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US District Judge Paul Engelmayer authorized the DOJ to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution, under the recently enacted Epstein...

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USA

Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has made a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), surpassing an earlier $83 billion offer from Netflix. Ellison's proposal, offering $30 per share...

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USA

Alina Habba, former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, resigned on Monday, December 8, 2025, as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. This resignation follows federal appeals court rulings that declared...

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Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is resisting US pressure for territorial concessions to Russia, despite former Donald Trump urging him to accept a peace deal. Zelenskyy firmly rejected ceding any territory,...

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Norway

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado faces uncertainty attending the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, where she is being honored for promoting democracy. Machado has been in hiding since August due to...

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USA

Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers facing trade disputes, rising costs, and tariffs. The plan allocates $11 billion for one-time payments through the Department of Agriculture's Farmer...

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Greece

Greek farmers escalated protests on December 8, 2025, disrupting air and road travel nationwide. Farmers occupied runways at Heraklion and Chania International Airports, halting flights and clashing with riot police,...

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USA

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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USA

Donald Trump intensified his criticism of European leaders, labeling them as weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness, and specifically cited Sweden as becoming unsafe and called London's Mayor Sadiq Khan a...

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USA

A fatal shooting occurred at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, leading to one death and one critical injury. The Frankfort Police Department responded to reports of an "active aggressor" at Young Hall, and a...

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Australia

Australia will implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, set to take effect starting December 10. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the law aims to protect children from online dangers...

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Ukraine

Donald Trump urged Ukraine to hold elections, criticizing Kyiv for reportedly "using the war" to avoid them and questioning the country's democratic status. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated his readiness to...

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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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USA

Donald Trump made history on December 7-8, 2025, by becoming the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors. The 48th annual ceremony celebrated actors Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford, country...

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USA

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on December 8, 2025, regarding the scope of presidential authority to remove officials from independent agencies. The case challenges the precedent protecting agency heads from...

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USA

OpenAI appoints Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack and a Salesforce executive, as its first chief revenue officer. This move signals OpenAI's commitment to monetizing its AI technology, with Dresser overseeing global...

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USA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed all mentions of fossil fuels as a cause of climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts solely to natural phenomena like changes in Earth's orbit...

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USA

Raul Malo, co-founder and frontman of The Mavericks, died after a battle with cancer. His wife, Betty Malo, announced his passing on social media, noting he was "called to do another gig – this time in heaven." Malo had...

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USA

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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USA

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with ABC for another year, keeping him as host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" until May 2027. The renewal was announced on December 8, 2025, after speculation following a temporary...

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USA

Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court for a pretrial hearing concerning the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Evidence seized during Mangione's December 2024 arrest in Pennsylvania was...

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USA

Civil rights advocacy organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking the release of legal documents justifying lethal US military strikes on...

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USA

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in cases that could significantly reshape campaign finance and voting rights law, including NRSC v. FEC and Louisiana v. Callais. In NRSC v. FEC, the National Republican Senatorial...

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USA

Pamela Anderson revealed a past romantic relationship with her "The Naked Gun" co-star Liam Neeson, with the pair spending an intimate week together after filming concluded. Anderson shared in an interview with People...

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USA

A Pew Research Center study reveals that nearly 70% of American teenagers have used AI chatbots, with OpenAI's ChatGPT being the most popular among them. This widespread adoption raises concerns among educators and...

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Congo

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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USA

Bolivia and Israel re-established diplomatic relations, two years after Bolivia severed ties over the Gaza conflict. Israeli Minister Gideon Saar and Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo signed the agreement,...

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UK

Nnena Kalu has made history by becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize. Her "compelling" sculptures and drawings, created from recycled materials, earned her the £25,000...

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USA

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff switched from using OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's Gemini 3 chatbot, publicly stating, "Holy shit. I’m not going back. The leap is insane." Benioff's shift underscores the intense competition...

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Italy

Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome to discuss diplomatic efforts for peace and a new aid package for Ukraine, also emphasizing the need for European and American unity. Zelensky...

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Italy

Italy's Antitrust authority has fined Sky Italia 4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases. Sky Italia expressed surprise at the...

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Ukraine

A member of the British armed forces died in Ukraine due to a tragic accident while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability away from the front lines. This marks the first death of a UK service member...

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USA

Opponents of Missouri's new congressional map, backed by Donald Trump, submitted over 300,000 petition signatures to trigger a statewide referendum. This effort by People Not Politicians seeks to block a...

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UK

Dame Judi Dench, who turns 91 in December 2025, has effectively retired from acting due to deteriorating eyesight and memory lapses. "Age-related macular degeneration" causes her vision to be blurred, making...

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USA

The US Department of Education announced a proposed settlement agreement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan following legal challenges. The agreement will stop enrolling new...

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UnitedArabEmirates

Mary Carole McDonnell, former CEO of Bellum Entertainment LLC, is wanted by the FBI for allegedly defrauding US banks and financial institutions of nearly $30 million by posing as an heiress to the McDonnell aircraft...

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USA

Nick Fuentes reiterated he is a virgin during an interview with Piers Morgan on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," describing women as "difficult to be around" and stating they "talk too much." Fuentes, who previously denied a...

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USA

Bill Maher and Ana Kasparian debated tax money allocation and Western women's comfort in the Middle East on the Club Random podcast. Kasparian ultimately conceded that Tel Aviv would be the most comfortable option for a...

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USA

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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USA

Howard Stern denied claims by Kim Kardashian that he mocked her 2016 Paris robbery, presenting footage from an October 2016 episode of "The Stern Show" where he discussed the incident and expressed belief it was...

