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USA
House Democrats
released a collection of over 95,000 images from
Jeffrey Epstein
's estate, including 19 new photos featuring prominent figures such as
Donald Trump
,
Bill Clinton
, and
Prince Andrew
.
Robert Garcia
, a...
4h
/9m
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Iran
Narges Mohammadi was violently arrested in Mashhad, Iran, while attending a memorial for human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, despite being on medical furlough granted last year. Security forces used tear gas and...
5h
/11m
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USA
Tyler Robinson
appeared in a Utah court facing aggravated murder charges and a potential death penalty for the shooting of conservative activist
Charlie Kirk
. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence and alleged text...
24h
/19h
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Thailand
The
Swedish Foreign Ministry
expanded its travel advisory for Thailand, urging citizens to avoid areas within 50 kilometers of the Cambodian border due to an escalating armed conflict. This broadened warning includes...
2h
/1h
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Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
visited Kupyansk, where Ukrainian forces successfully counterattacked, encircling hundreds of Russian troops and cutting off their supply lines, just two weeks after Russia claimed control. The...
1h
/18m
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Switzerland
Lindsey Vonn
achieved a historic comeback victory in a
World Cup
downhill race in St. Moritz, becoming the oldest skier, at 41, to win a
World Cup
event and securing her 83rd career triumph. This remarkable win, her...
5h
/4h
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Thailand
Donald Trump
announced a new
ceasefire agreement
between Thailand and Cambodia, effective Friday evening, following his phone calls with Thai Prime Minister
Anutin Charnvirakul
and Cambodian Prime Minister
Hun Manet
....
4h
/5m
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USA
Kilmar Abrego Garcia
was released from
ICE
custody following a US District Judge
Paula Xinis
order, which ruled his detention unlawful due to a wrongful deportation that became a flashpoint in the
Donald Trump
...
27h
/19h
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France
French farmers, led by
Confédération Paysanne
, escalated protests across the nation against the government's mandatory culling policy for cattle infected with
Lumpy Skin Disease
. The protests, which include calls for...
4h
/40m
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USA
Disney
finalized a landmark $1 billion licensing and investment deal with
OpenAI
, granting rights to over 200 characters from its
Marvel
,
Pixar
, and
Star Wars
franchises for AI models like Sora and
ChatGPT
. The...
28h
/19h
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Belgium
EU finance ministers approved a temporary 3 € customs duty on small packages valued under 150 € imported from outside the bloc, effective July 1, 2026, to combat unfair competition and ensure product compliance. This...
6h
/2h
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USA
Todd Bowles
expressed intense frustration after the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
' 29-28 "
Thursday Night Football
" loss to the
Atlanta Falcons
, criticizing the team's collapse from a 28-14 lead.
Baker Mayfield
took...
3h
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Venezuela
María Corina Machado
, a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate, undertook a perilous secret sea escape from Venezuela to attend the
Nobel Prize
ceremony in Oslo. The dramatic journey, dubbed "Operation Golden...
5h
/4h
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USA
Bijan Robinson
, a running back for the
Atlanta Falcons
, apologized on
X
for an insensitive comment he made during the
Prime Video
postgame show following his team's victory over the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. The comment,...
6m
#
Australia
Australia implemented a new Social Media Age Law, banning users under 16 from platforms like
Facebook
,
Instagram
, and
TikTok
, with
Reddit
launching a
High Court
challenge arguing the law is unconstitutional. Prime...
5h
/2h
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Spain
Pedro Sánchez
and his government are facing a severe political crisis in Spain, embroiled in multiple corruption cases and sexual harassment allegations within his
PSOE
party. These scandals, involving figures like José...
42m
#
Italy
Fulvio Rigotti
defended the decision to use helicopters to transport artificial snow to Monte Bondone's ski slopes in Trento, Italy, citing economic necessity to prevent potential losses of up to $500,000 for Trento...
29m
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USA
The
DOJ
has filed lawsuits against 18 states, including Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada, and
Fulton County
, Georgia, seeking access to sensitive voter data and records from the 2020 election. These actions,...
30m
#
USA
The
US Senate
failed to advance Democratic legislation extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (
ACA
) tax credits, a measure estimated to cost roughly $90 billion over three years. The 51-48 vote means millions of...
