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Investigators pursue Ukrainian intelligence leads after a car bomb killed Fanil Sarvarov in southern Moscow on Monday. The blast marks the third assassination of a high-ranking Russian military officer within...

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Venezuela

US authorities are pursuing the oil tanker Bella 1 after seizing multiple vessels during a significant naval blockade near Venezuela. Donald Trump ordered the comprehensive military deployment to physically interfere...

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Greenland

New USA security strategy goals emerge as Jeff Landry seeks to incorporate Greenland into the USA following his appointment by Donald Trump. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Prime Minister Mette...

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USA

Larry Ellison issued an irrevocable 40.4 billion dollar personal guarantee after Warner Bros. Discovery board members questioned the financing for Paramount Skydance's takeover bid. This updated proposal maintains a...

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Australia

Israeli citizen Gefen Bitton remains in critical condition after confronting terrorists during the deadliest Australian mass shooting in decades. Over 10,000 people gathered at Bondi Beach for a memorial as Anthony...

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Israel

Bezalel Smotrich announced that the Israeli security cabinet authorized 19 West Bank settlements to consolidate control over the territory. This decision includes establishing 11 new sites and legalizing eight outposts...

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USA

Tickets for select IMAX screenings sold out immediately after Christopher Nolan released the first trailer for his upcoming film "The Odyssey". The $250 million production marks a technical milestone as the first...

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USA

The Powerball jackpot surged to an estimated 1.6 billion dollars for the Monday drawing after no ticket matched all numbers on Saturday. This prize ranks as the fourth largest in history following a separate two point...

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USA

Internal controversy hits CBS News after Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss canceled a 60 Minutes segment investigating Donald Trump administration deportations to El Salvador. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi alleges the...

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SouthAfrica

Authorities launched a massive manhunt after gunmen killed nine people and injured ten at a Bekkersdal tavern on Sunday. Fred Kekana reported that twelve unidentified suspects opened fire at the KwaNoxolo establishment...

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USA

Gold reached an all-time high of $4,463 per ounce while silver climbed to $69 following geopolitical tensions and expected rate cuts. Prices surged after Donald Trump initiated a blockade on Venezuelan tankers and...

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Taiwan

Investigators reveal Chang Wen meticulously planned a deadly Taipei knife and smoke bomb attack for eighteen months before his recent death. The suspect allegedly burned his apartment and evaded military service prior...

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France

A Paris court rejected a government request to shut down the online platform after Shein opened its first physical store in France. This expansion comes as industry experts debate adopting the group's agile supply chain...

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USA

Markus Strobel will become interim CEO and executive chairman in January 2026 following the resignation of Sue Nabi. The leadership shake-up arrives as the beauty giant faces a fifty percent stock decline and a six...

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France

Sébastien Lecornu seeks party compromises after parliament failed to approve the 2026 budget, prompting an emergency stopgap law. Emmanuel Macron will convene the Council of Ministers to authorize rollover funding,...

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USA

Recent surveys show forty-one percent of immigrants fear detention as the USA government triples the self-deportation bonus to three thousand dollars. Kristi Noem announced that undocumented individuals who agree to...

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Bahamas

Federal Aviation Administration records reveal three aircraft carrying 450 people faced extreme risks after a SpaceX Starship exploded. Elon Musk and his company allegedly delayed reporting the failure, forcing pilots...

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China

China will impose temporary tariffs on EU dairy imports following a preliminary finding in an anti-subsidy investigation. The Ministry of Commerce announced duties ranging from 21.9% to 42.7% starting December 23 on...

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UK

Chris Rea died at 74 surrounded by his family after a short illness in a hospital. The Middlesbrough-born singer sold over 30 million albums including the festive classic "Driving Home for Christmas" during a...

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France

Thousands face holiday delivery delays after a cyberattack targeted La Poste and its banking subsidiary on Monday. This incident follows a security breach at the Interior Ministry where Laurent Nunez reported sensitive...

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USA

The DOJ restored a previously deleted photograph of Donald Trump within the Jeffrey Epstein case files after concluding it did not compromise victim privacy. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the temporary...

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Italy

Opposition parties denounce a new budget amendment shielding employers from paying wage arrears following Senate clashes over Italy's 2026 fiscal plan. Chiara Appendino of M5S criticized the measure as a blow to workers...

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USA

Ørsted shares plunged 12 percent as Donald Trump initiated negotiations after pausing five major offshore wind projects. Doug Burgum cited national security and radar interference as reasons for reviewing leases near...

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USA

Donald Trump faces an internal political civil war as his coalition fragments over abortion, vaccines, and support for Israel. These policy disputes follow leadership vacuums after Charlie Kirk and controversies...

