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USA

US financial markets declined after a delayed Department of Commerce report revealed that the economy grew at a robust 4.3 percent annual rate in the third quarter. The surprisingly strong figures, which Donald Trump...

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Russia

Reports of systematic misinformation in the Kremlin have surfaced after Sergey Kuzovlev received a high military honor for the false capture of Kupiansk. This intelligence scandal follows the assassination of Fanil...

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USA

Barry Manilow is postponing his January 2026 concert dates to February as he prepares for surgery to remove a stage one cancerous spot from his left lung. The 82-year-old entertainer discovered the localized tumor...

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Israel

Israel Katz clarifies he has no intention to resettle the Gaza Strip after earlier remarks suggesting permanent military-agricultural outposts sparked international condemnation. The defense minister moderated his...

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Ukraine

Serhiy Tarakanov warned that Russian missile strikes could trigger a mini-earthquake and collapse the internal radiation shield at the Chernobyl facility. Following a critical assessment by Rafael Grossi of the IAEA,...

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USA

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a legal challenge after Donald Trump ordered the immediate suspension of five major offshore wind projects along the US East Coast. The move to pause leases for...

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Ukraine

Ukraine faces widespread power outages and three fatalities after a massive Russian aerial assault involving over 650 drones and dozens of missiles targeted the nation's energy grid just days before Christmas. Volodymyr...

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USA

US holiday sales are expected to surpass 1 trillion dollars for the first time following reports from Visa and Mastercard showing spending grew by approximately 4 percent. Consumers increasingly utilized AI tools and...

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UK

Tributes are pouring in for British singer-songwriter Chris Rea who passed away at age 74 following a brief illness. Rea, celebrated for his gravelly voice and the holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas", died...

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UK

Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein were convicted of plotting an IS-inspired mass-casualty attack in Manchester following recent extremist shootings in Sydney and Manchester. The duo planned to use automatic weapons...

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USA

Nicki Minaj declared Donald Trump and JD Vance as role models for young men during a surprise appearance at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix. The rapper accidentally referred to Vance as an assassin during...

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Greenland

Denmark and Greenland reject Donald Trump's appointment of Jeff Landry as a special envoy to acquire the Arctic island. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen issued a joint statement...

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USA

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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USA

Donald Trump announced the development of Trump-class battleships and confirmed the permanent seizure of 1.9 million barrels of Venezuelan oil during a presentation at Mar-a-Lago. The $125 billion Golden Fleet...

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Greenland

Danish and Greenlandic leaders issued a stern rebuke after Donald Trump appointed Jeff Landry as a special envoy to facilitate the annexation of Greenland into the USA. The move follows a suspension of offshore wind...

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USA

The DOJ labeled claims against Donald Trump as sensationalized after unsealing approximately 38,000 documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The files include flight logs showing Trump traveled on the...

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USA

Financial advisors urge caution as the Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of the upcoming drawing on Monday night. Expert Emily Irwin recommends that winners assemble professional teams of...

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Palestine

Gaza's small Christian community is observing Christmas 2025 through religious rituals and simple celebrations despite a fragile ceasefire and immense trauma from the ongoing conflict. Pierbattista Pizzaballa led a...

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USA

Novo Nordisk shares surged by 8% as Goldman Sachs projected $22 billion in revenue by 2030 following FDA approval of the first oral version of Wegovy. The pill will be available in January for $149 per month under the...

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Italy

Mauro Caliste and Francesco Rocca inaugurated the 1.89 million euro Bresadola Community House in Rome as the third such facility in the district. This new integrated health center in Centocelle utilizes PNRR funds to...

Venezuela

The death toll in the maritime campaign led by Donald Trump reached 105 following a lethal strike against a suspected drug vessel on December 23. Gustavo Petro and various human rights organizations have condemned these...

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USA

Commentators are mocking the AmericaFest 2025 convention as a "conference of clowns" following a chaotic four-day gathering in Phoenix marked by intense ideological infighting. Erika Kirk opened the event pledging...

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USA

Electronic Arts announced the death of video game pioneer Vince Zampella following a high-speed car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California. The 55-year-old co-creator of the "Call of Duty" franchise...

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USA

Stephen Colbert addressed speculation about a 2028 presidential bid at a Slate event, stating he absolutely should not run while noting he would consult family on future service. The comedian discussed his future as his...

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Italy

Michael Guyette confirmed VSP Vision completed its acquisition of Italian eyewear group Marcolin from PAI Partners as luxury industry consolidation accelerates. The deal valued at over 1 billion euros integrates brands...

Italy

Ryanair is appealing a 256 million euro fine after the Italian Antitrust Authority found the airline abused its dominant market position to exclude travel agencies. The regulator concluded that Michael O'Leary and his...

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Yemen

Yemen's internationally recognized government and Houthi rebels reached an agreement to release 2,900 detainees following negotiations in Muscat brokered by the UN and the ICRC. Hans Grundberg described the humanitarian...

