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Sergey Lavrov warned that European politicians could be targets for Russian forces as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met to finalize a peace proposal. The discussion at Mar-a-Lago focused on a 20-point plan...

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Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North title after Derrick Henry led the Baltimore Ravens to a 41-24 win over the Green Bay Packers. Henry rushed for a career-high 216 yards and four touchdowns, setting an NFL record with...

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Nattaphon Narkphanit and Tea Seiha signed a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in Chanthaburi after weeks of intense border hostilities killed over 100 people. The deal mandates an immediate freeze of military positions...

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Houston Texans secured a playoff berth for the third consecutive season following a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. C.J. Stroud threw two touchdowns and the league-leading defense sacked Justin Herbert...

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Citizens in Guinea are voting in the first presidential election since the 2021 coup as Mamadi Doumbouya seeks to consolidate power. Doumbouya is heavily favored to win amid an opposition boycott and increased security...

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Voters in the Central African Republic cast ballots as Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeks a third term following a controversial constitutional change. Touadéra remains the frontrunner amid an opposition boycott and...

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Henry Eyring becomes the next successor to the presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Jeffrey Holland died at age 85. Holland passed away early Saturday morning in Salt Lake City from kidney...

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Officials monitor air quality and safety following a gas line explosion that shut down the Interstate 5 Freeway near Castaic on Saturday. Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass coordinated emergency responses after a landslide...

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Pamela Paul is considering a sequel to her book as more people embrace analog activities like vinyl records and handwritten cards to escape digital distractions. Enthusiasts such as Martin Bispels and Megan Evans are...

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Chilean mining companies Codelco and SQM established a joint venture named Nova Andino Litio to significantly boost production in the Atacama Salt Flat. The partnership follows the National Lithium Strategy launched by...

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Cole Hutson has returned to Team USA on a day-to-day status after being discharged from the hospital following a head injury during a game against Switzerland. The 19-year-old defenseman was stretchered off the ice...

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William Lai urged citizens to remain on high alert for aftershocks following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on Saturday. The seismic event centered near Yilan County...

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The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting after Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Saar signed a declaration formally recognizing Somaliland as an independent nation. Somalia denounced the historic agreement as...

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Maxwell Jacob Friedman became a two-time AEW World Champion after defeating Samoa Joe, Hangman Page, and Swerve Strickland during the Worlds End event in Chicago. The victory followed Jon Moxley winning the 2025...

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Richard Grenell threatened musician Chuck Redd with a million-dollar lawsuit after the percussionist canceled a performance to protest adding Donald Trump to the Kennedy Center name. The center updated its facade to...

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Influencer Mike Holston expects to be out of commission for several weeks and promised a full explanatory video after surviving a skydiving accident. Holston shared footage from his hospital bed showing him in a neck...

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Pete Carroll denied any rift between the organization and Maxx Crosby after the Las Vegas Raiders placed the star defensive end on injured reserve against his objections. The team also sidelined Brock Bowers and Jeremy...

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Benjamin Netanyahu plans to leverage his relationship with Donald Trump to bolster his 2026 reelection chances amid domestic coalition challenges and budget deadlines. The strategy emerges as several nations including...

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Jair Bolsonaro underwent a phrenic nerve block procedure on Saturday to treat chronic hiccups after receiving a successful hernia surgery earlier in the week. The 70-year-old former leader remains at a Brasilia hospital...

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Eric Barone apologized for technical issues after the popular farming simulator Stardew Valley launched on the Nintendo Switch 2. The new edition includes expanded multiplayer modes and mouse controls, offering a free...

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Fans are speculating about a 2026 musical return for Harry Styles after he released a commemorative concert video on his YouTube channel. The eight-minute clip, titled "Forever, Forever", features footage from the final...

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Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized security guarantees and rejected immediate elections during a meeting with Donald Trump to finalize a 20-point peace plan. The framework proposes freezing front lines where Russia occupies...

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Inside Myanmar's first election since civil war began”
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Massoud Pezeshkian warns that Iran is facing a total war from the USA, Israel, and European nations during an interview in December. These remarks follow a devastating June air war that killed approximately 1,100...

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Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers presented luxury vehicles and high-end electronics to teammates as Joe Burrow gifted authentic fossils to his offensive line. Burrow personally selected mammoth and dinosaur artifacts...

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Aston Villa equaled a long-standing club record for consecutive wins after a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score two goals, including a late header, to...

