A professor at Henley College in the UK faced referral to the Prevent counter-terrorism program after showing classroom videos of Donald Trump. The educator resigned and accepted a 2,000 pound settlement following...

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USA

Michigan is focusing its search for a new head football coach on Kyle Whittingham following the December 10 dismissal of Sherrone Moore for inappropriate conduct. Whittingham has spent 21 seasons leading Utah and could...

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Italy

Leo XIV called for global reconciliation and the defense of human dignity during the traditional Angelus prayer on the feast of Saint Stephen. The American pontiff, who succeeded Francis in May, defended peace advocates...

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Brazil

Internal divisions emerge within Brazil's right wing as Carlos Bolsonaro enters the Senate race in Santa Catarina, following his father Jair Bolsonaro's hospital-bed endorsement of Flavio Bolsonaro for the 2026...

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USA

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in “One Battle After Another” as HBO Max unveils its holiday streaming lineup alongside major releases like “Song Sung Blue” and “Marty Supreme”. The Paul Thomas Anderson epic joins a diverse...

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Portuguese authorities arrested a 19-year-old German national in a Lisbon hotel following the stabbing deaths of his father and two other relatives in Cape Verde. The suspect fled the island of Sao Vicente on Tuesday...

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USA

Florida authorities describe the survival of a 13-year-old girl as a miracle after Jason Kenney killed his wife Crystal Kenney and then himself following an argument over an NFL game. Grady Judd reported that Kenney,...

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Somalia

Opposition leaders dismiss the landmark December 25 local council elections in Mogadishu as a sham following the city's first direct vote based on a one-person, one-vote principle in 56 years. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud...

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Germany

Dominik Jung predicts Germany faces its harshest winter in 15 years as a polar air mass brings subzero temperatures and snow for the new year. This European freeze follows warnings from Ryan Maue of a massive Arctic...

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USA

Donald Trump maintains uncharacteristic cabinet stability as declining approval ratings and controversies involving officials like Pete Hegseth complicate potential new Senate confirmation battles. This emphasis on...

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USA

A federal judge scheduled a hearing for Monday after Dominion Energy Virginia sued the Donald Trump administration for halting several offshore wind projects. The company argues that the suspension of the Coastal...

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Italy

Authorities are investigating a spike in fatalities after the road death toll in Rome reached 114 for the year following several holiday accidents. An 86-year-old woman was killed on Viale Parioli on December 26,...

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USA

Net worth of top US tech executives rose to $2.5 trillion by late 2025 as Elon Musk saw his fortune reach $645 billion amid an AI-driven market surge. This wealth explosion follows a year where AI startup funding...

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Italy

Edoardo Teodorani Fabbri will manage a significant stake in the family holding company after Maria Sole Agnelli died at age 100. The influential shareholder and sister of Gianni Agnelli passed away at her villa near...

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Spain

Smugglers are no longer sinking narco-submarines after cocaine prices plummeted to approximately 15,000 euros per kilogram across Europe. Alberto Morales of the Spanish police noted that criminal organizations now reuse...

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China

Economic gap between superpowers widens as China's share of USA GDP falls to 64% following a slowdown in domestic consumption. Xi Jinping aims to counter this decline through the 15th five-year plan which prioritizes...

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Russia

Emmanuel Macron stated he is fully mobilized to secure the release of Laurent Vinatier following a formal proposal from the Kremlin regarding the imprisoned French scholar. Vladimir Putin and the Russian government...

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USA

Patricia Heaton led tributes after actor Pat Finn passed away at age 60 following a three-year battle with bladder cancer. Finn died at his Los Angeles home on December 22 surrounded by his wife Donna and their three...

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USA

An Arkansas lottery winner can remain anonymous for three years after claiming a historic $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot won on Christmas Eve. The winning ticket, sold at a Murphy USA station in Cabot, represents the...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky introduced a revised 20-point peace proposal following a meeting with American emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss ending the conflict. The plan suggests a ceasefire along current...

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USA

Nike shares rose 4.6% after Tim Cook purchased approximately 3 million dollars in stock to signal confidence in Elliott Hill. This move follows a 13% decline in the company's value since December 18 and aims to bolster...

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Japan

Sanae Takaichi and the Japanese cabinet approved a record 122.3 trillion yen budget for fiscal year 2026 to accelerate military modernization following deteriorating relations with China. The 9 trillion yen defense...

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SouthKorea

UN investigators express "serious concern" as South Korea announces a total phase-out of international adoptions by 2029 following decades of controversy. Lee Seuran stated the government will transition to a state-led...

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USA

Engadget staff and NPR critics have revealed their final book recommendations for 2025, highlighting authors such as Charlotte McConaghy and Stephen Graham Jones. These annual year-end guides showcase standout titles...

