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France announced a new polar strategy for 2026-2040 focused on responding to increased geopolitical tensions and strategic challenges in the Arctic and Antarctic, with Olivier Poivre d'Arvor emphasizing the integration of defense and scientific cooperation.The strategy, unveiled after changes such as Finland and Sweden joining NATO and increased interest by the USA, China, and Russia, includes €100 million in investments over ten years and highlights France's longstanding presence in both polar regions.
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Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has submitted an all-cash takeover bid of $108.4 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), challenging an earlier $83 billion offer from Netflix. Skydance asserts its bid offers...

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Alina Habba resigned as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey on Monday, December 8, 2025, following federal appeals court rulings that declared her appointment unlawful due to maneuvers by the Trump...

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Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on December 8, 2025, to combat challenges from trade disputes, rising costs, and tariffs. The plan allocates $11 billion to the Department of...

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Nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 8, 2025, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" leading the pack with nine nods. "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" followed with...

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Greek farmers escalated their protests on December 8, 2025, causing widespread disruption to air and road travel. Farmers occupied runways at Heraklion and Chania International Airports on Crete, blocking flights and...

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on December 8, 2025, that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into Gracie Mansion on January 1, 2026. Mamdani, who won the November election with 50.4% of the vote, cited family...

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Twelve former FBI agents are suing the agency and Director Kash Patel, alleging their constitutional rights were violated when they were fired for kneeling during a 2020 protest. The lawsuit claims the decision to...

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Renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has jeopardized a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025, challenging President Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts. The...

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Donald Trump made history on December 7-8, 2025, as the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating artists like Sylvester Stallone and Gloria Gaynor. Trump, embracing showmanship, humorously...

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The US Supreme Court heard arguments on December 8, 2025, regarding the scope of presidential authority to remove officials from independent agencies, a case stemming from President Donald Trump's dismissal of Federal...

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Joshua Aaron, developer of the iPhone app ICEBlock, sued Trump administration officials for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights by coercing Apple into removing the app. The lawsuit, filed on December 8, 2025,...

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Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court for a pretrial hearing, looking sharp in a dark gray suit. The hearing reviews evidence related to his December 2024 arrest for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare...

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Israeli police and municipal officials forcibly entered the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem on December 8, 2025, removing the UN flag and raising an Israeli one in a debt-collection procedure for municipal taxes....

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dismissed reports of her impending firing, stating she received no such indications and is proud to serve Donald Trump. The White House labeled reports of Trump considering Noem's...

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Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill pleaded guilty to felony charges including obstruction of justice, perjury, and misconduct in office, stemming from her actions during the Alex Murdaugh...

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Thailand

Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets today, escalating a border conflict that intensified yesterday. Thailand reported that Cambodian forces killed one Thai soldier and injured four, prompting...

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UK

Dame Judi Dench, 90, has revealed her ongoing health struggles, including worsening eyesight and memory lapses. Despite finding it hard to recall immediate appointments, her memory for Shakespeare remains intact....

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Italy

Christian Pulisic proved decisive for AC Milan in their 3-2 comeback victory over Juventus on December 8, 2025. The American forward scored twice after coming off the bench, including the winning goal that propelled AC...

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USA

Donald Trump attacked ABC News reporter Rachel Scott at a White House roundtable last week, falsely denying a previous statement about releasing video footage from a US military strike. Jonathan Karl corroborated...

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Jimmy Kimmel has signed a one-year contract extension with ABC, keeping him as host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" until May 2027. The extension was agreed upon months ago but delayed in announcement out of respect for Stephen...

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USA

Google is advancing its Android XR operating system with new AI-powered glasses set for a 2026 release, aiming to compete with Meta. Demonstrations at The Android Show: XR Edition featured Samsung's Galaxy XR headset,...

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Argentina

Over 2,397 golden retrievers gathered in Buenos Aires' Palermo Park on Monday, December 8, 2025, for a world record attempt organized by Fausto Duperré, surpassing the previous record. Some dogs sported soccer attire,...

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USA

Donald Trump is closely monitoring a potential merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, expressing concerns about market share control. Trump indicated that government involvement would be crucial in...

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Attorneys for clergy abuse survivors in New Orleans have reached an agreement in principle with Travelers to increase a settlement to $305 million, aiming to finalize the bankruptcy case for the New Orleans Catholic...