25h
#
USA
Google
has significantly upgraded its AI models, including
Gemini
2.5 Pro and Flash Text-to-Speech, to enhance audio generation, real-time speech-to-speech translation, and language learning tools within its ecosystem....
47m
/43m
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USA
Rustem Umerov
, a top negotiator for
Volodymyr Zelensky
, held secret meetings with
FBI
Director
Kash Patel
, Deputy Director
Dan Bongino
, and
Donald Trump
's envoy
Steve Witkoff
in the US, sparking concerns among Western...
2h
#
USA
The
Pittsburgh Penguins
traded two-time All-Star goaltender
Tristan Jarry
and forward
Sam Poulin
to the
Edmonton Oilers
for goaltender
Stuart Skinner
, defenseman
Brett Kulak
, and a 2029
NHL
Draft second-round pick. This...
2h
#
USA
Mike Lindell
,
MyPillow
founder, officially launched his campaign for Minnesota governor in the 2026 election, seeking the
Republican
nomination to challenge incumbent
Tim Walz
. Lindell's platform focuses on election...
26h
/21h
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Belgium
The EU has indefinitely frozen €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets, primarily held by
Euroclear
in Belgium, to prevent pro-Moscow governments from blocking their use. This decision, announced in July and pledged in...
9h
/34m
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Italy
Pope Leo XIV
met with
Italian intelligence
officials at the
Vatican
, urging them to uphold ethical standards, respect human rights, and avoid using confidential information to target journalists, politicians, or civil...
1h
#
Germany
Germany is preparing countermeasures against Russia following confirmed cyberattacks and election interference targeting its 2025
Bundestag
elections and political figures. The
German Foreign Ministry
summoned Russian...
5h
/3h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's administration escalated pressure on Venezuela by seizing the oil tanker "
Skipper
" off its coast and implementing new sanctions targeting individuals linked to illicit oil shipments, which
Nicolás Maduro
...
37h
/21h
#
UK
Mohamed Salah
's future at
Liverpool FC
remains highly uncertain following public outbursts, recent benching by coach
Arne Slot
, and exclusion from a
Champions League
squad. Salah expressed deep frustration, stating he...
8h
/15m
#
USA
Andy Dick
, the comedian, admitted to
TMZ
that he used crack cocaine after an apparent overdose on a Los Angeles street earlier this week, despite previously claiming only occasional use. Witnesses, including Shawn...
5h
#
Germany
Donald Trump
has been informed of European counter-proposals regarding Ukraine, which include potential territorial concessions and security guarantees, leading to an acceleration in high-level negotiations. The EU also...
25h
/22h
#
USA
Donald Trump
signed an executive order establishing a federal framework for
AI
regulation, aiming to preempt diverse state-level laws across the US and ensure American global
AI
dominance. The order directs federal...
17h
/5h
#
USA
James L. Brooks
returns to filmmaking after 15 years with "
Ella McCay
", a new film starring
Emma Mackey
as a 34-year-old lieutenant governor navigating chaotic personal and political challenges. Critics like Alison...
2h
#
USA
Time
magazine named "The Architects of
AI
" its 2025 "Person of the Year", recognizing their profound influence on global power and daily life, featuring leaders such as
Sam Altman
,
Mark Zuckerberg
, and
Elon Musk
....
29h
/22h
#
Germany
Mark Rutte
,
NATO
Secretary General, delivered a stark warning in Berlin, cautioning that Russia could attack a
NATO
member within five years and urging allies to rapidly increase defense efforts and spending. Rutte...
28h
/20h
#
Belgium
The EU recently paused a controversial proposal to ban meat-related terms like "sausage" and "burger" from vegan food product labels. Negotiations stalled last week after French politician
Celine Imart
introduced new...
25h
/20h
#
USA
Bronwyn Newport
and
Todd Bradley
, stars of "The
Real Housewives
of Salt Lake City," have confirmed their separation and impending divorce after nine years of marriage. Their marital struggles, marked by allegations of...
3h
#
Italy
Italy's
government
approved a reform package for its
armed forces
, aiming to increase personnel to 160,000 by 2033 with an operational start date of January 1, 2027. Defence Minister
Guido Crosetto
emphasized the need...
