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James L. Brooks returns to filmmaking after 15 years with "Ella McCay", a new film starring Emma Mackey as a 34-year-old lieutenant governor navigating chaotic personal and political challenges.Critics like Alison Willmore describe the film as a perplexing yet unique blend of screwball comedy and heartfelt drama, praised for its ambition but often criticized for its narrative coherence and character choices.
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House Democrats released a collection of over 95,000 images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including 19 new photos featuring prominent figures such as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Prince Andrew. Robert Garcia, a...

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Iran

Narges Mohammadi was violently arrested in Mashhad, Iran, while attending a memorial for human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, despite being on medical furlough granted last year. Security forces used tear gas and...

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USA

Tyler Robinson appeared in a Utah court facing aggravated murder charges and a potential death penalty for the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence and alleged text...

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Thailand

The Swedish Foreign Ministry expanded its travel advisory for Thailand, urging citizens to avoid areas within 50 kilometers of the Cambodian border due to an escalating armed conflict. This broadened warning includes...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kupyansk, where Ukrainian forces successfully counterattacked, encircling hundreds of Russian troops and cutting off their supply lines, just two weeks after Russia claimed control. The...

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Switzerland

Lindsey Vonn achieved a historic comeback victory in a World Cup downhill race in St. Moritz, becoming the oldest skier, at 41, to win a World Cup event and securing her 83rd career triumph. This remarkable win, her...

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Australia

Australia recently implemented a new Social Media Law, banning users under 16 from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, a measure Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government defends for youth protection....

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Thailand

Donald Trump announced a new ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, effective Friday evening, following his phone calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet....

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USA

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from ICE custody following a US District Judge Paula Xinis order, which ruled his detention unlawful due to a wrongful deportation that became a flashpoint in the Donald Trump...

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USA

Disney finalized a landmark $1 billion licensing and investment deal with OpenAI, granting rights to over 200 characters from its Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars franchises for AI models like Sora and ChatGPT. The...

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France

French farmers, led by Confédération Paysanne, escalated protests across the nation against the government's mandatory culling policy for cattle infected with Lumpy Skin Disease. The protests, which include calls for...

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Belgium

EU finance ministers approved a temporary 3 € customs duty on small packages valued under 150 € imported from outside the bloc, effective July 1, 2026, to combat unfair competition and ensure product compliance. This...

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USA

Todd Bowles expressed intense frustration after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 29-28 "Thursday Night Football" loss to the Atlanta Falcons, criticizing the team's collapse from a 28-14 lead. Baker Mayfield took...

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Venezuela

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate, undertook a perilous secret sea escape from Venezuela to attend the Nobel Prize ceremony in Oslo. The dramatic journey, dubbed "Operation Golden...

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Spain

Pedro Sánchez and his government are facing a severe political crisis in Spain, embroiled in multiple corruption cases and sexual harassment allegations within his PSOE party. These scandals, involving figures like José...

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USA

Bijan Robinson, a running back for the Atlanta Falcons, apologized on X for an insensitive comment he made during the Prime Video postgame show following his team's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The comment,...

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The US Senate failed to advance Democratic legislation extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, a measure estimated to cost roughly $90 billion over three years. The 51-48 vote means millions of...

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The DOJ has filed lawsuits against 18 states, including Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada, and Fulton County, Georgia, seeking access to sensitive voter data and records from the 2020 election. These actions,...

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Italy

Fulvio Rigotti defended the decision to use helicopters to transport artificial snow to Monte Bondone's ski slopes in Trento, Italy, citing economic necessity to prevent potential losses of up to $500,000 for Trento...

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Google has significantly upgraded its AI models, including Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash Text-to-Speech, to enhance audio generation, real-time speech-to-speech translation, and language learning tools within its ecosystem....

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Germany

Germany is preparing countermeasures against Russia following confirmed cyberattacks and election interference targeting its 2025 Bundestag elections and political figures. The German Foreign Ministry summoned Russian...

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Italy

Pope Leo XIV met with Italian intelligence officials at the Vatican, urging them to uphold ethical standards, respect human rights, and avoid using confidential information to target journalists, politicians, or civil...

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USA

Mike Lindell, MyPillow founder, officially launched his campaign for Minnesota governor in the 2026 election, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Tim Walz. Lindell's platform focuses on election...

