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US District Judge
Paul Engelmayer
authorized the
DOJ
to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to
Ghislaine Maxwell
's prosecution, under the recently enacted Epstein...
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Ukraine
Former
Donald Trump
is pressuring Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, suggesting Moscow has the "upper hand" for a potential Christmas ceasefire. Zelensky firmly...
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Norway
Venezuelan opposition leader
María Corina Machado
has been evacuated from Venezuela with USA assistance and is expected to attend the
Nobel Peace Prize
ceremony in Oslo. Machado receives the honor for her work in...
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Australia
Australia became the first nation to implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, with ten major platforms agreeing to use age verification technology to block new underage users and suspend...
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Ukraine
Donald Trump
urged Ukraine to hold elections, accusing Kyiv of using the war as an excuse to avoid them and stating the Ukrainian people deserve that choice. Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
responded by...
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UK
Sophie Kinsella
, known for her bestselling "
Shopaholic
" series, died at 55 following a three-year battle with
glioblastoma
, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Her family announced she passed peacefully, surrounded by...
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USA
Donald Trump
intensified his criticism of European leaders, labeling them as weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness, and specifically cited Sweden as becoming unsafe and called London's Mayor
Sadiq Khan
a...
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Austria
Iceland's public broadcaster
RÚV
announced its withdrawal from the 2026
Eurovision
Song Contest in Vienna, following similar boycotts by Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands. This decision stems from the
EBU
's...
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USA
A pregnant woman gave birth inside a driverless
Waymo
vehicle while en route to
UCSF Medical Center
in San Francisco.
Waymo
's remote Rider Support Team noticed unusual activity, alerted 911, and ensured the mother and...
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USA
Donald Trump
's administration proposed stricter US travel security mandates, requiring extensive personal data from travelers under the
Visa Waiver Program
. The draft rule, published in the
Federal Register
by
DHS
,...
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Italy
Italian cuisine officially received
UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage status, becoming the first entire national gastronomic style to earn this global recognition at a committee meeting in New Delhi. The landmark...
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USA
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on campaign finance laws, specifically considering whether to overturn limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates. The National Republican...
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UK
SAS
Connect cabin crew in London announced a four-day Christmas strike, starting December 22, threatening to disrupt flights to and from Scandinavia during the holiday period. Over 130
Unite the Union
members demand a...
1h
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UK
Ozzy Osbourne
, the legendary
Black Sabbath
frontman, died in July at age 76 from a heart attack, following a prolonged battle with
Parkinson's disease
and other health issues. His wife
Sharon Osbourne
recounted on...
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Greenland
Denmark reached a deal to compensate thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland for forcible contraception practices implemented by health authorities between 1960 and 1991.
Mette Frederiksen
publicly...
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USA
Raul Malo
, co-founder and frontman of
The Mavericks
, died following a battle with cancer. His wife,
Betty Malo
, announced his passing, noting his long public struggle with colon cancer and leptomeningeal disease (
LMD
),...
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USA
Federal Judge
Charles Breyer
blocked the
Trump administration
's deployment of
California National Guard
troops in Los Angeles, ordering their control returned to
Gavin Newsom
. Breyer criticized the federalization for...
3h
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UK
Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
met with Italian Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni
in
Rome
to discuss diplomatic peace efforts and a new aid package. Zelensky also conferred with
Pope Leo XIV
, discussing prisoner...
29h
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USA
The American Civil Liberties Union (
ACLU
) and other civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the
Trump administration
, demanding the release of legal documents that justify lethal US military strikes on boats...
25h
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Ukraine
A member of the British armed forces has died in Ukraine due to a "tragic accident" while observing the testing of new defensive capabilities away from the front lines. The
Ministry of Defence
confirmed the death and...
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USA
The
Federal Reserve
cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, marking the third such reduction this year amidst internal division. Officials noted persistent inflation above...
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USA
Beyoncé
,
Venus Williams
,
Nicole Kidman
, and
Anna Wintour
will co-chair the 2026
Met Gala
, bringing their style icon renown to the major fashion event. Scheduled for May 4, 2026, the gala serves as a primary fundraiser...
