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Instacart announced the immediate termination of its AI-driven pricing experiments after facing intense public backlash and a formal FTC investigation.The delivery company faced pressure from Chuck Schumer and groups like Consumer Reports for displaying different prices to different customers.This decision follows a separate 60 million dollar settlement with the FTC regarding deceptive marketing and undisclosed service fees.
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Vladimir Putin called the incident a security failure after a car bombing killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov in southern Moscow. Fanil Sarvarov died from severe injuries after a magnetic mine containing 300 grams...

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USA

Donald Trump will announce a new shipbuilding initiative called the Golden Fleet during a security meeting at Mar-a-Lago on December 22. This announcement follows an intensified maritime blockade of Venezuela where the...

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UK

Tributes pour in from the BBC and fans globally after singer-songwriter Chris Rea died at 74 following a brief illness. Known for the holiday classic ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ Rea passed away peacefully in a...

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Barry Manilow is postponing his January concert schedule to undergo surgery for a stage one lung cancer tumor discovered during a routine scan. The 82-year-old singer was diagnosed with the localized spot after a...

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Larry Ellison pledged an irrevocable $40.4 billion personal guarantee to strengthen Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after board members questioned previous funding transparency. The Oracle founder...

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Donald Trump ordered the immediate suspension of five major offshore wind energy projects along the East Coast on December 22, 2025, following claims of national security risks. Doug Burgum announced that the pause on...

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Greenland

EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa expressed solidarity with Denmark following Donald Trump appointing a special envoy to annex Greenland. Trump named Jeff Landry to lead the incorporation of the...

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USA

JD Vance praised Nicki Minaj for her independence after the rapper accidentally called him an assassin during a conference in Phoenix. Following her speech at Turning Point USA, Minaj was comforted by Erika Kirk for the...

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USA

Online audiences are viewing the first trailer for "The Odyssey" after Christopher Nolan released the footage following a special IMAX prologue screening in December 2025. The 250 million dollar production features Matt...

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USA

Instacart announced the immediate termination of its AI-driven pricing experiments after facing intense public backlash and a formal FTC investigation. The delivery company faced pressure from Chuck Schumer and groups...

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UK

Banksy confirmed authorship of two identical London murals depicting children in winter clothing following a controversial piece removed in September. Artist Daniel Lloyd-Morgan stated the works situated in Bayswater...

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USA

Deep ideological divisions fractured the MAGA movement as the four-day AmericaFest 2025 convention concluded in Phoenix following the September assassination of founder Charlie Kirk. Erika Kirk and JD Vance addressed...

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Americans are scaling back year-end charitable donations following federal funding cuts and new tax legislation signed by Donald Trump. A recent AP-NORC poll shows that only 18% of adults plan to give again before 2026,...

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France

French authorities are restoring online services for La Poste and La Banque Postale after a major DDoS cyberattack disrupted Christmas operations. The disruption disabled parcel tracking and mobile banking applications...

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USA

The US Powerball jackpot has reached $1.6 billion following a Saturday drawing where no ticket matched all six winning numbers. Players face odds of approximately one in 292.2 million for the top prize, while a...

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Ukraine

Ukrainian forces damaged Russian oil terminals and military aircraft during a series of precision strikes on Monday following a partisan operation. These recent attacks targeted infrastructure in the Krasnodar region...

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UK

Kate Winslet advocates for body positivity following revelations about youthful disordered eating while promoting her directorial debut “Goodbye June” alongside her son Joe Anders. The Oscar winner recalled how a drama...

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USA

Critics offer polarized reviews for "Marty Supreme" as Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet debut their stylized 1950s table tennis epic. While some praise the A24 production as a high-adrenaline masterpiece, others...

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Sharyn Alfonsi accused CBS News of providing the White House a kill switch after Bari Weiss canceled an investigation into El Salvador prisons. Alfonsi argued the report on Donald Trump administration deportation...

