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Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
announced that Ukraine and the USA are finalizing a security framework following Russia's rejection of a Christmas ceasefire and the capture of a Sumy border village. The 20-point peace proposal,...
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USA
The Federal Reserve announced a return to Quantitative Easing by purchasing $40 billion in securities monthly following a complex economic period. This strategic shift occurs after
Donald Trump
criticized previous...
27h
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Russia
Investigators in Moscow are reviewing forensic evidence after a bombing on Yeletskaya Street killed two police officers and a civilian on December 24, 2025. The explosion occurred just days after
Fanil Sarvarov
, a...
10h
/40m
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Palestine
Bethlehem returned to vibrant Christmas celebrations following a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Israel and
Hamas
that ended two years of regional conflict. Cardinal
Pierbattista Pizzaballa
led the traditional...
7h
/26m
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USA
Players across the USA are purchasing tickets as the
Powerball
jackpot reaches a massive 1.7 billion dollars for the Christmas Eve drawing following 46 consecutive games without a top prize winner. This prize represents...
1h
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ElSalvador
Nayib Bukele
offers to release El Salvador's entire prison population to any willing country following human rights criticism from
Hillary Clinton
regarding the Terrorism Confinement Center. This provocative proposal...
4h
/1h
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USA
Millions of children are tracking Santa Claus's global journey as
NORAD
utilizes advanced military technology to maintain its 70-year holiday tradition. The binational organization coordinates with
NATO
and commercial...
3h
/14m
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Palestine
Benjamin Netanyahu
labeled an explosion that injured an Israeli soldier in Rafah a ceasefire violation as diplomatic efforts in
Turkey
face new obstacles.
Hamas
official
Mahmoud Mrdawi
attributed the blast to unexploded...
1h
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USA
Lawmakers and activists are condemning the decision of
Donald Trump
to impose visa sanctions on five European digital regulation experts as an authoritarian attack.
Marco Rubio
executed the measures against individuals...
19h
/9m
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Ukraine
Russia stripped journalist
Roman Anin
of citizenship and intensified airstrikes as
Volodymyr Zelensky
prepared peace frameworks following meetings with
Donald Trump
's circle. Zelensky confirmed a strategic retreat from...
26h
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France
French intelligence agencies investigate pro-Russian hackers after a distributed denial-of-service attack crippled
La Poste
services during the busy Christmas season. The group
Noname057
claimed responsibility for the...
1h
/38m
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Italy
Four individuals remain in custody in Milan after
Tommaso Perna
validated the arrests of an adult and three minors following a violent robbery.
Perna
highlighted the extremely high criminal capacity of the 20-year-old...
1h
/34m
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USA
DOJ
seeks volunteers over Christmas to fix redaction errors as
Donald Trump
estimates a week to release remaining Epstein files. Technical reviews by
The New York Times
confirmed that sensitive data was recoverable from...
18h
/59m
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Russia
Russia has officially contracted the
Lavochkin Association
to develop a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036 to support a joint research station with China.
Roscosmos
head
Dmitry Bakanov
confirmed the initiative...
4h
/1h
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USA
Other jurisdictions may resist future federal interventions after the
Supreme Court
blocked
Donald Trump
from deploying
National Guard
troops to Chicago. The 6-3 ruling upheld a stay against federalizing approximately...
20h
/5h
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Israel
Israel Katz
clarified that the Israeli government will not re-establish civilian settlements in the Gaza Strip after his earlier remarks about a permanent military presence sparked international backlash. These...
25h
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Venezuela
Brazil demands the immediate cessation of the USA naval blockade against Venezuela after
Donald Trump
ordered a total maritime embargo to stop oil exports. Ambassador
Sérgio Danese
told the UN Security Council that the...
13h
/1h
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Italy
Giorgia Meloni
warned her staff that 2026 will be much worse as she prepares for major structural reforms and a referendum on judicial changes. The prime minister emphasized traditional identity through her Nativity...
6h
/20m
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Türkiye
Investigators recovered flight recorders after a private jet crash killed
Mohamed al-Haddad
and seven others near Ankara on Tuesday. The
Dassault Falcon 50
, carrying senior Libyan military officials and French crew...
21h
/2h
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USA
Angela White
confirmed she is ending the year single after rumors circulated about a potential reconciliation with
Rob Kardashian
. The announcement follows a cryptic October post where White expressed eternal love for...
