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USA

Analysts reassess interest rate cuts after revised data showed the USA economy grew at a 4.3 percent annualized GDP rate. Donald Trump credited his deregulation and tariff policies for the expansion while the Federal...

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UK

Russell Brand faces additional criminal charges for rape and sexual assault after two more women came forward with allegations from 2009 incidents. The new counts authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service bring the...

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Venezuela

Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Nicolas Maduro while announcing the construction of a nuclear-capable Golden Fleet of warships to secure American interests. The announcement follows the seizure of 1.9 million...

26h/19h

Russia

Reports of systematic misinformation in the Kremlin have surfaced after Sergey Kuzovlev received a high military honor for the false capture of Kupiansk. This intelligence scandal follows the assassination of Fanil...

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USA

Ben Sasse announced a terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis while expressing a determination to live fully despite the prognosis. Sasse represented Nebraska from 2015 to 2023 and became one of seven...

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USA

Barry Manilow is postponing his January 2026 concert dates to February as he prepares for surgery to remove a stage one cancerous spot from his left lung. The 82-year-old entertainer discovered the localized tumor...

27h/21h

USA

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a legal challenge after Donald Trump ordered the immediate suspension of five major offshore wind projects along the US East Coast. The move to pause leases for...

28h/20h

Israel

Israel Katz clarified that the Israeli government will not re-establish civilian settlements in the Gaza Strip after his earlier remarks about a permanent military presence sparked international backlash. These...

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UK

Tributes are pouring in for British singer-songwriter Chris Rea who passed away at age 74 following a brief illness. Rea, celebrated for his gravelly voice and the holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas", died...

28h/20h

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces withdrew from Siversk following a massive Russian aerial assault involving over 650 drones and dozens of missiles across thirteen regions. The bombardment killed at least three people, including a child...

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Ukraine

Serhiy Tarakanov warned that Russian missile strikes could trigger a mini-earthquake and collapse the internal radiation shield at the Chernobyl facility. Following a critical assessment by Rafael Grossi of the IAEA,...

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UK

Banksy confirmed two new London murals depicting children in winter clothes as a poignant commentary on the homelessness crisis during the winter season. One identical stencil appeared at the landmark Centre Point tower...

25h/21h

USA

Nicki Minaj declared Donald Trump and JD Vance as role models for young men during a surprise appearance at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix. The rapper accidentally referred to Vance as an assassin during...

26h/21h

USA

Larry Ellison pledged an irrevocable $40.4 billion personal guarantee to strengthen Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after board members questioned previous funding transparency. The Oracle founder...

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USA

Retailers report resilient demand and a 4.2 percent spending increase as US holiday sales are projected to surpass 1 trillion dollars for the first time. Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof noted robust physical traffic driven by...

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USA

Donald Trump invited Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the 2026 G20 summit in Florida following separate discussions with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The initiative seeks to strengthen ties with Central...

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Greenland

Danish and Greenlandic leaders issued a stern rebuke after Donald Trump appointed Jeff Landry as a special envoy to facilitate the annexation of Greenland into the USA. The move follows a suspension of offshore wind...

39h/20h

Italy

Mattia Missiroli resigned as Mayor of Cervia after an investigation into alleged domestic mistreatment against his wife became public. The probe began following a hospital visit by his wife for an arm injury which...

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Ukraine

Ukrainian forces withdrew from Siversk following a relentless Russian offensive and a claim by Moscow that the town was captured on December 11. The Ukrainian General Staff cited the need to preserve personnel and...

2h/50m

USA

DOJ is investigating the validity of a handwritten letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar containing crude references to Donald Trump after the release of 30,000 investigative pages. The unsealed FBI records reveal...

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UK

Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein were convicted of plotting an IS-inspired mass-casualty attack in Manchester following recent extremist shootings in Sydney and Manchester. The duo planned to use automatic weapons...

4h/2h

Greenland

European leaders are exploring military and diplomatic strategies to defend Greenland after Donald Trump appointed Jeff Landry to oversee a potential annexation. Emmanuel Macron visited Nuuk to affirm support for...

13h/26m

USA

Financial advisors urge caution as the Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of the upcoming drawing on Monday night. Expert Emily Irwin recommends that winners assemble professional teams of...

29h/21h

USA

Timothée Chalamet is employing a series of eccentric marketing stunts to promote his new film "Marty Supreme" after it achieved a record-breaking opening weekend. The drama, directed by Josh Safdie and co-starring...

24h/23h

USA

Kylie Minogue achieved her 11th number one album in the UK as Mariah Carey became the first artist to spend 100 cumulative weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Carey reached this historic milestone following the continued...

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USA

Instacart shares fell 2 percent after the company immediately terminated AI-driven pricing experiments that charged customers different amounts for identical items. The decision follows findings from Consumer Reports...