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Jason Bateman revealed in a recent Esquire profile that he and his sister Justine Bateman "don't see each other a ton," though their relationship is amicable. He clarified that their conversations resemble those with an...

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The Big Ten conference now leads all conferences with nine ranked teams in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll. Nebraska entered the poll at No. 24, joining three other Big Ten teams in the top 10: No. 3 South...

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Kazakhstan

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky are scheduled to depart the ISS in the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft. Their departure, marking the conclusion of a 245-day mission, will be...

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France

French First Lady Brigitte Macron is facing backlash after being recorded calling feminist protesters "stupid bitches." The protesters, from the #NousToutes movement, interrupted comedian Ary Abittan's show at the...

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Spain

Four people died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday, December 8, 2025. The incident, which involved approximately 20...

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Honduras

Honduras's electoral body resumed vote counting on December 8, 2025, after a pause for verification, with provisional data showing Nasry Asfura leading and Salvador Nasralla closely behind. The ruling Libre party, led...

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USA

The Golden Globes will introduce a new best-podcast category for the 2026 awards ceremony, recognizing excellence in audio. Six podcasts, including 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard' and 'Call Her Daddy,' earned...

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USA

Janice Combs, mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has denounced the Netflix docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," calling it "full of lies" and damaging to their reputation. She specifically denies allegations made by Kirk...

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France

Cocaine trafficking generated the most revenue in France's illicit drug market in 2023, with an estimated turnover of 3.1 billion euros, according to a study by the French Observatory on Drugs and Addictive Behaviors...

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USA

Anthropic has launched a beta integration embedding its Claude Code AI assistant directly into Slack, allowing software engineers to delegate coding tasks within the platform. This "research preview" aims to embed AI...

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France

Croatia confirmed on Monday the purchase of 18 French Caesar self-propelled howitzers for 320 million euros to bolster its artillery and committed to modernizing its twelve Rafale fighter jets. French President Emmanuel...

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Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu said the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan could begin once the body of the last hostage is returned and that he will meet Donald Trump by the end of December to review steps to end Hamas rule....

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USA

Meghan King and ex-husband Jim Edmonds have settled their custody dispute, avoiding a court hearing. Edmonds' representative, Steve Honig, confirmed the resolution was in the best interest of their three children. This...

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USA

Republicans are divided over extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, which expire on December 31, risking significant premium increases for millions and potential political fallout in the 2026...

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UnitedArabEmirates

Lando Norris sealed his maiden F1 world drivers' title by finishing third at "Yas Marina Circuit" as Max Verstappen won and Oscar Piastri finished second. Final standings put Norris on 423 points, Verstappen on 421 and...

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Ecuador

Thirteen inmates were found dead at a southern Ecuadorian prison in Machala on December 7, 2025, announced by the country’s prison service SNAI. Police believe an explosive device detonated nearby was intended to...

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USA

Seattle will host the "LGBTQ+ Pride Match" between Egypt and Iran on June 26, coinciding with the city's LGBTQ+ Pride weekend. The match at Lumen Field is intended to support the LGBTQ+ community and presents FIFA with...

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USA

Selena Gomez joined Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Houston Texans. The Chiefs ultimately lost to the Texans with a score of 20-10, a result that appeared to surprise Gomez.

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USA

Blizzard Entertainment is enhancing Overwatch 2 with major updates focused on player experience, accessibility, and competitive integrity, having banned over one million cheaters through its Defense Matrix system. The...

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USA

The UN has launched a $47 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026, with Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher describing the situation as a global crisis exacerbated by interconnected conflicts and climate change. The...

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Greece

In Turkey, two separate incidents occurred on December 8, 2025, involving law enforcement. In Soke, Officer A.A. was struck by a vehicle while unloading his car, with the driver later posting an image of the unconscious...

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USA

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a video on December 7, 2025, detailing how immigrants can interact with US ICE agents, stating, "New York will always welcome immigrants." The video, which has garnered over...

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USA

IBM announced today a definitive agreement to acquire data streaming platform Confluent for $11 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, expected by mid-2026, aims to bolster IBM's AI and cloud computing...

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USA

Lucía López Belloza, a freshman at Babson College, was deported to Honduras by immigration enforcement agents despite a court order. Officials from the Trump administration labeled her a "criminal," while her attorney...

