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The Ministry of the Interior announced an immediate one-year ban on the social media app Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, citing links to 1,700 fraud cases and financial losses of more than $7.9 million.Deputy Minister of the Interior Ma Shih-yuan stated that internet providers must block access, urged Google to stop promoting Xiaohongshu advertisements, and faced criticism from Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun for allegedly restricting internet freedom.
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Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor, its first Democrat in nearly three decades, and the first non-Hispanic person in the role since the...

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Donald Trump recently gave the U.S. economy under his administration an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" rating, even as widespread public dissatisfaction continues over rising costs. At a rally in Mount Pocono, Trump...

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Belgium

The EU has reached a binding agreement on a new climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. This deal, finalized by negotiators from EU member states and the...

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Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to significantly reduce prison sentences, a legislative action that could impact former President Jair Bolsonaro and others convicted for the attacks on government buildings...

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Australia

Australia has implemented a nationwide ban on social media access for individuals under 16, a move championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as "world-leading" to empower families and protect youth. Online Safety...

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María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, will not attend the award ceremony in Oslo, with her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, accepting the prize on her behalf. Kristian Berg Harpviken, director of the...

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US District Judge Paul Engelmayer authorized the DOJ to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution, under the recently enacted Epstein...

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Donald Trump reportedly pressures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, asserting that Moscow holds the "upper hand" and urging Kyiv to "play ball" for a potential...

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The Federal Reserve begins its two-day monetary policy meeting, with markets widely expecting a 25 basis point interest rate cut, the third this year. The institution faces significant internal disagreement compounded...

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Taylor Swift enjoyed a night out in New York City with Este Haim, dining at Chez Margaux while sporting a Louis Vuitton ensemble. Separately, Blake Lively was also in the city for a promotional event, with reports...

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The Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could redefine how intellectual disability is assessed in death penalty cases, potentially making it more challenging for convicted murderers like Joseph Clifton...

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USA Donald Trump urged Ukraine to hold elections, suggesting the prolonged absence of a vote undermined its democratic claims. Trump also raised the possibility of reducing USA support if the conflict persisted, while...

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Donald Trump intensified his attacks against Representative Ilhan Omar at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating claims that she illegally entered the USA by marrying her brother and urging her deportation. Omar responded on...

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Italy

Italy's second installment of the IMU property tax for 2025 will be due on December 16, applying to second homes and luxury primary residences. A UIL study reveals extreme variations in property tax burdens across...

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Italy

State police in Palermo conducted a large-scale anti-mafia operation, resulting in 50 arrests and thwarting the reorganization of Cosa Nostra clans involved in drug trafficking and extortion. The investigation, led by...

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Jubilant Sykes, the Grammy-nominated baritone singer, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home, leading to the arrest of his 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, on suspicion of homicide. Officers found Sykes deceased with...

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Jacob Lee Bard faces charges of murder and first-degree assault after a fatal shooting at Kentucky State University's Young Hall left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police arrested Bard, identified...

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Belgium

Donald Trump's recent characterization of Europe as a "decaying" group of nations with "weak" leaders has drawn mixed reactions from European officials, with Nicola Procaccini finding the statements "harsh but fair"...

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Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education and architect of the No Child Left Behind law, died at 92. Paige was known for his educational reforms in Houston, which President George W. Bush dubbed the...

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China

A fire in a four-story residential building in Shantou, Guangdong Province, killed twelve people. The blaze reportedly started on the ground floor, and an investigation is underway according to the Xinhua news agency.

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Carrie Elizabeth Romney, sister-in-law of Mitt Romney, died by suicide in October from injuries sustained in a fall from a five-story parking structure in Valencia, California. The L.A. County Medical Examiner's office...

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Hip-hop artist and social media influencer Clinton Adams faces felony charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for allegedly sexually assaulting two women earlier this year. District Attorney...

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center to its highest level as Pacific Northwest residents brace for continued heavy rain following a powerful storm. The atmospheric river...