USA

Donald Trump invited the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Florida after barring South Africa from the event. The invitations for Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev follow...

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USA

Investigators from the NTSB and FAA have launched probes after a Mexican Navy medical transport plane crashed into Galveston Bay, killing at least five people. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including a...

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USA

Kate Hudson earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in “Song Sung Blue” following news of the biographical film's Christmas Day release. Directed by Craig Brewer and co-starring Hugh Jackman, the movie...

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USA

Writers like Adam Serwer accuse Bari Weiss of hypocrisy after the new CBS News head halted a 60 Minutes investigation into El Salvadoran prisons. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi called the decision a political maneuver...

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USA

Severe weather conditions and a fatal plane crash have disrupted record-breaking holiday travel following a year of economic uncertainty and government shutdowns. More than 5,000 flights were delayed as storms hit the...

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Montenegro

Prosecutors launched a transparent investigation as reports emerged that a Montenegrin ski resort reopened shortly after German footballer Sebastian Hertner fell to his death. Hertner, the 34-year-old ETSV Hamburg...

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Venezuela

Russia is reportedly evacuating diplomat families from Caracas as Donald Trump intensifies a naval blockade and warns Nicolás Maduro to step down. The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford follows the seizure of two oil...

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France

Emmanuel Macron met with major agricultural unions to discuss demands for rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade deal as protests continued across France. Farmers vowed to maintain roadblocks through Christmas unless the...

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USA

Amanda Bynes revealed a 28-pound weight loss and a new relationship with a man named Zachary as she continues her journey toward a 130-pound goal. The former Nickelodeon star shared on Instagram that she reached 152...

USA

Samantha Fulnecky saw her failing grade removed after the University of Oklahoma stripped teaching assistant Mel Curth of instructional duties following a dispute over a psychology essay. The university labeled the...

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UK

New footage allegedly showing the Beaufort Hunt chasing a fox has emerged as the UK government prepares to ban trail hunting nationwide. This development follows warnings from Matt Longman that trail hunting is often...

Italy

The Italian Senate approved the 2026 budget law following a tortuous legislative process and intense criticism from opposition leaders Giuseppe Conte and Stefano Patuanelli. The approximately 23 billion euro package...

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Spain

Spanish police arrested two Polish citizens on Tuesday after a 20-hour standoff following the brutal beating deaths of two German nationals in Elche. Guardia Civil special forces breached the property near Alicante...

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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France

Marie-Ange Debon faces her first major crisis as La Poste experiences a massive cyberattack disrupting parcel tracking and banking services during the Christmas season. The group implemented SMS authentication for...

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USA

Kim Kardashian documented her failed attempts at a family holiday photo while Khloe Kardashian shared a more successful celebration with children at Disneyland. Posting to Instagram with the caption "I really tried,"...

UK

Alexander Isak underwent surgery following a fibula fracture and severe ankle injury sustained during a Premier League match against Tottenham. The Swedish striker was injured in the 56th minute after a challenge from...

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USA

Kate Hudson confirmed she rejected the role of Mary Jane Watson in the first "Spider-Man" film during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Hudson chose to star in "The Four Feathers" to work with Heath Ledger...

USA

Sharyn Alfonsi accused CBS News of political censorship after Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes report on El Salvador's Cecot prison just hours before its scheduled airing. The investigation focused on...

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Thailand

Peace negotiations are stalled as Thailand and Cambodia clash over a meeting location following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. Recent hostilities have claimed at least 60 lives and displaced over 900,000 people...

Spain

Residents in wildfire-devastated regions of León celebrate a massive economic windfall after Spain's El Gordo lottery distributed record prizes following the 22 December drawing. The town of La Bañeza received 468...

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USA

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

Nearly half of French consumers are considering second-hand gifts this Christmas as the latest Rakuten-Ipsos BVA barometer highlights a major shift in holiday consumption. While 31% of respondents plan to resell...

USA

James Boasberg ordered the return of 137 Venezuelan men after ruling their deportation by Donald Trump unlawful amid a mass revocation of legal status for 1.6 million people. The ruling follows a controversial ICE...

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UK

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London after expressing support for Palestine Action, an organization the UK recently designated as a terrorist group. Police detained the activist under the Terrorism Act while she held a...

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Australia

Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders face skepticism over the enforcement of new social media bans for children following Australia's decision to restrict access for under-16s. While France, Italy, and Denmark...

UK

Engineers are working to install temporary dams after a massive 50-meter sinkhole drained approximately one million gallons of water from the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch. The Shropshire Fire Service declared a...

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Italy

Students in Vicenza organized a counter-assembly on December 23 after Maria Rosa Puleo, principal of Liceo Fogazzaro, canceled a planned discussion on Palestine. Puleo cited a Ministry of Education directive following...

