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South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to the detection of Russian and Chinese military aircraft within its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).This incident, involving nuclear-capable bombers, marks the tenth such joint exercise by Russia and China near South Korean airspace since 2019, occurring amidst heightened regional tensions.
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Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has made a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), surpassing an earlier $83 billion offer from Netflix. Ellison's proposal, offering $30 per share...

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Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution documents are set to be unsealed by December 19, following a ruling by federal judge Paul A. Engelmayer in New York. This decision will allow public access to thousands of sealed grand...

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Donald Trump criticized European leaders, calling them "weak" and "extremely politically correct," and blamed flawed migration policies for Europe's "decay." He specifically targeted Sweden, claiming it has become a...

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Australia

Australia has enacted a significant ban on social media for individuals under 16, commencing December 10-11, 2025. Millions of Australian children and teenagers are now restricted from accessing platforms like Facebook,...

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Nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 8, 2025, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" leading the pack with nine nods. "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" followed with...

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Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly preparing revised peace proposals for the White House, notably rejecting terms that would require Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. Zelenskyy confirmed ongoing...

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Donald Trump made history on December 7-8, 2025, by becoming the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors. The 48th annual ceremony celebrated actors Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford, country...

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Bolivia

Scientists discovered a record-breaking 16,600 theropod fossilized footprints in Toro Toro National Park, Bolivia, including 1,378 dinosaur swim tracks, the world's longest. These three-toed theropod tracks are...

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Venezuela

Human Rights Watch and UN High Commissioner Volker Türk condemned the US administration's "Operation Southern Sword," calling the bombings of Caribbean and Pacific vessels "extrajudicial executions" that have caused at...

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Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, a Janjaweed militia leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur,...

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Indonesia

A devastating fire ripped through a seven-story office building housing Terra Drone Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, claiming the lives of at least 22 people. The blaze began around midday and quickly spread, trapping...

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Norway

Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado's press conference in Oslo, originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, has been postponed and later canceled. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited Machado and other...

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Israel

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a grim year for journalists in 2025, with 67 killings worldwide marking a third consecutive annual increase, many due to wars or organized crime. Palestine, particularly Gaza,...

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Pope Francis met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Castel Gandolfo, urging "Forward with diplomatic dialogue for a just and lasting peace." Zelensky had previously invited the Pope to Kyiv, marking their...

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France

Ford and Renault have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and produce electric vehicles in Europe, aiming to compete with Chinese automakers. Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the intense battle Western manufacturers...

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Lithuania has declared a nationwide state of emergency due to a significant increase in smuggling balloons entering its airspace from Belarus, a move Lithuanian authorities consider a national security concern and a...

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Italy

An operating room assistant in Marano, near Naples, was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and drugging his partner. Responding Carabinieri found the woman bleeding and heard her screams, discovering...

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Russia

A Russian Antonov An-22 military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region on December 9, 2025, after reportedly falling apart mid-air during a test flight following repairs. Wreckage was found floating in the...

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Italy

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) has initiated the acquisition of Mediobanca, a move involving two major Italian financial institutions and significant political debate. The Italian government, led by Prime...

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Germany

Voith, a Heidenheim-based mechanical engineering company, announced that it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs globally, representing about a tenth of its workforce. CEO Dirk Hoke cited underperformance compared to...

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Guatemala

On December 7, 2025, Guatemala celebrated "La Quema del Diablo," a tradition symbolizing the departure of evil before Christmas, this year featuring an effigy of Donald Trump that was burned. The event, which saw...

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Kenya

The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns that the world is heading towards catastrophic climate change, devastated nature, and deadly pollution without immediate and rapid systemic changes. Compiled by...

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USA

A significant decline in adolescents' writing and speaking skills, exacerbated by the pandemic and the rise of AI, is a growing concern among educators and parents in Silicon Valley and at Stanford University. Experts...

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USA

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on December 9, 2025, in a case challenging federal limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates for Congress and the presidency. JD Vance and Republican...

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USA

Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, attended the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, "Marty Supreme," on December 8, 2025, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. She was accompanied by her 19-year-old son, musician Moses Martin, who made...

