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Donald Trump officially banned five European individuals and halted H-1B visas for content moderators after the EU fined X €120 million.Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the measures as retaliation for the Digital Services Act, which the administration claims suppresses free speech to target American interests.European Commission representative Henna Virkkunen defended the regulations as democratic frameworks while Elon Musk deactivated the advertising account of the commission on his platform.
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Israel Katz ordered a forceful military operation against the town of Qabatiya following a multi-phase terrorist attack that killed two civilians in northern Israel. The 37-year-old Palestinian assailant killed Shimshon...

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USA

Volodymyr Zelensky announced a Sunday meeting with Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a 20-point peace plan while Russian strikes killed several civilians in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. The proposal, which Zelensky claims...

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Japan

Authorities in Mishima arrested a 38-year-old suspect for attempted murder after a violent attack involving a survival knife and bleach injured 15 workers. The assailant wore a gas mask while assaulting employees at the...

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Syria

Authorities launch a manhunt in Homs after a mosque bombing killed eight people and injured 20 others during Friday prayers. Security forces established a perimeter around the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque following the...

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Nigeria

Pete Hegseth warns of further military action after Donald Trump authorized precision airstrikes against militants in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day. The operation involved more than 12 Tomahawk missiles launched...

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Italy

Robert Francis Prevost delivered his inaugural "Urbi et Orbi" address as Pope Leo XIV, reviving the tradition of multi-language Christmas greetings before 30,000 people at the Vatican. During the message from St....

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Brazil

Flávio Bolsonaro has been named the Liberal Party candidate for the 2026 presidential election following a formal endorsement from Jair Bolsonaro during his recovery from surgery. The former leader remains in custody at...

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UK

Charles Mountbatten-Windsor honored individuals showing spontaneous bravery during his Christmas address from Westminster Abbey, following a deadly terror attack in Australia. The monarch shared that his cancer...

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USA

Donald Trump joked about checking Santa Claus for illegal items during NORAD holiday calls while launching a social media campaign against political rivals. The remarks followed more than 100 Truth Social posts where...

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Malaysia

Najib Razak received an additional 15-year prison sentence and a record 13.5 billion ringgit fine after a Malaysian High Court found him guilty of massive embezzlement from the 1MDB state fund. Judge Collin Lawrence...

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Nigeria

US forces conducted "perfect" airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria after Donald Trump warned of consequences regarding the persecution of Christians. The military operations in Sokoto, confirmed by US Africa...

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Israel

Somalia, Turkey, and Egypt condemned Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized Somaliland as a sovereign state on December 26, 2025. Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Saar signed the declaration establishing...

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Türkiye

Authorities in Istanbul detained 115 ISIS suspects following intelligence reports of planned holiday attacks and the capture of senior operative Mehmet Goren. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued 137...

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Lebanon

Israeli forces killed Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari in a drone strike on Thursday after identifying him as a key Quds Force commander near the Syrian border. This operation follows a major 12-day conflict between...

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Brazil

Internal divisions emerge within Brazil's right wing as Carlos Bolsonaro enters the Senate race in Santa Catarina, following his father Jair Bolsonaro's hospital-bed endorsement of Flavio Bolsonaro for the 2026...

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USA

Imran Ahmed secured a temporary restraining order after the administration of Donald Trump attempted to deport the British anti-disinformation campaigner from the USA on Christmas. Federal judge Vernon Broderick blocked...

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Italy

Edoardo Teodorani Fabbri will manage a significant stake in the family holding company after Maria Sole Agnelli died at age 100. The influential shareholder and sister of Gianni Agnelli passed away at her villa near...

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Italy

Rome recorded its 113th road fatality of 2025 after an 86-year-old woman was struck and killed in Viale Parioli. The tragic accident follows a Christmas night hit-and-run near Turin where a young driver killed Claudio...

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Donald Trump officially banned five European individuals and halted H-1B visas for content moderators after the EU fined X €120 million. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the measures as retaliation for the...

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Germany

Dominik Jung predicts Germany faces its harshest winter in 15 years as a polar air mass brings subzero temperatures and snow for the new year. This European freeze follows warnings from Ryan Maue of a massive Arctic...

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USA

Net worth of top US tech executives rose to $2.5 trillion by late 2025 as Elon Musk saw his fortune reach $645 billion amid an AI-driven market surge. This wealth explosion follows a year where AI startup funding...

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USA

A federal judge scheduled a hearing for Monday after Dominion Energy Virginia sued the Donald Trump administration for halting several offshore wind projects. The company argues that the suspension of the Coastal...

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CapeVerde

Portuguese authorities arrested a 19-year-old German national in a Lisbon hotel following the stabbing deaths of his father and two other relatives in Cape Verde. The suspect fled the island of Sao Vicente on Tuesday...