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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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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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

Emmanuel Macron and the French government presented a special law on December 22 to ensure state operations continue after failing to secure a 2026 budget. The emergency measure follows earlier efforts by Sebastien...

USA

USA immigration detention reached a record 68,400 people as Donald Trump and his administration tripled voluntary departure bonuses to 3,000 dollars. Kristi Noem announced that the offer expires on December 31, warning...

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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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Italy

Ciro Grillo and his associates intend to appeal their prison sentences after judges released the formal reasons for their group rape convictions in Sardinia. The Tempio Pausania court emphasized the credibility of the...

USA

Gold and silver prices reached new all-time highs on Monday as investors sought safe-haven assets following the USA blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. The surge comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over...

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USA

Mike Binder revealed Steven Spielberg refused to work with Ben Affleck on the film "Man About Town" after a personal dispute involving the son of Spielberg. Binder explained during a podcast that the conflict began when...

USA

Federal Communications Commission banned the sale of new foreign drones after citing unacceptable national security risks to the USA. The measure follows a mandate from the 2025 NDAA and seeks to protect critical...

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USA

San Francisco 49ers celebrated a playoff-clinching victory over the Indianapolis Colts with a social media jab following Brock Purdy's record-tying performance. Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 295 yards and five...

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Argentina

Public employees in Argentina will receive leave under a new decree as financial institutions across South America prepare for extensive holiday closures. Banks in both Argentina and Brazil plan to shutter physical...

Nigeria

Residents celebrate the release of 230 kidnap victims in Niger State after gunmen abducted 28 people in Plateau State during a recent ambush. Mohammed Bago confirmed that all individuals from the St. Mary's Catholic...

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Sudan

Survivors report systematic massacres and ethnic targeting by the Rapid Support Forces in El-Fasher as Kamil Idris appeals to the UN for a sovereign peace initiative. The ongoing siege has forced civilians to eat animal...

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USA

US stocks returned over 18% by December 2025 despite significant volatility tied to trade policies and tensions between Donald Trump and the Fed. Market recovery followed a turbulent April where aggressive tariffs...

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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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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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USA

Tributes from fellow creators are pouring in after David Adam Williams, the popular YouTuber known as Adam the Woo, was found dead at his Florida home. Authorities in Osceola County confirmed the 51-year-old creator was...

USA

Jake Paul aims to avenge his 2023 loss to Tommy Fury and pursue a cruiserweight world title after suffering a knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua. Nakisa Bidarian confirmed the intentions of Paul following the December 20...

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

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

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

Critics at F.A.Z. named James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic and Christopher McQuarrie's final "Mission: Impossible" installment among the top films of 2025. The selection arrived alongside a major survey of 25 films...

USA

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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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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USA

Tech companies including Google and Microsoft are advising employees to avoid international travel after the USA began mandatory social media reviews for H-1B visa applicants in India. The administration of Donald Trump...

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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Venezuela

Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Nicolas Maduro while announcing the construction of a nuclear-capable Golden Fleet of warships to secure American interests. The announcement follows the seizure of 1.9 million...

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USA

Demographic projections from the CBO indicate the USA population could begin shrinking within five years as the oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026. While high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Cher reach this...

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UK

Philip Young appeared in court facing 56 charges including rape and drugging his ex-wife Joanne Young after the victim publicly waived her right to anonymity. The former Swindon councillor is accused of orchestrating...

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Italy

Authorities have opened a vehicular homicide investigation after Norma Meneke died when her Fiat 500 collided head-on with an Atac bus in Rome. The crash occurred early Monday morning near Ostia, leaving a passenger in...

USA

Donald Trump dismissed approximately 30 career ambassadors via abrupt phone calls, a move critics describe as an unprecedented purge of the professional diplomatic corps. The dismissals primarily target missions across...

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TEDTalks

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AI's next frontier isn't where you might expect”

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

Commemorative efforts are underway as approximately 76 million Americans approach the milestone of the oldest Baby Boomers turning 80 in 2026. A new pop culture quiz highlights the generation's extensive legacy,...

France

Major luxury houses are appointing new leadership including Francesca Bellettini at Gucci and Giuseppe Marsocci at Armani as the industry prepares for 2026. These executive shifts follow a volatile 2025 marked by the...

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Italy

Italian magistrates are warning of severe constitutional risks as Parliament nears the final approval of a reform that significantly curtails the oversight powers of the Court of Auditors. The controversial measure,...

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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...

24h

USA

The renamed Kennedy Center will host the premiere of the "Melania" documentary amid a federal lawsuit challenging the addition of Donald Trump to its name. Joyce Beatty filed the legal action after the board of trustees...

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...

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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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CNN

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Military experts react to new Trump class battleships”

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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USA

Missouri officials are vowing to keep fighting after Kansas lawmakers unanimously approved approximately $2.4 billion in bonds to lure the Kansas City Chiefs across state lines. Clark Hunt confirmed the franchise will...

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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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