3h
#
Japan
Japan is on high alert for a potentially catastrophic megathrust earthquake, following a powerful 7.5 magnitude quake that injured at least 34 people and damaged infrastructure, prompting the
JMA
to issue its first-ever...
15h
/5h
#
Venezuela
The Venezuelan government announced the US had unilaterally suspended a deportation flight scheduled for today, though a US administration official denied this, stating flights would continue. This development follows a...
4h
#
Germany
A German World War II bomb, initially misidentified as an incendiary device but containing explosives, was safely detonated in Hanau, causing less damage than initially feared. City officials, including
Claus Kaminsky
...
4h
#
UK
Stanley Baxter
, the acclaimed Scottish actor and comedian, passed away at 99, prompting tributes from
John Swinney
and the
King's Theatre
in Glasgow. Baxter was celebrated for his unique impersonations, extravagant TV...
4h
#
Italy
Italy celebrated the recognition of its national cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage by
UNESCO
, a historic achievement championed by
Giorgia Meloni
for "
Made in Italy
". Concurrently, the nation addressed...
4h
#
Australia
A skydiver survived a terrifying September incident in Queensland, Australia, after their reserve parachute prematurely deployed and became entangled on the tail of a
Cessna
aircraft at 15,000 feet. The skydiver used a...
33h
/20h
#
USA
William Ahle
, a New Jersey man previously praised for attempting to save his neighbor
Virginia Cranwell
from a July house fire, has been charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, burglary, and aggravated arson....
24h
#
UK
The beauty industry is experiencing a "skinification" trend in haircare, treating the scalp like facial skin, which has led to a 4.2% growth in scalp-targeting products and a scientific approach championed by brands...
4h
#
USA
Donald Trump
faces widespread public skepticism regarding his handling of the
Jeffrey Epstein
scandal, with only 23% of Americans approving, though his approval among Republicans has risen to 53%. An
Ipsos
poll for...
5h
#
USA
A gas explosion in Ashland, California, injured six people, including three
PG&E
workers, and caused extensive damage after a construction crew struck an underground gas line. The blast, which occurred after gas leaked...
12h
/3h
#
UK
Avon and Somerset Police
are investigating the theft of over 600 high-value artifacts from the
Bristol Museum
's
British Empire
and
Commonwealth
Collection on September 25. Detective Constable
Dan Burgan
stated that the...
30h
/27h
#
Mexico
Millions of pilgrims gathered in Mexico City for the annual feast day of Guadalupe, commemorating the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary, a central figure in Mexican national identity. Mexican President Claudia...
8h
/58m
#
USA
Leonardo DiCaprio
and
Martin Scorsese
discussed their celebrated creative partnership, built on trust and months of debate, at
TIME
's "A Year in
TIME
" event in New York. The duo, fresh from their work on "Killers of the...
25h
#
CNN
“
Kilmar Ábrego Garcia speaks after release from
ICE
custody
”
49m
#
USA
Paramount Pictures
and
Legendary Entertainment
debuted a teaser for their "
Street Fighter
" film adaptation at
The Game Awards
, starring
Andrew Koji
as Ryu and
Noah Centineo
as Ken Masters. The movie, set in 1993 and...
6h
#
USA
Atlanta Falcons
staged a dramatic 15-point fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
29-28, with
Zane Gonzalez
kicking a game-winning 43-yard field goal as time expired. Backup quarterback
Kirk Cousins
,...
11h
/3h
#
USA
Oracle
's shares plummeted after the company reported lower-than-expected revenue and significantly increased its fiscal 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $50 billion for AI infrastructure. The company saw cloud...
32h
/23h
#
Finland
Sarah Dzafce
, Miss Finland 2025, was stripped of her title by the
Miss Finland Organization
following widespread social media backlash over a racist gesture shared online. The organization publicly apologized for the...
5h
#
USA
Lindsey Halligan
's nomination as US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia faces significant opposition from Democratic senators, likely hindering its advancement through the Senate. Senators
Tim Kaine
and Mark...
6h
#
Belgium
The EU is reportedly considering a significant revision to its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars, potentially allowing plug-in hybrids and other hybrids to run on
advanced biofuels
or
e-fuels
and requiring
green steel
in...
