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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a grim year for journalists in 2025, with 67 killings worldwide, marking a third consecutive annual increase. Palestine was the deadliest location, with the Israeli army accused...

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The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns that the world is heading towards catastrophic climate change, devastated nature, and deadly pollution without immediate and rapid systemic changes. Compiled by...

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Lithuania declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to repeated incursions of smuggler balloons originating from Belarus, which have disrupted civil aviation and threatened national security. The emergency status...

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A fire erupted in a seven-story office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing at least 22 people. The blaze began on the first floor of the building, which housed a sales and storage office for a drone company, and...

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Jimmy Kimmel has signed a contract extension to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, the network announced in December 2025. This renewal follows a controversy earlier this year when Kimmel's comments led to ABC...

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Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has submitted a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), directly competing with Netflix's earlier $82.7 billion proposal. This bid is reportedly...

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Donald Trump announced a policy shift allowing US chipmaker Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to "approved customers" in China and other countries under strict national security conditions. This move balances export...

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A fatal head-on collision occurred this morning on Regional Road 464 near Maniago when a car attempting to overtake a tractor collided with an oncoming bus carrying students. The 43-year-old male driver of the car died...

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An extensive nine-year investigation has concluded that British intelligence agencies excessively pampered and protected a top IRA agent codenamed Stakeknife for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and...

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Major Bitcoin mining firms in the USA, including Riot Platforms, Bitfarms, Core Scientific, and MARA Holdings, are pivoting to AI and high-performance computing (HPC) due to lower profitability in Bitcoin mining. These...

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Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled for execution by lethal injection for the 1989 murder of Tressa Lynn Pettibone, a crime for which he was convicted and initially sentenced to death in 1990. Geralds will become Florida's...

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Gwyneth Paltrow attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Marty Supreme," accompanied by her son Moses Martin, who made his red carpet debut. The film features Paltrow as Kay Stone, a retired actress who becomes involved...

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Ford and Renault have forged a strategic partnership to co-develop and produce electric vehicles in Europe, utilizing Renault's existing Ampere platform for two new Ford electric models. These vehicles are slated for...

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Salary adjustments for domestic workers, including a 2.7% increase to be divided between November and December 2025, have been confirmed, along with non-remunerative sums. These changes, detailed in Resolution 3/2025 of...

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A biopic titled "Dark Horse" is in production about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, with filming commencing three months ago in Brazil. Jim Caviezel is set to portray Bolsonaro in the film, which reportedly...

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The trial of Shahriar J., a German-Iranian from Hamburg known online as "White Tiger," is set to commence on January 9, facing charges including attempted murder. Shahriar J. is accused of 204 criminal offenses against...

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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...

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Alina Habba, former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, resigned 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...

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Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian immigrant and mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, was granted a $1,500 bond by a federal immigration judge on Monday and is set to be released. Ferreira has been...

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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...

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British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, faces up to 15 years in an Indonesian prison after her arrest in Bali for allegedly producing pornographic material. While the maximum...

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Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, a Janjaweed militia leader, received a 20-year sentence from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes in Darfur. The ICC convicted Abd al-Rahman on 27 counts, including...

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The Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 22-19 in overtime on December 9, 2025, with Cameron Dicker kicking the winning 54-yard field goal. The Chargers' defense forced eight turnovers from the...

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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...

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US District Judge Patti Saris ruled that the Trump administration's ban on federal permits for new wind energy projects was unlawful. The executive order, issued by Donald Trump, had indefinitely halted new leases and...

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A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by an ambulance responding to an emergency on Via Archimede in Genoa earlier today. Local police are investigating the incident, reviewing witness...

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The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly considering a workout for veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who last played for the team in their 2020 playoff appearance. This move comes as the team faces a quarterback crisis...

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Negotiators reached a compromise to significantly weaken the EU's supply chain law, now applying only to large companies with over 5,000 employees and a 1.5 billion euro turnover. Civil liability for human rights...

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The Archdiocese of New York is establishing a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse, financing it through budget cuts, layoffs, and asset sales. Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced that retired Judge...