25m
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USA
Reviewers praise
Bradley Cooper
for directing "Is This Thing On?" following the comedic drama's release on December 24, 2025.
Will Arnett
stars as a man attempting to process a divorce from his wife played by
Laura Dern
...
15m
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USA
The
University of Oklahoma
terminated
Mel Curth
following an investigation into a grading dispute where a student cited the Bible to argue against multiple gender identities. Officials determined
Curth
acted arbitrarily...
24h
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USA
Donald Trump
invited the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the 2026
G20
summit in Florida following separate telephone calls where he described bilateral relations as spectacular. The diplomatic outreach aims to...
24h
/20h
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Palestine
Palestinian Christians attempted to find holiday joy in Gaza and Bethlehem following a fragile ceasefire and years of conflict that devastated the local economy.
Maher Canawati
oversaw the lighting of a massive...
25h
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UK
Walid Saadaoui
and
Amar Hussein
face sentencing in February 2026 after being convicted for plotting what detectives called the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history. The
ISIS
-inspired conspiracy involved a planned...
25h
/20h
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Ukraine
Serhiy Tarakanov
warned that Russian missile strikes could trigger a mini-earthquake and collapse the internal radiation shield at the Chernobyl facility. Following a critical assessment by
Rafael Grossi
of the
IAEA
,...
26h
/23h
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Syria
Armed guards and neighborhood committees are patrolling Damascus as Christians celebrate Christmas under heightened security following the ouster of Bashar Assad. The new Syrian government led by
Ahmed al-Charaa
has...
6h
/1h
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USA
Retailers report resilient demand and a 4.2 percent spending increase as US holiday sales are projected to surpass 1 trillion dollars for the first time.
Tanger
CEO
Stephen Yalof
noted robust physical traffic driven by...
27h
/21h
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Palestine
Global leaders are increasingly using Christmas for political leverage as traditional celebrations return to
Bethlehem
for the first time since 2022.
Donald Trump
emphasizes cultural values in the USA while Vladimir...
9h
/1h
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USA
Rescue crews sift through wreckage as investigators seek the cause of a gas explosion at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center that killed two women.
Josh Shapiro
noted that utility workers from
PECO
were investigating...
19h
/30m
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USA
Democratic senators are urging
Donald Trump
to reverse his recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors as vacancies in US leadership positions exceed 100 globally. The move follows previous dismissals of over 1,300 State...
1h
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USA
Los Angeles District Attorney
Nathan Hochman
announced he will seek the death penalty for
Nick Reiner
after official certificates confirmed
Rob Reiner
and
Michele Singer Reiner
died from stab wounds on December 14. The...
10h
/58m
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Algeria
Algeria's parliament demanded full reparations and formal apologies from France after adopting legislation that criminalizes the colonial era as a state crime. The measures backed by
Abdelmadjid Tebboune
also authorize...
1h
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USA
Whitney Purvis
avoided arrest in a child support case by paying a 4,000 dollar lump sum while already facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Purvis paid the amount to resolve a warrant involving 23,000 dollars in...
2h
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UK
Thames Water
issued a public warning after discovering a massive 100-ton fatberg measuring 100 meters in length within a Whitechapel sewer.
Tim Davies
explained that the blockage, caused by oils and wet wipes, follows...
2h
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USA
Michael Abatti
was arrested in El Centro after an Arizona grand jury indicted him for the first-degree murder of his estranged wife,
Kerri Ann Abatti
. Authorities allege Abatti drove from Southern California to a remote...
6h
/24m
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USA
Moviegoers anticipate a diverse 2025 Christmas slate as
Mona Fastvold
prepares the release of "The Testament of Ann Lee". The musical biopic starring
Amanda Seyfried
joins a holiday lineup featuring
Timothée Chalamet
in...
2h
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USA
Donald Trump
announced an eighteen-month delay for new tariffs on Chinese semiconductors after a federal investigation concluded that Beijing uses unfair trade practices. The
USTR
found that China provides massive state...
3h
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USA
Global markets ended the year on December 24 with mixed results and record gold prices as
Donald Trump
issued visa bans against EU officials including
Thierry Breton
.
Marco Rubio
defended the travel restrictions...