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USA

DOJ documents published following a congressional act passed last month confirm Jeffrey Epstein received inadequate surveillance despite being identified as a high suicide risk. The records detail a prior incident on...

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USA

Authorities warn of ongoing flash flood and avalanche risks as Gavin Newsom maintains a state of emergency following a catastrophic storm system. The atmospheric river killed at least four people, including Roberto Ruiz...

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USA

LG will showcase its humanoid robot CLOiD at CES 2026 in Las Vegas to support the vision of a home with zero manual labor. The robot features two articulated arms with five fingers and utilizes Affectionate Intelligence...

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UK

Jimmy Kimmel warns of booming tyranny in the USA during his Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4 following a year of controversy. Addressing the British public, Kimmel characterized Donald Trump as a monarch...

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NorthKorea

Kim Jong Un has unveiled images of North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine after inspecting the 8,700-ton vessel and ordering a major military production increase for 2026. This strategic development follows a...

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USA

Timothée Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme" as the film continues its theatrical run following a Christmas release that dramatizes the life of table tennis champion Marty Reisman. Director Josh Safdie makes his solo...

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USA

Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to Florida for a summit with Donald Trump following the receipt of an updated 20-point peace plan by the Kremlin. Vladimir Putin has privately expressed skepticism over the proposal,...

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Yemen

Saudi Arabia has demanded that UAE-backed separatists withdraw from the Hadramout and Mahra provinces following alleged Saudi airstrikes on Friday. Expert April Longley Alley warned that Donald Trump might need to...

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France

Tributes are pouring in from clubs across France following the death of former coach Jean-Louis Gasset at the age of 72. Gasset enjoyed a distinguished career managing Marseille and Saint-Etienne, and he famously served...

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UK

Nottingham Forest has paid tribute to club legend John Robertson following his death at the age of 72. Robertson was a pivotal figure in the back-to-back European Cup triumphs of 1979 and 1980, scoring the winning goal...

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Tanzania

Tanzanian authorities have launched a formal investigation after a medical rescue helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board. Simon Maigwa confirmed the victims included two tourists from...

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Russia

Ukraine launched strikes against Russian energy facilities, including the world's largest gas processing plant in Orenburg and the Novoshakhtinsk refinery, using British Storm Shadow missiles and domestic drones. The...

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Italy

Matteo Zuppi shared humorous greetings with Carabinieri officers after Francis used his Urbi et Orbi address to demand peace between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia condemned a holiday message from...

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Italy

An Italian man was placed under house arrest after Carabinieri discovered over 200 grams of cocaine hidden inside Christmas "pandoro" cakes during a smuggling attempt in Ascoli Piceno. The seizure follows a separate...

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USA

Donald Trump directed Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. and the CDC to align American childhood vaccination schedules with peer nations after criticism of the current volume of shots. Medical experts caution that...

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Poland

Poland closed its eastern airspace and scrambled fighter jets after intercepting a Russian reconnaissance aircraft and dozens of Belarusian objects during the Christmas holiday. National security officials identified...

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USA

Multiple NFL teams are vying for division titles and playoff seeding as Week 17 of the 2025 season presents crucial clinching scenarios. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots hold 12-3 records while...

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USA

Travis Kelce climbed to ninth on the NFL all-time receptions list even as the Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention following a loss to the Denver Broncos. The star is now weighing retirement after...

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NorthKorea

Kim Jong Un revealed a nearly completed 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine following recent security agreements between Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump. Accompanied by Kim Ju Ae, Kim described the vessel as an...

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USA

Emergency crews remain on high alert as a series of powerful atmospheric rivers leaves at least seven dead and over 120,000 residents without power across California. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in six...

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Spain

Carlos Alcaraz González addressed claims of external influence following his son's split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven years. Ferrero revealed that contractual disagreements led to the termination...

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Italy

Employers have until January 12, 2026, to apply 2025 tax thresholds to employee fringe benefits and bonuses as Italy shifts toward more targeted structural incentives. The new budget law prioritizes family support...

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Ukraine

Survivors and exiled artists condemn the scheduled reopening of the Mariupol Theatre after Russian authorities completed reconstruction of the site destroyed in a 2022 airstrike. Former employees describe the...

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USA

Max Mayfield escapes the mental realm of Vecna and Eleven frees Will Byers as the fifth season of "Stranger Things" approaches its finale. These events follow the Christmas Day release of the penultimate installment...

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Italy

Robert Prevost calls for global peace and labels several conflicts as forgotten wars during his inaugural Christmas Day address at the Vatican following his election earlier this year. Prevost urged Russia and Ukraine...