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Morocco
Two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, resulting in 22 fatalities and 16 injuries. The structures, which housed eight families and showed signs of instability, were reportedly built...
10h
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USA
Pamela Anderson
revealed a past romantic relationship with her "
The Naked Gun
" co-star
Liam Neeson
, with the pair spending an intimate week together after filming concluded. Anderson shared in an interview with People...
26h
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Germany
Hanka Mittelstädt
will assess the site near Gramzow, Brandenburg, where an estimated 200,000 liters of crude oil spilled from a
PCK refinery
pipeline during maintenance, erupting in a 25-meter fountain. Firefighters and...
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USA
Eileen Higgins
achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly 30 years. Higgins, a former
Miami-Dade county
...
15h
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Belgium
The
European Commission
introduced a "Grids Package" to revamp the EU's energy infrastructure law, aiming to accelerate permits and strengthen interconnections across member states. The initiative, which follows a major...
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UK
Scientists discovered the earliest proof of humans deliberately making fire 400,000 years ago in Barnham, Suffolk, pushing back the known date for controlled fire-making by roughly 350,000 years. This significant...
1h
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USA
Jen Shah
, known from "
Real Housewives SLC
", was released from federal prison in Texas and moved to community confinement, nearly four years early from her original 6.5-year sentence. Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to...
5h
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USA
A
Pew Research Center
study reveals that nearly 70% of American teenagers have used
AI
chatbots, with
OpenAI
's
ChatGPT
being the most popular among them. This widespread adoption raises concerns among educators and...
28h
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USA
Taylor Swift
grew emotional discussing the extensive effort behind her record-breaking "
The Eras Tour
" in the upcoming six-part docuseries "
The End of an Era
", which will premiere on
Disney+
. The series offers an...
1h
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USA
The
DHS
recently secured a nearly $140 million contract to purchase six
Boeing
737 jets for US
ICE
, enabling the agency to operate its own deportation fleet following a substantial budget increase from Congress.
DHS
...
2h
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Palestine
A severe storm, named Byron, is bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the Gaza Strip and Israel, causing widespread flooding in hundreds of refugee camps and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The adverse weather...
3h
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Indonesia
A devastating fire at an office building in Jakarta, housing
Terra Drone Indonesia
, caused at least 22 fatalities. The blaze originated on the first floor from an exploding drone battery and rapidly ascended, trapping...
33h
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USA
A comprehensive study by
UN Women
and its partners reveals that over two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders, and activists have experienced online violence. The report, which gathered input from over 6,900...
25h
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USA
Donald Trump
strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...
8h
/5h
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USA
Opponents of Missouri's new congressional map, backed by
Donald Trump
, submitted over 300,000 petition signatures to trigger a statewide referendum. This effort by
People Not Politicians
seeks to block a...
25h
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Brazil
Brazil's
Chamber of Deputies
approved a controversial bill that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of
Jair Bolsonaro
for his role in the January 8, 2023 coup attempts. Championed by
Paulinho da Força
, the...
16h
/2h
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Italy
A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men near Rome's
Jonio
metro station in the
Val Melaina-Tufello
area. The assault occurred in the early hours of December 7, 2025, after midnight, as she was leaving the metro...
26h
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USA
Adobe
has integrated its popular
Photoshop
,
Acrobat
, and
Adobe Express
applications into
ChatGPT
, allowing users to edit images and PDFs directly within the chat interface for free starting December 10, 2025. This...
4h
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Italy
The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...
7h
/6h
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Argentina
Judicial authorities in Argentina conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and
Independiente
. The operations, ordered by Federal...
26h
/25h
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Ukraine
Russia's sustained attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left approximately half of the households in the capital region of Kyiv without power.
Naftogaz
CEO
Serhiy Koretskyi
warned of a difficult winter ahead,...
26h
/23h
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Italy
A 20-year-old man was charged with aggravated theft in Reggio Emilia, Italy, after allegedly using
Face ID
to unlock his sleeping ex-girlfriend's phone and transfer €25,000 to his account. The victim reported the theft...
3h
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USA
Kim Kardashian
recently shared a series of never-before-seen selfies on
Instagram
, prominently featuring a bed photo with
Britney Spears
and
Khloé Kardashian
that offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of an earlier...