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Donald Trump sharply criticized European leaders in a Politico interview, labeling them "weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness." He asserted that their immigration policies are causing Europe's "decay"...

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe to discuss a potential peace agreement and secure continued aid. He met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Pope...

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Canada

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the US, announced she will step down in early 2026 after eight years of service. Hillman stated her departure allows Canada to establish a new team for the upcoming mandatory...

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Army gynecologist Maj. Blaine McGraw faces 54 charges of indecent visual recording among other offenses, stemming from alleged actions against 44 female patients and one non-patient at Fort Hood, Texas, and a private...

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SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering in mid to late 2026, aiming for a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and seeking to raise over $30 billion. The funds are intended...

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Donald Trump admitted using the phrase “shithole countries” to describe Haiti and African nations, bragging about a comment that sparked global outrage during his first term. Trump relived the incident during a rally,...

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Elon Musk described his tenure leading the Trump administration's DOGE as "somewhat successful" in recent remarks but indicated he would not undertake such an initiative again. Musk stated that while DOGE managed to...

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Christina Aguilera revealed on The Jennifer Hudson Show that her 10-year-old daughter, Summer Rain, prefers her mother without makeup, often asking her to remove it after filming. The singer's upcoming film, Christina...

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Italy

Charles De Ketelaere proved instrumental in Atalanta's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the Champions League. Atalanta, despite trailing to a Joao Pedro goal in the first half, rallied with second-half...

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Kyle Schwarber is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150 million contract, a deal confirmed during MLB's Winter Meetings. Schwarber, who will turn 33 in March, had a standout 2025 season leading the...

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Denmark

Denmark's military intelligence identifies the USA as a threat for the first time in its annual assessment, marking a significant shift in Danish security perception. This change moves from an "ideal of democracy"...

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Blake Lively's civil trial against Justin Baldoni, stemming from her sexual harassment lawsuit filed in December 2024, has been postponed by over two months. The proceeding, originally set for March 9, 2026, will now...

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Australia

Russell Crowe has strongly criticized "Gladiator II," asserting that the sequel betrays the moral core of the original 2000 film and the integrity of his character, Maximus Decimus Meridius. Crowe, an Oscar winner for...

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Donald Trump provided an uplifting update on Andrew Wolfe, a West Virginia National Guard member critically injured in a Washington D.C. shooting incident. Trump announced Wolfe "stood up" and recounted conversations...

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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's trip to Santorini, Greece, is fraught with high tensions and interpersonal conflicts, primarily an ongoing rift between Heather Gay and Meredith Marks over the "plane-gate"...

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Palestine

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a significant rise in journalist killings, totaling 67 globally, and 503 journalists detained. Palestine, especially Gaza, stands as the deadliest location, with RSF identifying...

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A small Beechcraft 55 plane crash-landed on top of a Toyota Camry on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, after the pilot reported engine issues during an instructional flight. The 57-year-old female driver of the...

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MacKenzie Scott will donate $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, representing a substantial increase from her $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023 contributions. Her total philanthropic giving, which emphasizes...

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Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė characterized the nationwide state of emergency, enacted due to security risks from meteorological balloons and drones originating from Belarus, as a "Belarusian hybrid attack."...

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OpenAI appointed Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack and a Salesforce executive, as its first chief revenue officer. Dresser will oversee OpenAI's global revenue strategy, including customer success and enterprise...

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris, known for her historic position, will have a marble bust displayed in Congress, with similar honors planned for Joe Biden, Mike Pence, and JD Vance. Harris recently released her book...

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Bryan Fuller, creator of the mystery-fantasy series "Pushing Daisies," has confirmed that a third season is being considered, with a pitch ready. The entire cast of the Emmy-winning show is eager to return for new...

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The US Supreme Court heard arguments on campaign finance laws, considering whether to overturn limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and JD...

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Bernie Sanders reacts to JD Vance's praise about him”
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to revert to using the Times New Roman font in official communications, reversing a decision made by his predecessor. Rubio described the earlier switch to Calibri,...