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Houston Texans secured a postseason spot following a victory over Los Angeles Chargers as the Denver Broncos clinched the AFC West title. Chicago Bears approach the NFC North crown after defeating Green Bay Packers, who...

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David Spade and Eddie Murphy have officially reconciled following a decades-long rift that began after a joke on Saturday Night Live. The comedians settled their differences at the SNL50 anniversary special after Spade...

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Japan

Authorities keep a 30-kilometer stretch of the Kan-etsu Expressway closed as recovery efforts continue after a 67-vehicle pileup killed two people in Minakami. The disaster began when two trucks collided during a heavy...

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Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Donald Trump on Monday to discuss the Iranian nuclear program and the stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The upcoming talks follow high-stakes summits in Florida where...

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Brazil

Authorities sent the pilot's body for identification after an ultralight aircraft towing an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach. The Brazilian Air Force launched an investigation into the...

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UK

John Healey announced the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme to recruit young people for a paid military gap year starting in March 2026. The initiative aims to provide transferable skills to school leavers following...

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California dropped its lawsuit against Donald Trump's administration after the federal government canceled over 4 billion dollars in grants for the state high-speed rail project. Governor Gavin Newsom described the...

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Alexandre de Moraes ordered house arrest for 10 individuals involved in a plot to keep Jair Bolsonaro in power following the extradition of a former police commander from Paraguay. Silvinei Vasques was apprehended while...

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Sarah Rogers defended USA sanctions against Thierry Breton and several European figures for allegedly suppressing American speech on digital platforms. European officials denounced the visa restrictions as a violation...

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Donald Trump urged the DOJ to expose and shame Democrats mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein's records after the department missed a legal deadline to release over a million documents. While the latest files detail historical...

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Military analysts describe recent US airstrikes in Nigeria as the beginning of a larger offensive after Donald Trump ordered drone attacks against jihadist militants. The operation targeted Islamic State-linked groups...

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Tributes pour in for Perry Bamonte after the British rock band The Cure announced he passed away at home following a brief illness. Bamonte, who was 65, first joined the group as a technician before officially becoming...

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Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing for Washington DC negotiations as the Gaza Health Ministry reports 414 deaths since the October 10 ceasefire began. Families in Deir al-Balah face extreme winter conditions and...

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Sunday Pick: Staff Picks - Best of How to Be a Better Human”
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Donald Trump announced that the USA launched air strikes against ISIS militants in northwestern Nigeria following a formal request from the Nigerian government. Residents of a local village expressed surprise at the...

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Florian Wirtz expressed relief after scoring his first goal for Liverpool in a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers that moved the club into fourth place. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring following an assist from...

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Fox

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Guinea hogs open presents from Santa”
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Streets turned into rivers across Malaga as Spanish authorities extended a red weather alert for torrential rains and flooding. The extreme weather coincided with a new eruptive phase of Mount Etna in Italy, which sent...

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John Healey confirmed a hunter-killer submarine confronted the Russian spy ship Yantar after it shadowed critical gas pipelines in the Irish Sea. The encounter follows reports that the Royal Navy is deploying autonomous...

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Kyle Whittingham takes over as Michigan head coach amid efforts to rebuild the football program following the firing of Sherrone Moore. The veteran coach signed a five-year contract as the university seeks to move past...

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Bodies of Fernando Martin and three children were recovered after their tourist boat sank near Komodo National Park. The Valencia CF coach and his children perished when the vessel suffered engine failure and was struck...

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Argentina Senate approved the first national budget under Javier Milei following a period of governing with extended funds from previous administrations. The 102 billion dollar plan projects a 1.5% primary surplus and...

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USA

Officials reported over 1,700 flight cancellations in the New York area as a powerful winter storm paralyzed holiday travel across the northeastern USA and Great Lakes. Kathy Hochul, Tahesha Way, and Ned Lamont declared...

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Guatemala

Bernardo Arévalo declared three days of national mourning after a bus crash killed at least 15 people and injured 19 others near Totonicapán. Authorities detained driver Francisco Javier López as they investigated...

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Italy

Kenan Yildiz and Pierre Kalulu scored as Juventus moved into third place in Serie A following a 2-0 victory against Pisa. The match also featured the professional debut of seventeen-year-old Louis Buffon while Luciano...

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Italy

Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham presented photographic evidence to the Court of Minors in L'Aquila after their three children were removed from their care last month. The parents appointed psychiatrist Tonino...