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Japan

Sanae Takaichi and the Japanese cabinet approved a record 122.3 trillion yen budget for fiscal year 2026 to accelerate military modernization following deteriorating relations with China. The 9 trillion yen defense...

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USA

Donald Trump maintains uncharacteristic cabinet stability as declining approval ratings and controversies involving officials like Pete Hegseth complicate potential new Senate confirmation battles. This emphasis on...

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USA

Nike shares rose 4.6% after Tim Cook purchased approximately 3 million dollars in stock to signal confidence in Elliott Hill. This move follows a 13% decline in the company's value since December 18 and aims to bolster...

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China

Economic gap between superpowers widens as China's share of USA GDP falls to 64% following a slowdown in domestic consumption. Xi Jinping aims to counter this decline through the 15th five-year plan which prioritizes...

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Somalia

Opposition leaders dismiss the landmark December 25 local council elections in Mogadishu as a sham following the city's first direct vote based on a one-person, one-vote principle in 56 years. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud...

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USA

LG will showcase its humanoid robot CLOiD at CES 2026 in Las Vegas to support the vision of a home with zero manual labor. The robot features two articulated arms with five fingers and utilizes Affectionate Intelligence...

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USA

Engadget staff and NPR critics have revealed their final book recommendations for 2025, highlighting authors such as Charlotte McConaghy and Stephen Graham Jones. These annual year-end guides showcase standout titles...

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Italy

Leo XIV warned that peace advocates are frequently ridiculed and marginalized during his St. Stephen's Day Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square. Speaking on December 26, 2025, the American pontiff emphasized that those...

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NorthKorea

Kim Jong Un has unveiled images of North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine after inspecting the 8,700-ton vessel and ordering a major military production increase for 2026. This strategic development follows a...

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USA

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency across six counties as recovery efforts continue following a catastrophic storm that killed at least four people. Los Angeles recorded its wettest Christmas season...

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Russia

Emmanuel Macron stated he is fully mobilized to secure the release of Laurent Vinatier following a formal proposal from the Kremlin regarding the imprisoned French scholar. Vladimir Putin and the Russian government...

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Yemen

Saudi Arabia has demanded that UAE-backed separatists withdraw from the Hadramout and Mahra provinces following alleged Saudi airstrikes on Friday. Expert April Longley Alley warned that Donald Trump might need to...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky introduced a revised 20-point peace proposal following a meeting with American emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss ending the conflict. The plan suggests a ceasefire along current...

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USA

Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to Florida for a summit with Donald Trump following the receipt of an updated 20-point peace plan by the Kremlin. Vladimir Putin has privately expressed skepticism over the proposal,...

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France

Tributes pour in for Jean-Louis Gasset following his death at 72 after a final coaching stint with Montpellier. Gasset was highly regarded for his successful partnership with Laurent Blanc at Bordeaux and PSG along with...

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UK

Jimmy Kimmel warns of booming tyranny in the USA during his Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4 following a year of controversy. Addressing the British public, Kimmel characterized Donald Trump as a monarch...

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Italy

An Italian man was placed under house arrest after Carabinieri discovered over 200 grams of cocaine hidden inside Christmas "pandoro" cakes during a smuggling attempt in Ascoli Piceno. The seizure follows a separate...

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USA

Timothée Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme" as the film continues its theatrical run following a Christmas release that dramatizes the life of table tennis champion Marty Reisman. Director Josh Safdie makes his solo...

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USA

Donald Trump directed Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. and the CDC to align American childhood vaccination schedules with peer nations after criticism of the current volume of shots. Medical experts caution that...

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USA

An anonymous ticket holder in Arkansas won a historic $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot following the drawing held on Christmas Eve. Sold at a gas station in Cabot, the winning ticket represents the second-largest prize...

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SouthKorea

South Korea will phase out all international adoptions by 2029 as UN investigators criticize the government for failing to address decades of human rights abuses and document falsification. Lee Seuran announced the...

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UK

Nottingham Forest has paid tribute to club legend John Robertson following his death at the age of 72. Robertson was a pivotal figure in the back-to-back European Cup triumphs of 1979 and 1980, scoring the winning goal...

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Tanzania

Tanzanian authorities have launched a formal investigation after a medical rescue helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board. Simon Maigwa confirmed the victims included two tourists from...

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USA

Newly released DOJ documents reveal systemic surveillance failures contributed to the death of Jeffrey Epstein while he was being held on federal sex trafficking charges. The records detail a prior suicide attempt and...

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USA

Max Mayfield escapes the mental realm of Vecna and Eleven frees Will Byers as the fifth season of "Stranger Things" approaches its finale. These events follow the Christmas Day release of the penultimate installment...

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Russia

Ukraine launched strikes against Russian energy facilities, including the world's largest gas processing plant in Orenburg and the Novoshakhtinsk refinery, using British Storm Shadow missiles and domestic drones. The...