25h
#
Venezuela
US forces seized the oil tanker "
Skipper
" off Venezuela's Caribbean coast, an operation
Donald Trump
confirmed as the largest of its kind, renewing tensions with
Nicolás Maduro
's government.
Pam Bondi
stated the vessel,...
46h
/22h
#
Palestine
Eight-month-old
Rahaf Abu Jazar
died of hypothermia in
Khan Younis
after torrential rain flooded hundreds of displacement tents across the
Gaza Strip
. Her mother,
Hejar Abu Jazar
, found the baby freezing in their...
29h
/22h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's protectionist trade policies led to a significant narrowing of the US trade deficit in September, with exports rising and imports moderating. Canada simultaneously posted its first trade surplus since the...
29h
#
Portugal
Luis Montenegro
's government faced a nationwide general strike, Portugal's first in over a decade, as workers protested proposed labor reforms including easier firing rules and restricted strike rights. The stoppage,...
25h
#
Italy
An off-duty
local police
officer successfully located a 74-year-old woman, reported missing by her relatives, about 15 kilometers from her home near the border of Rome and Pomezia. The officer recognized the disoriented...
25h
#
Austria
The
Austrian Parliament
approved a law prohibiting girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, a measure set to fully take effect in September 2026 after an initial explanatory phase beginning in February. The...
30h
/29h
#
Norway
María Corina Machado
, Venezuelan opposition leader and
Nobel Prize
laureate, expressed strong confidence in a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, stating that
Nicolás Maduro
's departure from power is...
16h
/1h
#
BBC
“
There's an amazing meteor shower coming, here's how to watch it
”
1h
#
USA
The Game Awards
celebrated a landmark year for gaming in Los Angeles, with
Sandfall Interactive
's "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominating the night by winning nine awards, including the coveted Game of the Year....
12h
/30m
#
USA
Rian Johnson
's latest film, "Wake Up Dead Man: A
Knives Out
Mystery", sees
Daniel Craig
reprise his role as detective Benoit Blanc to investigate a murder within a religious community in upstate New York, receiving...
10h
/26m
#
Russia
Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on
Lukoil
's Filanovsky oil platform in the Caspian Sea, marking the first attack on an energy facility in the region, which reportedly knocked out oil and gas...
35h
/33h
#
Bulgaria
Rosen Zhelyazkov
's Bulgarian coalition government resigned following widespread anti-corruption and anti-tax-rise protests across the nation, marking a significant episode of political instability. The protests, drawing...
11h
/5h
#
USA
Taylor Swift
revealed she acquired the masters to her first six albums using profits from her record-breaking "Eras Tour", a milestone she shared on "The
Stephen Colbert
Show" and through her new docuseries "The End of...
8h
#
USA
Mubashir
, a 20-year-old Somali American, was reportedly tackled, handcuffed, and detained by federal agents in Minneapolis despite asserting his US citizenship, an incident that prompted local official condemnation. His...
8h
#
Switzerland
Alain-Fabien Delon
is pursuing a legal battle in Swiss courts to challenge his late father
Alain Delon
's will, aiming to disinherit his sister
Anouchka Delon
. This action follows a prior legal step in France and focuses...
27h
#
USA
Donald Trump
issued a symbolic federal pardon for
Tina Peters
, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of state charges related to breaching voting machine equipment in support of his 2020 election fraud claims....
18h
/12h
#
USA
The latest "South Park" season finale, titled "The Crap Out," featured
Donald Trump
in a controversial storyline involving him attempting to abort his Antichrist baby with
Satan
, aided by
JD Vance
, while also plotting...
37h
/29h
#
NewYorkTimes
“
Rescuers evacuate people from floods in Washington State
”
3h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's controversial deployment of the
National Guard
to US cities, including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago, was the subject of a
Senate
Armed Services Committee hearing. The deployments, which...
28h
#
Russia
Sergei Lavrov
stated that recent talks with US envoy
Steve Witkoff
in Moscow clarified misunderstandings between Russia and the USA regarding Ukraine, reinforcing earlier agreements between
Vladimir Putin
and Donald...
