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USA
Sergey Lavrov
warned that European politicians could be targets for Russian forces as
Donald Trump
and
Volodymyr Zelensky
met to finalize a peace proposal. The discussion at Mar-a-Lago focused on a 20-point plan...
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USA
Chicago Bears
clinched the
NFC North
title after
Derrick Henry
led the
Baltimore Ravens
to a 41-24 win over the
Green Bay Packers
. Henry rushed for a career-high 216 yards and four touchdowns, setting an
NFL
record with...
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Thailand
Nattaphon Narkphanit
and
Tea Seiha
signed a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in Chanthaburi after weeks of intense border hostilities killed over 100 people. The deal mandates an immediate freeze of military positions...
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/9h
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USA
Houston Texans
secured a playoff berth for the third consecutive season following a 20-16 victory over the
Los Angeles Chargers
.
C.J. Stroud
threw two touchdowns and the league-leading defense sacked
Justin Herbert
...
7h
/4h
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CentralAfricanRepublic
Voters in the Central African Republic cast ballots as
Faustin-Archange Touadéra
seeks a third term following a controversial constitutional change. Touadéra remains the frontrunner amid an opposition boycott and...
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Guinea
Citizens in Guinea are voting in the first presidential election since the 2021 coup as
Mamadi Doumbouya
seeks to consolidate power. Doumbouya is heavily favored to win amid an opposition boycott and increased security...
22m
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USA
Henry Eyring
becomes the next successor to the presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after
Jeffrey Holland
died at age 85. Holland passed away early Saturday morning in Salt Lake City from kidney...
16h
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USA
Pamela Paul
is considering a sequel to her book as more people embrace analog activities like vinyl records and handwritten cards to escape digital distractions. Enthusiasts such as
Martin Bispels
and
Megan Evans
are...
1h
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USA
Officials monitor air quality and safety following a gas line explosion that shut down the Interstate 5 Freeway near Castaic on Saturday.
Gavin Newsom
and
Karen Bass
coordinated emergency responses after a landslide...
4h
/3h
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Chile
Chilean mining companies
Codelco
and
SQM
established a joint venture named
Nova Andino Litio
to significantly boost production in the Atacama Salt Flat. The partnership follows the National Lithium Strategy launched by...
8h
/6m
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Taiwan
William Lai
urged citizens to remain on high alert for aftershocks following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on Saturday. The seismic event centered near Yilan County...
16h
/10h
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USA
Cole Hutson
has returned to Team USA on a day-to-day status after being discharged from the hospital following a head injury during a game against Switzerland. The 19-year-old defenseman was stretchered off the ice...
2h
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Somalia
The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting after
Benjamin Netanyahu
and
Gideon Saar
signed a declaration formally recognizing Somaliland as an independent nation. Somalia denounced the historic agreement as...
18h
/5h
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Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro
underwent a phrenic nerve block procedure on Saturday to treat chronic hiccups after receiving a successful hernia surgery earlier in the week. The 70-year-old former leader remains at a Brasilia hospital...
11h
/1h
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USA
Influencer
Mike Holston
expects to be out of commission for several weeks and promised a full explanatory video after surviving a skydiving accident. Holston shared footage from his hospital bed showing him in a neck...
3h
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USA
Richard Grenell
threatened musician
Chuck Redd
with a million-dollar lawsuit after the percussionist canceled a performance to protest adding
Donald Trump
to the
Kennedy Center
name. The center updated its facade to...
15h
/7h
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USA
Eric Barone
apologized for technical issues after the popular farming simulator
Stardew Valley
launched on the
Nintendo Switch 2
. The new edition includes expanded multiplayer modes and mouse controls, offering a free...
4h
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Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu
plans to leverage his relationship with
Donald Trump
to bolster his 2026 reelection chances amid domestic coalition challenges and budget deadlines. The strategy emerges as several nations including...
4h
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USA
Pete Carroll
denied any rift between the organization and
Maxx Crosby
after the Las Vegas
Raiders
placed the star defensive end on injured reserve against his objections. The team also sidelined
Brock Bowers
and Jeremy...
4h
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USA
Maxwell Jacob Friedman
became a two-time
AEW
World Champion after defeating
Samoa Joe
,
Hangman Page
, and
Swerve Strickland
during the Worlds End event in Chicago. The victory followed
Jon Moxley
winning the 2025...