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USA

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) dominated the Los Angeles Press Club's 18th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, securing 13 first-place honors, including TV Critic of the Year for Angie Han. Seth...

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Jamaica

Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, sustained severe injuries including an intracranial hemorrhage and facial lacerations following a significant fall during the preliminary competition in Thailand. The Miss Universe...

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USA

Coldplay has been named the most popular touring artist of the new millennium by Pollstar, selling 24.8 million tickets between January 1, 2001, and the end of 2025. Ed Sheeran followed with 19.6 million tickets sold,...

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France

France is returning a 70-million-year-old Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton to Mongolia, an Asian relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex. This fossil, looted from the Gobi Desert and trafficked via South Korea, was seized by...

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Ukraine

A Russian court has sentenced four Russian soldiers to prison for the murder of Russell Bentley, a 64-year-old American who had been fighting with pro-Moscow forces since 2014. The soldiers beat Bentley to death in...

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USA

The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Texas residents challenging the removal of 17 books from public libraries, allowing the disputed titles to remain off shelves. This decision upholds a ruling by the...

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Germany

Germany's domestic intelligence chief, Sinan Selen, warned on December 8th, 2025, that Russia may escalate sabotage and disinformation campaigns in 2026. Selen stated that Germany is a prime target for Moscow due to its...

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UK

Heathrow said a security operation after a pepper-spray attack in the Terminal 3 car park disrupted travel, forcing road and rail closures while emergency services responded. Police arrested one man on suspicion of...

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USA

Sydney Sweeney addressed rumors about cosmetic surgery, stating she has never had work done due to a fear of needles. She also explained that comparisons of her younger self to her current appearance are due to...

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Syria

Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime on December 8, 2025, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war. The collapse of the Al-Assad dynasty's 50-year rule followed a...

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USA

Uber is launching a new insights platform for marketers called Uber Intelligence on Monday, December 8, 2025. The platform leverages a partnership with LiveRamp, utilizing its clean room technology to allow advertisers...

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USA

Analogue is releasing limited-edition "Funtastic" translucent variants of its Analogue 3D console on December 10th for $299. These models, inspired by the original Funtastic N64 series, took over a year to perfectly...

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USA

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Police Chief Pamela Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. Smith, the first Black woman in her role, gained national attention for navigating authority conflicts...

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USA

FIFA announced that three-minute hydration breaks will be implemented in each half of every match at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, a decision shared by chief tournament officer Manolo Zubiria. These scheduled breaks, set...

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UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched an official account on TikTok and a Substack newsletter as part of a new communications strategy. His first TikTok video featured him and his wife, Victoria, switching on Christmas...

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USA

Starbucks brings back its popular Bearista Cold Cup today, a glass tumbler that previously sold out immediately and saw high resale prices. While fans reported app issues checking details for the return, Starbucks...

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USA

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 2026, following a severe rift with Donald Trump. Greene stated that Trump offered "harsh accusatory replies and zero...

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India

A blaze at "Birch by Romeo Lane" gutted the nightclub and officials say it killed at least 25 people and injured more than 50, with three to four tourists among the dead. Pramod Sawant said he ordered a formal inquiry...

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China

China's exports in November 2025 rebounded to $330.3 billion, a 5.9% increase, despite ongoing property sector challenges and trade friction with the USA. Exports to the US declined significantly, but diversification to...

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CoteDIvoire

Alassane Ouattara was inaugurated today for his fourth term as Ivory Coast's president at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan. Ouattara solemnly swore to uphold the Constitution, having been re-elected last month with...

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USA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet former Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 29, avoiding potential arrest threats in New York amid ongoing corruption charges and geopolitical pressures related to the Gaza...

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USA

The White House released a new national security strategy that shifts toward shared responsibility with allies and a more selective approach to balancing power. The 33-page document tones down rhetoric toward Russia,...

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CNN

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Paramount launch hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery”
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USA

Alexandre Pantoja dislocated his left shoulder 26 seconds into the co‑main event at UFC 323 after stepping to throw a head kick and landing on his arm, and the referee stopped the fight after he signaled he could not...

