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Kilmar Abrego Garcia
was ordered immediately released from
ICE
custody by US District Judge
Paula Xinis
, who ruled his detention unlawful following a previous wrongful deportation. This decision highlights controversial...
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USA
Disney
finalized a landmark licensing and investment deal with
OpenAI
, committing $1 billion and granting rights to over 200 iconic characters from its
Marvel
,
Pixar
, and
Star Wars
franchises for use in Sora and...
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USA
DHS
proposed stricter US travel security mandates, requiring Electronic System for Travel Authorization (
ESTA
) applicants from Visa Waiver Program (
VWP
) countries to provide extensive personal data. The proposed rules...
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USA
The US Senate rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, a decision expected to cause sharp health insurance premium increases for millions of Americans. The 51-48 vote, which followed months...
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USA
A pregnant woman gave birth inside a
Waymo
driverless taxi while en route to
UCSF
in San Francisco.
Waymo
's remote Rider Support team detected unusual activity, alerted 911, and ensured the safe arrival of both mother...
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UK
Sophie Kinsella
, the celebrated British author of the "
Shopaholic
" series, died at age 55 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer she had been diagnosed with in 2022. Her family,...
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USA
Mike Lindell
, founder of
MyPillow
, officially entered the race for Minnesota governor on December 11, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor
Tim Walz
in the 2026 election. Lindell's...
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Iceland
Iceland's public broadcaster
RÚV
announced its withdrawal from the 2026
Eurovision Song Contest
, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands in a boycott. This decision by
RÚV
, following remarks by...
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USA
Time
magazine named "The Architects of
AI
" its 2025 "Person of the Year", acknowledging their profound influence on global power and everyday life. Editor-in-chief
Sam Jacobs
emphasized the group's role in advancing
AI
,...
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USA
The
Federal Reserve
, led by
Jerome Powell
, implemented its third 0.25 percentage-point cut to its benchmark interest rate, setting the target range between 3.50% and 3.75%.
Donald Trump
criticized this decision as...
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USA
Tyler Robinson
, 22, is charged with aggravated murder in the September shooting death of
Charlie Kirk
on the
Utah Valley University
campus, with prosecutors seeking the
Death Penalty
for the high-profile case. His...
3m
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UK
Ozzy Osbourne
, the iconic frontman of
Black Sabbath
, died at age 76 in July from cardiac arrest after a prolonged battle with
Parkinson's disease
and other health issues. His wife,
Sharon Osbourne
, shared on "Piers...
27h
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UK
Avon and Somerset Police
are investigating the theft of over 600 high-value artifacts from the
Bristol Museum
's
British Empire
and
Commonwealth
Collection on September 25. Detective Constable
Dan Burgan
stated that the...
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UK
Scientists in Suffolk, England, uncovered the earliest known evidence of deliberate human fire-making, dating back an astonishing 400,000 to 415,000 years ago. This groundbreaking discovery, detailed in
Nature
by a team...
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USA
Leonardo DiCaprio
and
Martin Scorsese
discussed their celebrated creative partnership, built on trust and months of debate, at
TIME
's "A Year in
TIME
" event in New York. The duo, fresh from their work on "Killers of the...
1h
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USA
The
DHS
secured a $140 million contract with
Daedalus Aviation
to acquire six
Boeing
737 jets for
ICE
deportation operations. This initiative, supported by
Donald Trump
and
DHS
spokeswoman
Tricia McLaughlin
, aims to...
25h
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Germany
Mark Rutte
warned that Russia could attack a
NATO
member within five years, urging allies to rapidly increase defense efforts and spending due to a lack of urgency among many. He stated that the alliance is Russia's...
4h
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USA
Donald Trump
's protectionist trade policies led to a significant narrowing of the US trade deficit in September, with exports rising and imports moderating. Canada simultaneously posted its first trade surplus since the...
4h
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Italy
An off-duty
local police
officer successfully located a 74-year-old woman, reported missing by her relatives, about 15 kilometers from her home near the border of Rome and Pomezia. The officer recognized the disoriented...
1h
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Australia
A skydiver survived a terrifying incident in September after their reserve parachute prematurely deployed and became entangled on the tail of a plane, leaving them dangling at 15,000 feet. Using a hook knife, the...
8h
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USA
Donald Trump
confirmed the
US Coast Guard
and
FBI
seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, Skipper, valued at over $90 million and allegedly bound for Cuba and China, leading
Nicolás Maduro
to condemn the action as...
13h
/7m
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Venezuela
US forces recently seized the oil tanker "
Skipper
" off Venezuela's Caribbean coast, marking their largest operation of its kind and renewing tensions with
Nicolás Maduro
's government. The vessel, sanctioned by
OFAC
...