3h
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Italy
Carabinieri
launched an extensive manhunt after
Nicola Ambresi
was killed in a hit-and-run accident during heavy rain in Casalgrande. Ambresi died instantly while taking out trash as the driver fled the scene without...
6h
/4h
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USA
Mary McElroy
ordered
DHS
to reinstate over 233 million dollars in funding after the
Donald Trump
administration tried to penalize states for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The ruling follows a...
3h
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USA
DOJ
is investigating the validity of a handwritten letter from
Jeffrey Epstein
to
Larry Nassar
containing crude references to
Donald Trump
after the release of 30,000 investigative pages. The unsealed
FBI
records reveal...
43h
/21h
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USA
Donald Trump
deployed federal troops to five cities as his approval rating fell to 36 percent amid rising economic concerns. Public scrutiny intensified following reports of Trump falling asleep during official meetings...
2h
/10m
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Greenland
European leaders are exploring military and diplomatic strategies to defend Greenland after
Donald Trump
appointed
Jeff Landry
to oversee a potential annexation.
Emmanuel Macron
visited Nuuk to affirm support for...
35h
/21h
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Venezuela
Venezuela's
National Assembly
approved a law mandating 20-year prison terms for maritime interference after
Donald Trump
vowed to escalate military strikes against the nation. This legislation responds to a four-month...
36h
/17h
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USA
Late-night satire targets conservatives in 92% of jokes as
Stephen Colbert
prepares to end his program following industry-wide cancellations and pressure. A
Media Research Center
study found Colbert and
Jimmy Kimmel
...
24h
/22h
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Portugal
Portuguese ground handlers announce strikes for New Year's Eve as labor unrest continue to affect major European airports this holiday season. Unions
Sitava
and
STHAA
demand job security for 3,700 workers amid licensing...
9h
/3h
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USA
Letitia James
led a coalition of 19 states in a lawsuit against
Robert Kennedy Jr
after the federal government declared gender-affirming care for minors unsafe. The legal challenge filed in Oregon argues that the...
11h
/8h
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USA
Netflix
announced that the finale of Stranger Things will feature a runtime of 128 minutes as
Matt Duffer
and
Ross Duffer
conclude the hit series with its fifth season. The reveal of the episode lengths follows...
4h
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USA
Garmin
's Autoland technology successfully guided a
Beechcraft
Super King Air 200 to a safe landing at Broomfield Airport after the pilot became incapacitated shortly after takeoff from Aspen. This incident on December...
4h
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Israel
International concern for Gaza dissipates as world powers embrace
Donald Trump
's peace plan despite reports of ongoing military strikes and a humanitarian crisis. Following the implementation of the 20-point plan,...
4h
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USA
Donald Trump
influenced the sports landscape through executive orders as
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an
NBA
title. These major American victories followed a record-breaking financial year...
4h
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USA
ICE
reveals plans for industrial warehouses holding 80,000 people following the deportation of 605,000 migrants since January 2025.
Donald Trump
is utilizing a 45 billion dollar allocation to convert massive facilities...
19h
/1h
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UK
Russell Brand
is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 20 after being charged with an additional count of rape and one of sexual assault involving two women in 2009. These new allegations...
23h
/1h
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Spain
Spanish special forces arrested two Polish nationals following a 20-hour standoff after the brutal beating deaths of two German citizens in Elche. The
Guardia Civil
intervened on Tuesday after the suspects, who have...
25h
/19h
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Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government have reached a landmark agreement to release 2,900 detainees following 12 days of UN-brokered talks in Oman. The deal involves the release of 1,700...
27h
/20h
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Venezuela
Venezuela's
National Assembly
approved a law imposing 20-year prison sentences for supporting maritime blockades after
Donald Trump
announced the seizure of two oil tankers. The legislation follows the interception of...
40h
/19h
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USA
Donald Trump
unveiled a $125 billion naval expansion titled the Golden Fleet, featuring a new class of heavily armed battleships named after himself. The initiative includes building up to 25 vessels, such as the lead...
41h
/22h
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Greenland
Jeff Landry
clarified that the USA does not intend to conquer Greenland following
Donald Trump
's reiterated desire to acquire the autonomous territory for national security reasons. Landry emphasized that his mission...
12h
/8h
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USA
Ro Khanna
and other lawmakers are criticizing
Bari Weiss
after the
CBS News
editor-in-chief shelved a "
60 Minutes
" report documenting torture in an El Salvador prison. The segment, titled "Inside
CECOT
," detailed the...