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Mariah Carey shared photos of her 14-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan surpassing her height during their Christmas celebrations in Aspen. These festive updates followed a busy year for Carey that included a trip to...

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Cezary Tomczyk announced that Poland will activate the first components of a 2 billion euro anti-drone system within six months following several Russian incursions into Polish airspace. The multi-layered defense...

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Thomas Massie is utilizing a "lowlife" insult from Donald Trump to solicit campaign donations after the Kentucky representative co-authored a law requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The primary challenge...

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Italy

Emergency teams rescued a 31-year-old Roman freerider from a deep crevasse after an avalanche struck the Marmolada glacier in the Italian Alps. The skier was intubated and airlifted to a hospital in Trento in critical...

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USA

Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Florida for peace talks with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following one of the most intense Russian aerial bombardments of the war. The leaders discussed a 20-point framework involving a...

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UK

Arne Slot praised fans for their unity as Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 2-1 during an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota at Anfield. Florian Wirtz scored his first goal following his record transfer from Bayer...

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USA

Keleigh Sperry shared her emotional reaction after Miles Teller gifted her a replica of the wedding dress destroyed in the January wildfires. The couple continues to rebuild their lives and participate in activism as...

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USA

OpenAI seeks a new Head of Preparedness with a $555,000 salary following several leadership departures and ongoing lawsuits regarding user mental health. Sam Altman announced the search for a leader to manage technical...

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Italy

Lazio demanded respect following a controversial late equalizer by Udinese as VAR interventions sparked outrage during several Serie A matches. Nico Paz led Como to a 3-0 victory over Lecce despite Eusebio Di Francesco...

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UK

Holly Ramsay expressed joy about becoming a stepmother after marrying Adam Peaty during a high-profile ceremony at Bath Abbey in the UK. Gordon Ramsay walked his daughter down the aisle before celebrating the union with...

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SaudiArabia

Cristiano Ronaldo matched his Juventus scoring record after a two-goal performance against Al Akhdoud extended his streak to eight consecutive league matches. The Al Nassr forward reached 40 goals in a calendar year for...

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UK

Two families face distress after Scott Davidson apologized for a mortuary mix-up at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital that led to the cremation of the wrong body. Staff members have been suspended following the...

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USA

Global powers face systemic challenges from declining birth rates and high debt as current analyses highlight a struggle for control over Eurasia. This geopolitical shift occurs as Xi Jinping views a declining USA under...

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USA

Vladimir Demidovich faces multiple felony charges after police discovered him naked inside two multi-million dollar mansions in Golden Beach on Christmas night. Demidovich was already out on bail for a previous property...

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Netherlands

Jutta Leerdam awaits a national committee decision on her Olympic eligibility after crashing during the 1000-meter final at the Dutch trials. The silver medalist failed to finish following an inner curve fall while...

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USA

Actor Mario Rodriguez filed a 77 million dollar sexual battery lawsuit against Tyler Perry following similar allegations from another performer earlier this year. The legal complaint alleges that Perry exploited his...

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France

French authorities charged a 25-year-old Malian national with attempted murder following metro stabbings that occurred despite a previous deportation order. Investigators used surveillance footage and mobile tracking to...

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USA

Brussels officials are preparing for a potential security crisis after reports that Donald Trump may restrict American technology exports to Europe in late 2026. The threat of limited access to AI chips and cloud...

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Italy

Giorgia Meloni thanked authorities after Italian police arrested nine individuals for allegedly channeling seven million euros to Hamas through charitable organizations. The coordinated operation led by Genoa...

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USA

Giovanni Rosales Espinoza faces charges of kidnapping and indecency after a father used parental phone controls to rescue his daughter on Christmas Day. Wesley Doolittle praised the quick action after Espinoza allegedly...

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USA

Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to investigate potential vindictive prosecution after human smuggling charges followed his court-ordered return to the USA. The investigation began...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky travels to Florida for talks with Donald Trump after a massive Russian drone and missile assault targeted the Ukrainian capital. The strikes resulted in at least one fatality and left one-third of...

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USA

James Boasberg ordered the USA government to facilitate the return of 252 Venezuelans after ruling their deportation to a Salvadoran prison was illegal. Donald Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemy Act in March to bypass...

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Italy

Two minors aged 15 and 17 confessed to the targeted stabbing of 18-year-old soccer player Bruno Petrone in Naples following a reported dispute. The attack occurred just one day after Carmine Siano, the mayor of...