22h
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Belgium
The EU is reportedly considering a significant revision to its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars, potentially allowing plug-in hybrids and other hybrids to run on
advanced biofuels
or
e-fuels
and requiring
green steel
in...
1h
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Belgium
The EU recently paused a controversial proposal aiming to ban meat-related terms like "bacon" and "burger" from vegan food product labels, a measure that had expanded to include terms such as "sausage". The decision...
1h
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Portugal
Luis Montenegro
's government faced a nationwide general strike, Portugal's first in over a decade, as workers protested proposed labor reforms including easier firing rules and restricted strike rights. The stoppage,...
1h
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Italy
Italian cuisine officially received
UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage status, becoming the first entire national gastronomic style to earn this global recognition at a committee meeting in New Delhi. The landmark...
32h
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Belgium
Donald Trump
has been informed of European counter-proposals regarding Ukraine, which address potential territorial concessions and security guarantees, with a possible summit involving Trump in Berlin under...
1h
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Greenland
Denmark reached a deal to compensate thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland for forcible contraception practices implemented by health authorities between 1960 and 1991.
Mette Frederiksen
publicly...
24h
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Germany
An estimated 200,000 liters of crude oil spilled from a
PCK refinery
pipeline near Gramzow, Brandenburg, during maintenance, erupting in a 25-meter fountain. The incident occurred on the
Rostock–Schwedt pipeline
, which...
24h
/23h
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USA
Oracle
’s shares plummeted approximately 15% after its latest earnings report revealed lower-than-expected revenue and significantly increased capital spending projections for AI infrastructure. This disappointment,...
8h
/2h
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USA
Beyoncé
,
Venus Williams
,
Nicole Kidman
, and
Anna Wintour
will co-chair the 2026
Met Gala
on May 4, an event serving as a crucial fundraiser for the
Metropolitan Museum
's
Costume Institute
. The gala will precede the...
26h
/20h
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USA
Taylor Swift
introduced her six-part docuseries, "
The End of an Era
," and concert film, "
Taylor Swift
|
The Eras Tour
| The Final Show," at a New York screening. She became emotional discussing the extensive effort...
25h
/22h
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Russia
Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on
Lukoil
's Filanovsky oil platform in the Caspian Sea, marking the first attack on an energy facility in the region, which reportedly knocked out oil and gas...
11h
/8h
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USA
Federal Judge
Charles Breyer
blocked the
Trump administration
's deployment of
California National Guard
troops in Los Angeles, ordering their control returned to
Gavin Newsom
. Breyer criticized the federalization for...
27h
/26h
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UK
SAS
Connect cabin crew in London announced a four-day Christmas strike, starting December 22, threatening to disrupt flights to and from Scandinavia during the holiday period. Over 130
Unite the Union
members demand a...
25h
/24h
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Austria
The
Austrian Parliament
approved a law prohibiting girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, a measure set to fully take effect in September 2026 after an initial explanatory phase beginning in February. The...
5h
/4h
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Switzerland
Alain-Fabien Delon
is pursuing a legal battle in Swiss courts to challenge his late father
Alain Delon
's will, aiming to disinherit his sister
Anouchka Delon
. This action follows a prior legal step in France and focuses...
3h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's controversial deployment of the
National Guard
to US cities, including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago, was the subject of a
Senate
Armed Services Committee hearing. The deployments, which...
4h
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USA
The
US House
approved the National Defense Authorization Act (
NDAA
), a nearly $900 billion defense policy bill that includes a 3.8% pay raise for service members and significant reforms for weapon procurement. The...
30h
/19h
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USA
Eileen Higgins
achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly 30 years. Higgins secured approximately 59% of the...
39h
/22h
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USA
The latest "South Park" season finale, titled "The Crap Out," featured
Donald Trump
in a controversial storyline involving him attempting to abort his Antichrist baby with
Satan
, aided by
JD Vance
, while also plotting...
13h
/5h
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Morocco
Two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, resulting in 22 fatalities and 16 injuries. The structures, which housed eight families and showed signs of instability, were reportedly built...
33h
/25h
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Russia
Sergei Lavrov
stated that recent talks with US envoy
Steve Witkoff
in Moscow clarified misunderstandings between Russia and the USA regarding Ukraine, reinforcing earlier agreements between
Vladimir Putin
and Donald...
4h
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Belgium
The
European Commission
introduced a "Grids Package" to revamp the EU's energy infrastructure law, aiming to accelerate permits and strengthen interconnections across member states. The initiative, which follows a major...
24h
#
Palestine
Torrential rain in the Gaza Strip flooded hundreds of tents housing displaced families, tragically leading to the death of eight-month-old
Rahaf Abu Jazar
from exposure in Khan Younis. The severe weather worsened an...