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Belgium

The EU has indefinitely frozen €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets, primarily held by Euroclear in Belgium, to prevent pro-Moscow governments from blocking their use. This decision, announced in July and pledged in...

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USA

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 NHL Draft second-round pick. This...

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Rustem Umerov, a top negotiator for Volodymyr Zelensky, held secret meetings with FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff in the US, sparking concerns among Western...

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Donald Trump's administration escalated pressure on Venezuela by seizing the oil tanker "Skipper" off its coast and implementing new sanctions targeting individuals linked to illicit oil shipments, which Nicolás Maduro...

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USA

Andy Dick, the comedian, admitted to TMZ that he used crack cocaine after an apparent overdose on a Los Angeles street earlier this week, despite previously claiming only occasional use. Witnesses, including Shawn...

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UK

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool FC remains highly uncertain following public outbursts, recent benching by coach Arne Slot, and exclusion from a Champions League squad. Salah expressed deep frustration, stating he...

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Germany

Donald Trump has been informed of European counter-proposals regarding Ukraine, which include potential territorial concessions and security guarantees, leading to an acceleration in high-level negotiations. The EU also...

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USA

James L. Brooks returns to filmmaking after 15 years with "Ella McCay", a new film starring Emma Mackey as a 34-year-old lieutenant governor navigating chaotic personal and political challenges. Critics like Alison...

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USA

Time magazine named "The Architects of AI" its 2025 "Person of the Year", recognizing their profound influence on global power and daily life, featuring leaders such as Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk....

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Germany

Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, delivered a stark warning in Berlin, cautioning that Russia could attack a NATO member within five years and urging allies to rapidly increase defense efforts and spending. Rutte...

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Japan

Japan is on high alert for a potentially catastrophic megathrust earthquake, following a powerful 7.5 magnitude quake that injured at least 34 people and damaged infrastructure, prompting the JMA to issue its first-ever...

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USA

Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a federal framework for AI regulation, aiming to preempt diverse state-level laws across the US and ensure American global AI dominance. The order directs federal...

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Belgium

The EU recently paused a controversial proposal to ban meat-related terms like "sausage" and "burger" from vegan food product labels. Negotiations stalled last week after French politician Celine Imart introduced new...

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USA

Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley, stars of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," have confirmed their separation and impending divorce after nine years of marriage. Their marital struggles, marked by allegations of...

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UK

Stanley Baxter, the acclaimed Scottish actor and comedian, passed away at 99, prompting tributes from John Swinney and the King's Theatre in Glasgow. Baxter was celebrated for his unique impersonations, extravagant TV...

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Italy

Italy's government approved a reform package for its armed forces, aiming to increase personnel to 160,000 by 2033 with an operational start date of January 1, 2027. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized the need...

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Italy

Italy celebrated the recognition of its national cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, a historic achievement championed by Giorgia Meloni for "Made in Italy". Concurrently, the nation addressed...

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Germany

A German World War II bomb, initially misidentified as an incendiary device but containing explosives, was safely detonated in Hanau, causing less damage than initially feared. City officials, including Claus Kaminsky...

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Australia

A skydiver survived a terrifying September incident in Queensland, Australia, after their reserve parachute prematurely deployed and became entangled on the tail of a Cessna aircraft at 15,000 feet. The skydiver used a...

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USA

A gas explosion in Ashland, California, injured six people, including three PG&E workers, and caused extensive damage after a construction crew struck an underground gas line. The blast, which occurred after gas leaked...

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Venezuela

The Venezuelan government announced the US had unilaterally suspended a deportation flight scheduled for today, though a US administration official denied this, stating flights would continue. This development follows a...

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USA

William Ahle, a New Jersey man previously praised for attempting to save his neighbor Virginia Cranwell from a July house fire, has been charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, burglary, and aggravated arson....

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UK

The beauty industry is experiencing a "skinification" trend in haircare, treating the scalp like facial skin, which has led to a 4.2% growth in scalp-targeting products and a scientific approach championed by brands...

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Finland

Sarah Dzafce, Miss Finland 2025, was stripped of her title by the Miss Finland Organization following widespread social media backlash over a racist gesture shared online. The organization publicly apologized for the...