39h
/19h
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Italy
Carabinieri
officers arrested
Ciro Andolfi
in Naples after discovering him concealed in a brick hideout walled up behind a radiator. Wanted since 2022 and listed among the 100 most dangerous fugitives,
Andolfi
faces...
5h
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Italy
Seventeen people are under investigation after
Carabinieri
dismantled a smishing scam that stole 96,000 euros through fraudulent text messages across several Italian cities. The operation follows the arrest of a...
5h
#
USA
Novo Nordisk
shares surged by 8% as
Goldman Sachs
projected $22 billion in revenue by 2030 following
FDA
approval of the first oral version of Wegovy. The pill will be available in January for $149 per month under the...
40h
/24h
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Italy
Ryanair
launched an immediate appeal after the Italian Antitrust Authority imposed a 256 million euro fine for abusing its dominant market position. The regulator concluded that the airline implemented technical...
33h
/17h
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USA
Thomas Nast
is credited with creating the modern Santa Claus image in 1863 as scholars like
Jens Rydström
examine the figure's role as a patriarchal symbol. These historical records clarify that Nast's illustrations for...
9h
/8h
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Morocco
Senegal, Nigeria, and Tunisia secured crucial opening victories in the Africa Cup of Nations as Cameroon prepares to face Gabon in Agadir.
Nicolas Jackson
scored twice for Senegal in a dominant three-goal win over...
6h
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Italy
Italian employees face year-end tax reconciliations and receive Christmas bonuses as the government prepares to finalize the comprehensive 2026 Budget Law. The reform package includes significant
Irpef
tax reductions...
6h
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USA
EA
confirmed the death of legendary game developer
Vince Zampella
following a high-speed car crash in Southern California over the weekend. Zampella was test-driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway when the...
43h
/22h
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USA
The
Donald Trump
administration delayed additional tariffs on Chinese semiconductor chips for at least 18 months as the
S&P 500
approached new record territory on Tuesday. Strong US GDP growth of 4.3% dampened...
33h
/18h
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USA
Critics challenge the deployment of 350
National Guard
members to New Orleans as the Trump administration extends federal support through February.
Donald Trump
and
Pete Hegseth
authorized the mission following a...
13h
/8m
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USA
Investigators from the
NTSB
and
FAA
have launched probes after a
Mexican Navy
medical transport plane crashed into Galveston Bay, killing at least five people. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including a...
40h
/26h
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Italy
Emanuele Orsini
welcomes the Italian government's 15 billion euro budget allocation for industrial recovery following a period where non-EU exports reached record levels. The new legislation provides significant funding...
7h
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USA
Military experts warn against the vulnerability of massive warships after
Donald Trump
unveiled plans for a 10 billion dollar fleet of Trump-class battleships. The proposed flagship named Defiant measures 268 meters and...
7h
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USA
Kate Hudson
earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in “Song Sung Blue” following news of the biographical film's Christmas Day release. Directed by Craig Brewer and co-starring
Hugh Jackman
, the movie...
24h
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China
Authorities launched an investigation after eight people died when a SUV driven by a principal plunged into a pond in Pengze. The tragic accident occurred on slippery downhill roads approximately 480 kilometers west of...
7h
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USA
Severe weather conditions and a fatal plane crash have disrupted record-breaking holiday travel following a year of economic uncertainty and government shutdowns. More than 5,000 flights were delayed as storms hit the...
24h
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Italy
Giuseppe Calì
faces charges after allegedly shooting
Valentina Peonio
in Palermo while another man in Verona was reported for firing at cyclists. Calì claims the rifle discharge was accidental, whereas Verona...
24h
/22h
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Italy
Prosecutors launched a formal investigation after the Italian Financial Police seized more than 435 kilograms of high-purity cocaine at the port of Gioia Tauro on December 24, 2025. The narcotics, which were discovered...
7h
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USA
Officials are urging the cancellation of Christmas travel plans as the intensity of deadly atmospheric rivers striking California increases through Tuesday night. The storms have already caused at least one fatality in...
17h
/40m
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France
Emmanuel Macron
met with major agricultural unions to discuss demands for rejecting the EU-
Mercosur
trade deal as protests continued across France. Farmers vowed to maintain roadblocks through Christmas unless the...