4h
/1h
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Italy
Fans are speculating about a 2026 musical return for
Harry Styles
after he released a commemorative concert video on his
YouTube
channel. The eight-minute clip, titled "Forever, Forever", features footage from the final...
12h
/10h
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USA
Volodymyr Zelensky
emphasized security guarantees and rejected immediate elections during a meeting with
Donald Trump
to finalize a 20-point peace plan. The framework proposes freezing front lines where Russia occupies...
19h
/7m
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USA
Houston Texans
secured a postseason spot following a victory over
Los Angeles Chargers
as the
Denver Broncos
clinched the AFC West title.
Chicago Bears
approach the NFC North crown after defeating
Green Bay Packers
, who...
6h
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CNN
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Inside Myanmar's first election since civil war began
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UK
Aston Villa
equaled a long-standing club record for consecutive wins after a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Ollie Watkins
came off the bench to score two goals, including a late header, to...
17h
/9h
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USA
Patrick Mahomes
and
Aaron Rodgers
presented luxury vehicles and high-end electronics to teammates as
Joe Burrow
gifted authentic fossils to his offensive line. Burrow personally selected mammoth and dinosaur artifacts...
10h
/6h
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Iran
Massoud Pezeshkian
warns that Iran is facing a total war from the USA, Israel, and European nations during an interview in December. These remarks follow a devastating June air war that killed approximately 1,100...
14h
/5h
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Brazil
Alexandre de Moraes
ordered house arrest for 10 individuals involved in a plot to keep
Jair Bolsonaro
in power following the extradition of a former police commander from Paraguay.
Silvinei Vasques
was apprehended while...
13h
/7h
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UK
John Healey
announced the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme to recruit young people for a paid military gap year starting in March 2026. The initiative aims to provide transferable skills to school leavers following...
7h
#
USA
David Spade
and
Eddie Murphy
have officially reconciled following a decades-long rift that began after a joke on Saturday Night Live. The comedians settled their differences at the SNL50 anniversary special after Spade...
6h
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USA
Sarah Rogers
defended USA sanctions against
Thierry Breton
and several European figures for allegedly suppressing American speech on digital platforms. European officials denounced the visa restrictions as a violation...
7h
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Japan
Authorities keep a 30-kilometer stretch of the
Kan-etsu Expressway
closed as recovery efforts continue after a 67-vehicle pileup killed two people in Minakami. The disaster began when two trucks collided during a heavy...
25h
/18h
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USA
Benjamin Netanyahu
is scheduled to meet
Donald Trump
on Monday to discuss the Iranian nuclear program and the stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The upcoming talks follow high-stakes summits in Florida where...
31h
/11h
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Brazil
Authorities sent the pilot's body for identification after an ultralight aircraft towing an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach. The
Brazilian Air Force
launched an investigation into the...
7h
#
Nigeria
Donald Trump
announced that the USA launched air strikes against
ISIS
militants in northwestern Nigeria following a formal request from the Nigerian government. Residents of a local village expressed surprise at the...
8h
#
USA
Donald Trump
urged the
DOJ
to expose and shame Democrats mentioned in
Jeffrey Epstein
's records after the department missed a legal deadline to release over a million documents. While the latest files detail historical...
32h
/14h
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Nigeria
Military analysts describe recent US airstrikes in Nigeria as the beginning of a larger offensive after
Donald Trump
ordered drone attacks against jihadist militants. The operation targeted Islamic State-linked groups...
31h
/11h
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USA
California dropped its lawsuit against
Donald Trump
's administration after the federal government canceled over 4 billion dollars in grants for the state high-speed rail project. Governor
Gavin Newsom
described the...
7h
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UK
Tributes pour in for
Perry Bamonte
after the British rock band
The Cure
announced he passed away at home following a brief illness. Bamonte, who was 65, first joined the group as a technician before officially becoming...
37h
/17h
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Spain
Streets turned into rivers across Malaga as Spanish authorities extended a red weather alert for torrential rains and flooding. The extreme weather coincided with a new eruptive phase of
Mount Etna
in Italy, which sent...
