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Palestine
Reporters Without Borders
(
RSF
) has reported a grim year for journalists in 2025, with 67 killings worldwide marking a third consecutive annual increase. Palestine, largely due to actions by the Israeli Armed Forces,...
2h
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Japan
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on December 8, 2025, causing tremors across the region and prompting tsunami warnings. The earthquake resulted in minor injuries to at least 33...
16h
/1h
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USA
Skydance Media
, led by
David Ellison
, has launched a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for
Warner Bros. Discovery
(
WBD
), directly competing with
Netflix
's $83 billion proposal. Skydance argues its deal would...
15h
/2h
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USA
Jimmy Kimmel
has extended his contract with
ABC
to host "
Jimmy Kimmel
Live!" through May 2027, following a brief suspension in September 2025. The show was temporarily taken off the air after Kimmel's remarks regarding...
8h
/1h
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USA
Alina Habba
resigned on Monday, December 8, 2025, as the acting US Attorney for the
District of New Jersey
, following federal appeals court rulings that declared her appointment unlawful. The
Third Circuit
's ruling...
12h
/5h
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USA
Donald Trump
announced on December 8, 2025, a $12 billion aid package for American farmers to mitigate economic damage from trade disputes and rising costs. The funds aim to stabilize the agricultural sector and lower...
14h
/4h
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USA
Donald Trump
announced a significant policy shift on December 8, 2025, allowing US chipmaker
Nvidia
to export advanced
AI
chips to China under strict national security conditions. This agreement, made with Chinese...
7h
/3h
#
Cuba
Cuba's
Supreme Popular Tribunal
has sentenced former Economy Minister
Alejandro Gil Fernández
to life in prison for espionage and economic crimes. Gil, 61, who served as minister from 2018 to February 2024, also...
4h
/2h
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Greece
Greek farmers escalated nationwide protests on December 8, 2025, severely disrupting air and road travel. Protesters occupied airport runways in Crete, leading to clashes with riot police and injuries to eight officers....
10h
/5h
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USA
Kris Jenner
publicly supported her daughter
Kylie Jenner
's relationship with
Timothée Chalamet
by wearing a "
Marty Supreme
" bomber jacket, merchandise from Chalamet's new film. Jenner shared a photo on
Instagram Stories
...
3h
/28m
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USA
Donald Trump
threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican goods, demanding Mexico release water owed under a 1944 treaty. Trump stated on his
Truth Social
platform that Mexico owes the US approximately 987 million cubic meters of...
2h
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USA
The Trump administration's "Operation Irish Goodbye" initiative aims to deploy
ICE
agents to the U.S.-Mexico border during the holiday season to apprehend migrants attempting to self-remove. A
DHS
report reveals a...
3h
/2h
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USA
A federal judge in Boston ruled that the
Trump administration
's ban on federal permits for new wind energy projects was unlawful, declaring it "arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law." US District Judge Patti...
5h
/4h
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USA
Luigi Mangione
faces state and federal charges, including murder and weapons offenses, in connection with the fatal shooting of
UnitedHealthcare
CEO
Brian Thompson
. Thompson was killed on December 4, 2024, in Manhattan,...
10h
/5h
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Argentina
Argentina has officially set a new world record for the largest gathering of golden retrievers, with 2,397 dogs assembling in Buenos Aires' Bosques de Palermo park on December 8, 2025. This event surpassed the previous...
8h
/1h
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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...
17h
/10h
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USA
In a chaotic "
Monday Night Football
" game on December 9, 2025, the
Los Angeles Chargers
defeated the
Philadelphia Eagles
22-19 in overtime, with
Cameron Dicker
securing the win with a 54-yard field goal. The Chargers'...
1h
/58m
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USA
The US
Supreme Court
heard arguments in
Trump v. Slaughter
on December 8-9, 2025, concerning the removal of federal agency officials. President
Donald Trump
's administration defended his dismissal of
FTC
member Rebecca...
12h
/2h
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Italy
Rome's public transport operator
ATAC
is facing a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, called by the
Sul
union over unresolved worker issues. The strike will impact buses, metro, and trams, with guaranteed...
1h
#
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...
12h
/2h
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USA
Erika Kirk
, widow of the late conservative activist
Charlie Kirk
, appeared on
Fox News
' '
Hannity
' to promote his posthumous book, "Stop, In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life." Kirk...
