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Venezuela
US forces recently seized the oil tanker "Skipper" off Venezuela's Caribbean coast, an operation described by officials as their largest of its kind. The vessel, which transmitted false AIS positions and was sanctioned...
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USA
DHS
proposed stricter US travel security mandates, requiring Electronic System for Travel Authorization (
ESTA
) applicants from Visa Waiver Program (
VWP
) countries to provide extensive personal data. The proposed rules...
26h
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Venezuela
Donald Trump
confirmed the
US Coast Guard
and
FBI
seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, an action
Nicolás Maduro
swiftly condemned as "international piracy." The US justified the seizure, valued at over $90 million, by citing...
8h
/1h
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UK
Sophie Kinsella
, the celebrated British author of the "
Shopaholic
" series, died at age 55 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer she had been diagnosed with in 2022. Her family,...
25h
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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...
5h
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USA
The
Federal Reserve
, led by
Jerome Powell
, implemented its third 0.25 percentage-point cut to its benchmark interest rate, setting the target range between 3.50% and 3.75%.
Donald Trump
criticized this decision as...
29h
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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...
8h
/24m
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Palestine
Torrential rain in the Gaza Strip flooded hundreds of tents housing displaced families, tragically leading to the death of eight-month-old
Rahaf Abu Jazar
from exposure in Khan Younis. The severe weather worsened an...
19m
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Austria
Austria's parliament passed a new law prohibiting girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, a measure the government claims protects freedom and is not against any religion. This decision, which imposes fines...
52m
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USA
Sherrone Moore
was fired by the
University of Michigan
after an internal investigation found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, leading to a $5.5 million contract forfeiture. Moore...
15h
/2h
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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,...
1h
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USA
Time
magazine named the "architects of AI," a group of eight technology leaders, its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing their profound influence on global power and everyday life. The cover art, paying homage to a...
8m
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Australia
An unnamed skydiver was dramatically entangled with his reserve parachute on a plane’s tail during a jump over North Queensland. He was left dangling at 15,000 feet after his parachute unexpectedly deployed and caught...
3h
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UK
Over 600 high-value artifacts were stolen from the
Bristol Museum
's British Empire and Commonwealth collection in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol on September 25, prompting
Dan Burgan
and
Avon and Somerset Police
to...
1h
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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...
1h
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Italy
Italian cuisine officially received
UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage status, becoming the first entire national gastronomic style to earn this global recognition at a committee meeting in New Delhi. The landmark...
27h
/22h
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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...
2h
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USA
Oracle
's shares tumbled 11% after the cloud computing company reported lower-than-expected revenue and significantly increased capital spending projections for
AI
infrastructure, fueling investor fears of an
AI
bubble....
3h
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USA
The
US House
approved the National Defense Authorization Act (
NDAA
), a nearly $900 billion defense policy bill that includes a 3.8% pay raise for service members and significant reforms for weapon procurement. The...
25h
/13h
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USA
Donald Trump
's administration plans for the 2026 America the Beautiful national park passes to feature a closeup of his face alongside
George Washington
, a move the
Interior Department
defends as honoring the nation's...
7h
/1h
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Italy
Milan prosecutors widened a corruption inquiry into the city’s urban-building program, leading to the seizure of the Unico-Brera construction project with 30 people under investigation for alleged building violations...
4h
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USA
Eileen Higgins
achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly 30 years. Higgins secured approximately 59% of the...
33h
/17h
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Morocco
Two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, resulting in 22 fatalities and 16 injuries. The structures, which housed eight families and showed signs of instability, were reportedly built...
28h
/20h
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Italy
Christmas
decorations and traditions are sparking widespread disputes across Italy, with a condo in Senigallia experiencing a formal removal order for "birthday-like"
Christmas
balls. National debates also encompass...
5h
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USA
Jelly Roll
recently discussed his nearly 200-pound weight loss on "
The Joe Rogan Experience
", detailing its profound impact on his sex life with wife
Bunnie Xo
and his ability to engage with his children,
Noah Buddy
and...
6h
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Italy
Diana Canevarolo
, 49, was found fatally injured in her Torri di Quartesolo home courtyard last week and died days later, with an autopsy confirming her death as a homicide. Investigators are reviewing surveillance...
6h
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Bolivia
Luis Arce
, former Bolivian president and finance minister under
Evo Morales
, was arrested in La Paz amid a broad corruption investigation into the alleged misappropriation of public funds. The accusations detail the...
15h
/6h
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USA
Tom Jung
's iconic "
Star Wars
" original movie poster painting sold for $3.875 million at
Heritage Auctions
, setting a new record for both franchise memorabilia and any movie poster artwork. The artwork, which first...