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France

Patrick Ollier announced extended exemptions for polluting vehicles in Greater Paris after the National Assembly voted to abolish low-emission zones. The metropolis will also suspend fines through December 2026 to allow...

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USA

Financial experts advise Americans to delay donations until 2026 following new tax incentives signed by Donald Trump. This strategy emerges after a recent poll showed that most adults avoid year-end giving amid...

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Australia

Police found a homemade ISIS flag inside the vehicle used during the December 14 Bondi Beach attack as investigators probe extremist links. Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram allegedly conducted tactical training and traveled...

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Italy

Leo XIV urged Vatican officials to embrace fraternal friendship after criticizing the institution for its toxic internal power struggles during his Christmas address. The American-born pope echoed the reformist spirit...

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France

Robert Crumb reflects on his provocative underground career in France while Andy Levinsky honors the existential legacy of Charles Schulz. Crumb remains isolated following his wife Aline Kominsky-Crumb's death as the...

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France

Kylian Mbappé matched a world scoring record after PSG won the Intercontinental Cup following intense domestic and continental competition. Arne Slot and Hansi Flick secured vital wins while Morocco triumphed as the...

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UK

Liverpool is evaluating January transfer options after Alexander Isak suffered a significant leg injury during a 2-1 victory over Tottenham. The record signing faces months on the sidelines as Mohamed Salah prepares for...

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USA

OpenAI implemented new safety filters after Jay Edelson filed a lawsuit following the suicide of teenager Adam Raine. The legal battle intensifies as Donald Trump launches a massive infrastructure plan while Chinese...

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USA

Tributes and donations are mounting after James Ransone died by suicide in Los Angeles at the age of 46. Ransone was discovered in a storage hangar on Friday after LAPD officers responded to a welfare call in Fairfax....

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SaudiArabia

International organizations demand urgent intervention after Saudi Arabia executed 347 people during 2025. The record number following 345 executions in 2024 contradicts modernization goals set by Mohammed bin Salman.

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USA

Odessa A’zion achieves a career breakthrough starring in “Marty Supreme” alongside Timothée Chalamet following the first season finale of I Love LA. Rachel Sennott explores generational tensions in her HBO comedy as...

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UK

Twelve people were evacuated after a massive sinkhole opened in the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, causing the bank to collapse and drain. Emergency services declared a major incident following the breach that...

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Palestine

Famine conditions have officially ended in Gaza according to the IPC following increased humanitarian aid during a recent ceasefire. However, Palestinian mother Hadeel Al Gherbawi described giving birth on blood-stained...

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USA

JD Vance rejected ideological purity tests while positioning himself as the political successor to Donald Trump at the Turning Point USA summit. Erika Kirk officially endorsed Vance for the 2028 presidential election...

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USA

NFL officials launched an investigation into DK Metcalf after a physical confrontation with a Detroit Lions spectator during a game on Sunday. Video footage captured Metcalf appearing to strike a fan who allegedly...

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France

Investigators reveal thieves stole over 8,000 diamonds from the Louvre as Emmanuel Macron opposes a major trade deal during widespread farmer protests. These developments follow a security breach at the Interior...

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France

Rivers burst in Hérault after Météo-France issued orange alerts for intense rainfall across 6 southern departments on Monday. Local authorities are monitoring rising water levels while heavy snow reaching 40 centimeters...

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Russia

NATO intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon designed to disable the Starlink network of Elon Musk using clouds of metal pellets. The proposed system would release hundreds of...

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USA

Colin Jost was forced to read offensive jokes after Michael Che orchestrated a one-sided holiday swap on SNL. The segment featured a crude menopause joke about Scarlett Johansson and sexually suggestive remarks...

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USA

Vladimir Putin refuses the proposed Miami summit after negotiators concluded productive peace talks involving the USA and Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to consider territorial concessions for...

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USA

Maria Farmer feels vindicated after newly released records reveal the FBI ignored her 1996 warnings about Jeffrey Epstein for nearly a decade. Lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie are now threatening Pam Bondi with...

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UK

David Risher announced that Lyft and Uber reached agreements with Baidu to launch autonomous taxi trials in London following regulatory changes. The UK is fast-tracking self-driving rules while other technology firms...

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Indonesia

At least 16 people died after a bus crashed into a concrete barrier near Semarang in central Java. Budiono from Search and Rescue stated that the vehicle lost control while traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. The...

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USA

DOJ restored a photograph of Donald Trump to the public Epstein Library after facing intense backlash for its temporary removal. Todd Blanche defended the action following accusations that officials were attempting a...

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USA

AI startups raised over $118 billion by mid-August 2025 as experts like Itay Sagie warn of a potential investment bubble. This surge follows Scott Goodwin of Diameter Capital highlighting overlooked credit opportunities...