5h
#
USA
Sherrone Moore
was fired by the
University of Michigan
for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staff member, resulting in a $5.5 million contract forfeiture and a clear violation of university policy. Moore was...
21h
/2h
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Italy
A
44-year-old Egyptian man
was arrested in Italy on charges including domestic abuse, serious injuries, and sexual violence after allegedly subjecting his wife to severe physical and psychological torment. The victim,...
6h
#
Germany
Germany's far-right
AfD
party is strengthening ties with
Donald Trump
's "
America First
" movement and its Republican allies, with leaders like
Markus Frohnmaier
and
Anna Rathert
meeting US officials and seeing Trump's...
6h
#
USA
Jen Shah
, known from "
Real Housewives SLC
", was released from federal prison in Texas and moved to community confinement, nearly four years early from her original 6.5-year sentence. Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to...
28h
/27h
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NewYorkTimes
“
María Corina Machado
Appears in Oslo After a Year in Hiding
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41m
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USA
Donald Trump
publicly acknowledged and reiterated his controversial 2018 "shithole countries" remarks at a Pennsylvania rally, specifically targeting nations like Haiti and Somalia while advocating for a "permanent...
38h
/19h
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TheJoeRoganExperience
“
Ethan Hawke
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1h
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USA
Donald Trump
strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...
32h
/29h
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Palestine
A severe storm, named Byron, is bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the Gaza Strip and Israel, causing widespread flooding in hundreds of refugee camps and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The adverse weather...
26h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's second-term global tariff push has raised US import taxes to their highest level since the 1930s, inflicting economic pain on American consumers and international economies. Economists and
Democrats
on...
7h
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Italy
A 20-year-old man was charged with aggravated theft in Reggio Emilia, Italy, after allegedly using
Face ID
to unlock his sleeping ex-girlfriend's phone and transfer €25,000 to his account. The victim reported the theft...
26h
#
CNN
“
Protesters interrupt
DHS
Secretary Noem's testimony
”
1h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's image is set to appear on the 2026
America the Beautiful
national park passes alongside
George Washington
, a decision the
Interior Department
defends as honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. The Center...
13h
/2h
#
USA
Kim Kardashian
recently shared a series of never-before-seen selfies on
Instagram
, prominently featuring a bed photo with
Britney Spears
and
Khloé Kardashian
that offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of an earlier...
27h
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Italy
The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...
30h
#
Brazil
Brazil's
Chamber of Deputies
approved a controversial bill that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of
Jair Bolsonaro
for his role in the January 8, 2023 coup attempts. Championed by
Paulinho da Força
, the...
39h
/25h
#
USA
Adobe
has integrated its popular
Photoshop
,
Acrobat
, and
Adobe Express
applications into
ChatGPT
, allowing users to edit images and PDFs directly within the chat interface for free starting December 10, 2025. This...
27h
#
USA
Donald Trump
campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, asserting his administration delivered an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" economy and that his "affordability" agenda would address high prices. Trump dismissed...
42h
/19h
#
TEDTalks
“
The question that saved my company from bankruptcy
”
3h
#
France
Sébastien Lecornu
secured a significant political victory by passing his government's
social security
budget through the
National Assembly
with a 247-234 vote. This marks the first time since 2022 that a minority...
28h
#
Italy
Milan prosecutors widened a corruption inquiry into the city’s urban-building program, leading to the seizure of the Unico-Brera construction project with 30 people under investigation for alleged building violations...
9h
#
Venezuela
The US, under
Donald Trump
, has significantly increased pressure on
Nicolás Maduro
’s government, prompting a phone call where Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's unwavering support for Venezuela. This escalation included...
16h
/54m
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Bolivia
Luis Arce
, former Bolivian president and finance minister, was arrested in La Paz as part of a wide-ranging corruption probe into the alleged misappropriation of public funds. The investigation, re-opened by Rodrigo...
20h
/4h
#
USA
"
The Hunger Games
: Sunrise on the Reaping" is in active development with director
Francis Lawrence
returning, and
Jennifer Lawrence
and
Josh Hutcherson
are set to reprise their roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta...
16h
/2h
#
Italy
Christmas
decorations and traditions are sparking widespread disputes across Italy, with a condo in Senigallia experiencing a formal removal order for "birthday-like"
Christmas
balls. National debates also encompass...
10h
#
USA
Diana Ross
will headline "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve With
Ryan Seacrest
", performing a medley of hits including "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down" live from Times Square in New York. The special, featuring a...
28h
#
USA
Donald Trump
unveiled a new "
Trump Gold Card
" visa program, allowing wealthy foreign individuals to acquire US residency for $1 million, with a "Trump Platinum Card" option available for $5 million. The initiative,...
18h
/29m
#
USA
Marco Rubio
, serving as Secretary of State, ordered the
US State Department
to revert its official communications font to
Times New Roman
, reversing a 2023 directive. He characterized the previous switch to
Calibri
,...