8h
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Palestine
Benjamin Netanyahu
is preparing for
Washington DC
negotiations as the
Gaza Health Ministry
reports 414 deaths since the October 10 ceasefire began. Families in Deir al-Balah face extreme winter conditions and...
14h
/12h
#
UK
Florian Wirtz
expressed relief after scoring his first goal for Liverpool in a 2-1 victory over
Wolverhampton Wanderers
that moved the club into fourth place.
Ryan Gravenberch
opened the scoring following an assist from...
16h
/12h
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Italy
Kenan Yildiz
and
Pierre Kalulu
scored as
Juventus
moved into third place in
Serie A
following a 2-0 victory against
Pisa
. The match also featured the professional debut of seventeen-year-old
Louis Buffon
while Luciano...
10h
#
UK
John Healey
confirmed a hunter-killer submarine confronted the Russian spy ship Yantar after it shadowed critical gas pipelines in the Irish Sea. The encounter follows reports that the
Royal Navy
is deploying autonomous...
9h
#
USA
Kyle Whittingham
takes over as Michigan head coach amid efforts to rebuild the football program following the firing of
Sherrone Moore
. The veteran coach signed a five-year contract as the university seeks to move past...
9h
#
USA
Mariah Carey
shared photos of her 14-year-old twins
Monroe
and
Moroccan
surpassing her height during their Christmas celebrations in Aspen. These festive updates followed a busy year for Carey that included a trip to...
10h
/2h
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Argentina
Argentina
Senate
approved the first national budget under
Javier Milei
following a period of governing with extended funds from previous administrations. The 102 billion dollar plan projects a 1.5% primary surplus and...
29h
/14h
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USA
Officials reported over 1,700 flight cancellations in the New York area as a powerful winter storm paralyzed holiday travel across the northeastern USA and Great Lakes.
Kathy Hochul
,
Tahesha Way
, and
Ned Lamont
declared...
13h
/11h
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Indonesia
Bodies of
Fernando Martin
and three children were recovered after their tourist boat sank near
Komodo National Park
. The
Valencia CF
coach and his children perished when the vessel suffered engine failure and was struck...
22h
/2h
#
Guatemala
Bernardo Arévalo
declared three days of national mourning after a bus crash killed at least 15 people and injured 19 others near Totonicapán. Authorities detained driver
Francisco Javier López
as they investigated...
22h
/2h
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Poland
Cezary Tomczyk
announced that Poland will activate the first components of a 2 billion euro anti-drone system within six months following several Russian incursions into Polish airspace. The multi-layered defense...
11h
#
USA
OpenAI
seeks a new Head of Preparedness with a $555,000 salary following several leadership departures and ongoing lawsuits regarding user mental health.
Sam Altman
announced the search for a leader to manage technical...
11h
#
Italy
Emergency teams rescued a 31-year-old Roman freerider from a deep crevasse after an avalanche struck the Marmolada glacier in the Italian Alps. The skier was intubated and airlifted to a hospital in Trento in critical...
14h
/12h
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USA
Thomas Massie
is utilizing a "lowlife" insult from
Donald Trump
to solicit campaign donations after the Kentucky representative co-authored a law requiring the release of
Jeffrey Epstein
files. The primary challenge...
20h
/4h
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USA
Volodymyr Zelensky
arrives in Florida for peace talks with
Donald Trump
at Mar-a-Lago following one of the most intense Russian aerial bombardments of the war. The leaders discussed a 20-point framework involving a...
37h
/17h
#
USA
Keleigh Sperry
shared her emotional reaction after
Miles Teller
gifted her a replica of the wedding dress destroyed in the January wildfires. The couple continues to rebuild their lives and participate in activism as...
11h
#
Italy
Nathan Trevallion
and
Catherine Birmingham
presented photographic evidence to the
Court of Minors
in L'Aquila after their three children were removed from their care last month. The parents appointed psychiatrist Tonino...
11h
#
Italy
Lazio demanded respect following a controversial late equalizer by
Udinese
as VAR interventions sparked outrage during several
Serie A
matches.
Nico Paz
led Como to a 3-0 victory over
Lecce
despite
Eusebio Di Francesco
...