3h
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USA
Donald Trump
campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, rating the US economy under his administration an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" despite polls showing high voter negativity and disapproval of his economic handling....
18h
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Kenya
The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns the world is facing catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution, stemming from a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes....
33h
/23h
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USA
President
Donald Trump
's administration threatens to withdraw federal funding from Chicago's public transportation system unless the city implements stricter security measures. This demand follows a violent incident...
24h
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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...
29h
/28h
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USA
Spotify
launched its music video feature in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada on December 9, 2025, resolving earlier licensing issues through a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (
NMPA
). This...
27h
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Belgium
The EU recently provisionally agreed to a landmark climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister
Lars Aagaard
playing a key...
18h
/4h
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France
Sébastien Lecornu
secured a significant political victory by passing his government's
social security
budget through the
National Assembly
with a 247-234 vote. This marks the first time since 2022 that a minority...
4h
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Netherlands
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
,...
34h
/29h
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France
Ford
and
Renault
have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive
Ford
's...
32h
/27h
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UK
Jordan Bardella
met with
Nigel Farage
in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...
5h
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USA
Marco Rubio
, serving as Secretary of State, ordered the
US State Department
to revert its official communications font to
Times New Roman
, reversing a 2023 directive. He characterized the previous switch to
Calibri
,...
17h
/1h
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Palestine
Reporters Without Borders
(
RSF
) reported a significant rise in journalist killings, totaling 67 globally, and 503 journalists detained. Palestine, especially Gaza, stands as the deadliest location, with
RSF
identifying...
38h
/22h
#
Lithuania
Lithuanian Prime Minister
Inga Ruginienė
characterized the nationwide state of emergency, enacted due to security risks from meteorological balloons and drones originating from Belarus, as a "Belarusian hybrid attack."...
36h
/24h
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Italy
Flavio Filoni
, Mayor of Galatone, discovered a 38-year-old man from Ghana hiding within a Nativity scene in the town square. The individual, identified as a fugitive wanted in
Bologna
for resisting arrest and aggravated...
6h
#
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...
28h
#
USA
Meta is rolling out a series of updates to
Facebook
, aiming to simplify the user experience and increase engagement with features like a standardized photo grid and full-screen content viewing. Users will also gain more...
24h
#
USA
A
Beechcraft
55 aircraft made an emergency landing on
Interstate 95
in Brevard County, Florida, colliding with a
Toyota Camry
and injuring its 57-year-old driver. The twin-engine plane, owned by
Tailwinds Flying
and...
15h
/2h
#
USA
Diana Ross
will headline "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve With
Ryan Seacrest
", performing a medley of hits including "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down" live from Times Square in New York. The special, featuring a...
5h
#
USA
Google Photos
introduces a significant update to its video editing features, bringing five new tools and a redesigned editor. Users can now create highlight reels with templates, add custom text and music, and enjoy a...
24h
#
USA
The
Los Angeles Dodgers
finalized a three-year, $69 million contract with
All-Star
closer
Edwin Díaz
, significantly bolstering their bullpen after back-to-back
World Series
titles. Díaz, considered the best relief...
25h
#
USA
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched a free expansion integrating the
Netflix
series '
Stranger Things
', available now. Players can explore a detailed recreation of
Hawkins
, Indiana, featuring over 40 iconic...
29h
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Algeria
The USA has sanctioned Álvaro Quijano Becerra,
Claudia Oliveros Forero
,
Mateo Duque Botero
, and entities including the International Services Agency (A4SI) and
Maine Global
, for their involvement in a network recruiting...
25h
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Australia
Johnson Wen
, known as "Pyjama Man," was removed from
Lady Gaga
's 'Mayhem Ball' concert at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. Wen reportedly attempted to enter the VIP section disguised with a wig and fake mustache, which...
28h
/19h
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UK
Visual effects producer
Tom Paton
launched "
Non Player Combat
," a limited series where six
AI
-controlled contestants compete on a remote island for 500,000 coins. The show, which released its first episode, used
AI
for...