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Armenia

Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced substantial progress in their peace process, with Hikmet Hajiev and Armen Grigoryan highlighting "another brick in the wall of trust." This initiative, facilitated by Donald Trump...

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India

Microsoft announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India over the next four years to advance the country's cloud and AI infrastructure. CEO Satya Nadella shared the news following a...

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Israel

Israeli police and municipal officials forcibly entered the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem on December 8, 2025, removing the UN flag and raising an Israeli one in a debt-collection procedure for municipal taxes....

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Italy

A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, introducing salary increases and enhanced protections for over 800,000 workers. This agreement marks a significant...

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USA

Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill pleaded guilty to felony charges including obstruction of justice, perjury, and misconduct in office, stemming from her actions during the Alex Murdaugh...

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USA

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched an expansion integrating Netflix's 'Stranger Things' universe, available starting December 9, 2025. Players will assist the town of Hawkins, facing supernatural threats and...

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Thailand

Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets today, escalating a border conflict that intensified yesterday. Thailand reported that Cambodian forces killed one Thai soldier and injured four, prompting...

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Mexico

Donald Trump has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports if Mexico fails to release at least 200,000 acre-feet of water owed under a 1944 treaty by December 31, 2025. Trump asserts that Mexico owes the US...

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UK

Operation Kenova concluded that MI5 excessively protected IRA agent Stakeknife, identified as Freddie Scappaticci, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed MI5 was aware...

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USA

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, a renewal that followed a brief suspension and subsequent ratings improvement. Kimmel's show faced uncertainty after controversial...

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USA

iFixit has released a new app featuring FixBot, an AI-enabled chatbot trained on over 125,000 repair guides to help users with device repairs. The app guides users through repair processes, diagnoses problems, and...

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Mexico

Mexico has emerged as a significant center for Russian spies, especially after expulsions from European nations and the US following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US officials are concerned that Russia is exploiting...

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USA

Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that a negative US Supreme Court decision on tariffs would be the greatest threat in history to US national security, asserting that the nation would be "financially defenseless." The...

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USA

Donald Trump announced a policy allowing Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, balancing export controls with competition and supporting jobs. A 25% share of chip sales will go to the US, while...

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Ukraine

Four Russian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for the murder of American Russell Bentley, 64, who had been fighting with pro-Moscow forces in Ukraine since 2014. Soldiers detained Bentley while he was filming the...

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USA

Weeks before Christmas, a drone delivered a package containing steak, marijuana, crab legs, cigarettes, and Old Bay seasoning into the yard of Lee Correctional Institution. Prison officials discovered the contraband,...

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Germany

Thyssenkrupp's shares dropped Tuesday as the German industrial giant forecast significant financial losses for the current fiscal year, citing persistent weak trends in the automotive sector, high energy costs in...

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Honduras

Honduras's electoral body resumed vote counting on December 8, 2025, after a pause for verification, with provisional data showing Nasry Asfura leading and Salvador Nasralla closely behind. The ruling Libre party, led...

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Tanzania

Tanzania is facing a severe crisis, transforming from a tourist haven into a state where fear prevails, as described by Erik Esbjörnsson in Dagens Nyheter. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration has been marked...

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SouthKorea

South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to the detection of Russian and Chinese military aircraft within its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This incident, involving nuclear-capable bombers, marks the...

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Spain

Four people died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday, December 8, 2025. The incident, which involved approximately 20...

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Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled for execution by lethal injection for the 1989 murder of Tressa Lynn Pettibone, a crime for which he was convicted and initially sentenced to death in 1990. Geralds will become Florida's...

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USA

Major Bitcoin mining firms in the USA, including Riot Platforms, Bitfarms, Core Scientific, and MARA Holdings, are pivoting to AI and high-performance computing (HPC) due to lower profitability in Bitcoin mining. These...

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USA

Republicans are divided over extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, which expire on December 31, risking significant premium increases for millions and potential political fallout in the 2026...

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Italy

A fatal head-on collision occurred this morning on Regional Road 464 near Maniago when a car attempting to overtake a tractor collided with an oncoming bus carrying students. The 43-year-old male driver of the car died...