32m
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USA
The
Archdiocese of New York
announced a $300 million fund for sexual abuse victims, financed by budget cuts, layoffs, and asset sales.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
stated the fund aims for victim compensation, with retired...
8h
/3h
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USA
The
Indianapolis Colts
are considering signing veteran quarterback
Philip Rivers
for a workout on Tuesday, potentially to their practice squad, as they face a quarterback crisis. This move comes after starting...
1h
#
Netherlands
Europol
reports that migrant smugglers are using increasingly brutal and technologically advanced methods to exploit geopolitical instability and poverty for profit in Europe. The European Migrant Smuggling Centre...
1h
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USA
Representative
Jasmine Crockett
announced her bid for the
Texas Senate
seat, following the withdrawal of former Representative
Colin Allred
. Allred's departure aims to prevent a fractured Democratic primary and unite...
5h
/2h
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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...
25h
/14h
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USA
Michael Virgil
died on a
Royal Caribbean
cruise to Mexico after allegedly being overserved alcohol and subdued by crew with excessive force. A lawsuit filed by his fiancée,
Connie Aguilar
, claims
Royal Caribbean
crew...
6h
/3h
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USA
Florida Governor
Ron DeSantis
has declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations (
CAIR
) and the
Muslim Brotherhood
as "foreign terrorist organizations" through an executive order. Neither organization is officially...
5h
/1h
#
USA
Pregnant immigrants, including asylum seekers, are reportedly held for months in detention, facing inadequate medical care and poor conditions, with some allegedly offered money to leave voluntarily. Advocates and court...
1h
#
Mexico
Former Chihuahua Governor
César Duarte
was taken into custody by Mexican federal authorities on Monday, December 8, 2025, to face money laundering charges. The
Attorney General’s Office
stated that the funds were...
1h
#
UK
Two 17-year-old Afghan asylum seekers,
Jan Jahanzeb
and
Israr Niazal
, have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in
Leamington Spa
. The court viewed footage the victim recorded during...
5h
/3h
#
Honduras
Honduras's National Electoral Council (
CNE
) resumed vote counting on December 8, 2025, after delays, with provisional results showing right-wing candidate
Nasry Asfura
leading. The ruling
Libre
party, led by outgoing...
10h
/1h
#
USA
In
Below Deck Mediterranean
, stew
Kizzi Kitchener
developed a strong infatuation with charter guest
David
, a professional boxer, despite strict rules. This distraction frustrated
Chef Josh
and impacted Kizzi's work,...
3h
#
USA
Donald Trump
made history on December 7-8, 2025, becoming the first sitting president to host the
Kennedy Center Honors
. Trump referred to the venue as "the Trump Kennedy Center" and awarded each honoree a new Tiffany &...
16h
/2h
#
USA
Donald Trump
verbally attacked female reporters on December 8-9, 2025, during a White House event and a press conference in São Paulo. Trump accused
ABC News
reporter
Rachel Scott
of incompetence after she questioned...
8h
/4h
#
USA
The play "
Marjorie Prime
," by
Jordan Harrison
, explores
AI
and memory at the
Hayes Theater
, starring
June Squibb
as an elderly woman interacting with an
AI
version of her deceased husband. Directed by
Anne Kauffman
, the...
3h
#
France
Brigitte Macron
, wife of French President
Emmanuel Macron
, faced criticism for her remarks at a comedy show in Paris on December 8, 2025. Protesters from the feminist collective #NousToutes interrupted
Ary Abittan
's...
9h
/31m
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USA
The proposed $6.2 billion merger between
Nexstar Media Group
and
Tegna Inc.
faces scrutiny from
Donald Trump
and the Zionist Organization of America (
ZOA
). Nexstar CEO Perry Sook remains optimistic about the deal's...
3h
#
USA
A competitive bidding war has erupted for
Warner Bros. Discovery
(
WBD
), with
Paramount
launching a $108 billion hostile bid financed partly by
Jared Kushner
's
Affinity Partners
and sovereign wealth funds from Saudi...
12h
/59m
#
USA
US stock markets saw a mixed session on Monday, December 8, 2025, with major indices closing lower, although technology stocks like
Broadcom
,
Nvidia
, and
Microsoft
showed strength.
Nvidia
's shares climbed in extended...
7h
#
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...
13h
/9h
#
Lebanon
The Israeli military announced Tuesday it struck
Hezbollah
infrastructure in southern Lebanon, targeting a training complex for the elite
al-Radwan
force, launch sites, and military structures. These strikes follow...