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GoFundMe's 2025 Year in Help report highlights significant generosity from donors and growing concern over the rising cost of living in the USA. The platform observed a 20% increase in fundraisers for essential needs...

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Raul Malo, co-founder and frontman of The Mavericks, died following a battle with cancer. His wife, Betty Malo, announced his passing, noting his long public struggle with colon cancer and leptomeningeal disease (LMD),...

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed all mentions of fossil fuels as a cause of climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts solely to natural phenomena like changes in Earth's orbit...

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Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, emphasized Europe's need to act decisively to strengthen its international monetary role. Panetta highlighted Europe's potential to play a larger role in the international...

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Nnena Kalu has made history as the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize. The 59-year-old artist, who has autism and limited verbal communication, was honored for her "bold and...

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The US military launched GenAI.mil, a new custom-built AI platform, fulfilling a directive from Donald Trump to achieve AI dominance. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the platform, stating it puts "the world's...

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USA

A Pew Research Center study revealed 64% of American teenagers have used AI chatbots, with a significant portion engaging daily or almost constantly. This widespread adoption raises concerns among educators and parents...

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USA

Former San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer revealed he played in at least eight games during the 2011 season while heavily intoxicated, attributing the behavior to a difficult divorce. Jammer admitted to having...

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Pamela Anderson has revealed a past romantic relationship with her "The Naked Gun" co-star Liam Neeson. Anderson shared in an interview with People magazine that they were briefly involved after filming concluded,...

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Ukraine

A member of the British armed forces has died in Ukraine due to a "tragic accident" while observing the testing of new defensive capabilities away from the front lines. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the death and...

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USA

Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, is addressing conflicts from season 2 of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan,' stating he only saw the final cuts of the show like other viewers. Serhant admitted in an Instagram video that he...

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Italy

Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Inter Milan in the Champions League, with Florian Wirtz converting an 88th-minute penalty after being fouled by Alessandro Bastoni. This win temporarily propelled...

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USA

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, demanding the release of legal documents that justify lethal US military strikes on boats...

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UK

The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel Rybar, along with China-based firms i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...

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USA

San Joaquin Sheriff Patrick Withrow leads the investigation into a mass shooting in Stockton last month that killed three children—Maya Lupian, Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero, Amari Peterson—and 21-year-old Susano...

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USA

Donald Trump has approved Nvidia's export of H200 AI chips to China under specific conditions, including a 25% revenue share to the USA. This decision aims to balance export controls with the need to maintain...

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USA

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, a one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert ending in May 2026. Kimmel's...

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Mexico

Donald Trump has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports if Mexico fails to release at least 200,000 acre-feet of water owed under a 1944 treaty by December 31, 2025. Trump asserts that Mexico owes the US...

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USA

A collaborative investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative revealed Instacart conducted pricing experiments that charged different users varying amounts for identical items from the same store, with...

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USA

US stock markets posted mixed results, with the S&P 500 seeing a slight gain and the Nasdaq Composite rising, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. JP Morgan's stock dropped significantly after its consumer...

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Italy

Italy's Antitrust authority has fined Sky Italia 4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases. Sky Italia expressed surprise at the...

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UK

Tottenham Hotspur relocated its official LGBTQ+ supporters' group, Proud Lilywhites, rainbow flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following a request from Slavia Prague to UEFA. The decision, made on security grounds,...

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Ukraine

Serhiy Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, warned that Russian forces have intensified their methodical attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing significant power outages, particularly in the Kyiv region....

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Fox

“
Tyrus: This is my favorite part of the whole thing”
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Belgium

Olympique Marseille secured a crucial 3-2 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League, with goals from Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixao. Goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli made a pivotal save in stoppage time to...

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USA

Kris Jenner showed public support for her daughter Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship by wearing a "Marty Supreme" bomber jacket from Chalamet's new film, sharing the moment on Instagram Stories. The...

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USA

Bolivia and Israel re-established diplomatic relations, two years after Bolivia severed ties over the Gaza conflict. Israeli Minister Gideon Saar and Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo signed the agreement,...