14h
/12h
#
SaudiArabia
Cristiano Ronaldo
matched his
Juventus
scoring record after a two-goal performance against
Al Akhdoud
extended his streak to eight consecutive league matches. The
Al Nassr
forward reached 40 goals in a calendar year for...
12h
#
UK
Arne Slot
praised fans for their unity as Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 2-1 during an emotional tribute to the late
Diogo Jota
at Anfield.
Florian Wirtz
scored his first goal following his record transfer from Bayer...
11h
#
USA
Global powers face systemic challenges from declining birth rates and high debt as current analyses highlight a struggle for control over
Eurasia
. This geopolitical shift occurs as
Xi Jinping
views a declining USA under...
12h
#
Netherlands
Jutta Leerdam
awaits a national committee decision on her Olympic eligibility after crashing during the 1000-meter final at the Dutch trials. The silver medalist failed to finish following an inner curve fall while...
12h
#
UK
Holly Ramsay
expressed joy about becoming a stepmother after marrying
Adam Peaty
during a high-profile ceremony at
Bath Abbey
in the UK.
Gordon Ramsay
walked his daughter down the aisle before celebrating the union with...
17h
/14h
#
UK
Two families face distress after
Scott Davidson
apologized for a mortuary mix-up at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital that led to the cremation of the wrong body. Staff members have been suspended following the...
12h
#
USA
Vladimir Demidovich
faces multiple felony charges after police discovered him naked inside two multi-million dollar mansions in Golden Beach on Christmas night. Demidovich was already out on bail for a previous property...
12h
#
USA
Actor
Mario Rodriguez
filed a 77 million dollar sexual battery lawsuit against
Tyler Perry
following similar allegations from another performer earlier this year. The legal complaint alleges that Perry exploited his...
32h
/17h
#
USA
Brussels officials are preparing for a potential security crisis after reports that
Donald Trump
may restrict American technology exports to Europe in late 2026. The threat of limited access to
AI
chips and cloud...
19h
/3h
#
France
French authorities charged a 25-year-old Malian national with attempted murder following metro stabbings that occurred despite a previous deportation order. Investigators used surveillance footage and mobile tracking to...
38h
/17h
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Italy
Giorgia Meloni
thanked authorities after Italian police arrested nine individuals for allegedly channeling seven million euros to
Hamas
through charitable organizations. The coordinated operation led by Genoa...
23h
/11h
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USA
Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr.
canceled the trial of
Kilmar Abrego Garcia
to investigate potential vindictive prosecution after human smuggling charges followed his court-ordered return to the USA. The investigation began...
30h
/14h
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USA
Giovanni Rosales Espinoza
faces charges of kidnapping and indecency after a father used parental phone controls to rescue his daughter on Christmas Day.
Wesley Doolittle
praised the quick action after Espinoza allegedly...
14h
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Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
travels to Florida for talks with
Donald Trump
after a massive Russian drone and missile assault targeted the Ukrainian capital. The strikes resulted in at least one fatality and left one-third of...
44h
/23h
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USA
James Boasberg
ordered the USA government to facilitate the return of 252 Venezuelans after ruling their deportation to a Salvadoran prison was illegal.
Donald Trump
invoked the 1798
Alien Enemy Act
in March to bypass...
34h
/13h
#
USA
Maxx Crosby
left the
Las Vegas Raiders
facility in frustration after
Pete Carroll
placed the star edge rusher on season-ending injured reserve. The decision comes ahead of a pivotal matchup against the
New York Giants
...
29h
/12h
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Canada
Annette Dionne
passed away from Alzheimer's complications in a Montreal suburb, marking the end of the historic quintuplets' legacy. The sisters gained worldwide fame following their 1934 birth before facing decades of...
15h
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Italy
Two minors aged 15 and 17 confessed to the targeted stabbing of 18-year-old soccer player
Bruno Petrone
in Naples following a reported dispute. The attack occurred just one day after
Carmine Siano
, the mayor of...
20h
/11h
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USA
Karoline Leavitt
becomes the first person to serve as
White House
press secretary while pregnant after announcing she is expecting a second child in May 2026. Leavitt and husband
Nicholas Riccio
expressed gratitude to...