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Italy

Matteo Zuppi shared humorous greetings with Carabinieri officers after Francis used his Urbi et Orbi address to demand peace between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia condemned a holiday message from...

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USA

Travis Kelce spoke of a "whole lot of emotions" after potentially playing his final game at Arrowhead Stadium following the Kansas City Chiefs' elimination from the NFL playoffs. The 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos on...

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Poland

Poland closed its eastern airspace and scrambled fighter jets after intercepting a Russian reconnaissance aircraft and dozens of Belarusian objects during the Christmas holiday. National security officials identified...

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China

China imposed sanctions on 20 American defense companies and 10 executives after the US approved a significant 10 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan. The measures target entities like Boeing and Northrop Grumman by...

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USA

Multiple NFL teams are vying for division titles and playoff seeding as Week 17 of the 2025 season presents crucial clinching scenarios. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots hold 12-3 records while...

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Canada

Jacob Tierney rebuffed inquiries regarding the off-screen sexualities of actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie following the Season 2 renewal of "Heated Rivalry". The creator defended the privacy of the leads as the...

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Ukraine

At least five people died and 20 others were injured after Russia launched nearly 100 drones and a ballistic missile at multiple Ukrainian regions. The strikes hit Odesa for a second consecutive night following reports...

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USA

Over 23 million people are under winter storm warnings as a powerful system tracked by Matthew Cappucci and Ian Livingston threatens to paralyze the Northeast. The storm, which caused three deaths in Southern...

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NewYorkTimes

“
How a Deadly Bond Develops in Avatar: Fire and Ash”
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NorthKorea

Kim Jong Un revealed a nearly completed 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine following recent security agreements between Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump. Accompanied by Kim Ju Ae, Kim described the vessel as an...

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USA

Emergency crews remain on high alert as a series of powerful atmospheric rivers leaves at least seven dead and over 120,000 residents without power across California. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in six...

42h/21h
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Ukraine

Survivors and exiled artists condemn the scheduled reopening of the Mariupol Theatre after Russian authorities completed reconstruction of the site destroyed in a 2022 airstrike. Former employees describe the...

27h/19h
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Italy

Robert Prevost calls for global peace and labels several conflicts as forgotten wars during his inaugural Christmas Day address at the Vatican following his election earlier this year. Prevost urged Russia and Ukraine...

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USA

Millions of Americans face potentially devastating healthcare costs as federal subsidies expire following a massive free medical clinic that treated hundreds of uninsured residents in Pennsylvania. Cynthia Freeman and...

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Spain

Travelers face widespread flight cancellations across Europe after a last-minute pay offer averted a Luton strike while other airport workers continue holiday walkouts. The labor unrest involves Scandinavian Airlines...

6h
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USA

Nikola Jokic made NBA history with a record 18 points in overtime during a 142-138 victory for the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Serbian center recorded a 56-point triple-double following the...

7h
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Honduras

Nasry Asfura was officially declared the winner of the 2025 Honduran presidential election following a contentious 24-day count and significant pressure from Donald Trump. Representing the conservative National Party,...

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Palestine

Palestinian Authority police arrested three suspects for an arson attack on a Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin. The arrests followed the review of surveillance footage and the...

26h/21h
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TEDTalks

“
Why your life needs novelty, no matter your age”
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Italy

Italian authorities confirmed the accidental death of Giovanni Lopez after the 47-year-old man choked on festive panettone during a family lunch on Christmas Eve. Emergency personnel from the 118 service arrived at the...

27h/26h
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Palestine

Bethlehem Christmas celebrations highlight a sharp decline in the Christian population as thousands gathered for midnight mass amid ongoing regional tensions. Recent data reveals Bethlehem's Christian community has...

33h/20h
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USA

Rescuers remain on high alert across Southern California as powerful atmospheric rivers continue to dump heavy rain and snow, following at least three weather-related deaths. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency...

31h/18h
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Algeria

Ibrahim Boughali presided as Algeria passed a law labeling French colonial rule a state crime after 340 lawmakers voted to demand financial reparations. The legislation mandates the return of national archives and the...

28h/20h
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Australia

Thousands of backpackers crowded Sydney's Coogee Beach for Christmas celebrations as neighboring Bondi remained somber following a terror attack that killed 15 people on December 14. Anthony Albanese denounced an...

30h/29h
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CNN

“
Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria”
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Australia

Anthony Albanese announced a national bravery award and implemented strict firearm restrictions following a deadly ISIS-inspired terrorist attack at Bondi Beach that claimed 15 lives. The new legislation in New South...

37h/17h
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Ukraine

The Kremlin is currently rejecting peace proposals involving NATO membership for Ukraine after National Security Archive transcripts revealed long-standing opposition from Vladimir Putin. These documents from 2001 and...