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Russia

Military officials expressed serious concern after NATO intelligence findings revealed Vladimir Putin is overseeing a weapon to destroy Starlink. The system would disperse hundreds of thousands of high-density pellets...

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France

Authorities ordered residents to shelter indoors after a hydrogen explosion at a chemical plant near Lyon injured four. The blast at the Elkem Silicones facility, a Seveso high-risk site, forced the closure of the A7...

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Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed awareness of Iranian nuclear energy exercises while preparing to brief Donald Trump during an upcoming Florida meeting. This discussion follows reports of Iran rebuilding facilities despite...

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France

Charlotte Cesari plans a criminal complaint after an Air France flight suffered a terrifying engine surge during a trip to Ajaccio. The Airbus A320 landed safely in Lyon on Saturday following visible flames and severe...

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Russia

Divers recovered Viktor Averin after the Solntsevskaya leader drowned when his hovercraft capsized during a recreational trip near Moscow. The accident on thin ice involved Viktor Khmarin, a relative of Vladimir Putin,...

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Israel

Israeli authorities demolished a thirteen-apartment residential building in East Jerusalem, displacing approximately ninety Palestinian residents despite a scheduled negotiation meeting. Rights groups including Ir Amim...

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USA

Analysts predict a shift toward AI adopters after Madhav Thattai reported Salesforce reached five hundred million dollars in recurring revenue. Scott Chronert anticipates market leadership from traditional firms as...

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France

Approximately 200,000 households face higher income taxes after French lawmakers failed to approve the 2026 state budget. Sébastien Lecornu is seeking approval for an emergency stopgap law by Tuesday to prevent a...

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UK

Pep Guardiola warned Manchester City players they face exclusion from the Nottingham Forest match if they return overweight from Christmas. Guardiola implemented strict weigh-ins following a victory over West Ham to...

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USA

Bill Belichick is finalizing the hiring of Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina. Petrino replaces Freddie Kitchens as Belichick seeks to overhaul an offense that ranked among the...

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China

Swedish milk producers face financial risks after China announced temporary tariffs on EU dairy imports targeting companies like Arla. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing will require tariff deposits ranging between...

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Indonesia

Indonesia imposed a ten-year entry ban on Tia Billinger following her deportation for traffic offenses and violating cultural norms. Billinger, known as Bonnie Blue, was arrested in Bali amid a pornography investigation...

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Israel

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned of legal violations after the Israeli government voted unanimously to shut down Galei Tzahal. Defense Minister Israel Katz proposed the March 2026 closure while Benjamin...

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OpenAI reported a massive increase in child exploitation tips as US regulators investigate AI safety following several fatalities. The surge in NCMEC reports follows the suicide of Adam Raine, whose family sued the...

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Spain

Protesters demanding Gaza aid interrupted the Teatro Real ceremony as Spain's El Gordo lottery distributed a record 2.8 billion euros. The tradition involved students from San Ildefonso school singing winning numbers...

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Canada

Enthusiastic fans praise Heated Rivalry for its emotional depth after the penultimate episode achieved record-high ratings on IMDb. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie star as professional hockey players navigating a...

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Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia will resume ceasefire negotiations on December 24 following a breakdown of a previous truce brokered by Donald Trump. Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated the October agreement was rushed to accommodate...

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USA

Gold and silver prices reached historic highs as investors sought defensive assets following an escalation in the USA blockade of Venezuelan oil. Metal markets are also buoyed by expectations that the Fed will continue...

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USA

Clark County health workers are using private donations to provide supplies after Donald Trump restricted federal funding for syringe exchange programs. Advocates now seek to extend Indiana's exchange law until 2036 as...

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USA

Authors like Colleen Hoover and George Saunders reveal anticipated 2026 releases as publishers prepare for a major literary year. This follows NPR highlighting ten nonfiction books exploring American history and society...