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Palestine

Pascale Coissard warned that new Israeli registration rules could halt vital medical aid in Gaza and the West Bank starting 2026. The warning follows reports that over 200 humanitarian organizations face potential...

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France

Journalists share personal holiday film favorites as major cultural events like Gerhard Richter’s retrospective open in Paris. The festive season also features the Oscar contender "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée...

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Palestine

Donald Trump and international mediators meet in Miami to revive a fragile peace plan as the Gaza ceasefire faces potential collapse. Harsh winter conditions and continuing violence have caused dozens of deaths among...

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Morocco

Morocco secured a solid victory over Comoros as the host nation began the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat. Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El-Kaabi scored in the second half to maintain the historic trend of hosts avoiding...

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USA

Coleman Hughes addresses Donald Trump grip on media while reflecting on societal shifts following the release of year-end podcast episodes. Jonah Goldberg and Megan McArdle explore economic tensions and generational...

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Italy

Police investigate a fatal van collision near Taranto following a deadly head-on bus crash that occurred earlier in Rome on Monday. A 50-year-old man was killed while checking his vehicle as another woman died after an...

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China

Christo Popov pledges to maintain his elite momentum after becoming the first French badminton player to win the World Tour Finals. Popov defeated world number one Shi Yuqi in straight games on Sunday despite playing...

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USA

Donald Trump has brought Jared Kushner back into sensitive diplomatic negotiations to bridge gaps in Ukraine and Middle East peace talks. Kushner and Steve Witkoff recently hosted Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev in...

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USA

Digital ministries are reaching millions as young American Christians seek practical guidance on social media following a decline in traditional church attendance. Influencers like Megan Ashley, Angela Halili, and...

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France

Eric Perrot consolidated his second place in the overall standings after finishing second in the Annecy mass start. Perrot hit all twenty targets but lost to Tommaso Giacomel who displayed superior speed despite missing...

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USA

The Seattle Seahawks lead Super Bowl odds as postseason berths crystallize following a dramatic comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams. The Kansas City Chiefs were officially eliminated from playoff contention for...

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USA

Waymo suspended its ride-hailing services after autonomous vehicles stalled in intersections during a massive San Francisco power outage. The blackout affected approximately 130,000 customers following a fire at a PG&E...

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Egypt

Hassan Moustafa secured a seventh term as International Handball Federation president following a controversial election process in Cairo on December 21, 2025. The 81-year-old official received 129 votes to defeat...

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TEDTalks

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This is how kids should be learning with AI”
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Italy

Police seek two more suspects following the fatal ambush of Demir Orahovac in the Trullo district of Rome. Authorities already arrested three men for the murder linked to tensions over illegal housing occupations within...

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Nigeria

All remaining 130 students are freed following a military operation after being kidnapped from a Nigerian school in November. Officials including Bayo Onanuga and Sunday Dare confirmed that no captives remain from St....

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Italy

Giorgia Meloni plans a charity auction as Amazon settles its tax dispute with Italy for 723 million euros amid transport strikes. These developments occur while the CIA warns that Vladimir Putin intends to occupy all of...

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Japan

Japanese markets surged on Monday following a previous interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan and warnings from Atsushi Mimura regarding currency volatility. The regional rally was supported by China's decision to...

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Japan

JAXA is investigating after Japan’s eighth H3 rocket failed to place a Michibiki 5 satellite into its intended orbit on Monday. The mission suffered a premature second-stage engine shutdown, marking a major setback for...

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Italy

Italian authorities investigate after a motorist fired two handgun shots at Sc Padovani Polo Cherry Bank cyclists training near Dolcè. Galdino Peruzzo confirmed no athletes were injured while video footage captured the...

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Ukraine

Sergei Ryabkov reports slow progress in Florida negotiations as Russia accuses European nations of sabotaging peace efforts with Washington. The Donald Trump administration continues promoting a peace proposal involving...

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Japan

Japanese officials finalized political approval for the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart following a confidence vote for Hideyo Hanazumi. The decision allows TEPCO to reactivate the world largest station as...

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Malaysia

Sihasak Phuangketkeow met regional leaders in Kuala Lumpur after a rushed ceasefire collapsed and left 60 people dead. The official stated the previous truce was hurried for Donald Trump while clashes involving rockets...

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USA

Support for a documentary was requested after Betty Reid Soskin died at age 104 in Richmond, California, on December 21. Soskin became the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service while highlighting the...

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USA

Drake Maye secured a playoff berth for the New England Patriots after leading a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Baltimore Ravens. The 28–24 victory moved New England to a 12–3 record under Mike Vrabel following...

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USA

Bill Clinton faces scrutiny after newly released DOJ photographs challenged his claims regarding his limited relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The images depict the former leader in relaxed settings aboard a private...