7h
/1h
#
USA
Dame
Judi Dench
, 91, has largely retired from acting due to significant declines in her eyesight and memory. Age-related macular degeneration causes blurred vision, impacting her ability to read scripts and see on set,...
14h
/1h
#
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...
25h
/7h
#
USA
Selena Gomez
and
Lena Dunham
joined
Taylor Swift
at
Arrowhead Stadium
on December 7, 2025, watching the
Kansas City Chiefs
lose to the
Houston Texans
20-10. This marked Gomez's first game appearance with Swift, and...
10h
/4h
#
USA
New York Mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani
has appointed rapper and activist
Mysonne Linen
to advise on criminal justice, drawing criticism due to Linen's past felony conviction for robbery. Linen, who maintains his innocence...
5h
#
Israel
Israeli police and
Jerusalem
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...
14h
/6h
#
USA
Donald Trump
announced Monday he will sign an executive order this week to prevent US states from regulating
AI
individually. Trump stated on his
Truth Social
network that "There must be only one regulation if we are to...
5h
#
Kazakhstan
NASA
astronaut
Jonny Kim
and Russian cosmonauts
Sergey Ryzhikov
and
Alexey Zubritsky
concluded their 245-day mission aboard the
ISS
on December 8, 2025. Their
Soyuz MS-27
spacecraft undocked from the
ISS
, with a planned...
9h
/4h
#
USA
Joshua Aaron
, developer of the
iPhone
app
ICEBlock
, filed a lawsuit in federal court in
Washington D.C.
against
Trump
administration officials, alleging violations of his
First Amendment
rights. The suit claims...
13h
/5h
#
USA
The
Trump administration
has significantly increased visa revocations and enforcement actions, revoking over 85,000 visas since January, more than double the previous year's total.
Tom Homan
, the border czar, announced...
5h
#
Palestine
Sir
Tony Blair
has been removed from consideration for the
Gaza
"board of peace" after Arab and Muslim states objected to his inclusion. The former UK Prime Minister was initially the only person named to the board,...
6h
#
USA
Generation Alpha
's holiday wish lists feature viral trends and luxury brands, with items like
Pink Palm Puff
hoodies and Longchamp tote bags in high demand. Comedian
Megan Stalter
curated a "Curated By" collection for...
6h
#
USA
Jason Bateman
shared in a recent
Esquire
profile that he and his sister,
Justine Bateman
, maintain a respectful but distant relationship. He clarified their conversations are like those with an "adult friend,"...
9h
/3h
#
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...
14h
/9h
#
USA
Google
is significantly advancing its
Android XR
mixed reality operating system, with new
AI
-powered glasses slated for release in 2026. At The Android Show: XR Edition on December 8, 2025,
Google
showcased advancements...
11h
/6h
#
USA
Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
and Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth
met with Australian counterparts in Washington on Monday to discuss Indo-Pacific security and countering China. The talks also covered the Russia-Ukraine...
6h
#
USA
US Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth
is facing controversy for his judgment and adherence to military protocols, particularly after launching airstrikes in the
Pacific
and Caribbean that critics claim crossed legal...
7h
#
USA
Federal Judge
James Boasberg
is intensifying his criminal contempt investigation into a high-profile deportation case, ordering top Justice Department attorney
Drew Ensign
and former
DOJ
lawyer
Erez Reuveni
to testify...
6h
#
USA
Kimora Lee Simmons
revisited her 2004 arrest for eluding police on E!'s Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane, clarifying it was for failing to stop, not marijuana possession. She also discussed her daughter
Aoki Lee Simmons
'...
6h
#
China
China's trade surplus reached a record $1.08 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, driven by strong exports to various regions excluding the USA. Despite facing tariffs from
Donald Trump
, China has diversified its...
24h
/7h
#
Reuters
“
Space crew returns from ISS
”
1h
#
NorthKorea
Russia's Ambassador to North Korea,
Alexandre Matsegora
, has died suddenly at the age of 70. His death was announced by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 6, 2025, with deep regret expressed for the...
7h
#
USA
Disabled fans are challenging
Disney
's revised
Disability Access Service
(
DAS
) program through a federal lawsuit and a shareholder proposal, arguing that the changes are too restrictive.
Disney
claims the modifications...
6h
#
USA
Representative
Marjorie Taylor Greene
announced her resignation from
Congress
, effective January 2026, following a severe rift with
Donald Trump
. Greene stated that Trump offered "harsh accusatory replies and zero...