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CNN

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Miss Universe 2025 explains how it felt to watch competitors rally around her amid pageant scandal”
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Germany

Germany experiences an unusually warm December with temperatures up to 18 degrees Celsius, breaking numerous heat records for the month. Meteorologists attribute this prolonged warmth to rising greenhouse gas...

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USA

Two window washers required rescue after their platform tilted precariously on the 15th floor of the Tyson One Place building last Thursday. Fairfax County firefighters used ropes to safely bring the unharmed workers...

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USA

Todd Combs, an investment manager for Warren Buffett and CEO of Geico, is leaving Berkshire Hathaway to join JPMorgan Chase. Combs will lead a new $10 billion Strategic Investment Group and serve as a special advisor to...

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USA

"Santa Barbara Eastside Society" canceled the "Milpas Street Holiday Parade" this year after families and participants reported fear of ICE presence and enforcement. Tere Jurado and Jacqueline Inda said the cancellation...

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China

A Beijing court ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay $3,300,000 in compensation to the families of eight Flight MH370 victims. This ruling comes over ten years after the Boeing 777 vanished, with search operations for the...

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BBC

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European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board”
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USA

The Houston Texans secured a significant 20-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, boosting their playoff aspirations and improving their record to 8-5. This win marks the Texans' fifth consecutive triumph and ends a...

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BBC

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Scottish tower blocks demolished in controlled explosion”
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France

The Louvre Museum faces an impending open-ended strike by staff starting December 15, protesting deteriorating working conditions and inadequate resources. This follows a recent $100 million jewel heist and a water leak...

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India

The Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora caught fire, killing 25 people and injuring about 50 after a blaze spread rapidly from a likely kitchen ignition and trapped guests and staff. Eyewitness accounts, including...

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Venezuela

Lawmakers are debating the release of classified video footage from a US military strike near Venezuela, which targeted suspected drug trafficking vessels and resulted in approximately 87 deaths. A secondary strike on...

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Fox

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Stew Leonard's butter-dipped ice cream goes viral”
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Italy

A multi-vehicle crash on the "A5 Torino-Aosta autostrada" near Volpiano killed a two-month-old baby and injured the child's mother, and investigators from the "Stradale" unit opened inquiries. The baby's family from...

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Qatar

Panama offers to mediate between the USA and Venezuela and to temporarily host "ciertas personas" from the Venezuelan regime, Panamanian Vice Chancellor Carlos Hoyos said on the margins of the Doha Forum. He said the...

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NewYorkTimes

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Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors”
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USA

Donald Trump’s immigration policy is linked to a second deportation flight expected to carry about 50 Iranians from the USA back to Iran, continuing an arrangement between Washington and Tehran despite a lack of...

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Japan

Chinese J-15 fighters from the carrier Liaoning locked radar onto F-15s near "Okinawa" while fighters scrambled to intercept, and there was no airspace breach, injuries, or damage. Shinjiro Koizumi said the government...

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Italy

Pope Leo XIV leads traditional celebrations in Rome today for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, making a pilgrimage to Piazza Mignanelli and laying a floral wreath at the Column of the Immaculate Conception. Mayor...

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Norway

Joachim Trier's film "Sentimental Value" has been selected as Norway's submission for the Academy Awards and won the Grand Prix at Cannes. The film made history at the Golden Globes with multiple nominations beyond the...

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CNN

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Tsunami alert issued for Japan after 7.6-magnitude earthquake”
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TEDTalks

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The surprisingly simple reason teams fail”
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CNN

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Bash presses border czar Tom Homan over Trump calling Somali immigrants 'garbage'”
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BBC

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Volodymyr Zelensky due to meet European leaders for high-level Ukraine talks”
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USA

Notre Dame has withdrawn from all bowl game considerations, effectively ending its season after being controversially excluded from the College Football Playoff (CFP). Despite a strong 10-2 record, including a ten-game...

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USA

Inter Miami captured the 2025 MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale before 21,556 fans, ending Miami's MLS Cup drought and with Lionel Messi credited with three...

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Nigeria

Nigerian authorities confirmed the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary's Catholic co-educational boarding school in Niger State on November 21, 2025. Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare confirmed the...

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UK

Jack Osbourne said his wife Aree Gearhart is around 28 weeks pregnant and the couple are expecting their second child together, which will be his fifth overall. He said the pregnancy has helped the family cope after...

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