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Honduras

Nasry Asfura was officially declared the winner of the 2025 Honduran presidential election following a contentious 24-day count and significant pressure from Donald Trump. Representing the conservative National Party,...

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Palestine

Palestinian Authority police arrested three suspects for an arson attack on a Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin. The arrests followed the review of surveillance footage and the...

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USA

Over 23 million people are under winter storm warnings as a powerful system tracked by Matthew Cappucci and Ian Livingston threatens to paralyze the Northeast. The storm, which caused three deaths in Southern...

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Ukraine

At least five people died and 20 others were injured after Russia launched nearly 100 drones and a ballistic missile at multiple Ukrainian regions. The strikes hit Odesa for a second consecutive night following reports...

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China

China imposed sanctions on 20 American defense companies and 10 executives after the US approved a significant 10 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan. The measures target entities like Boeing and Northrop Grumman by...

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Canada

Jacob Tierney rebuffed inquiries regarding the off-screen sexualities of actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie following the Season 2 renewal of "Heated Rivalry". The creator defended the privacy of the leads as the...

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NewYorkTimes

“
How a Deadly Bond Develops in Avatar: Fire and Ash”
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Italy

Italian authorities confirmed the accidental death of Giovanni Lopez after the 47-year-old man choked on festive panettone during a family lunch on Christmas Eve. Emergency personnel from the 118 service arrived at the...

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BBC

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Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead”
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Palestine

Bethlehem Christmas celebrations highlight a sharp decline in the Christian population as thousands gathered for midnight mass amid ongoing regional tensions. Recent data reveals Bethlehem's Christian community has...

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USA

Rescuers remain on high alert across Southern California as powerful atmospheric rivers continue to dump heavy rain and snow, following at least three weather-related deaths. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency...

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Algeria

Ibrahim Boughali presided as Algeria passed a law labeling French colonial rule a state crime after 340 lawmakers voted to demand financial reparations. The legislation mandates the return of national archives and the...

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Spain

Travelers face widespread flight cancellations across Europe after a last-minute pay offer averted a Luton strike while other airport workers continue holiday walkouts. The labor unrest involves Scandinavian Airlines...

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Australia

Thousands of backpackers crowded Sydney's Coogee Beach for Christmas celebrations as neighboring Bondi remained somber following a terror attack that killed 15 people on December 14. Anthony Albanese denounced an...

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USA

Millions of Americans face potentially devastating healthcare costs as federal subsidies expire following a massive free medical clinic that treated hundreds of uninsured residents in Pennsylvania. Cynthia Freeman and...

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USA

Eleven NFL playoff spots are filled as the Detroit Lions are eliminated from contention following a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Jared Goff committed five turnovers during the Christmas Day defeat, allowing the...

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Australia

Anthony Albanese announced a national bravery award and implemented strict firearm restrictions following a deadly ISIS-inspired terrorist attack at Bondi Beach that claimed 15 lives. The new legislation in New South...

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Ukraine

The Kremlin is currently rejecting peace proposals involving NATO membership for Ukraine after National Security Archive transcripts revealed long-standing opposition from Vladimir Putin. These documents from 2001 and...

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TEDTalks

“
Why your life needs novelty, no matter your age”
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Italy

Villacidro residents are mourning Noemi Collu after she died in a violent car crash on the SS 196 state road during Christmas Eve. The Carabinieri are investigating the fatal incident which occurred shortly before 9:30...

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USA

Nikola Jokic made NBA history with a record 18 points in overtime during a 142-138 victory for the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Serbian center recorded a 56-point triple-double following the...

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Italy

Health officials highlight contrasting outcomes as Paul Nana Ampong died following a cardiac arrest in Pordenone, shortly after a 19-year-old was saved in Palermo. The 15-year-old athlete collapsed on December 24, 2025,...

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Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in London exile, positioning himself as a leading candidate for the general elections scheduled for February 12, 2025. Millions of supporters greeted the acting...

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France

Record numbers of French citizens want to emigrate after confidence in the government of Emmanuel Macron dropped sharply following the 2024 dissolution of parliament. This national malaise mirrors the decline of Paris,...

27h
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Morocco

Organizers are reportedly allowing spectators free entry into stadiums after kickoff to fill empty stands during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The logistical move follows the conclusion of opening matches...

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UK

UK government spending on social media influencers has surpassed £1 million following a surge in content creators hired to reach Gen Z. Keir Starmer and ministers like Bridget Phillipson are engaging digital...

28h
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USA

Snoop Dogg garnered widespread acclaim for his "Holiday Halftime Party" on Netflix, with figures like James Harrison comparing it favorably to Super Bowl performances. The festive set at US Bank Stadium featured...

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