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Mexico

Millions of pilgrims gathered in Mexico City for the annual feast day of Guadalupe, commemorating the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary, a central figure in Mexican national identity. Mexican President Claudia...

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USA

Donald Trump faces widespread public skepticism regarding his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with only 23% of Americans approving, though his approval among Republicans has risen to 53%. An Ipsos poll for...

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UK

Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the theft of over 600 high-value artifacts from the Bristol Museum's British Empire and Commonwealth Collection on September 25. Detective Constable Dan Burgan stated that the...

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USA

Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese discussed their celebrated creative partnership, built on trust and months of debate, at TIME's "A Year in TIME" event in New York. The duo, fresh from their work on "Killers of the...

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USA

Atlanta Falcons staged a dramatic 15-point fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-28, with Zane Gonzalez kicking a game-winning 43-yard field goal as time expired. Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins,...

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USA

Paramount Pictures and Legendary Entertainment debuted a teaser for their "Street Fighter" film adaptation at The Game Awards, starring Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken Masters. The movie, set in 1993 and...

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USA

Oracle's shares plummeted after the company reported lower-than-expected revenue and significantly increased its fiscal 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $50 billion for AI infrastructure. The company saw cloud...

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Belgium

The EU is reportedly considering a significant revision to its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars, potentially allowing plug-in hybrids and other hybrids to run on advanced biofuels or e-fuels and requiring green steel in...

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USA

Lindsey Halligan's nomination as US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia faces significant opposition from Democratic senators, likely hindering its advancement through the Senate. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark...

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USA

Rian Johnson's latest film, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery", sees Daniel Craig reprise his role as detective Benoit Blanc to investigate a murder within a religious community in upstate New York, receiving...

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Venezuela

US forces seized the oil tanker "Skipper" off Venezuela's Caribbean coast, an operation Donald Trump confirmed as the largest of its kind, renewing tensions with Nicolás Maduro's government. Pam Bondi stated the vessel,...

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Palestine

Eight-month-old Rahaf Abu Jazar died of hypothermia in Khan Younis after torrential rain flooded hundreds of displacement tents across the Gaza Strip. Her mother, Hejar Abu Jazar, found the baby freezing in their...

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USA

Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies led to a significant narrowing of the US trade deficit in September, with exports rising and imports moderating. Canada simultaneously posted its first trade surplus since the...

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Portugal

Luis Montenegro's government faced a nationwide general strike, Portugal's first in over a decade, as workers protested proposed labor reforms including easier firing rules and restricted strike rights. The stoppage,...

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Norway

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize laureate, expressed strong confidence in a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, stating that Nicolás Maduro's departure from power is...

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USA

The Game Awards celebrated a landmark year for gaming in Los Angeles, with Sandfall Interactive's "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominating the night by winning nine awards, including the coveted Game of the Year....

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CNN

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Kilmar Ábrego Garcia speaks after release from ICE custody”
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Italy

An off-duty local police officer successfully located a 74-year-old woman, reported missing by her relatives, about 15 kilometers from her home near the border of Rome and Pomezia. The officer recognized the disoriented...

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Austria

The Austrian Parliament approved a law prohibiting girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, a measure set to fully take effect in September 2026 after an initial explanatory phase beginning in February. The...

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Bulgaria

Rosen Zhelyazkov's Bulgarian coalition government resigned following widespread anti-corruption and anti-tax-rise protests across the nation, marking a significant episode of political instability. The protests, drawing...

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BBC

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There's an amazing meteor shower coming, here's how to watch it”
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Russia

Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Lukoil's Filanovsky oil platform in the Caspian Sea, marking the first attack on an energy facility in the region, which reportedly knocked out oil and gas...

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USA

Mubashir, a 20-year-old Somali American, was reportedly tackled, handcuffed, and detained by federal agents in Minneapolis despite asserting his US citizenship, an incident that prompted local official condemnation. His...

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USA

Taylor Swift revealed she acquired the masters to her first six albums using profits from her record-breaking "Eras Tour", a milestone she shared on "The Stephen Colbert Show" and through her new docuseries "The End of...

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TEDTalks

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Is the AI bubble about to burst”
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USA

Donald Trump issued a symbolic federal pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of state charges related to breaching voting machine equipment in support of his 2020 election fraud claims....

