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Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison and backed by Larry Ellison and sovereign wealth funds, has submitted an all-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, as competition from Netflix and Comcast intensifies with bids that could reach $70 billion.Paramount alleges the sale process favors Netflix, raising concerns about antitrust issues and potential "active sabotage," while highlighting regulatory questions linked to David Ellison and Donald Trump, and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts' relations with Trump.A group of feature film producers has called on Congress to scrutinize Netflix's possible acquisition, fearing an institutional crisis in Hollywood and increased foreign influence.
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Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has submitted a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), directly challenging Netflix's earlier $83 billion offer. Ellison's bid is framed as offering...

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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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Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on December 8, 2025, to address challenges from trade disputes and rising costs. The plan, detailed at a White House roundtable with Treasury...

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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 Trump administration...

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USA

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into Gracie Mansion on January 1, 2026, citing family safety and the need to focus on his affordability agenda. The couple is relocating from...

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USA

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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Israel

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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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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USA

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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Congo

Renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) jeopardizes a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025, with clashes escalating and causing over 30 deaths. Congolese President...

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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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USA

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on December 8, 2025, concerning President Donald Trump's authority to remove officials from independent agencies, specifically regarding Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca...

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USA

Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill, former Colleton County Clerk of Court, pleaded guilty to felony charges including obstruction of justice and misconduct in office for her actions during attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder trial....

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USA

Joshua Aaron, developer of the iPhone app ICEBlock, has sued Trump administration officials, including former AG Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, in federal court in Washington D.C. The lawsuit alleges...

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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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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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USA

Speculation surrounds potential dismissals within Donald Trump's administration, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly facing scrutiny. The White House has dismissed reports of Trump considering firing...

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UK

Dame Judi Dench, 90, has discussed her declining health, including worsening eyesight and memory issues. She stated that while she struggles to remember immediate appointments, her memory for Shakespeare remains strong....

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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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

Donald Trump voiced concerns on December 8, 2025, regarding the proposed $72 billion merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, highlighting the significant market power the consolidated company would wield. He...

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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Sean Combs faces new allegations detailed in the Netflix documentary "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," released last week, including claims from Kirk Burrows about being cheated out of Bad Boys Records shares. Combs' mother,...

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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

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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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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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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Ecuador

Police reports suggest members of the organized crime group Los Lobos Saobox may be responsible for the deaths of 13 inmates found in an Ecuadorian prison on Sunday. The incident, involving apparent suffocation and a...

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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

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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China

China's exports significantly rebounded in November 2025, increasing by 5.9% to $330.3 billion, recovering from the previous month's contraction. This surge occurred despite a nearly 29% decline in exports to the USA,...

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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

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

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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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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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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USA

Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed that many Republican colleagues privately mock Donald Trump despite publicly supporting him, a hypocrisy she attributes to fear of Trump's online criticism. Greene described a significant...

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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

Republicans in swing US House districts face political fallout as the December 31 expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits looms, potentially impacting the 2026 midterm elections and...

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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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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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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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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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Fox

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

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Scottish tower blocks demolished in controlled explosion”
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NewYorkTimes

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Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors”
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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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USA

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

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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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TEDTalks

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The surprisingly simple reason teams fail”
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Norway

Joachim Trier's film "Sentimental Value" has been selected as Norway's submission for the Academy Awards and previously won the Grand Prix at Cannes. Stellan Skarsgård received a Golden Globe nomination for Best...

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CNN

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

35h
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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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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...

41h/36h
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BBC

“
Volodymyr Zelensky due to meet European leaders for high-level Ukraine talks”
7h
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CNN

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Bash presses border czar Tom Homan over Trump calling Somali immigrants 'garbage'”
28h
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USA

Former San Francisco Giants MVP Jeff Kent earned induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday after receiving 14 of 16 possible votes from the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. Kent, 57, was the only...

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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 last month from St. Mary's Catholic co-educational boarding school. Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare and a UN source verified the rescue, with...

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CNN

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Syrian army driver reveals mass grave location”
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USA

Notre Dame announced on Sunday, December 7, 2025, that it is withdrawing from bowl game consideration, effectively ending its season. This decision followed its controversial omission from the College Football Playoff...

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USA

American envoy Steve Witkoff participated in a trilateral meeting in New York on Sunday with Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea and a Qatari representative to rebuild ties between Qatar and Israel. The discussions aimed...

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Brazil

Tens of thousands of women, joined by men, rallied across Brazil yesterday, condemning gender-based violence after a record number of female victims. High-profile cases last month, including the killing of Alline de...

19h/14h
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TheDaily

“
Trump sent them to a notorious prison”
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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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Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is leading the national response after two explosions outside a police station in Coahuayana that killed multiple people and prompted a broader deployment of security forces across the state. The...

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Reuters

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The laureates of 2025 Nobel prizes in physics hold lectures”
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Palestine

Bethlehem Mayor Maher Nicola Canawati led the lighting of a 20-metre Christmas tree in Manger Square that drew thousands as the city tried to reclaim its festive mood amid the Gaza war. The lights offered a brief relief...

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TheHill

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Hegseth Faces Mounting Congressional Backlash Over US Boat Strikes”
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Italy

Napoli surged to the top of Serie A after securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Juventus, with Rasmus Højlund scoring a brace. This win marks their seventh consecutive against Juventus and highlights a significant...

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CNN

“
Kilauea volcano eruption knocks out camera”
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TheDaily

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'Tis the Season for Cookies”
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UK

Four protesters from "Take Back Power" disrupted the "Imperial State Crown" display at the "Tower of London", forcing a temporary closure of the "Jewel House" as police opened an investigation, conducted security checks...

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Philippines

Thomas Markle remains in stable condition after emergency surgery in a Cebu hospital to treat a massive blood clot in his thigh that had stopped circulation to his foot and lower leg. Harry Windsor spoke at a Christmas...

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WashingtonPost

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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors”
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Fox

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Third-quarter numbers expected to be strong”
15h