34h/30h
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Myanmar

Min Aung Hlaing is shedding his military uniform to run as a civilian in Myanmar's upcoming December 28 elections, a process the UN dismisses as a sham. The strategic shift follows significant intervention from China,...

12h/3h
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Italy

Villacidro residents are mourning Noemi Collu after she died in a violent car crash on the SS 196 state road during Christmas Eve. The Carabinieri are investigating the fatal incident which occurred shortly before 9:30...

25h
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Italy

Health officials highlight contrasting outcomes as Paul Nana Ampong died following a cardiac arrest in Pordenone, shortly after a 19-year-old was saved in Palermo. The 15-year-old athlete collapsed on December 24, 2025,...

28h
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Cambodia

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed optimism for a 72-hour ceasefire after Thai F-16 jets dropped 40 bombs on a Cambodian village amid ongoing border disputes. Defense ministers from both nations expect to...

18h/43m
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USA

Detroit Lions eliminated from NFL playoff contention following a 23-10 Christmas Day loss to Minnesota Vikings. Jared Goff committed five of the six turnovers for Detroit as the Minnesota defense recorded five sacks and...

12h/8h
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Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in London exile, positioning himself as a leading candidate for the general elections scheduled for February 12, 2025. Millions of supporters greeted the acting...

29h/26h
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France

Record numbers of French citizens want to emigrate after confidence in the government of Emmanuel Macron dropped sharply following the 2024 dissolution of parliament. This national malaise mirrors the decline of Paris,...

26h
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Japan

Gold and silver prices reached unprecedented highs as investors sought safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Simultaneously, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index...

9h
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Morocco

Organizers are reportedly allowing spectators free entry into stadiums after kickoff to fill empty stands during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The logistical move follows the conclusion of opening matches...

26h
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UK

UK government spending on social media influencers has surpassed £1 million following a surge in content creators hired to reach Gen Z. Keir Starmer and ministers like Bridget Phillipson are engaging digital...

27h
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USA

Susan Collins and Jon Ossoff are emphasizing constituent services as a key strategy for the 2026 midterm elections following their commitment to resolving federal agency issues. Both senators are leveraging direct voter...

27h
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Russia

Christopher Forsbäck labeled his 20-year Russian prison sentence as ridiculous after being convicted in absentia for terrorism related to the 2024 Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region. Currently working for a drone...

23h/7h
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USA

Martin Scorsese describes the murders of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner as an obscenity in a moving tribute published in The New York Times. Their son, Nick Reiner, remains in custody after being charged with the...

18h/2h
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Palau

Palau will host 75 migrants from the USA under a deal signed by Donald Trump and Surangel Whipps, as the administration also pushes to revoke citizenship and expand detention facilities. In exchange for accepting...

36h/18h
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USA

Donald Trump proposes naming a new class of warships after himself and featuring his likeness on a new dollar coin as he intensifies the personal branding of federal institutions. These recent actions follow the...

10h
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USA

Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny after the DOJ released documents alleging he flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times between 1993 and 2006. While the DOJ dismisses an alleged letter regarding Trump as...

33h/20h
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USA

Amanda Seyfried stars as Shaker founder Ann Lee in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” a musical biopic by Mona Fastvold featuring narration by Thomasin McKenzie. Following its independent production, the film exploring Lee’s...

27h
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USA

Judge Vernon Broderick issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Donald Trump administration from deporting activist Imran Ahmed after officials revoked his visa and sanctioned four other Europeans. Marco Rubio...

23h/8h
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USA

Bo Nix threw a go-ahead touchdown to R.J. Harvey after an offsides penalty by Chris Jones extended the decisive drive in the Denver Broncos' 20-13 victory. Sean Payton celebrated the first win at Arrowhead Stadium since...

10h
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USA

Artists have canceled the scheduled December 25 Christmas concert and other productions after Donald Trump rebranded the John F. Kennedy Center to include his own name. Representative Joyce Beatty filed a federal...

42h/24h
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USA

Fans voiced criticism over game analysis after Netflix prioritized spectacle during its 2025 NFL Christmas Day broadcast featuring Snoop Dogg. The streaming platform utilized the star-studded event to promote its own...

14h/5h
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USA

Kate Hudson is earning significant award recognition for her portrayal of Claire Sardina in the new Craig Brewer biographical film "Song Sung Blue." The drama follows the true story of a Milwaukee tribute act and stars...

31h/27h
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Venezuela

Donald Trump has imposed a two-month quarantine on Venezuelan oil exports and seized tankers to pressure Nicolás Maduro. The move severely impacts Cuba, where oil shipments monitored by Marco Rubio have dropped...

15h/6h
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BBC

“
US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria”
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