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Brazil

Mercosur leaders postponed signing the EU trade agreement until January after Ursula von der Leyen canceled her trip amid farmer protests. Javier Milei criticized the trade bloc for inefficiency while aligning with...

24h
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USA

Kody Brown abruptly ended a reconciliation meeting in Las Vegas after David Woolley suggested prioritizing his fractured relationships with his 18 children. This confrontation follows several public accusations from...

11h/10h
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USA

JD Vance emerged as the 2028 Republican frontrunner after receiving an official endorsement from Erika Kirk at the Turning Point USA convention. The vice president addressed thousands of young activists in Phoenix,...

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USA

Loyalty to Donald Trump and his America First agenda will drive ambassador selections after the administration recalled twenty-nine career diplomats appointed by Joe Biden. The massive reshuffle primarily targets Africa...

16h/40m
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Italy

Astrologers predict significant social changes as slow planets align following a 2025 daily horoscope focusing on intentional choices. Ginny Chiara Viola highlights a masculine triangle while Ashley Fike emphasizes...

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BBC

“
Bondi gunmen planned attack for months police allege”
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France

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Marseille secured a six-zero victory against Bourg-en-Bresse as the French Cup round of thirty-two draw was revealed. Multiple top-flight clubs including Brest and Auxerre were eliminated while...

27h/18h
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USA

George Retes was detained as Donald Trump moves to restrict birthright citizenship and weaken the 14th Amendment. Experts like Tess Bridgeman warn that subordinates lack immunity and could face prosecution for illegal...

24h
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USA

Investors weigh potential year-end gains against AI spending concerns after a forty-three day government shutdown distorted key economic data. Nigel Tupper and his team identified twenty stocks including Microsoft and...

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Italy

A court in La Spezia authorized a 13-year-old boy to legally change his gender following a four-year therapeutic journey. Stefano Genick stated that judges ordered birth certificate corrections for the youth known as...

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USA

Volodymyr Zelensky reports that diplomatic efforts are moving quickly as negotiations continue at a luxury golf club in Miami hosted by Donald Trump. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev described the progress as constructive...

41h/21h
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Ukraine

Ukraine has begun mass-producing domestic anti-drone systems costing $1,000 to inflict economic damage on Russia after strikes on Odesa killed seven people. Andrii Levrenovych stated the "Bullet" system targets...

9h
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USA

Activists like April Ajoy and Tia Levings warn that vertical morality justifies harsh policies amid Donald Trump's rising influence. Pastors Doug Pagitt and Lori Walke organize local resistance against what they...

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USA

Blake Toppmeyer defends the College Football Playoff format after Tulane and James Madison suffered lopsided first-round losses. Toppmeyer argues that postseason blowouts are inevitable and feel more significant because...

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CNN

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Growing outrage over release of heavily redacted Epstein files”
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USA

James Cameron continues his sci-fi saga as "Avatar: Fire and Ash" earned 345 million dollars during its global opening weekend. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña star in the sequel following the franchise's narrative...

21h/16h
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USA

JD Vance and Gavin Newsom emerge as early frontrunners for the 2028 presidential election following a recent CNN voter survey. The poll reveals that nearly half of Americans are already considering the race while...

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CoteDIvoire

Consumer prices for chocolate products remain elevated following a massive fifty percent drop in global cocoa futures during 2025. Analysts including Jonathan Parkman explain that long-term hedging strategies and high...

13h/11h
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Denmark

Private firm Dao will handle Danish mail after PostNord ends its 400-year letter service on December 30, 2025. The decision to cut 1,500 jobs follows a significant volume drop amid digitalization while Erik Slottner...

26h
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USA

Jared Polis announced a formal appeal Sunday after Donald Trump denied federal disaster aid for Colorado wildfires and flooding. The decision followed accusations of political bias as similar funding requests from Gavin...

10h
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China

Financial markets face disappointment as Beijing signals reluctance for aggressive stimulus measures to combat a deepening economic slowdown. This cautious stance follows the PBOC decision to maintain key lending rates...

10h
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USA

Jazzy Davidson scored twenty-four points to lead USC over California following the men's victory against UC Santa Cruz. Eric Musselman scrambled for an opponent after a campus shooting forced Brown University to cancel...

10h
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USA

Ethan Slater supported Ariana Grande backstage at Saturday Night Live following rumors that the "Wicked" costars had recently split. Elizabeth Gillies shared photos of Slater in the dressing room after Grande celebrated...

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Germany

Critics praise the performance of Russell Crowe in the film “Nuremberg” following its release and recent positive reviews in December. Director James Vanderbilt explores the banality of evil through psychological...

11h
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USA

Karolyn Grimes visited Seneca Falls amid landfill disputes as critics recommend alternative holiday films like "Little Women" for seasonal viewing. Ted Koppel explored the town's link to "It's a Wonderful Life" while...

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