5h
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Myanmar
Myanmar's military junta conducted an airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, killing at least 31 people and injuring 68, according to an aid worker. This attack occurred weeks before legislative elections...
6h
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USA
Donald Trump
publicly acknowledged and reiterated his controversial 2018 "shithole countries" remarks at a Pennsylvania rally, specifically targeting nations like Haiti and Somalia while advocating for a "permanent...
33h
/14h
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USA
Donald Trump
publicly called for the sale of
CNN
, labeling the news network "corrupt or incompetent" amid high-stakes takeover bids for its parent company,
Warner Bros. Discovery
.
Netflix
offered $72 billion for Warner...
16h
/11h
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USA
Donald Trump
strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...
27h
/24h
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USA
SZA
criticized the
White House
for "rage baiting artists" and using her song "Big Boys" in an
ICE
arrest video, labeling the tactic "evil and boring." Her manager,
Punch
, echoed this sentiment, calling it "nasty...
11h
/8h
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USA
The Hunger Games
: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel based on
Suzanne Collins
' novel, is in active development with
Joseph Zada
cast as a young Haymitch Abernathy.
Francis Lawrence
returns to direct, while Jennifer...
10h
/7h
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USA
Austen Kroll
's friendships with "
Southern Charm
" cast members
Craig Conover
and
Shep Rose
are fracturing amidst on-air accusations, leading to a visible deterioration of their bonds. The ongoing conflict stems from...
8h
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Italy
The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...
25h
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Brazil
Brazil's
Chamber of Deputies
approved a controversial bill that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of
Jair Bolsonaro
for his role in the January 8, 2023 coup attempts. Championed by
Paulinho da Força
, the...
34h
/20h
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USA
Donald Trump
campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, asserting his administration delivered an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" economy and that his "affordability" agenda would address high prices. Trump dismissed...
37h
/14h
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Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro
maintains a calm public persona despite escalating US pressure, which includes a significant military presence in the Caribbean and the recent seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. The US, under Donald...
11h
/2h
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USA
Ruthie Ann Miles
, a
Tony
-winning actress, continues to transform her profound personal grief into powerful stage performances, seven years after a March 2018 car crash tragically killed her daughter
Abigail Blumenstein
...
9h
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SaudiArabia
The Red Sea Film Festival, currently in its fifth edition in Jeddah and guided by Shivani Pandya Malhotra, has solidified its status as a major global film event, supporting regional cinema through its Red Sea Souk...
9h
#
TheDaily
“
The Cracking of the Trump Coalition
”
3h
#
USA
A woman gave birth inside a
Waymo
driverless taxi while en route to
UCSF
in San Francisco earlier this week, marking a unique event for the autonomous vehicle company.
Waymo
's remote Rider Support team detected unusual...
18h
/52m
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USA
Donald Trump
officially launched a "
gold card
" visa program at the
White House
, allowing wealthy foreign individuals to buy US residency for $1 million, with a "
platinum card
" version for $5 million also proposed....
13h
/9h
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USA
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
,
Health and Human Services
secretary, faced articles of impeachment from Representative
Haley Stevens
, who accused him of imperiling public health and eroding trust in institutions. He also...
10h
#
USA
Marco Rubio
, serving as Secretary of State, ordered the
US State Department
to revert its official communications font to
Times New Roman
, reversing a 2023 directive. He characterized the previous switch to
Calibri
,...
35h
/19h
#
USA
Jimmy Kimmel
humorously criticized
Donald Trump
's proposal to host a
UFC
event on the
White House
lawn in 2026, likening Trump to "a child" for the idea. The comedian questioned the appropriateness of the event, which...
24h
#
USA
A
Beechcraft
55 aircraft made an emergency landing on
Interstate 95
in Brevard County, Florida, colliding with a
Toyota Camry
and injuring its 57-year-old driver. The twin-engine plane, owned by
Tailwinds Flying
and...
34h
/20h
#
Belgium
The EU recently provisionally agreed to a landmark climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister
Lars Aagaard
playing a key...
36h
/22h
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USA
Democrats continued their strong electoral performance by flipping a state
House
seat in Georgia, building on gains in several states and intensifying their focus on state legislative contests nationwide. Representative...
28h
/15h
#
USA
Ilhan Omar
faced renewed criticism after
Donald Trump
called for her deportation at a Pennsylvania rally and
Elon Musk
suggested her past comments amounted to treason. Trump reiterated unsubstantiated claims about her...
30h
/18h
#
USA
Rod Paige
, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education, died at 92 in Houston. Appointed by
George W. Bush
, Paige was instrumental in developing and implementing the landmark
No Child Left Behind Act
, a signature...