40h
/24h
#
USA
Jimmy Kimmel
humorously criticized
Donald Trump
's proposal to host a
UFC
event on the
White House
lawn in 2026, likening Trump to "a child" for the idea. The comedian questioned the appropriateness of the event, which...
29h
#
USA
A
Beechcraft
55 aircraft made an emergency landing on
Interstate 95
in Brevard County, Florida, colliding with a
Toyota Camry
and injuring its 57-year-old driver. The twin-engine plane, owned by
Tailwinds Flying
and...
39h
/25h
#
Belgium
The EU recently provisionally agreed to a landmark climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister
Lars Aagaard
playing a key...
41h
/27h
#
UK
Jordan Bardella
met with
Nigel Farage
in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...
28h
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USA
Democrats continued their strong electoral performance by flipping a state
House
seat in Georgia, building on gains in several states and intensifying their focus on state legislative contests nationwide. Representative...
33h
/21h
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USA
Ilhan Omar
faced renewed criticism after
Donald Trump
called for her deportation at a Pennsylvania rally and
Elon Musk
suggested her past comments amounted to treason. Trump reiterated unsubstantiated claims about her...
35h
/23h
#
USA
Rod Paige
, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education, died at 92 in Houston. Appointed by
George W. Bush
, Paige was instrumental in developing and implementing the landmark
No Child Left Behind Act
, a signature...
35h
/21h
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Italy
Diana Canevarolo
, 49, was found fatally injured in her Torri di Quartesolo home courtyard last week and died days later, with an autopsy confirming her death as a homicide. Investigators are reviewing surveillance...
11h
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UK
The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...
33h
#
USA
Donald Trump
's administration outlined a controversial "National Security Strategy" last week, advocating for US engagement with "patriotic parties" to reshape Europe while also focusing on Latin America and Asia. The...
35h
/23h
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Italy
Flavio Filoni
, Mayor of Galatone, discovered a 38-year-old man from Ghana hiding within a Nativity scene in the town square. The individual, identified as a fugitive wanted in
Bologna
for resisting arrest and aggravated...
29h
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Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, driven by pressure from
Donald Trump
and the
White House
's shifting security strategy. His willingness is contingent on...
Tue
/23h
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USA
Tom Jung
's iconic "
Star Wars
" original movie poster painting sold for $3.875 million at
Heritage Auctions
, setting a new record for both franchise memorabilia and any movie poster artwork. The artwork, which first...
11h
#
France
A new report from the
World Inequality Lab
reveals the wealthiest 0.001% of the global population, approximately 56,000 individuals, now control three times the wealth of the poorest 2.8 billion adults. Co-directed by...
30h
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USA
Donald Trump
recently demanded that
CNN
be sold as part of any acquisition of its parent company,
Warner Bros. Discovery
, asserting the news network is "corrupt or incompetent". This comes amidst competing takeover...
21h
/4h
#
USA
Gavin Newsom
is positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid by adopting a dual strategy of fierce criticism against
Donald Trump
and simultaneously seeking federal aid for California. This approach, which...
30h
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Germany
Christine Lagarde
stated the eurozone economy performs better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness and productivity....
30h
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USA
Jelly Roll
recently discussed his nearly 200-pound weight loss on "
The Joe Rogan Experience
", detailing its profound impact on his sex life with wife
Bunnie Xo
and his ability to engage with his children,
Noah Buddy
and...
11h
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Myanmar
Myanmar's military junta conducted an airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, killing at least 31 people and injuring 68, according to an aid worker. This attack occurred weeks before legislative elections...
11h
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Norway
María Corina Machado
received the Nobel Peace Prize, with her daughter
Ana Corina Sosa
accepting the award in Oslo earlier today, after Machado herself successfully defied a travel ban to arrive in the city. Machado...
Tue
/20h
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Netherlands
Europol
's
Operation Grimm
has led to 193 arrests across Europe, significantly advancing efforts against "violence as a service" (VaaS), a phenomenon where criminal networks outsource violent acts. The six-month...
31h
#
USA
The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like
Erwin Chemerinsky
and Justice...
31h
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TheJoeRoganExperience
“
Jelly Roll
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25h
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USA
SZA
criticized the
White House
for "rage baiting artists" and using her song "Big Boys" in an
ICE
arrest video, labeling the tactic "evil and boring." Her manager,
Punch
, echoed this sentiment, calling it "nasty...
16h
/13h
#
Italy
Italy's complex tax system includes various deadlines, with the second installment of the Imposta Municipale Unica (
IMU
) property tax for 2025 due on December 16, primarily affecting owners of second homes and luxury...
35h
/30h
#
France
Benjamin Haddad
, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the
European Commission
to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...
32h
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