24h
/9h
#
USA
Actress
Sydney Sweeney
has definitively addressed cosmetic surgery rumors, stating she has "never gotten work done" due to a severe fear of needles. Appearing on
Allure
magazine's "Truth Serum" series with Amanda...
12h
/3h
#
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
...
15h
/9h
#
Russia
Four Russian soldiers have been sentenced for the torture and murder of
Russell Bentley
, a 64-year-old pro-Russian influencer and correspondent for
Sputnik
. Bentley, a former US Army soldier who obtained Russian...
15h
/4h
#
Spain
Four people have died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the
Charco de Isla Cangrejo
natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday afternoon. The incident involved approximately 20 people,...
20h
/4h
#
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...
10h
/9h
#
NewYorkTimes
“
Germany passes controversial law to boost soldier numbers
”
2h
#
China
A tourist in China's
Huaying Mountain
miraculously survived a fall of approximately 50 feet down a cliff face while attempting to take a selfie near
Blade Rock
. Chinese officials confirmed
Blade Rock
is outside...
7h
#
Albania
EU interior ministers approved a controversial migration agreement, known as the "Albania model," to establish repatriation hubs outside the bloc. Italy's Interior Minister
Matteo Piantedosi
called the deal a turning...
11h
/5h
#
Italy
Christian Pulisic
proved decisive for
AC Milan
in their 3-2 comeback victory over
Juventus
on December 8, 2025. The American forward scored twice after coming off the bench, including the winning goal that propelled AC...
8h
#
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...
9h
#
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...
9h
#
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...
12h
/7h
#
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...
13h
/9h
#
USA
Republicans in vulnerable US House districts are concerned about the political fallout from the December 31 expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (
ACA
) premium tax credits. The potential lapse, which could lead to...
17h
/6h
#
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...
10h
#
USA
The
Houston Texans
secured a significant 20-10 victory over the
Kansas City Chiefs
, boosting their playoff aspirations and improving their record to 8-5. This win marks the Texans' fifth consecutive triumph and ends a...
24h
/16h
#
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...
10h
#
France
The
Louvre Museum
faces an impending open-ended strike by staff starting December 15, protesting deteriorating working conditions and inadequate resources. This follows a recent $100 million jewel heist and a water leak...
29h
/13h
#
CNN
“
Finnish foreign minister reacts to Trump's national security strategy
”
4h
#
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
...
10h
#
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...
10h
#
Venezuela
Lawmakers are debating the release of classified video from a US military strike on September 2, 2025, targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels near Venezuela. The operation resulted in approximately 87 deaths and...
28h
/7h
#
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...
17h
/8h
#
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...
11h
#
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...
14h
/9h
#
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...
17h
/10h
#
Fox
“
Gloria Gaynor
on how Dems will survive under the Trump admin
”
5h
#
USA
The Hollywood Reporter
(
THR
) dominated the
Los Angeles Press Club
's 18th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, securing 13 first-place honors, including TV Critic of the Year for
Angie Han
. Seth...
12h
#
Germany
Germany's domestic intelligence chief,
Sinan Selen
, warned on December 8th, 2025, that Russia may escalate sabotage and disinformation campaigns in 2026. Selen stated that Germany is a prime target for Moscow due to its...
11h
#
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...
12h
#
USA
IBM
announced today a definitive agreement to acquire data streaming platform
Confluent
for $11 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, expected by mid-2026, aims to bolster
IBM
's
AI
and cloud computing...
15h
#
Jamaica
Miss Jamaica
, Dr.
Gabrielle Henry
, sustained severe injuries including an intracranial hemorrhage and facial lacerations following a significant fall during the preliminary competition in Thailand. The Miss Universe...
11h
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USA
Blizzard Entertainment
is enhancing
Overwatch 2
with major updates focused on player experience, accessibility, and competitive integrity, having banned over one million cheaters through its
Defense Matrix
system. The...
11h
#
USA
New York Mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani
released a video on December 7, 2025, detailing how immigrants can interact with US
ICE
agents, stating, "New York will always welcome immigrants." The video, which has garnered over...
15h
/10h
#
USA
Uber
is launching a new insights platform for marketers called
Uber Intelligence
on Monday, December 8, 2025. The platform leverages a partnership with
LiveRamp
, utilizing its clean room technology to allow advertisers...
12h