29h
#
TEDTalks
“
Is the
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bubble about to burst
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3h
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USA
Sherrone Moore
, former head coach of the
University of Michigan
, was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and arrested for alleged assault. He was detained in Saline, Michigan, and is currently in...
45h
/19h
#
Japan
Japanese Defense Minister
Shinjiro Koizumi
and US Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth
recently expressed deep concern over China's escalating military activities in Asia, emphasizing that Beijing's actions do not promote...
10h
#
USA
The
US House
passed a bipartisan bill reversing
Donald Trump
’s executive orders that had stripped federal workers of their
collective bargaining
rights. Led by
Jared Golden
and
Brian Fitzpatrick
, the measure passed...
19h
/8h
#
Ukraine
Two improvised bombs exploded in Kyiv, killing one serviceman and injuring four others, including two police officers, in what prosecutors described as a terrorist attack. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones targeted Russian...
10h
#
USA
Kyle Richards
revealed her new relationship ended, following her 2023 separation from
Mauricio Umansky
, due to intense public and cast speculation. Richards explained that she had fallen hard for the unnamed person but...
16h
/42m
#
USA
Braxton Berrios
and
Alix Earle
's recent breakup has garnered significant public attention, following reports confirming their separation last week. Berrios responded to speculation on
Instagram
, humorously questioning...
14h
/12h
#
Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro
received firm backing from
Vladimir Putin
, who reaffirmed Russia's unwavering support for Venezuela amid escalating US pressure including new sanctions and military deployments.
Donald Trump
's...
41h
/23h
#
Italy
A
44-year-old Egyptian man
was arrested in Italy on charges including domestic abuse, serious injuries, and sexual violence after allegedly subjecting his wife to severe physical and psychological torment. The victim,...
30h
#
Fox
“
AI accused of being complicit in murder in case
”
5h
#
USA
Donald Trump
launched the "
Trump Card Program
," a new initiative replacing the existing
EB-5 visa
scheme, enabling wealthy foreign individuals to acquire US residency through "gold card" and "platinum card" options. The...
42h
/20h
#
Singapore
Jason Collins
, the trailblazing former
NBA
player and the league's first openly gay active athlete, announced his diagnosis with Stage 4 glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer, confirming a severe prognosis....
17h
/8h
#
USA
Donald Trump
is reportedly considering a significant policy shift to reclassify
cannabis
from a
Schedule I
to a
Schedule III
substance under federal law. This potential move, discussed with
Mike Johnson
and Robert F....
17h
/49m
#
NewYorkTimes
“
María Corina Machado
Appears in Oslo After a Year in Hiding
”
24h
#
Germany
Germany's far-right
AfD
party is strengthening ties with
Donald Trump
's "
America First
" movement and its Republican allies, with leaders like
Markus Frohnmaier
and
Anna Rathert
meeting US officials and seeing Trump's...
30h
#
USA
Carl Erik Rinsch
was convicted in New York of wire fraud and money laundering for diverting $11 million from
Netflix
, funds intended for his unfinished sci-fi series "White Horse". Rinsch allegedly used the stolen...
15h
#
CNN
“
Protesters interrupt
DHS
Secretary Noem's testimony
”
25h
#
USA
Housemarque
showcased "
Saros
," its new single-player cinematic action game for
PlayStation
5 and PS5 Pro, with a new trailer at
The Game Awards
, featuring
Rahul Kohli
and an ensemble cast. The game, where players assume...
12h
#
USA
Amazon Game Studios
and
Crystal Dynamics
unveiled new "
Tomb Raider
" titles and a TV series at
The Game Awards
, celebrating
Lara Croft
's 30th anniversary. The upcoming games, "
Tomb Raider
: Catalyst" and "
Tomb Raider
:...
15h
/45m
#
USA
Letitia James
has been cleared of renewed mortgage fraud charges after two Virginia grand juries rejected the case, marking a significant setback for the
Justice Department
. This decision follows an earlier dismissal of...
22h
/15h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's second-term global tariff push has raised US import taxes to their highest level since the 1930s, inflicting economic pain on American consumers and international economies. Economists and
Democrats
on...
31h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's image is set to appear on the 2026
America the Beautiful
national park passes alongside
George Washington
, a decision the
Interior Department
defends as honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. The Center...
37h
/26h
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