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USA

Health officials in Boston warn of a 114 percent surge in flu cases as a severe nationwide outbreak driven by a new viral variant arrives earlier than expected. This rapid increase follows CDC data reporting 4.6 million...

2h/1h

Palestine

Officials in Bethlehem lit a massive Christmas tree in Manger Square to signal hope after a two-year hiatus, while Christians in Gaza observed rituals during a fragile ceasefire. Maher Canawati reported that the city...

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USA

Republican lawmakers and conservative activists are condemning the Trump administration for heavily redacting Jeffrey Epstein investigation files as Attorney General Pam Bondi faces the lowest approval ratings among top...

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USA

Commentators are mocking the AmericaFest 2025 convention as a "conference of clowns" following a chaotic four-day gathering in Phoenix marked by intense ideological infighting. Erika Kirk opened the event pledging...

28h/21h

Italy

Leadership changes are expected as Leo XIV prepares to launch the second phase of his pontificate following sharp criticisms of the Roman Curia. During year-end gatherings and holiday messages, Leo XIV questioned the...

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USA

Late-night satire targets conservatives in 92% of jokes as Stephen Colbert prepares to end his program following industry-wide cancellations and pressure. A Media Research Center study found Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel...

2h/1h

USA

The DOJ filed a lawsuit against JB Pritzker after the Illinois governor signed legislation shielding immigrants from civil arrests at courthouses and other sensitive locations. Pam Bondi argues the laws violate the...

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USA

Donald Trump unveiled a $125 billion naval expansion titled the Golden Fleet, featuring a new class of heavily armed battleships named after himself. The initiative includes building up to 25 vessels, such as the lead...

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Italy

Crisis units have been established following the sudden death of 27-year-old Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy. Bakken had recently returned to elite competition after...

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Lebanon

Army Commander Rodolphe Heikal announced that the Lebanese military is nearing completion of the first phase of disarming Hezbollah following Israeli strikes that killed three operatives near Sidon. While Heikal seeks...

Denmark

Patrick Gibson will star as a young James Bond after IO Interactive delayed the launch of "007 First Light" to May 27, 2026. Narrative director Martin Emborg stated the postponement allows for refinement of the...

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France

French authorities launched a hate crime investigation after a viral video showed a man harassing a young Jewish boy at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in June. The Bobigny prosecutor's office confirmed the probe into...

39m

USA

JD Vance reflects on how his military service shapes national security views after completing a strenuous 90-minute physical training session with Navy SEALs in California. Vance participated in the Make America Healthy...

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USA

Sony Pictures sets a December 2025 release for the “Anaconda” reboot as Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in the meta-comedy. The film, directed by Tom Gormican, features two struggling filmmakers who travel to the Amazon...

USA

A Wisconsin judge revoked the conditional release of Morgan Geyser after she cut her monitoring device and fled a group home to be with a man she met at church. Geyser was originally committed to a mental institution...

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USA

Novo Nordisk shares surged by 8% as Goldman Sachs projected $22 billion in revenue by 2030 following FDA approval of the first oral version of Wegovy. The pill will be available in January for $149 per month under the...

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USA

Online audiences are viewing the first trailer for "The Odyssey" after Christopher Nolan released the footage following a special IMAX prologue screening in December 2025. The 250 million dollar production features Matt...

28h/24h

Italy

Italian teachers and school staff will receive retroactive salary increases after the definitive signing of the 2022-2024 collective contract. Giuseppe Valditara welcomed the agreement providing average monthly raises...

France

Marie-Ange Debon faces her first major crisis as La Poste experiences a massive cyberattack disrupting parcel tracking and banking services during the Christmas season. The group implemented SMS authentication for...

28h/22h

Venezuela

The Venezuelan National Assembly approved a law mandating 20-year prison terms for piracy following a series of naval blockades and tanker seizures by the USA. Donald Trump escalated the regional conflict by declaring a...

19h/24m

Venezuela

The death toll in the maritime campaign led by Donald Trump reached 105 following a lethal strike against a suspected drug vessel on December 23. Gustavo Petro and various human rights organizations have condemned these...

14h/5h

UK

Alexander Isak underwent surgery following a fibula fracture and severe ankle injury sustained during a Premier League match against Tottenham. The Swedish striker was injured in the 56th minute after a challenge from...

29h/20h

USA

Nicki Minaj declared her support for Donald Trump and JD Vance during a Turning Point USA conference, calling them great role models for young men. The endorsement follows years of criticism from the rapper and has...

USA

NHL officials welcome a surge in new fans as Connor Storrie addresses feelings of objectification ahead of the Heated Rivalry season finale. Storrie and Hudson Williams have faced intense public speculation regarding...