24h
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UK
Greta Thunberg
has been released on bail until March 2026 after her arrest in London for supporting a prohibited organization. Authorities detained Thunberg under the
Terrorism Act
for holding a sign in solidarity with...
14h
/9h
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USA
Amanda Bynes
revealed a 28-pound weight loss and a new relationship with a man named
Zachary
as she continues her journey toward a 130-pound goal. The former
Nickelodeon
star shared on
Instagram
that she reached 152...
24h
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USA
Kate Hudson
confirmed she rejected the role of Mary Jane Watson in the first "
Spider-Man
" film during a recent appearance on
Watch What Happens Live
. Hudson chose to star in "
The Four Feathers
" to work with
Heath Ledger
...
25h
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UK
New footage allegedly showing the
Beaufort Hunt
chasing a fox has emerged as the UK government prepares to ban trail hunting nationwide. This development follows warnings from
Matt Longman
that trail hunting is often...
25h
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Italy
The Italian Senate approved the 2026 budget law following a tortuous legislative process and intense criticism from opposition leaders
Giuseppe Conte
and
Stefano Patuanelli
. The approximately 23 billion euro package...
34h
/23h
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USA
Ashlee Buzzard
faces first-degree murder charges after forensic experts identified skeletal remains found in rural Utah as her nine-year-old daughter.
Melodee Buzzard
was reported missing in October from California...
21h
/3h
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USA
Tiger Woods
and a specialized committee will evaluate the return of
Brooks Koepka
to the
PGA Tour
after he became the first high-profile player to leave
LIV Golf
. Koepka officially ended his tenure on December 23, 2025,...
17h
/2h
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USA
Kim Kardashian
documented her failed attempts at a family holiday photo while
Khloe Kardashian
shared a more successful celebration with children at
Disneyland
. Posting to
Instagram
with the caption "I really tried,"...
25h
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USA
Cristina Biffle
sent a final text message stating "We're in trouble" moments before a plane crash in North Carolina killed
NASCAR
champion
Greg Biffle
and five others. The revelation follows the arrival of family...
13h
/9h
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USA
Daniel Curtis Lee
and fellow actors are establishing a long-term assistance plan for
Tylor Chase
following a viral search for the former
Nickelodeon
star in Los Angeles. Lee secured a motel room and food for Chase on...
16h
/9h
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USA
The
Supreme Court
rejected a request from
Donald Trump
to deploy
National Guard
troops to Illinois after judges issued an unsigned order dismissing the emergency immigration enforcement plan. This legal setback...
21h
/4h
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UK
Charles Mountbatten-Windsor
stripped
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
of his royal titles and ordered his eviction from the Royal Lodge amid intensifying legal pressure. The move follows the release of 30,000 pages of
DOJ
...
19h
/4h
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USA
Jake Paul
shared a video showing severe facial swelling and X-rays of a double jaw fracture after his knockout loss to
Anthony Joshua
. The influencer underwent surgery on December 24 to install titanium plates following...
13h
/1h
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USA
Kristi Noem
announced a tripled 3,000 dollar incentive and free flights for undocumented immigrants who choose voluntary deportation before the end of the year. The initiative follows the rapid implementation of a mass...
43h
/21h
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UK
Greta Thunberg
was arrested in London for supporting the banned group
Palestine Action
as its members reached a critical 52-day point in a hunger strike. Police detained Thunberg near
Aspen Insurance
during a protest...
44h
/23h
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Australia
Emmanuel Macron
and other European leaders face skepticism over the enforcement of new social media bans for children following Australia's decision to restrict access for under-16s. While France, Italy, and Denmark...
27h
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Thailand
Peace negotiations are stalled as Thailand and Cambodia clash over a meeting location following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. Recent hostilities have claimed at least 60 lives and displaced over 900,000 people...
30h
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France
Nearly half of French consumers are considering second-hand gifts this Christmas as the latest
Rakuten
-
Ipsos
BVA
barometer highlights a major shift in holiday consumption. While 31% of respondents plan to resell...
27h
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Russia
Vladimir Putin
hosted Syrian ministers
Asaad al-Shaibani
and
Murhaf Abu Qasra
in Moscow to discuss military modernization and economic reconstruction in the war-torn nation. The high-level meeting follows interim leader...
10h