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The U.S. Department of Education announced a proposed settlement agreement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan following legal challenges.The agreement will stop enrolling new borrowers, deny pending applications, and transition approximately 7 million current SAVE borrowers to other repayment options.
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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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Denmark

Denmark's military intelligence identifies the USA as a threat for the first time in its annual assessment, marking a significant shift in Danish security perception. This change moves from an "ideal of democracy"...

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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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A fatal shooting occurred at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, leading to one death and one critical injury. The Frankfort Police Department responded to reports of an "active aggressor" at Young Hall, and a...

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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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USA

OpenAI appointed Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack and a Salesforce executive, as its first chief revenue officer. Dresser will oversee OpenAI's global revenue strategy, including customer success and enterprise...

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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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GoFundMe's 2025 Year in Help report highlights significant generosity from donors and growing concern over the rising cost of living in the USA. The platform observed a 20% increase in fundraisers for essential needs...

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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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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed all mentions of fossil fuels as a cause of climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts solely to natural phenomena like changes in Earth's orbit...

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UK

Nnena Kalu has made history as the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize. The 59-year-old artist, who has autism and limited verbal communication, was honored for her "bold and...

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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...

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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

A collaborative investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative revealed Instacart conducted pricing experiments that charged different users varying amounts for identical items from the same store, with...

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UK

The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel Rybar, along with China-based firms i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...

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Russell Crowe expressed strong disapproval of the "Gladiator II" sequel, stating its creators missed the moral core of the original 2000 film. Crowe, who won an Oscar for his role as Maximus, believes the sequel...

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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...

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Army gynecologist Maj. Blaine McGraw faces 54 counts of indecent visual recording and other charges from the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel for alleged offenses against 44 female patients at Carl R. Darnall Army...

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The civil trial between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, stemming from Lively's December 2024 sexual harassment lawsuit, has been postponed by over two months. Judge Lewis J. Liman granted the delay due to preceding...

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USA

SpaceX is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as early as next year, aiming for a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion, potentially one of the largest public listings ever. Elon Musk, SpaceX...

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced she has donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, bringing her total giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion through unrestricted grants. Her substantial contributions notably...

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Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes died after being fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home. His son, Micah Sykes, faces homicide suspicion following his arrest at the scene, with the case now forwarded to the Los...

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UK

Tottenham Hotspur relocated its official LGBTQ+ supporters' group, Proud Lilywhites, rainbow flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following a request from Slavia Prague to UEFA. The decision, made on security grounds,...

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US stock markets posted mixed results, with the S&P 500 seeing a slight gain and the Nasdaq Composite rising, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. JP Morgan's stock dropped significantly after its consumer...

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San Joaquin Sheriff Patrick Withrow leads the investigation into a mass shooting in Stockton last month that killed three children—Maya Lupian, Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero, Amari Peterson—and 21-year-old Susano...

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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...

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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...

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Italy

Atalanta secured a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in a Champions League encounter. After falling behind to a Joao Pedro goal, Atalanta rallied with second-half strikes from Scamacca and De Ketelaere, a win...

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USA

Bolivia and Israel re-established diplomatic relations, two years after Bolivia severed ties over the Gaza conflict. Israeli Minister Gideon Saar and Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo signed the agreement,...

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Belgium

Olympique Marseille secured a crucial 3-2 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League, with goals from Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixao. Goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli made a pivotal save in stoppage time to...

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Italy

Italy's Antitrust authority has fined Sky Italia 4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases. Sky Italia expressed surprise at the...

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USA

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff switched from using OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's Gemini 3 chatbot, publicly stating, "Holy shit. I’m not going back. The leap is insane." Benioff's shift underscores the intense competition...

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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...

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USA

Nick Fuentes reiterated he is a virgin during an interview with Piers Morgan on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," describing women as "difficult to be around" and stating they "talk too much." Fuentes, who previously denied a...

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Bill Maher and Ana Kasparian debated tax money allocation and Western women's comfort in the Middle East on the Club Random podcast. Kasparian ultimately conceded that Tel Aviv would be the most comfortable option for a...

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UnitedArabEmirates

Mary Carole McDonnell, former CEO of Bellum Entertainment LLC, is wanted by the FBI for allegedly defrauding US banks and financial institutions of nearly $30 million by posing as an heiress to the McDonnell aircraft...

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Bulgaria

Ukraine escalated its strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales by targeting "shadow fleet" vessels, with naval drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) striking the sanctioned crude oil tanker Kairos last...

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USA

The US Department of Education announced a proposed settlement agreement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan following legal challenges. The agreement will stop enrolling new...

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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...

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Switzerland

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces formal complaints with the FIFA Ethics Committee regarding his public support for Donald Trump and a FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump. The human rights organization FairSquare...

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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...

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USA

Howard Stern denied claims by Kim Kardashian that he mocked her 2016 Paris robbery, presenting footage from an October 2016 episode of "The Stern Show" where he discussed the incident and expressed belief it was...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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USA

Sony Interactive Entertainment launches the PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up, a personalized recap of players' gaming activity. PS5 and PS4 owners can view metrics such as their most played games, total hours, and trophy...

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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....

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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."...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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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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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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...

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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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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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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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USA

Donald Trump has approved Nvidia's export of H200 AI chips to China under specific conditions, including a 25% revenue share to the USA. This decision aims to balance export controls with the need to maintain...

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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 one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert ending in May 2026. Kimmel's...

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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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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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BBC

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Donald Trump criticises decaying European countries and weak leaders”
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NewYorkTimes

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Trump’s polls drop as affordability concerns rise”
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Brazil

A biopic titled "Dark Horse" about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began filming in Brazil in September. Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and written by Mário Frias, the English-language film stars Jim Caviezel as...

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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

Bruna Ferreira, who has family ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is set to be released from ICE custody on a $1,500 bond while challenging deportation. Ferreira was arrested by ICE agents on November...

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USA

Kris Jenner showed public support for her daughter Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship by wearing a "Marty Supreme" bomber jacket from Chalamet's new film, sharing the moment on Instagram Stories. The...

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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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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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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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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

Luigi Mangione faces state and federal murder charges for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December 2024,...

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