USA

Internal dissent grows at CBS News after editor Bari Weiss abruptly shelved a 60 Minutes segment detailing the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley criticized the decision...

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USA

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion for the upcoming Christmas Eve drawing after no grand prize winner emerged for the 46th consecutive time. Matt Strawn noted that nine tickets earned $1...

USA

Venus Williams and Italian actor Andrea Preti celebrated their official wedding in Palm Beach after international paperwork requirements delayed their initial plans in Italy. The festivities culminated in a private...

Italy

Mauro Caliste and Francesco Rocca inaugurated the 1.89 million euro Bresadola Community House in Rome as the third such facility in the district. This new integrated health center in Centocelle utilizes PNRR funds to...

USA

EA confirmed the death of legendary game developer Vince Zampella following a high-speed car crash in Southern California over the weekend. Zampella was test-driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway when the...

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Yemen

Yemen's internationally recognized government and Houthi rebels reached an agreement to release 2,900 detainees following negotiations in Muscat brokered by the UN and the ICRC. Hans Grundberg described the humanitarian...

France

Emergency services reopened the A7 motorway and regional rail lines following a hydrogen explosion at the Elkem Silicones plant in Saint-Fons that injured four employees. The blast occurred in an experimental workshop...

25h/23h

USA

Kate Hudson earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in “Song Sung Blue” following news of the biographical film's Christmas Day release. Directed by Craig Brewer and co-starring Hugh Jackman, the movie...

USA

Sharyn Alfonsi accused CBS News of political censorship after Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes report on El Salvador's Cecot prison just hours before its scheduled airing. The investigation focused on...

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Italy

Michael Guyette confirmed VSP Vision completed its acquisition of Italian eyewear group Marcolin from PAI Partners as luxury industry consolidation accelerates. The deal valued at over 1 billion euros integrates brands...

Italy

Ryanair is appealing a 256 million euro fine after the Italian Antitrust Authority found the airline abused its dominant market position to exclude travel agencies. The regulator concluded that Michael O'Leary and his...

12h/5h

Montenegro

Prosecutors launched a transparent investigation as reports emerged that a Montenegrin ski resort reopened shortly after German footballer Sebastian Hertner fell to his death. Hertner, the 34-year-old ETSV Hamburg...

USA

Severe weather conditions and a fatal plane crash have disrupted record-breaking holiday travel following a year of economic uncertainty and government shutdowns. More than 5,000 flights were delayed as storms hit the...

USA

Amanda Bynes revealed a 28-pound weight loss and a new relationship with a man named Zachary as she continues her journey toward a 130-pound goal. The former Nickelodeon star shared on Instagram that she reached 152...

Italy

Giuseppe Calì faces charges after allegedly shooting Valentina Peonio in Palermo while another man in Verona was reported for firing at cyclists. Calì claims the rifle discharge was accidental, whereas Verona...

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Indonesia

Indonesian authorities imposed a ten-year entry ban on Tia Billinger after the adult film actress was deported from Bali following her arrest in early December. While initial pornography charges were dropped, Billinger...

25h/23h

France

Emmanuel Macron met with major agricultural unions to discuss demands for rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade deal as protests continued across France. Farmers vowed to maintain roadblocks through Christmas unless the...

USA

Samantha Fulnecky saw her failing grade removed after the University of Oklahoma stripped teaching assistant Mel Curth of instructional duties following a dispute over a psychology essay. The university labeled the...

Spain

Residents in wildfire-devastated regions of León celebrate a massive economic windfall after Spain's El Gordo lottery distributed record prizes following the 22 December drawing. The town of La Bañeza received 468...

26h/21h

USA

Americans are scaling back year-end charitable donations following federal funding cuts and new tax legislation signed by Donald Trump. A recent AP-NORC poll shows that only 18% of adults plan to give again before 2026,...

28h/24h

USA

Investigators from the NTSB and FAA have launched probes after a Mexican Navy medical transport plane crashed into Galveston Bay, killing at least five people. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including a...

18h/5h

Italy

The Italian Senate approved the 2026 budget law following a tortuous legislative process and intense criticism from opposition leaders Giuseppe Conte and Stefano Patuanelli. The approximately 23 billion euro package...

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UK

New footage allegedly showing the Beaufort Hunt chasing a fox has emerged as the UK government prepares to ban trail hunting nationwide. This development follows warnings from Matt Longman that trail hunting is often...

USA

Investors prepare for a Santa Claus rally starting December 24, expecting to end 2025 on a high note following a year where the S&P 500 gained over 18 percent. This record growth was primarily fueled by an AI boom and...

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UK

Engineers are working to install temporary dams after a massive 50-meter sinkhole drained approximately one million gallons of water from the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch. The Shropshire Fire Service declared a...