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USA

Civic freedoms are declining globally, with the USA and Italy both downgraded to an "obstructed" civic space rating by the civil society watchdog Civicus. The US has seen a "rapid authoritarian shift" following...

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The UN has launched a $47 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026, with Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher describing the situation as a global crisis exacerbated by interconnected conflicts and climate change. The...

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Syria

Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war. The collapse of the 53-year rule followed a rapid rebel offensive led by Hayat...

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USA

Kris Jenner showed public support for her daughter Kylie Jenner's relationship with Timothée Chalamet by wearing a "Marty Supreme" bomber jacket, merchandise from Chalamet's new film. The couple attended the Los Angeles...

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USA

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Police Chief Pamela Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. Smith's tenure saw significant challenges, including conflict with Donald Trump and efforts to reduce...

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USA

Alina Habba, former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, resigned as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey following federal appeals court rulings that declared her appointment unlawful. The Third Circuit's...

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Germany

The trial of Shahriar J., a German-Iranian from Hamburg known online as "White Tiger," is set to commence on January 9, facing charges including attempted murder. Shahriar J. is accused of 204 criminal offenses against...

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Indonesia

British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, faces up to 15 years in an Indonesian prison after her arrest in Bali for allegedly producing pornographic material. While the maximum...

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USA

IBM announced today a definitive agreement to acquire data streaming platform Confluent for $11 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, expected by mid-2026, aims to bolster IBM's AI and cloud computing...

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USA

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a video on December 7, 2025, detailing how immigrants can interact with US ICE agents, stating, "New York will always welcome immigrants." The video, which has garnered over...

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Brazil

A biopic titled "Dark Horse" is in production about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, with filming commencing three months ago in Brazil. Jim Caviezel is set to portray Bolsonaro in the film, which reportedly...

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USA

A federal judge in Boston has declared the Trump administration's ban on federal permits for new wind energy projects unlawful, ruling it "arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law." US District Judge Patti Saris...

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USA

Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian immigrant and mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, was granted a $1,500 bond by a federal immigration judge on Monday and is set to be released. Ferreira has been...

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USA

Donald Trump announced on December 8, 2025, a $12 billion aid package for American farmers to mitigate economic damage from trade disputes and rising costs. The funds aim to stabilize the agricultural sector and lower...

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Palestine

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been removed from consideration for a primary role in Donald Trump's proposed Gaza "board of peace" following objections from Arab and Muslim states. These nations cited concerns...

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Italy

A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by an ambulance responding to an emergency on Via Archimede in Genoa earlier today. Local police are investigating the incident, reviewing witness...

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Belgium

Negotiators reached a compromise to significantly weaken the EU's supply chain law, now applying only to large companies with over 5,000 employees and a 1.5 billion euro turnover. Civil liability for human rights...

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USA

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly considering a workout for veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who last played for the team in their 2020 playoff appearance. This move comes as the team faces a quarterback crisis...

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China

China's trade surplus reached a record $1.08 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, driven by strong exports to various regions excluding the USA. Despite facing tariffs from Donald Trump, China has diversified its...

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USA

The Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 22-19 in overtime on December 9, 2025, with Cameron Dicker kicking the winning 54-yard field goal. The Chargers' defense forced eight turnovers from the...

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Cuba

Cuba's Supreme Popular Tribunal has sentenced former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernández to life in prison for espionage and economic crimes. Gil, 61, who served as minister from 2018 to February 2024, also...

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USA

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 2026, following a severe rift with Donald Trump. Greene stated that Trump offered "harsh accusatory replies and zero...

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Italy

Rome's public transport system is facing significant disruptions this week due to a series of strikes initiated by ATAC personnel and planned for the coming days. Today, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, a 24-hour strike by...

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Netherlands

Fairphone launched its second-generation Fairbuds XL headphones, featuring a modular and repairable design with upgraded 40mm dynamic drivers. These headphones are now available globally in forest green and horizon...

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USA

The Archdiocese of New York is establishing a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse, financing it through budget cuts, layoffs, and asset sales. Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced that retired Judge...

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Italy

A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured after being stabbed with a Swiss Army knife during a brawl in Maniago, Pordenone, on December 8, 2025. The dispute, which reportedly began over a cigarette request, escalated...