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UnitedArabEmirates

Mary Carole McDonnell, former CEO of Bellum Entertainment LLC, is wanted by the FBI for allegedly defrauding US banks and financial institutions of nearly $30 million by posing as an heiress to the McDonnell aircraft...

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USA

US ICE faces scrutiny over reports of holding hundreds of immigrant children and pregnant women, including asylum seekers, in custody for extended periods exceeding legal limits. Advocates, including the ACLU, allege...

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USA

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff switched from using OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's Gemini 3 chatbot, publicly stating, "Holy shit. I’m not going back. The leap is insane." Benioff's shift underscores the intense competition...

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Switzerland

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces formal complaints with the FIFA Ethics Committee regarding his public support for Donald Trump and a FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump. The human rights organization FairSquare...

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USA

Nick Fuentes reiterated he is a virgin during an interview with Piers Morgan on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," describing women as "difficult to be around" and stating they "talk too much." Fuentes, who previously denied a...

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USA

Opponents of Missouri's new congressional map, backed by Donald Trump, submitted over 300,000 petition signatures to trigger a statewide referendum. This effort by People Not Politicians seeks to block a...

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USA

Howard Stern denied claims by Kim Kardashian that he mocked her 2016 Paris robbery, presenting footage from an October 2016 episode of "The Stern Show" where he discussed the incident and expressed belief it was...

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USA

Luigi Mangione faces state and federal murder charges for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December 2024,...

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USA

The US Department of Education announced a proposed settlement agreement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan following legal challenges. The agreement will stop enrolling new...

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Bulgaria

Ukraine escalated its strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales by targeting "shadow fleet" vessels, with naval drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) striking the sanctioned crude oil tanker Kairos last...

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USA

Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has launched an all-cash takeover bid of $108.4 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, directly challenging an earlier $82.7 billion proposal from Netflix. Ellison asserts Skydance's...

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USA

A comprehensive study by UN Women and its partners reveals that over two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders, and activists have experienced online violence. The report, which gathered input from over 6,900...

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USA

Bill Maher and Ana Kasparian debated tax money allocation and Western women's comfort in the Middle East on the Club Random podcast. Kasparian ultimately conceded that Tel Aviv would be the most comfortable option for a...

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CNN

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Drone delivery attempt to prison thwarted”
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Sony Interactive Entertainment launches the PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up, a personalized recap of players' gaming activity. PS5 and PS4 owners can view metrics such as their most played games, total hours, and trophy...

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Indonesia

A devastating fire at an office building in Jakarta, housing Terra Drone Indonesia, caused at least 22 fatalities. The blaze originated on the first floor from an exploding drone battery and rapidly ascended, trapping...

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USA

Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize last week at a ceremony in Washington DC. Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert publicly mocked the former president for receiving the award....

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USA

Michael Virgil's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean, alleging negligence contributed to his death aboard the Navigator of the Seas last year. The lawsuit claims Virgil was served at least 33...

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USA

Alina Habba 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 ruling stated the Donald Trump...

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Argentina

Judicial authorities in Argentina conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and Independiente. The operations, ordered by Federal...

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Japan

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris was released from custody in Japan following his arrest for possession of MDMA (Ecstasy). Customs officials detained Harris at Naha airport in Okinawa after discovering approximately 0.78...

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USA

Civic freedoms are declining globally, with the USA and Italy both downgraded to an "obstructed" civic space rating by the civil society watchdog Civicus. The US has seen a "rapid authoritarian shift" following...

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Italy

A 23-year-old student experienced a sexual assault by three men near the Jonio metro station in Rome. The victim reported being immobilized by two assailants while a third committed the assault before they fled,...

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USA

The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad. This move comes after starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, and backup Riley...

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Bolivia

Scientists discovered a record-breaking 16,600 theropod fossilized footprints in Toro Toro National Park, Bolivia, including 1,378 dinosaur swim tracks, the world's longest. These three-toed theropod tracks are...

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