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USA

Maxx Crosby left the Las Vegas Raiders facility in frustration after Pete Carroll placed the star edge rusher on season-ending injured reserve. The decision comes ahead of a pivotal matchup against the New York Giants...

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Canada

Annette Dionne passed away from Alzheimer's complications in a Montreal suburb, marking the end of the historic quintuplets' legacy. The sisters gained worldwide fame following their 1934 birth before facing decades of...

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MorningJoe

“
MS NOW Highlights”
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USA

Karoline Leavitt becomes the first person to serve as White House press secretary while pregnant after announcing she is expecting a second child in May 2026. Leavitt and husband Nicholas Riccio expressed gratitude to...

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USA

Erin Bates celebrated Christmas with her family after recovering from a life-threatening battle with septic shock following the birth of her seventh child. Bates shared her progress on Instagram, noting she has regained...

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Cyprus

Costas Kadis warns of severe threats to marine biodiversity as fishermen like Photis Gaitanos adapt to an invasion of lionfish and toadfish in Cyprus. Following a decline in traditional catches due to climate change and...

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Fox

“
This is one of the Trump admin’s unsung successes Kaylee McGhee White argues”
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USA

HIV medication access in Zambia declines after US aid cuts as global photo exhibits highlight international health and labor crises. These reports accompany The Guardian documentation of American social turmoil, climate...

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USA

Maryland officials filed a lawsuit after Kash Patel announced the permanent closure of the FBI headquarters and the relocation of personnel to the Ronald Reagan Building. The decision by Patel and Donald Trump scraps a...

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UK

Patrick Dorgu described his transition into a match-winner as easy after his decisive goal secured a 1-0 victory for Manchester United against Newcastle United. Ruben Amorim implemented a tactical back four to manage a...

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Somalia

Somalia and Palestinian officials condemned Israel for recognizing Somaliland, alleging the move aims to facilitate the forced relocation of Gaza residents to the region. Benjamin Netanyahu announced the historic...

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USA

Millions of travelers face severe disruption after winter storms crippled New York and triggered emergency declarations across the USA. Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom declared states of emergency as record snowfall hit...

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USA

Donald Trump criticized Stephen Colbert and Elon Musk faced AI controversies as 2025 brought a surge of legal battles and cultural shifts. These developments followed a year of scientific breakthroughs ranging from...

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Italy

Cristian Chivu reflects on his challenging start and the tactical evolution of the team as Inter prepares for a crucial away match against Atalanta. Chivu emphasized the importance of mental fortitude while remaining at...

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Spain

Winners in Villamanín accepted reduced payouts after a local festival committee oversold shares in the El Gordo lottery. The community of 1,000 residents reached a compromise to cover a 4 million euro shortfall...

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USA

Federal agencies are seeking better enforcement tools after a $400,000 lobster shipment destined for Costco stores was stolen through sophisticated identity fraud. Dylan Rexing, leader of the impacted freight firm,...

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USA

Cody Wayne Adams faces first-degree manslaughter charges after a bullet from his backyard target practice fatally struck Sandra Phelps on Christmas Day. Investigators determined that Adams was firing a newly purchased...

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Israel

Israeli forces launched a security operation in Qabatiya following a multi-phase terror attack that killed Shimshon Mordechai and Aviv Maor in northern Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz ordered the military...

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Italy

Alfredo Mantovano defended the new legal framework after the Senate definitively approved a bill to limit the fiscal liability of public administrators. The legislation introduces a compensation cap for misusing public...

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USA

Kyle Whittingham signed a five-year contract to lead Michigan after Sherrone Moore was fired and arrested following a misconduct investigation. Whittingham leaves the University of Utah after 21 seasons and 177 wins to...

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Morocco

Egypt secured a spot in the knockout stage after Mohamed Salah scored a decisive penalty to defeat South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations. Host nation Morocco saw its sixteen-match winning streak end following a...

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USA

Ashley Hollis faces backlash for sharing private reconciliation messages after the death of Big Brother contestant Mickey Lee from cardiac arrests. Lee, who competed in season 27 of the reality show, passed away at 35...

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Italy

Authorities reported a family for marijuana cultivation in Cassia as Carabinieri intensify anti-drug operations across Rome. The recent arrest of a 35-year-old follows another detention in Acilia where officers...

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France

Prosecutors in Albertville opened judicial investigations after separate avalanches killed six people across France and Greece during a period of low-risk warnings. A mountain guide and a ski tourer died in the Savoie...

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