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OpenAI seeks a new Head of Preparedness with a $555,000 salary following several leadership departures and ongoing lawsuits regarding user mental health.Sam Altman announced the search for a leader to manage technical strategy against risks like "runaway AI" and biological threats as the company expands its safety framework.
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Over a million people face freezing temperatures after massive Russian raids hit Kyiv while Volodymyr Zelensky visited Florida. Zelensky discussed a 20-point peace strategy with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago including...

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Taiwan

William Lai urged citizens to remain on high alert for aftershocks following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on Saturday. The seismic event centered near Yilan County...

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USA

Henry Eyring became the new successor for the presidency of the LDS Church after Jeffrey Holland died at age 85 from kidney disease. Holland served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve since 1994 and previously led...

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Italy

Fans are speculating about a 2026 musical return for Harry Styles after he released a commemorative concert video on his YouTube channel. The eight-minute clip, titled "Forever, Forever", features footage from the final...

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Somalia

Palestine published a list of supportive nations after Gideon Saar mocked their reaction to Israel formally recognizing Somaliland independence. Benjamin Netanyahu and Saar signed the declaration with Abdirahman Mohamed...

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Aston Villa emerged as a major Premier League title contender after Ollie Watkins scored twice to secure a 2-1 victory against Chelsea. This result extended their winning streak to 11 consecutive matches across all...

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Thailand

Nattaphon Narkphanit and Tea Seiha signed a comprehensive ceasefire to end weeks of border fighting that killed at least 101 people. The agreement mandates an immediate military freeze and prisoner repatriation after 72...

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Richard Grenell is seeking $1.5 million in damages after musician Chuck Redd canceled a performance to protest the inclusion of Donald Trump in the Kennedy Center name. Redd, a drummer who led holiday events since 2006,...

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UK

Florian Wirtz expressed relief after scoring his first goal for Liverpool in a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers that moved the club into fourth place. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring following an assist from...

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Palestine

Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing for Washington DC negotiations as the Gaza Health Ministry reports 414 deaths since the October 10 ceasefire began. Families in Deir al-Balah face extreme winter conditions and...

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Kyle Whittingham takes over as Michigan head coach amid efforts to rebuild the football program following the firing of Sherrone Moore. The veteran coach signed a five-year contract as the university seeks to move past...

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Brazil

A Brazilian judge ordered house arrest for ten individuals following the extradition of Silvinei Vasques for his role in a 2022 coup attempt. Former advisor Filipe Martins is among those facing new restrictions while...

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John Healey confirmed a hunter-killer submarine confronted the Russian spy ship Yantar after it shadowed critical gas pipelines in the Irish Sea. The encounter follows reports that the Royal Navy is deploying autonomous...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky is vetting candidates to replace Andriy Yermak after anti-corruption investigators exposed a bribery ring involving current members of the Ukrainian parliament. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of...

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Joe Burrow gifted authentic dinosaur and bear fossils to his teammates as the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for their next game against the Arizona Cardinals. The gesture follows a tradition of unique presents that...

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Officials reported over 1,700 flight cancellations in the New York area as a powerful winter storm paralyzed holiday travel across the northeastern USA and Great Lakes. Kathy Hochul, Tahesha Way, and Ned Lamont declared...

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Mariah Carey shared holiday photos showing her 14-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan have grown taller than her during their celebrations in Aspen. The reveal follows a year of international travel to China and Japan...

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Kenan Yildiz and Pierre Kalulu scored as Juventus moved into third place in Serie A following a 2-0 victory against Pisa. The match also featured the professional debut of seventeen-year-old Louis Buffon while Luciano...

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Lazio demanded respect following a controversial late equalizer by Udinese as VAR interventions sparked outrage during several Serie A matches. Nico Paz led Como to a 3-0 victory over Lecce despite Eusebio Di Francesco...

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USA

OpenAI seeks a new Head of Preparedness with a $555,000 salary following several leadership departures and ongoing lawsuits regarding user mental health. Sam Altman announced the search for a leader to manage technical...

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Italy

Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham presented photographic evidence to the Court of Minors in L'Aquila after their three children were removed from their care last month. The parents appointed psychiatrist Tonino...

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Arne Slot praised fans for their unity as Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 2-1 during an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota at Anfield. Florian Wirtz scored his first goal following his record transfer from Bayer...

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Cezary Tomczyk announced that Poland will activate the first components of a 2 billion euro anti-drone system within six months following several Russian incursions into Polish airspace. The multi-layered defense...

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Iran

Massoud Pezeshkian claims that the USA, Israel, and Europe are waging a total war against Iran as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with Donald Trump. This declaration follows a 12-day air war in June that killed...