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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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Switzerland

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces formal complaints with the FIFA Ethics Committee regarding his public support for Donald Trump and a FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump. The human rights organization FairSquare...

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USA

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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Bulgaria

Ukraine escalated its strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales by targeting "shadow fleet" vessels, with naval drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) striking the sanctioned crude oil tanker Kairos last...

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Argentina

Judicial authorities in Argentina conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and Independiente. The operations, ordered by Federal...

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USA

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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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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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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Indonesia

A devastating fire at an office building in Jakarta, housing Terra Drone Indonesia, caused at least 22 fatalities. The blaze originated on the first floor from an exploding drone battery and rapidly ascended, trapping...

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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

A comprehensive study by UN Women and its partners reveals that over two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders, and activists have experienced online violence. The report, which gathered input from over 6,900...

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Ukraine

Russia's sustained attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left approximately half of the households in the capital region of Kyiv without power. Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi warned of a difficult winter ahead,...

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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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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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Italy

A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men near Rome's Jonio metro station in the Val Melaina-Tufello area. The assault occurred in the early hours of December 7, 2025, after midnight, as she was leaving the metro...

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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

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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USA

Sony Interactive Entertainment launches the PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up, a personalized recap of players' gaming activity. PS5 and PS4 owners can view metrics such as their most played games, total hours, and trophy...

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USA

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Texas library book removals, allowing books on sensitive topics to remain off shelves. The case centered on residents' objections to books covering transgender...

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USA

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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USA

US stock markets showed mixed performance, with the S&P 500 rising 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipping 0.2%, as Marianne Lake of JP Morgan described the consumer environment as "somewhat more fragile"....

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Ukraine

Four Russian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for the murder of American Russell Bentley, 64, who had been fighting with pro-Moscow forces in Ukraine since 2014. Soldiers detained Bentley while he was filming the...

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USA

President Donald Trump's administration threatens to withdraw federal funding from Chicago's public transportation system unless the city implements stricter security measures. This demand follows a violent incident...

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Bolivia

Scientists discovered a record-breaking 16,600 theropod fossilized footprints in Toro Toro National Park, Bolivia, including 1,378 dinosaur swim tracks, the world's longest. These three-toed theropod tracks are...

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USA

Spotify launched its music video feature in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada on December 9, 2025, resolving earlier licensing issues through a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA). This...

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Kenya

The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns the world is facing catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution, stemming from a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes....

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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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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

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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Palestine

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a significant rise in journalist killings, totaling 67 globally, and 503 journalists detained. Palestine, especially Gaza, stands as the deadliest location, with RSF identifying...

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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

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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France

Ford and Renault have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive Ford's...

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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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Lithuania

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė characterized the nationwide state of emergency, enacted due to security risks from meteorological balloons and drones originating from Belarus, as a "Belarusian hybrid attack."...

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USA

Meta is rolling out a series of updates to Facebook, aiming to simplify the user experience and increase engagement with features like a standardized photo grid and full-screen content viewing. Users will also gain more...

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USA

Google Photos introduces a significant update to its video editing features, bringing five new tools and a redesigned editor. Users can now create highlight reels with templates, add custom text and music, and enjoy a...

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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

Google is rolling out significant software updates for the Pixel Watch 4, which it launched in October, introducing gesture-based interactions like "double pinch" and "wrist turn." These features enable users to control...

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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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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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UK

Visual effects producer Tom Paton launched "Non Player Combat," a limited series where six AI-controlled contestants compete on a remote island for 500,000 coins. The show, which released its first episode, used AI for...

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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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Algeria

The USA has sanctioned Álvaro Quijano Becerra, Claudia Oliveros Forero, Mateo Duque Botero, and entities including the International Services Agency (A4SI) and Maine Global, for their involvement in a network recruiting...

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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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Netherlands

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, a Janjaweed militia leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur,...

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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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Italy

Forensic analysis by the Carabinieri's scientific department (RIS) has introduced new evidence suggesting the 2013 death of David Rossi, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), was a homicide,...

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Venezuela

Human Rights Watch and UN High Commissioner Volker Türk condemned the US administration's "Operation Southern Sword," calling the bombings of Caribbean and Pacific vessels "extrajudicial executions" that have caused at...

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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

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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Syria

Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war. The collapse of the 53-year rule followed a rapid rebel offensive led by Hayat...

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USA

Jemele Hill of The Atlantic pointed out a significant double standard in college sports, contrasting how coaches like Lane Kiffin receive lucrative contracts and lenient treatment for job changes, while players face...

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USA

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a three-year, $69 million contract with All-Star closer Edwin Díaz, significantly bolstering their bullpen after back-to-back World Series titles. Díaz, considered the best relief...

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USA

Shohei Ohtani has been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods for the most honors among male recipients. The Dodgers won...

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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's tenure saw significant challenges, including conflict with Donald Trump and efforts to reduce...

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USA

Cheryl Hines states that her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is not planning a presidential run in 2028, despite recent speculation. Kennedy previously ran as an independent in 2024, withdrew from the race, and endorsed...

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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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France

Miss Provence, Julie Zitouni, and Miss Aquitaine, Aïnhoa Lahitete, have been stripped of their Miss France 2026 titles following a leaked backstage video. The footage showed Zitouni making offensive remarks about other...

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USA

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched a free expansion integrating the Netflix series 'Stranger Things', available now. Players can explore a detailed recreation of Hawkins, Indiana, featuring over 40 iconic...

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