35h
/24h
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Fox
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This is one of the
Trump
admin’s unsung successes
Kaylee McGhee White
argues
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9h
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Cyprus
Costas Kadis
warns of severe threats to marine biodiversity as fishermen like
Photis Gaitanos
adapt to an invasion of lionfish and toadfish in Cyprus. Following a decline in traditional catches due to climate change and...
15h
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USA
Erin Bates
celebrated Christmas with her family after recovering from a life-threatening battle with septic shock following the birth of her seventh child. Bates shared her progress on
Instagram
, noting she has regained...
15h
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USA
HIV medication access in Zambia declines after US aid cuts as global photo exhibits highlight international health and labor crises. These reports accompany
The Guardian
documentation of American social turmoil, climate...
15h
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USA
Maryland officials filed a lawsuit after
Kash Patel
announced the permanent closure of the
FBI
headquarters and the relocation of personnel to the
Ronald Reagan Building
. The decision by Patel and
Donald Trump
scraps a...
31h
/18h
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UK
Patrick Dorgu
described his transition into a match-winner as easy after his decisive goal secured a 1-0 victory for
Manchester United
against
Newcastle United
.
Ruben Amorim
implemented a tactical back four to manage a...
34h
/17h
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Somalia
Somalia and Palestinian officials condemned Israel for recognizing Somaliland, alleging the move aims to facilitate the forced relocation of Gaza residents to the region.
Benjamin Netanyahu
announced the historic...
41h
/19h
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USA
Millions of travelers face severe disruption after winter storms crippled New York and triggered emergency declarations across the USA.
Kathy Hochul
and
Gavin Newsom
declared states of emergency as record snowfall hit...
36h
/15h
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USA
Federal agencies are seeking better enforcement tools after a $400,000 lobster shipment destined for
Costco
stores was stolen through sophisticated identity fraud.
Dylan Rexing
, leader of the impacted freight firm,...
21h
/11h
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Spain
Winners in Villamanín accepted reduced payouts after a local festival committee oversold shares in the
El Gordo
lottery. The community of 1,000 residents reached a compromise to cover a 4 million euro shortfall...
17h
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Italy
Alfredo Mantovano
defended the new legal framework after the
Senate
definitively approved a bill to limit the fiscal liability of public administrators. The legislation introduces a compensation cap for misusing public...
17h
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USA
Cody Wayne Adams
faces first-degree manslaughter charges after a bullet from his backyard target practice fatally struck
Sandra Phelps
on Christmas Day. Investigators determined that Adams was firing a newly purchased...
21h
/16h
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Italy
Cristian Chivu
reflects on his challenging start and the tactical evolution of the team as
Inter
prepares for a crucial away match against Atalanta. Chivu emphasized the importance of mental fortitude while remaining at...
17h
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Israel
Israeli forces launched a security operation in Qabatiya following a multi-phase terror attack that killed
Shimshon Mordechai
and
Aviv Maor
in northern Israel.
Benjamin Netanyahu
and
Israel Katz
ordered the military...
44h
/24h
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USA
Donald Trump
criticized
Stephen Colbert
and
Elon Musk
faced
AI
controversies as 2025 brought a surge of legal battles and cultural shifts. These developments followed a year of scientific breakthroughs ranging from...
17h
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USA
Kyle Whittingham
signed a five-year contract to lead Michigan after
Sherrone Moore
was fired and arrested following a misconduct investigation. Whittingham leaves the University of Utah after 21 seasons and 177 wins to...
40h
/26h
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Morocco
Egypt secured a spot in the knockout stage after
Mohamed Salah
scored a decisive penalty to defeat South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations. Host nation Morocco saw its sixteen-match winning streak end following a...
33h
/21h
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Italy
Authorities reported a family for marijuana cultivation in Cassia as
Carabinieri
intensify anti-drug operations across Rome. The recent arrest of a 35-year-old follows another detention in Acilia where officers...
18h
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USA
Ashley Hollis
faces backlash for sharing private reconciliation messages after the death of
Big Brother
contestant
Mickey Lee
from cardiac arrests. Lee, who competed in season 27 of the reality show, passed away at 35...
39h
/31h
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France
Prosecutors in Albertville opened judicial investigations after separate avalanches killed six people across France and Greece during a period of low-risk warnings. A mountain guide and a ski tourer died in the Savoie...
34h
/17h