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Brazil

Jair Bolsonaro underwent a phrenic nerve block on Saturday to treat chronic hiccups after being hospitalized for hernia surgery earlier this week. The 70-year-old former leader is currently serving a 27-year prison...

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Italy

Emergency teams rescued a 31-year-old Roman freerider from a deep crevasse after an avalanche struck the Marmolada glacier in the Italian Alps. The skier was intubated and airlifted to a hospital in Trento in critical...

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USA

Keleigh Sperry shared her emotional reaction after Miles Teller gifted her a replica of the wedding dress destroyed in the January wildfires. The couple continues to rebuild their lives and participate in activism as...

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UK

Holly Ramsay expressed joy about becoming a stepmother after marrying Adam Peaty during a high-profile ceremony at Bath Abbey in the UK. Gordon Ramsay walked his daughter down the aisle before celebrating the union with...

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UK

Two families face distress after Scott Davidson apologized for a mortuary mix-up at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital that led to the cremation of the wrong body. Staff members have been suspended following the...

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USA

Global powers face systemic challenges from declining birth rates and high debt as current analyses highlight a struggle for control over Eurasia. This geopolitical shift occurs as Xi Jinping views a declining USA under...

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USA

Vladimir Demidovich faces multiple felony charges after police discovered him naked inside two multi-million dollar mansions in Golden Beach on Christmas night. Demidovich was already out on bail for a previous property...

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SaudiArabia

Cristiano Ronaldo matched his Juventus scoring record after a two-goal performance against Al Akhdoud extended his streak to eight consecutive league matches. The Al Nassr forward reached 40 goals in a calendar year for...

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Netherlands

Jutta Leerdam awaits a national committee decision on her Olympic eligibility after crashing during the 1000-meter final at the Dutch trials. The silver medalist failed to finish following an inner curve fall while...

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Indonesia

Search operations continue in Indonesia after Valencia CF coach Fernando Martín and three of his children died when their tourist boat sank near Padar Island. The vessel suffered engine failure and was struck by...

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Italy

Giorgia Meloni thanked authorities after Italian police arrested nine individuals for allegedly channeling seven million euros to Hamas through charitable organizations. The coordinated operation led by Genoa...

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USA

Giovanni Rosales Espinoza faces charges of kidnapping and indecency after a father used parental phone controls to rescue his daughter on Christmas Day. Wesley Doolittle praised the quick action after Espinoza allegedly...

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Guatemala

Bernardo Arevalo declared a three-day national mourning period after an intercity bus plunged into a deep ravine, killing at least 15 people. The accident occurred amid dense fog at Alaska's Summit on the Pan-American...

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Canada

Annette Dionne passed away from Alzheimer's complications in a Montreal suburb, marking the end of the historic quintuplets' legacy. The sisters gained worldwide fame following their 1934 birth before facing decades of...

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Italy

Two minors aged 15 and 17 confessed to the targeted stabbing of 18-year-old soccer player Bruno Petrone in Naples following a reported dispute. The attack occurred just one day after Carmine Siano, the mayor of...

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USA

HIV medication access in Zambia declines after US aid cuts as global photo exhibits highlight international health and labor crises. These reports accompany The Guardian documentation of American social turmoil, climate...

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USA

Fox News contributors Kaylee McGhee White and Charlie Hurt defended Donald Trump after Gallup polling showed his approval rating fell to 36 percent. The record low levels followed a year of persistent inflation,...

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USA

Erin Bates celebrated Christmas with her family after recovering from a life-threatening battle with septic shock following the birth of her seventh child. Bates shared her progress on Instagram, noting she has regained...

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Cyprus

Costas Kadis warns of severe threats to marine biodiversity as fishermen like Photis Gaitanos adapt to an invasion of lionfish and toadfish in Cyprus. Following a decline in traditional catches due to climate change and...

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This is one of the Trump admin’s unsung successes Kaylee McGhee White argues”
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USA

Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Donald Trump on Monday to discuss the Iranian nuclear program and the stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The upcoming talks follow high-stakes summits in Florida where...

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Japan

Authorities keep a 30-kilometer stretch of the Kan-etsu Expressway closed as recovery efforts continue after a 67-vehicle pileup killed two people in Minakami. The disaster began when two trucks collided during a heavy...

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UK

Tributes pour in for Perry Bamonte after the British rock band The Cure announced he passed away at home following a brief illness. Bamonte, who was 65, first joined the group as a technician before officially becoming...

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USA

Federal agencies are seeking better enforcement tools after a $400,000 lobster shipment destined for Costco stores was stolen through sophisticated identity fraud. Dylan Rexing, leader of the impacted freight firm,...