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A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured after being stabbed with a Swiss Army knife during a brawl in Maniago, Pordenone, on December 8, 2025. The dispute, which reportedly began over a cigarette request, escalated...

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Italy

Rome's public transport system is facing significant disruptions this week due to a series of strikes initiated by ATAC personnel and planned for the coming days. Today, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, a 24-hour strike by...

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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...

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Honduras awaits final presidential election results amid fraud allegations and legal maneuvers involving former President Juan Orlando Hernández. Provisional counts show Nasry Asfura leading, but the ruling Libre party,...

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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....

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Four people died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday, December 8, 2025. The incident, which involved approximately 20...

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Fairphone launched its second-generation Fairbuds XL headphones, featuring a modular and repairable design with upgraded 40mm dynamic drivers. These headphones are now available globally in forest green and horizon...

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Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have satirized Donald Trump's receipt of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. Stewart joked the trophy resembled a "fictitious golden butt plug," reflecting...

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Civic freedoms have been significantly curtailed globally, with the USA and Italy both downgraded to an "obstructed" civic space rating by the civil society watchdog Civicus. The US was downgraded from "narrowed"...

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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...

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The family of Michael Virgil has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean, alleging the cruise line negligently overserved him at least 33 alcoholic beverages before a fatal disturbance in December 2025. Virgil's family...

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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...

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SVT's new reality show "Shaolin Heroes" features seven male participants, including entrepreneur Jan Emanuel, undergoing intense physical and mental training as Shaolin monks in South Korea. Jan Emanuel described the...

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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...

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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...

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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 following the killing of George Floyd....

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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,...

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USA

A secret Pentagon report, "the Overmatch brief," hypothesizes a US defeat against China, revealing the American military is outmatched. The comprehensive review details China's capability to destroy American aircraft,...

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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...

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Palestine

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been removed from consideration for the Gaza "board of peace," a key component of a roadmap proposed by Donald Trump. Arab and Muslim states objected to Blair's inclusion due to...

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France

Brigitte Macron has faced widespread condemnation for derogatory remarks made backstage at a Paris comedy show on December 8, 2025, where feminist protesters were demonstrating. Macron's office stated her comments were...

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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...

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USA

Erika Kirk is promoting her late husband Charlie Kirk's posthumous book, "Stop, In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," which emphasizes observing the Sabbath. Charlie Kirk, the chairman...

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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...

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CNN

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One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria”
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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USA

The Trump administration has intensified visa revocations and immigration enforcement, revoking over 85,000 visas this year, impacting foreign students and citing reasons like DUIs and assaults. The DHS has also...

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USA

Donald Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order this week preventing US states from individually regulating AI. Trump stated on his Truth Social network that a unified federal regulation is necessary for...

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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 &...

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TheDaily

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Netflix vs. Paramount: Inside the Battle Over Warner Brothers”
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USA

Donald Trump verbally attacked female reporters during a White House roundtable and a press conference in São Paulo earlier this month. He accused ABC News reporter Rachel Scott of incompetence and called her a...

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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...

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TheVergecast

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Year in review”
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Israel

Israeli authorities forcibly entered the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem on Monday, December 8, 2025, to collect on alleged municipal tax debts. Police removed the UN flag, confiscated furniture and IT equipment,...

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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...

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USA

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing intense scrutiny over allegations of lawlessness, hypocrisy, and potential war crimes, stemming from a reported September 2 incident in the Caribbean where a second strike on a...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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USA

Joshua Aaron, the developer of the iPhone app ICEBlock, filed a federal lawsuit in Washington D.C. against Trump administration officials, alleging violations of his First Amendment rights. The suit claims officials...

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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...

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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...

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USA

Global markets experienced mixed performance as investors awaited central bank decisions, with US stocks closing lower despite tech gains driven by companies like Nvidia. Nvidia shares rose after the Commerce Department...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,"...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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'...

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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...

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Reuters

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Space crew returns from ISS”
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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...

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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...

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France

Croatia is acquiring 18 French Caesar self-propelled howitzers for 320 million euros, a deal confirmed by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic during a visit to Paris earlier this year. The howitzer purchase,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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