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USA

Social media turned 2025 moments like Michelle Yeoh’s meme and the Louvre heist into viral phenomena before 2026. The upcoming cultural calendar includes the Milano Cortina Olympics and the landmark USA anniversary...

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Italy

Italian courts issued suspended sentences against journalist Enrico Varriale and a Peruvian woman following separate violent domestic assault incidents. Varriale received seven months for injuring a former partner,...

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USA

Emma Heming Willis shared emotional reflections on holiday caregiving challenges following husband Bruce Willis' diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia. Heming Willis described reshaping family traditions as the actor...

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Italy

Judges ordered detention for two men following separate violent police pursuits across Rome and northern Italy during the past week. A Bosnian citizen injured six officers in Rome, while another suspect crashed into a...

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USA

Recent surveys show forty-one percent of immigrants fear detention as the USA government triples the self-deportation bonus to three thousand dollars. Kristi Noem announced that undocumented individuals who agree to...

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France

A Paris court rejected a government request to shut down the online platform after Shein opened its first physical store in France. This expansion comes as industry experts debate adopting the group's agile supply chain...

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Bahamas

Federal Aviation Administration records reveal three aircraft carrying 450 people faced extreme risks after a SpaceX Starship exploded. Elon Musk and his company allegedly delayed reporting the failure, forcing pilots...

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USA

Markus Strobel will become interim CEO and executive chairman in January 2026 following the resignation of Sue Nabi. The leadership shake-up arrives as the beauty giant faces a fifty percent stock decline and a six...

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Taiwan

Investigators reveal Chang Wen meticulously planned a deadly Taipei knife and smoke bomb attack for eighteen months before his recent death. The suspect allegedly burned his apartment and evaded military service prior...

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USA

Friends and family shared emotional tributes following the death of actor James Ransone in Los Angeles on December 19, 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed the 46-year-old performer died by suicide in...

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Italy

Unions and opposition parties denounce the Italian government after a budget amendment known as the Pogliese norm shielded employers from paying back wages. Giuseppe Conte and Maurizio Landini slammed the provision as...

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Palestine

Israeli officials criticized an Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report for bias after the agency stated famine conditions previously existed in parts of Gaza. The latest findings indicate approximately 1.6...

9h/7m
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UK

Tech giant Baidu is partnering with Uber and Lyft to launch robotaxi trials in London as the UK government accelerates its autonomous vehicle pilot program. Lyft chief executive David Risher confirmed that the company...

8h/3h
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France

Patrick Ollier announced extended exemptions for polluting vehicles in Greater Paris after the National Assembly voted to abolish low-emission zones. The metropolis will also suspend fines through December 2026 to allow...

4h
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Australia

Police found a homemade ISIS flag inside the vehicle used during the December 14 Bondi Beach attack as investigators probe extremist links. Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram allegedly conducted tactical training and traveled...

13h/6h
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Italy

Leo XIV urged Vatican officials to embrace fraternal friendship after criticizing the institution for its toxic internal power struggles during his Christmas address. The American-born pope echoed the reformist spirit...

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UK

Twelve people were evacuated after a massive sinkhole opened in the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, causing the bank to collapse and drain. Emergency services declared a major incident following the breach that...

5h
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France

Robert Crumb reflects on his provocative underground career in France while Andy Levinsky honors the existential legacy of Charles Schulz. Crumb remains isolated following his wife Aline Kominsky-Crumb's death as the...

4h
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France

Kylian Mbappé matched a world scoring record after PSG won the Intercontinental Cup following intense domestic and continental competition. Arne Slot and Hansi Flick secured vital wins while Morocco triumphed as the...

4h
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USA

Odessa A’zion achieves a career breakthrough starring in “Marty Supreme” alongside Timothée Chalamet following the first season finale of I Love LA. Rachel Sennott explores generational tensions in her HBO comedy as...

5h
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SaudiArabia

International organizations demand urgent intervention after Saudi Arabia executed 347 people during 2025. The record number following 345 executions in 2024 contradicts modernization goals set by Mohammed bin Salman.