25h
#
USA
Google
is rolling out significant software updates for the
Pixel Watch 4
, which it launched in October, introducing gesture-based interactions like "double pinch" and "wrist turn." These features enable users to control...
25h
#
France
A new report from the
World Inequality Lab
reveals the wealthiest 0.001% of the global population, approximately 56,000 individuals, now control three times the wealth of the poorest 2.8 billion adults. Co-directed by...
6h
#
USA
Cheryl Hines
states that her husband,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
, is not planning a presidential run in 2028, despite recent speculation. Kennedy previously ran as an independent in 2024, withdrew from the race, and endorsed...
25h
#
USA
Ilhan Omar
faced renewed criticism after
Donald Trump
called for her deportation at a Pennsylvania rally and
Elon Musk
suggested her past comments amounted to treason. Trump reiterated unsubstantiated claims about her...
12h
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USA
The US House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a floor vote on the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive defense policy bill that includes an $8 billion increase over the...
7h
#
USA
Donald Trump
reaffirmed his controversial "shithole countries" remarks at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating disparaging comments about several nations and specific communities. He announced a "permanent pause on Third...
14h
/5h
#
USA
Jimmy Kimmel
humorously criticized
Donald Trump
's proposal to host a
UFC
event on the
White House
lawn in 2026, likening Trump to "a child" for the idea. The comedian questioned the appropriateness of the event, which...
6h
#
USA
Jemele Hill
of
The Atlantic
pointed out a significant double standard in college sports, contrasting how coaches like
Lane Kiffin
receive lucrative contracts and lenient treatment for job changes, while players face...
26h
#
USA
Shohei Ohtani
has been named the
Associated Press
Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with
Lance Armstrong
,
LeBron James
, and
Tiger Woods
for the most honors among male recipients. The Dodgers won...
26h
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UK
The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...
10h
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Germany
Christine Lagarde
stated the eurozone economy performs better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness and productivity....
7h
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Italy
Forensic analysis by the Carabinieri's scientific department (
RIS
) has introduced new evidence suggesting the 2013 death of
David Rossi
, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (
MPS
), was a homicide,...
26h
#
USA
Gavin Newsom
is positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid by adopting a dual strategy of fierce criticism against
Donald Trump
and simultaneously seeking federal aid for California. This approach, which...
7h
#
France
Miss Provence,
Julie Zitouni
, and Miss Aquitaine,
Aïnhoa Lahitete
, have been stripped of their
Miss France
2026 titles following a leaked backstage video. The footage showed Zitouni making offensive remarks about other...
26h
#
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Jelly Roll
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2h
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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...
27h
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France
Claire Tabouret
has been chosen to design the new stained glass windows for
Notre-Dame Cathedral
in Paris, with her contemporary themes of
Pentecost
and unity set to replace the 19th-century works by Eugène...
27h
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Italy
A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...
32h
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USA
The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like
Erwin Chemerinsky
and Justice...
8h
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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...
27h
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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...
33h
/29h
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Japan
Tony Award
-nominated playwright
Jeremy O. Harris
was released from custody in Japan three weeks after his arrest on
November
16. Harris was detained by Japanese customs officials in
Okinawa
after they discovered 780...
27h
#
USA
Amazon
is enhancing Alexa+'s shopping capabilities with new features, including proactive price monitoring and automatic purchasing when prices meet user-defined targets. The revamped "Shopping Essentials" center on...
27h
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SouthKorea
South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting nine Russian and Chinese military aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (
ADIZ
) east and south of the country. The...
31h
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USA
Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education and a key architect of the No Child Left Behind law, died at 92. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Paige led the Education Department from 2001 to 2005,...
12h
/10h
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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...
31h
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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...
27h
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USA
Donald Trump
's administration has pursued a controversial strategy for Europe, outlined in a "National Security Strategy" document that advocates for US engagement with "patriotic parties" to reshape the continent and...
12h
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Netherlands
Europol
's
Operation Grimm
has led to 193 arrests across Europe, significantly advancing efforts against "violence as a service" (VaaS), a phenomenon where criminal networks outsource violent acts. The six-month...
8h
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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...
32h
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