30h
/16h
#
Iceland
Iceland's public broadcaster
RÚV
announced its withdrawal from the 2026
Eurovision
Song Contest, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands in boycotting the event.
RÚV
director-general
Stefan Eiriksson
cited...
19h
/10h
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UK
The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...
28h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's administration outlined a controversial "National Security Strategy" last week, advocating for US engagement with "patriotic parties" to reshape Europe while also focusing on Latin America and Asia. The...
30h
/18h
#
Reuters
“
Zelenskiy talks to Ukrainian lawmakers over ways to hold election
”
5h
#
Italy
Flavio Filoni
, Mayor of Galatone, discovered a 38-year-old man from Ghana hiding within a Nativity scene in the town square. The individual, identified as a fugitive wanted in
Bologna
for resisting arrest and aggravated...
24h
#
Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, driven by pressure from
Donald Trump
and the
White House
's shifting security strategy. His willingness is contingent on...
43h
/18h
#
France
A new report from the
World Inequality Lab
reveals the wealthiest 0.001% of the global population, approximately 56,000 individuals, now control three times the wealth of the poorest 2.8 billion adults. Co-directed by...
25h
#
USA
Gavin Newsom
is positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid by adopting a dual strategy of fierce criticism against
Donald Trump
and simultaneously seeking federal aid for California. This approach, which...
25h
#
Germany
Christine Lagarde
stated the eurozone economy performs better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness and productivity....
25h
#
USA
Jacob Myers-Norys
, a California high school teacher, gained viral attention after
Khloe Kardashian
responded flirtatiously to his social media post seeking a date for his staff holiday party. Myers-Norys, who had...
11h
#
USA
Donald Trump announced the USA seized a large tanker off Venezuela's coast, as US District Judge Charles R. Breyer ordered his administration to end the California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles. Governor...
12h
#
UK
Scientists in eastern Britain uncovered the earliest known evidence of deliberate human fire-making, dating back at least 400,000 years, pushing back previous estimates significantly. The discovery at the Barnham site,...
19h
/3h
#
Norway
María Corina Machado
received the Nobel Peace Prize, with her daughter
Ana Corina Sosa
accepting the award in Oslo earlier today, after Machado herself successfully defied a travel ban to arrive in the city. Machado...
47h
/14h
#
USA
Taylor Swift
recently screened her forthcoming
Disney+
projects, the six-part docuseries "End of an Era" and the concert film "
Eras Tour
Final Show," both of which intimately chronicle "The
Eras Tour
" and will premiere...
19h
/5h
1
#
Fox
“
Ted Cruz
blasts Democrats on
Hannity
”
6h
#
Netherlands
Europol
's
Operation Grimm
has led to 193 arrests across Europe, significantly advancing efforts against "violence as a service" (VaaS), a phenomenon where criminal networks outsource violent acts. The six-month...
26h
#
USA
The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like
Erwin Chemerinsky
and Justice...
26h
#
UK
Ozzy Osbourne
, the iconic frontman of
Black Sabbath
, died at age 76 in July from cardiac arrest after a prolonged battle with
Parkinson's disease
and other health issues. His wife,
Sharon Osbourne
, shared on "Piers...
22h
/15h
#
USA
The
Trump administration
announced a new militarized zone along California’s border with Mexico, transferring jurisdiction of much of the international border to the
Navy
to enhance national security. This move,...
13h
#
Italy
Italy's complex tax system includes various deadlines, with the second installment of the Imposta Municipale Unica (
IMU
) property tax for 2025 due on December 16, primarily affecting owners of second homes and luxury...
30h
/25h
#
France
Benjamin Haddad
, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the
European Commission
to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...
27h
#
USA
Wenne Alton Davis
, the actress known for her role in The Marvelous
Mrs. Maisel
, recently died after being struck by an SUV in New York. Police reported that the 60-year-old, also known by her birth name
Wendy Davis
, had...
14h
#
Italy
Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly agreed to a transfer to Roma, with the Italian club now accelerating negotiations with Manchester United to finalize the deal. Roma aims to secure Zirkzee as a January...
27h
#
USA
Elon Musk
reflected on his "somewhat successful" tenure leading the
Trump administration
's
DOGE
, stating he would not repeat the experience. Speaking on "The
Katie Miller Podcast
", Musk acknowledged
DOGE
halted...
33h
/19h
#
Australia
Australia recently implemented a nationwide ban preventing individuals under 16 from accessing
social media
, a measure championed by
Anthony Albanese
to protect youth from online harms. The legislation, inspired by...
Tue
/14h
#
TheHill
“
Musk reflects on
Doge
, says he wouldn't lead agency again
”
8h
#
USA
The
Epstein Transparency Act
, a federal law signed by
Donald Trump
last month, mandates the
DOJ
to release all comprehensive files related to
Jeffrey Epstein
and
Ghislaine Maxwell
by December 19. Federal judges,...
