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Google and Apple have advised employees on work visas to avoid international travel following reports of visa processing delays of up to one year at U.S. embassies.The disruptions stem from new social media screening requirements implemented by Donald Trump that have created massive backlogs for H-1B and other visa holders.
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Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to apply total pressure on Russia as negotiators from Ukraine, the USA, and Russia met in Miami to discuss a revised peace plan. This diplomatic push follows the rejection by...

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Pakistan

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NTSB investigators have retrieved the cockpit voice recorder and maintenance logs after a plane crash killed Greg Biffle and six others in North Carolina. The Cessna C550, which was traveling to Florida on December 18,...

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Australia

Australian authorities investigate ISIS links after Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram allegedly killed 15 people during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Anthony Albanese confirmed the December 14 massacre was ideologically...

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USA

A federal jury found Connie Uhre liable for discriminating against Native Americans at her South Dakota hotel, awarding the NDN Collective a symbolic one dollar following a lawsuit over her 2022 social media posts. The...

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Brazil

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UK

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US seizes vessel off Venezuela's coast”
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UK

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Darren Star defends the escapist nature of Emily in Paris after the fifth season premiered on Netflix to polarized reviews and record viewership. Star explained that Emily Cooper, portrayed by Lily Collins, ultimately...

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France

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UK

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Dave Chappelle mocked comparisons between the recently murdered internet personality Charlie Kirk and Martin Luther King Jr. during his new Netflix special “The Unstoppable”. While some conservative figures likened the...

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Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney star in "The Housemaid" which concludes by setting up a sequel after deviating from the original ending of the Freida McFadden novel. Paul Feig opted for a more cinematic finale where...

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USA

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Italy

Lazio extended their unbeaten streak to three matches after playing to a scoreless draw against Cremonese at the Stadio Olimpico. Maurizio Sarri and Davide Nicola saw their sides struggle to create scoring opportunities...

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Italy

The Italian government must pay approximately one billion euros to Tim after the Court of Cassation rejected an appeal regarding a contested 1998 concession fee. This final ruling concludes a legal battle spanning over...

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Italy

Italian police arrested 384 people and seized 1.4 tonnes of narcotics following a massive nationwide crackdown on organized crime and drug trafficking. The operation targeted over 300 cannabis shops and resulted in the...

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Fox

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Trump floats national emergency on housing affordability”
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France

Paris officials led by Anne Hidalgo passed a resolution to offer €300 million for the historic BHV Marais building as Galeries Lafayette enters exclusive negotiations with an unnamed Anglo-Saxon investor. The potential...

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France

Lou Jeanmonnot secured the yellow leader's bib after winning the women's pursuit at the Biathlon World Cup in Annecy-Le Grand-Bornand. Jeanmonnot finished ahead of Suvi Minkkinen and Dorothea Wierer as Sweden's Hanna...

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USA

Speculation grows over the future of Jonathan Gannon and the Arizona Cardinals as the team faces another losing season under Steve Bidwill. This instability comes amid a broader wave of coaching changes across the NFL,...

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USA

American negotiators met with Russian officials in Miami to broker a peace deal for Donald Trump as Volodymyr Zelensky expressed support for a trilateral negotiation format involving the USA and Russia. These...

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USA

TikTok will remain in the USA under a new majority-local ownership structure following an agreement that coincided with Keith Lee being named Creator of the Year. The deal involving Oracle and Silver Lake aims to...

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Germany

Blaise Metreweli warned that the West is in a "space between peace and war" as Russia intensifies a campaign of sabotage and hybrid attacks across Europe. These warnings come after Germany approved a 50 billion euro...

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USA

Maria Farmer expressed vindication after DOJ records released on December 20 confirmed the FBI ignored her 1996 complaint regarding Jeffrey Epstein and child pornography for decades. The documents reveal that Epstein...

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SaudiArabia

Federico Bernardeschi is expected to be sidelined until 2026 after suffering a fractured collarbone during Bologna's Super Cup semi-final against Inter. The midfielder will undergo surgery on Tuesday following an aerial...

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Portugal

Thiago Silva has joined FC Porto on a contract until the end of the season following the mutual termination of his deal with Fluminense. The 41-year-old defender returns to the Portuguese club 20 years after his first...

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Belgium

Bill Browder criticized the EU for granting Ukraine a 90 billion euro loan instead of confiscating 210 billion euros in frozen Russian assets following the withdrawal of US military support under Donald Trump. Browder...

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USA

Paige DeSorbo highlights fashion and beauty favorites as Amazon launches its Super Saturday Sale with discounts of up to 52 percent. The retail event features tech accessories like Beats headphones and the new color...