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UK

Liverpool is evaluating January transfer options after Alexander Isak suffered a significant leg injury during a 2-1 victory over Tottenham. The record signing faces months on the sidelines as Mohamed Salah prepares for...

5h
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Venezuela

US Coast Guard units are actively pursuing the stateless tanker Bella 1 after authorities seized two other vessels linked to Venezuela. Donald Trump intensified military pressure through Operation Southern Lance, aiming...

28h/12h
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USA

Chuck Schumer introduced a resolution to sue the DOJ after the agency failed to meet a statutory deadline for releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. The legal move follows a partial disclosure of approximately 7,700 documents...

21h/46m
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USA

JD Vance rejected ideological purity tests while positioning himself as the political successor to Donald Trump at the Turning Point USA summit. Erika Kirk officially endorsed Vance for the 2028 presidential election...

22h/6h
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France

Investigators reveal thieves stole over 8,000 diamonds from the Louvre as Emmanuel Macron opposes a major trade deal during widespread farmer protests. These developments follow a security breach at the Interior...

6h
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USA

Lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are considering impeachment or contempt charges after the DOJ released thousands of heavily redacted Jeffrey Epstein files. The documents revealed that the FBI received a criminal...

19h/20m
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USA

NFL officials launched an investigation into DK Metcalf after a physical confrontation with a Detroit Lions spectator during a game on Sunday. Video footage captured Metcalf appearing to strike a fan who allegedly...

18h/13h
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France

Rivers burst in Hérault after Météo-France issued orange alerts for intense rainfall across 6 southern departments on Monday. Local authorities are monitoring rising water levels while heavy snow reaching 40 centimeters...

7h
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USA

Tributes pour in for Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest National Park Service ranger in history, after she passed away at age 104 on December 21. Soskin, who retired at 100 in 2022, dedicated her later years to documenting...

10h/22m
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USA

AI startups raised over $118 billion by mid-August 2025 as experts like Itay Sagie warn of a potential investment bubble. This surge follows Scott Goodwin of Diameter Capital highlighting overlooked credit opportunities...

8h
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France

Journalists share personal holiday film favorites as major cultural events like Gerhard Richter’s retrospective open in Paris. The festive season also features the Oscar contender "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée...

7h
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Palestine

Pascale Coissard warned that new Israeli registration rules could halt vital medical aid in Gaza and the West Bank starting 2026. The warning follows reports that over 200 humanitarian organizations face potential...

8h
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Australia

Naveed Akram was transferred to a prison facility as New South Wales authorities introduced the strictest gun laws in Australian history. The move follows the December 14 terrorist attack at Bondi Beach where Naveed...

30h/11h
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Palestine

Donald Trump and international mediators meet in Miami to revive a fragile peace plan as the Gaza ceasefire faces potential collapse. Harsh winter conditions and continuing violence have caused dozens of deaths among...

13h/8h
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Indonesia

At least 16 people died after a bus crashed into a concrete barrier near Semarang in central Java. Budiono from Search and Rescue stated that the vehicle lost control while traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. The...

16h/11h
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USA

Coleman Hughes addresses Donald Trump grip on media while reflecting on societal shifts following the release of year-end podcast episodes. Jonah Goldberg and Megan McArdle explore economic tensions and generational...

8h
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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky called the U.S.-led 20-point peace proposal quite solid after Ukrainian forces launched massive strikes on Russian oil terminals and military bases. The draft agreement integrates nearly 90 percent of...

20h/37m
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Italy

Police investigate a fatal van collision near Taranto following a deadly head-on bus crash that occurred earlier in Rome on Monday. A 50-year-old man was killed while checking his vehicle as another woman died after an...

9h
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Italy

Giorgia Meloni plans a charity auction as Amazon settles its tax dispute with Italy for 723 million euros amid transport strikes. These developments occur while the CIA warns that Vladimir Putin intends to occupy all of...