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Switzerland

Alain-Fabien Delon is pursuing a legal battle in Swiss courts to challenge his late father Alain Delon's will, aiming to disinherit his sister Anouchka Delon. This action follows a prior legal step in France and focuses...

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USA

The latest "South Park" season finale, titled "The Crap Out," featured Donald Trump in a controversial storyline involving him attempting to abort his Antichrist baby with Satan, aided by JD Vance, while also plotting...

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NewYorkTimes

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Rescuers evacuate people from floods in Washington State”
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USA

Donald Trump's controversial deployment of the National Guard to US cities, including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago, was the subject of a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. The deployments, which...

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Russia

Sergei Lavrov stated that recent talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow clarified misunderstandings between Russia and the USA regarding Ukraine, reinforcing earlier agreements between Vladimir Putin and Donald...

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Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently expressed deep concern over China's escalating military activities in Asia, emphasizing that Beijing's actions do not promote...

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USA

Sherrone Moore, former head coach of the University of Michigan, was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and arrested for alleged assault. He was detained in Saline, Michigan, and is currently in...

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USA

Carl Erik Rinsch was convicted in New York of wire fraud and money laundering for diverting $11 million from Netflix, funds intended for his unfinished sci-fi series "White Horse". Rinsch allegedly used the stolen...

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Ukraine

Two improvised bombs exploded in Kyiv, killing one serviceman and injuring four others, including two police officers, in what prosecutors described as a terrorist attack. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones targeted Russian...

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Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro received firm backing from Vladimir Putin, who reaffirmed Russia's unwavering support for Venezuela amid escalating US pressure including new sanctions and military deployments. Donald Trump's...

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USA

Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle's recent breakup has garnered significant public attention, following reports confirming their separation last week. Berrios responded to speculation on Instagram, humorously questioning...

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Italy

A 44-year-old Egyptian man was arrested in Italy on charges including domestic abuse, serious injuries, and sexual violence after allegedly subjecting his wife to severe physical and psychological torment. The victim,...

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USA

Donald Trump launched the "Trump Card Program," a new initiative replacing the existing EB-5 visa scheme, enabling wealthy foreign individuals to acquire US residency through "gold card" and "platinum card" options. The...

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USA

The US House passed a bipartisan bill reversing Donald Trump’s executive orders that had stripped federal workers of their collective bargaining rights. Led by Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick, the measure passed...

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USA

Kyle Richards revealed her new relationship ended, following her 2023 separation from Mauricio Umansky, due to intense public and cast speculation. Richards explained that she had fallen hard for the unnamed person but...

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Singapore

Jason Collins, the trailblazing former NBA player and the league's first openly gay active athlete, announced his diagnosis with Stage 4 glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer, confirming a severe prognosis....

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USA

Donald Trump is reportedly considering a significant policy shift to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under federal law. This potential move, discussed with Mike Johnson and Robert F....

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NewYorkTimes

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María Corina Machado Appears in Oslo After a Year in Hiding”
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USA

Letitia James has been cleared of renewed mortgage fraud charges after two Virginia grand juries rejected the case, marking a significant setback for the Justice Department. This decision follows an earlier dismissal of...

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Germany

Germany's far-right AfD party is strengthening ties with Donald Trump's "America First" movement and its Republican allies, with leaders like Markus Frohnmaier and Anna Rathert meeting US officials and seeing Trump's...

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Fox

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AI accused of being complicit in murder in case”
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CNN

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Protesters interrupt DHS Secretary Noem's testimony”
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USA

Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics unveiled new "Tomb Raider" titles and a TV series at The Game Awards, celebrating Lara Croft's 30th anniversary. The upcoming games, "Tomb Raider: Catalyst" and "Tomb Raider:...

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USA

Donald Trump's second-term global tariff push has raised US import taxes to their highest level since the 1930s, inflicting economic pain on American consumers and international economies. Economists and Democrats on...

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USA

Donald Trump's image is set to appear on the 2026 America the Beautiful national park passes alongside George Washington, a decision the Interior Department defends as honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. The Center...

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TheJoeRoganExperience

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Ethan Hawke”
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Thailand

Anutin Charnvirakul recently dissolved Thailand's Parliament, receiving royal approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn for snap elections early next year. The dissolution aims to resolve political deadlock and preempt a...

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