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USA

Valuations for AI startups like Cursor and Mercor have reached billions as Glenn Danas pursues a lawsuit against Surge AI and Mercor over alleged labor violations. This financial boom is driven by young entrepreneurs...

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USA

A Reddit user named John is expected to receive a $50,000 reward after providing the tip that helped identify Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente as the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings. Donald Trump...

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USA

Elise Stefanik has withdrawn from the New York gubernatorial race and announced she will not seek re-election to Congress following a private conversation with Donald Trump. Stefanik cited the need to prioritize her...

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CNN

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Anthony Joshua KOs Jake Paul to win heavyweight bout”
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UK

Timothée Chalamet acknowledges his relationship with Kylie Jenner in a new rap verse for the "4 Raws" remix alongside EsDeeKid. The music video, filmed in North London, aims to debunk rumors that Chalamet and the masked...

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USA

Volodymyr Zelensky announced a proposed trilateral summit in Miami involving the USA and Russia after Donald Trump urged Kyiv to move quickly toward a peace settlement. The diplomatic push follows mediation by Steve...

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USA

Elon Musk became the first person to exceed a $700 billion net worth after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated his landmark 2018 Tesla compensation package. The ruling overturned previous decisions that had...

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UK

David Walliams is seeking legal advice after HarperCollins UK terminated his publishing deal following an internal investigation into harassment allegations involving junior female staff. The publisher, now led by Kate...

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Morocco

Walid Regragui confirmed Achraf Hakimi will participate in the Africa Cup of Nations as Morocco prepares to host the tournament amid social unrest. The defender had been a doubt for the competition following an ankle...

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USA

House members are increasingly bypassing Mike Johnson through discharge petitions as the speaker faces internal accusations of misogyny from fellow Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace. Hakeem Jeffries...

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USA

Allies expressed concern over Donald Trump's personal tangents and weave speaking style after he concluded his 2025 rally schedule in North Carolina. While Trump announced pharmaceutical price agreements and endorsed...

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Brazil

Alexandre de Moraes approved Jair Bolsonaro's temporary release for hernia surgery while denying a house arrest request due to the former leader's high flight risk. Bolsonaro remains in custody in Brasília serving a...

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TEDTalks

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The case for spending more time with your friends”
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Russia

Vladimir Putin expressed readiness for peace talks and praised Donald Trump while warning Europe after the EU approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. During his annual press conference in Moscow, Putin criticized NATO...

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Italy

Carabinieri are reviewing surveillance footage after a 28-year-old man was left in critical condition following a stabbing in the Trullo district of Rome. The victim was discovered in a pool of blood on Viale...

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Honduras

The US State Department restricted the visas of Mario Morazán and Marlon Ochoa following alleged interference in the Honduran election vote count. The move comes as Donald Trump supports conservative candidate Nasry...

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Belarus

Uladzimir Labkovich and other activists were deported without identification documents following their release from prison in a deal between Belarus and the USA. Alexander Lukashenko released 123 political prisoners in...

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India

Passengers from the Rajdhani Express were transferred to Guwahati after a high-speed collision killed seven Asiatic elephants and injured a calf in Assam on December 20, 2025. The train, carrying 650 people from Sairang...

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USA

Gisele Bündchen appeared at a Vivara event in Brazil as records confirmed her secret marriage to Joaquim Valente on December 3. The couple wed in a private ceremony at their home in Surfside after obtaining a license in...

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CNN

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A mother tells Anderson how grief has changed after son's suicide”
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Germany

Friedrich Merz is spearheading a joint EU loan program for Ukraine as Germany grapples with its worst economic crisis since 1949. The initiative follows a Bundesbank decision to slash 2026 growth forecasts to 0.6...

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USA

Bowen Yang confirmed his departure from Saturday Night Live on December 20 following his final appearance in the Christmas episode hosted by Ariana Grande. The comedian spent seven seasons with the NBC sketch series...

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USA

Cynthia Lummis joined the DOGE caucus and criticized the FBI after announcing she will not seek reelection to the US Senate in 2026. Harriet Hageman is reportedly considering a run for the seat as Lummis prepares to...

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USA

Amit Mehta is considering whether Donald Trump is immune from civil lawsuits after his lawyers argued that his actions during the January 6 Capitol attack were part of his official duties. Attorneys representing members...

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USA

Travis Kelce clarified his recent media silence and delayed a decision on his NFL future after the Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from the playoffs following Patrick Mahomes's season-ending injury. The veteran tight...

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