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USA

Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have satirized Donald Trump's receipt of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. Stewart joked the trophy resembled a "fictitious golden butt plug," reflecting...

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Germany

Germany experiences an unusually warm December with temperatures up to 18 degrees Celsius, breaking numerous heat records for the month. Meteorologists attribute this prolonged warmth to rising greenhouse gas...

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Greece

Greek farmers escalated nationwide protests on December 8, 2025, severely disrupting air and road travel. Protesters occupied airport runways in Crete, leading to clashes with riot police and injuries to eight officers....

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USA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet former Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 29, avoiding potential arrest threats in New York amid ongoing corruption charges and geopolitical pressures related to the Gaza...

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USA

The family of Michael Virgil has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean, alleging the cruise line negligently overserved him at least 33 alcoholic beverages before a fatal disturbance in December 2025. Virgil's family...

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USA

Luigi Mangione faces state and federal charges, including murder and weapons offenses, in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Thompson was killed on December 4, 2024, in Manhattan,...

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USA

Twelve former FBI agents are suing the agency and Director Kash Patel, alleging their constitutional rights were violated when they were fired for kneeling during a 2020 protest following the killing of George Floyd....

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USA

President Donald Trump's administration has intensified immigration enforcement and rhetoric, escalating visa revocations and implementing stricter vetting processes. Over 85,000 visas have been revoked this year,...

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USA

Two window washers required rescue after their platform tilted precariously on the 15th floor of the Tyson One Place building last Thursday. Fairfax County firefighters used ropes to safely bring the unharmed workers...

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Argentina

Argentina has officially set a new world record for the largest gathering of golden retrievers, with 2,397 dogs assembling in Buenos Aires' Bosques de Palermo park on December 8, 2025. This event surpassed the previous...

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USA

A secret Pentagon report, "the Overmatch brief," hypothesizes a US defeat against China, revealing the American military is outmatched. The comprehensive review details China's capability to destroy American aircraft,...

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USA

The US Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook, cases challenging presidential authority over independent federal agencies. The administration argued that a precedent protecting agency...

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USA

The Trump administration's "Operation Irish Goodbye" initiative aims to deploy ICE agents to the U.S.-Mexico border during the holiday season to apprehend migrants attempting to self-remove. A DHS report reveals a...

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USA

Donald Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order preventing US states from individually regulating AI. Trump stated on his Truth Social network that a unified federal approach is crucial for the US to...

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USA

Todd Combs, an investment manager for Warren Buffett and CEO of Geico, is leaving Berkshire Hathaway to join JPMorgan Chase. Combs will lead a new $10 billion Strategic Investment Group and serve as a special advisor to...

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SouthKorea

SVT's new reality show "Shaolin Heroes" features seven male participants, including entrepreneur Jan Emanuel, undergoing intense physical and mental training as Shaolin monks in South Korea. Jan Emanuel described the...

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China

A Beijing court ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay $3,300,000 in compensation to the families of eight Flight MH370 victims. This ruling comes over ten years after the Boeing 777 vanished, with search operations for the...

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France

Brigitte Macron has faced widespread condemnation for derogatory remarks made backstage at a Paris comedy show on December 8, 2025, where feminist protesters were demonstrating. Macron's office stated her comments were...

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UK

Two 17-year-old Afghan asylum seekers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa. The court viewed footage the victim recorded during...

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USA

The Houston Texans secured a significant 20-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, boosting their playoff aspirations and improving their record to 8-5. This win marks the Texans' fifth consecutive triumph and ends a...

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USA

Erika Kirk is promoting her late husband Charlie Kirk's posthumous book, "Stop, In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," which emphasizes observing the Sabbath. Charlie Kirk, the chairman...

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France

The Louvre Museum faces an impending open-ended strike by staff starting December 15, protesting deteriorating working conditions and inadequate resources. This follows a recent $100 million jewel heist and a water leak...

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USA

Pregnant immigrants, including asylum seekers, are reportedly held for months in detention, facing inadequate medical care and poor conditions, with some allegedly offered money to leave voluntarily. Advocates and court...

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