47h
/19h
#
USA
Taylor Swift
recently enjoyed a night out in New York with
Este Haim
, dining at
Chez Margaux
, while separate reports highlighted
Blake Lively
's promotional event and rumored estrangement from Swift. Swift and Travis...
33h
/25h
#
USA
Donald Trump
expressed skepticism about US involvement in the Ukraine conflict, stating the country does not want to "waste time" and would decide on attending a weekend meeting in Europe based on input from European...
47h
/14h
#
USA
An atmospheric river brought severe weather, including heavy rain and widespread flooding, to the
Pacific Northwest
, prompting Washington Governor
Bob Ferguson
to activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center. The...
31h
/24h
#
USA
Federal Judge
Charles Breyer
blocked the
Trump administration
's deployment of California
National Guard
troops in Los Angeles, directing control back to
Gavin Newsom
. Breyer criticized the federalization for immigration...
22h
/13h
#
Italy
The Villa Silvestri Rivaldi, a 16th-century Renaissance complex in Rome, is set to reopen after decades of neglect following an agreement between the Lazio Region and the Ministry of Culture, with Minister Alessandro...
27h
#
UK
The UEFA
Champions League
group stage saw key results unfold on the sixth match day, with
Arsenal
securing a dominant 3-0 victory over
Club Brugge
to near automatic qualification, while
Manchester City
overcame Real...
14h
#
Palestine
The US aims to deploy an International Stabilization Force (
ISF
) to Gaza in early 2026 as part of the ceasefire's second phase, with
Turkey
training troops and seeking US support despite Israeli objections. Conflicting...
14h
#
Belgium
The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...
28h
#
USA
SpaceX
is reportedly preparing for an
IPO
in mid-to-late 2026, targeting a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and aiming to raise over $30 billion for developing space-based data centers. Founder
Elon Musk
...
38h
/21h
2
#
USA
Sam Asghari
, known as
Britney Spears
’ ex-husband, posed nude for the December 2025 issue of
Playgirl
, featuring multiple steamy shots including one with a strategically placed towel and another in a bathtub. The...
16h
#
USA
The
DHS
secured a $140 million contract with
Daedalus Aviation
to acquire six
Boeing
737 jets for
ICE
deportation operations. This initiative, supported by
Donald Trump
and
DHS
spokeswoman
Tricia McLaughlin
, aims to...
20h
/16h
#
USA
A grand jury in Los Angeles continues to hear testimony in the death investigation of
Celeste Rivas
, whose body was found in singer
D4vd
's impounded car, with
D4vd
named as a suspect.
Robert Morgenroth
,
D4vd
's manager,...
16h
#
USA
Jacob Lee Bard
faces murder and first-degree assault charges following a shooting at
Kentucky State University
’s
Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall
earlier this week. The incident resulted in the death of 19-year-old student...
41h
/14h
#
CNN
“
Machado makes first public appearance in nearly a year
”
9h
#
Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
secured a late 2-2 home draw against
Newcastle United
in a
Champions League
group match, with
Alejandro Grimaldo
netting an 88th-minute equalizer after the visitors had taken the lead. The match at...
15h
#
USA
Beyoncé
,
Venus Williams
,
Nicole Kidman
, and
Anna Wintour
will co-chair the 2026
Met Gala
on May 4, an event serving as a crucial fundraiser for the
Metropolitan Museum
's
Costume Institute
. The gala will precede the...
21h
/14h
#
USA
Grammy
-nominated baritone
Jubilant Sykes
was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home two days ago, leading to the arrest of his 31-year-old son,
Micah Sykes
, on suspicion of homicide.
Santa Monica Police
officers...
38h
/24h
#
Germany
An estimated 200,000 liters of crude oil spilled from a
PCK refinery
pipeline near Gramzow, Brandenburg, during maintenance, erupting in a 25-meter fountain. The incident occurred on the
Rostock–Schwedt pipeline
, which...
19h
/18h
#
Italy
A major anti-mafia operation in Palermo, led by Chief Prosecutor
Maurizio De Lucia
, resulted in 50 precautionary measures against individuals linked to
Cosa Nostra
clans and extensive drug trafficking networks,...
29h
/26h
#
UK
SAS
Connect cabin crew in London announced a four-day Christmas strike, starting December 22, threatening to disrupt flights to and from Scandinavia during the holiday period. Over 130
Unite the Union
members demand a...
20h
/19h
#
NewZealand
Spotify
launched "Prompted Playlists" for
Premium
listeners in New Zealand, allowing users to direct the music algorithm with custom text prompts based on their extensive listening history. This new beta feature aims to...
16h