29h/22h

Spain

Spanish police arrested two Polish citizens on Tuesday after a 20-hour standoff following the brutal beating deaths of two German nationals in Elche. Guardia Civil special forces breached the property near Alicante...

UK

Kate Winslet advocates for body positivity following revelations about youthful disordered eating while promoting her directorial debut “Goodbye June” alongside her son Joe Anders. The Oscar winner recalled how a drama...

27h/24h

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces damaged Russian oil terminals and military aircraft during a series of precision strikes on Monday following a partisan operation. These recent attacks targeted infrastructure in the Krasnodar region...

27h/24h

Russia

Military officials expressed serious concern after NATO intelligence findings revealed Vladimir Putin is overseeing a weapon to destroy Starlink. The system would disperse hundreds of thousands of high-density pellets...

34h/24h

USA

USA immigration detention reached a record 68,400 people as Donald Trump and his administration tripled voluntary departure bonuses to 3,000 dollars. Kristi Noem announced that the offer expires on December 31, warning...

28h/21h

USA

Kim Kardashian documented her failed attempts at a family holiday photo while Khloe Kardashian shared a more successful celebration with children at Disneyland. Posting to Instagram with the caption "I really tried,"...

France

Approximately 200,000 households face higher income taxes after French lawmakers failed to approve the 2026 state budget. Sébastien Lecornu is seeking approval for an emergency stopgap law by Tuesday to prevent a...

28h/26h

USA

Kate Hudson confirmed she rejected the role of Mary Jane Watson in the first "Spider-Man" film during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Hudson chose to star in "The Four Feathers" to work with Heath Ledger...

France

Charlotte Cesari plans a criminal complaint after an Air France flight suffered a terrifying engine surge during a trip to Ajaccio. The Airbus A320 landed safely in Lyon on Saturday following visible flames and severe...

24h

USA

Gold and silver prices reached new all-time highs on Monday as investors sought safe-haven assets following the USA blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. The surge comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over...

36h/21h

USA

Bill Belichick is finalizing the hiring of Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina. Petrino replaces Freddie Kitchens as Belichick seeks to overhaul an offense that ranked among the...

25h

Russia

Divers recovered Viktor Averin after the Solntsevskaya leader drowned when his hovercraft capsized during a recreational trip near Moscow. The accident on thin ice involved Viktor Khmarin, a relative of Vladimir Putin,...

25h

Australia

Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders face skepticism over the enforcement of new social media bans for children following Australia's decision to restrict access for under-16s. While France, Italy, and Denmark...

UK

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for supporting the banned group Palestine Action as its members reached a critical 52-day point in a hunger strike. Police detained Thunberg near Aspen Insurance during a protest...

23h/2h

Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed awareness of Iranian nuclear energy exercises while preparing to brief Donald Trump during an upcoming Florida meeting. This discussion follows reports of Iran rebuilding facilities despite...

25h

Israel

Israeli authorities demolished a thirteen-apartment residential building in East Jerusalem, displacing approximately ninety Palestinian residents despite a scheduled negotiation meeting. Rights groups including Ir Amim...

25h

Thailand

Peace negotiations are stalled as Thailand and Cambodia clash over a meeting location following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. Recent hostilities have claimed at least 60 lives and displaced over 900,000 people...

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What does Christmas look like for Ukraine?”

Italy

Students in Vicenza organized a counter-assembly on December 23 after Maria Rosa Puleo, principal of Liceo Fogazzaro, canceled a planned discussion on Palestine. Puleo cited a Ministry of Education directive following...

France

Nearly half of French consumers are considering second-hand gifts this Christmas as the latest Rakuten-Ipsos BVA barometer highlights a major shift in holiday consumption. While 31% of respondents plan to resell...

UK

Pep Guardiola warned Manchester City players they face exclusion from the Nottingham Forest match if they return overweight from Christmas. Guardiola implemented strict weigh-ins following a victory over West Ham to...

26h

China

Swedish milk producers face financial risks after China announced temporary tariffs on EU dairy imports targeting companies like Arla. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing will require tariff deposits ranging between...

31h/25h

USA

Analysts predict a shift toward AI adopters after Madhav Thattai reported Salesforce reached five hundred million dollars in recurring revenue. Scott Chronert anticipates market leadership from traditional firms as...

26h

USA

Kristi Noem announced a tripled 3,000 dollar incentive and free flights for undocumented immigrants who choose voluntary deportation before the end of the year. The initiative follows the rapid implementation of a mass...

21h/29m

Canada

Enthusiastic fans praise Heated Rivalry for its emotional depth after the penultimate episode achieved record-high ratings on IMDb. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie star as professional hockey players navigating a...

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