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USA

Donald Trump criticized Stephen Colbert and Elon Musk faced AI controversies as 2025 brought a surge of legal battles and cultural shifts. These developments followed a year of scientific breakthroughs ranging from...

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Italy

Cristian Chivu reflects on his challenging start and the tactical evolution of the team as Inter prepares for a crucial away match against Atalanta. Chivu emphasized the importance of mental fortitude while remaining at...

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Spain

Winners in Villamanín accepted reduced payouts after a local festival committee oversold shares in the El Gordo lottery. The community of 1,000 residents reached a compromise to cover a 4 million euro shortfall...

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USA

Donald Trump urged the DOJ to expose and shame Democrats mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein's records after the department missed a legal deadline to release over a million documents. While the latest files detail historical...

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USA

Cody Wayne Adams faces first-degree manslaughter charges after a bullet from his backyard target practice fatally struck Sandra Phelps on Christmas Day. Investigators determined that Adams was firing a newly purchased...

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Nigeria

Military analysts describe recent US airstrikes in Nigeria as the beginning of a larger offensive after Donald Trump ordered drone attacks against jihadist militants. The operation targeted Islamic State-linked groups...

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Argentina

Argentina Senate approved the first national budget under Javier Milei following a period of governing with extended funds from previous administrations. The 102 billion dollar plan projects a 1.5% primary surplus and...

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Italy

Alfredo Mantovano defended the new legal framework after the Senate definitively approved a bill to limit the fiscal liability of public administrators. The legislation introduces a compensation cap for misusing public...

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USA

Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Florida for peace talks with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following one of the most intense Russian aerial bombardments of the war. The leaders discussed a 20-point framework involving a...

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Italy

Authorities reported a family for marijuana cultivation in Cassia as Carabinieri intensify anti-drug operations across Rome. The recent arrest of a 35-year-old follows another detention in Acilia where officers...

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USA

Tech companies develop personalized AI devices as Europol warns of a future rife with robot-related crime and societal unrest. Financial experts like Michael Burry signal potential market instability while law...

9h
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USA

Small business owners like Eric Frankenfeld face soaring health insurance costs after a KFF report revealed California premiums jumped 24% amid expiring federal subsidies. Rising expenses are linked to pandemic...

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USA

Fans reacted on social media after Jennifer Lawrence teased Leonardo DiCaprio about his preference for dating younger women during a Variety interview. The exchange occurred during the Actors on Actors series where...

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USA

Environmental concerns and digital shifts accelerate the decline of physical newspapers as data centers increasingly replace traditional printing factories across the USA. Anne Kaun and other scholars observe that the...

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Fox

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LAFD reportedly downplayed Palisades fire”
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France

French authorities charged a 25-year-old Malian national with attempted murder following metro stabbings that occurred despite a previous deportation order. Investigators used surveillance footage and mobile tracking to...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky travels to Florida for talks with Donald Trump after a massive Russian drone and missile assault targeted the Ukrainian capital. The strikes resulted in at least one fatality and left one-third of...

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USA

Actor Mario Rodriguez filed a 77 million dollar sexual battery lawsuit against Tyler Perry following similar allegations from another performer earlier this year. The legal complaint alleges that Perry exploited his...

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USA

Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to investigate potential vindictive prosecution after human smuggling charges followed his court-ordered return to the USA. The investigation began...

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TEDTalks

“
Kinds of regret and what they teach you about yourself”
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USA

James Boasberg ordered the USA government to facilitate the return of 252 Venezuelans after ruling their deportation to a Salvadoran prison was illegal. Donald Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemy Act in March to bypass...

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USA

Karoline Leavitt becomes the first person to serve as White House press secretary while pregnant after announcing she is expecting a second child in May 2026. Leavitt and husband Nicholas Riccio expressed gratitude to...

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USA

Maxx Crosby left the Las Vegas Raiders facility in frustration after Pete Carroll placed the star edge rusher on season-ending injured reserve. The decision comes ahead of a pivotal matchup against the New York Giants...

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NewYorkTimes

“
How to Escape a Helicopter Crash Landing at Sea”
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CNN

“
We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are”
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UK

Patrick Dorgu described his transition into a match-winner as easy after his decisive goal secured a 1-0 victory for Manchester United against Newcastle United. Ruben Amorim implemented a tactical back four to manage a...

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Somalia

Somalia and Palestinian officials condemned Israel for recognizing Somaliland, alleging the move aims to facilitate the forced relocation of Gaza residents to the region. Benjamin Netanyahu announced the historic...

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BBC

“
Meteor lights up Japan's Mount Fuji”
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USA

Millions of travelers face severe disruption after winter storms crippled New York and triggered emergency declarations across the USA. Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom declared states of emergency as record snowfall hit...