13h/10h
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TEDTalks

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This is how kids should be learning with AI”
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USA

Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to the NFC lead after a dramatic overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams. New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye defeated the Baltimore Ravens following a back injury to star...

15h/2h
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Italy

Italian authorities investigate after a motorist fired two handgun shots at Sc Padovani Polo Cherry Bank cyclists training near Dolcè. Galdino Peruzzo confirmed no athletes were injured while video footage captured the...

10h
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Italy

Police seek two more suspects following the fatal ambush of Demir Orahovac in the Trullo district of Rome. Authorities already arrested three men for the murder linked to tensions over illegal housing occupations within...

10h
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Nigeria

Mohammed Umaru Bago received 130 students and seven staff members following their release from month-long captivity in Niger State. The handover in Minna marks the end of a mass abduction ordeal that began when armed...

23h/1h
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Japan

Japanese officials finalized political approval for the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart following a confidence vote for Hideyo Hanazumi. The decision allows TEPCO to reactivate the world largest station as...

10h
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USA

Retail chocolate prices remain elevated despite global cocoa futures crashing fifty percent from record highs reached earlier this year. Industry experts including Jonathan Parkman and Erik Lødding explain that...

16h/1h
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Japan

JAXA is investigating after Japan’s eighth H3 rocket failed to place a Michibiki 5 satellite into its intended orbit on Monday. The mission suffered a premature second-stage engine shutdown, marking a major setback for...

9h
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Japan

Japanese markets surged on Monday following a previous interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan and warnings from Atsushi Mimura regarding currency volatility. The regional rally was supported by China's decision to...

13h/9h
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USA

Jared Polis announced an appeal after Donald Trump denied federal disaster aid for Colorado wildfires and historic flooding. The denials follow months of recovery efforts for the Elk and Lee fires and severe flood...

14h/36m
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USA

Diplomats and labor groups warn of damaged global influence after Donald Trump ordered the removal of at least 29 career ambassadors worldwide. Eric Rubin of the American Foreign Service Association criticized the...

19h/3h
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USA

Drake Maye secured a playoff berth for the New England Patriots after leading a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Baltimore Ravens. The 28–24 victory moved New England to a 12–3 record under Mike Vrabel following...

14h/12h
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USA

James Cameron continues his sci-fi saga as "Avatar: Fire and Ash" earned 345 million dollars during its global opening weekend. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña star in the sequel following the franchise's narrative...

24h/19h
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USA

Bill Clinton faces scrutiny after newly released DOJ photographs challenged his claims regarding his limited relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The images depict the former leader in relaxed settings aboard a private...

17h/14h
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BBC

“
Bondi gunmen planned attack for months police allege”
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CNN

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Growing outrage over release of heavily redacted Epstein files”
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Italy

Astrologers predict significant social changes as slow planets align following a 2025 daily horoscope focusing on intentional choices. Ginny Chiara Viola highlights a masculine triangle while Ashley Fike emphasizes...

12h
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USA

Kody Brown abruptly ended a reconciliation meeting in Las Vegas after David Woolley suggested prioritizing his fractured relationships with his 18 children. This confrontation follows several public accusations from...

15h/14h
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France

Emmanuel Macron officially launched construction of the 10.2 billion euro aircraft carrier PANG following a strategic visit to Abu Dhabi. The 80,000-ton vessel will replace the aging Charles de Gaulle by 2038 and...

26h/8h
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China

Financial markets face disappointment as Beijing signals reluctance for aggressive stimulus measures to combat a deepening economic slowdown. This cautious stance follows the PBOC decision to maintain key lending rates...

13h
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Ukraine

Ukraine has begun mass-producing domestic anti-drone systems costing $1,000 to inflict economic damage on Russia after strikes on Odesa killed seven people. Andrii Levrenovych stated the "Bullet" system targets...

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