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USA

Maryland officials filed a lawsuit after Kash Patel announced the permanent closure of the FBI headquarters and the relocation of personnel to the Ronald Reagan Building. The decision by Patel and Donald Trump scraps a...

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Israel

Israeli forces launched a security operation in Qabatiya following a multi-phase terror attack that killed Shimshon Mordechai and Aviv Maor in northern Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz ordered the military...

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USA

Kyle Whittingham signed a five-year contract to lead Michigan after Sherrone Moore was fired and arrested following a misconduct investigation. Whittingham leaves the University of Utah after 21 seasons and 177 wins to...

30h/17h
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USA

Ashley Hollis faces backlash for sharing private reconciliation messages after the death of Big Brother contestant Mickey Lee from cardiac arrests. Lee, who competed in season 27 of the reality show, passed away at 35...

30h/22h
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Morocco

Egypt secured a spot in the knockout stage after Mohamed Salah scored a decisive penalty to defeat South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations. Host nation Morocco saw its sixteen-match winning streak end following a...

24h/12h
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USA

Richard Grenell threatened musician Chuck Redd with a 1 million dollar lawsuit after Redd canceled a Christmas Eve concert to protest the renaming of the Kennedy Center to include Donald Trump. Joyce Beatty filed a...

28h/17h
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France

Prosecutors in Albertville opened judicial investigations after separate avalanches killed six people across France and Greece during a period of low-risk warnings. A mountain guide and a ski tourer died in the Savoie...

24h/7h
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Belarus

Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to pressure Russia after intelligence confirmed the deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in eastern Belarus. Researchers Jeffrey Lewis and Decker Eveleth...

24h/11h
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USA

Jensen Huang is leading Nvidia toward its largest acquisition ever after reaching a 20 billion dollar agreement to secure talent and technology from AI startup Groq. The non-exclusive licensing arrangement allows the...

25h/6h
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Syria

Investigators established a security perimeter in Homs after a bombing at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque killed at least eight people during Friday prayers. The extremist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed...

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Japan

Police arrested a 38-year-old employee for attempted murder after a violent mass assault at the Yokohama Rubber plant in Mishima. The suspect allegedly used a survival knife and bleach while wearing a gas mask to injure...

36h/20h
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USA

Central banks drive gold to record highs exceeding $4,500 as they diversify reserves to avoid sanctions amid geopolitical instability. Robert Bergqvist notes that China is specifically moving away from US assets...

29h/13h
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Russia

Kim Jong Un praised the blood alliance with Russia in a New Year's address to Vladimir Putin after thousands of North Korean troops were deployed to Ukraine. The message follows reports that South Korea is asking...

24h/15h
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USA

Conditions improved Saturday morning after more than 1,500 flights were canceled and Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency across New York. The NWS warned of hazardous travel from the Great Lakes to New England...

28h/8h
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USA

Meredith Maines resigned as chief communications officer for Meghan Markle and Harry as the couple simultaneously ended their contract with a public relations firm. The departure marks the eleventh publicist to leave...

20h
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USA

William Eddy and local agencies are investigating a shooting at an Idaho sheriff's office after a gunman was killed following a confrontation that left three people injured. The suspect shot two women in a pickup truck...

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Italy

Italy is fast-tracking a 22 billion euro budget law through the Chamber of Deputies toward a final vote scheduled for December 30. Giorgia Meloni chose to lock the text to prevent further amendments after the government...

28h/14h
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USA

James Cameron considers novelizing future sequels as "Avatar: Fire and Ash" approaches $1 billion in global box office earnings during its opening week. The filmmaker expressed uncertainty regarding the production of...

20h
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Nigeria

Residents in Sokoto report no casualties as more attacks are expected following US airstrikes authorized by Donald Trump against militants. Although Trump claimed Tomahawk missiles decimated ISIS and Lakurawa camps,...

44h/24h
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Paraguay

Silvinei Vasques faces immediate imprisonment in a Brazilian penitentiary after his arrest at an airport in Paraguay while attempting to flee to El Salvador. The former director of the PRF escaped house arrest on...

27h/26h
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Türkiye

Turkish officials held a military funeral for Mohamed Al-Haddad and four officers following a fatal plane crash near Ankara. The private jet crashed shortly after takeoff during an official visit intended to strengthen...

27h/16h
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CNN

“
Fireball lights up sky in Japan”
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Italy

Milan Court of Appeal released Victor Khoroshavtsev after he refused extradition to Russia following his arrest for alleged multimillion-dollar embezzlement. The former senator and Bashneft president was apprehended...

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