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The EU plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets, totaling €210 billion, mostly held by Euroclear in Belgium, to back a multi-billion euro loan for Ukraine's financial and military needs.Russia's central bank, through Tass, claims these actions are illegal and has filed a compensation claim with the Arbitration Court of Moscow, while Hungary and Slovakia oppose the EU's move.
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Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a federal framework for AI regulation, aiming to preempt diverse state-level laws across the US. The order directs federal agencies like the Justice Department and...

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Japan experienced two earthquakes, measuring magnitude 6.7 and 4.9, off its northern and eastern coasts, prompting the JMA to issue a tsunami advisory for up to one meter, though observed waves only reached 20...

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Millions of pilgrims gather in Mexico City for the annual feast day of Guadalupe, an apparition of the Virgin Mary deeply intertwined with Mexican national identity and history since 1531. Figures like Miguel Hidalgo y...

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Belgium

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Japan

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Churches in Massachusetts and Illinois controversially reimagined Nativity scenes to protest federal immigration enforcement, notably St. Susanna Parish in Dedham which displayed an "ICE WAS HERE" sign. These...

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Sherrone Moore, former head coach of the University of Michigan, was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and arrested for alleged assault. He was detained in Saline, Michigan, and is currently in...

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CNN

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Donald Trump recently admitted using the “shithole countries” remark in 2018 during a Pennsylvania rally, a comment he previously denied, highlighting his shift towards uninhibited rhetoric and policies in his “Trump...

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USA

Donald Trump launched the "Trump Card Program," a new initiative replacing the existing EB-5 visa scheme, enabling wealthy foreign individuals to acquire US residency through "gold card" and "platinum card" options. The...

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Amazon Prime Video launched a new AI-generated recap feature in November, which faced immediate criticism for significant factual errors in its summary of the first season of "Fallout". Due to these inaccuracies,...

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UK

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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...

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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...

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USA

OpenAI launched its GPT-5.2 AI model, offering Instant, Thinking, and Pro versions with enhanced performance, reduced errors, and improved capabilities across various professional tasks. The new model aims to surpass...

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USA

Mike Lindell, MyPillow founder, officially launched his campaign for Minnesota governor in the 2026 election, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Tim Walz. Lindell's platform focuses on election...

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USA

Calvin McDonald will step down as CEO of Lululemon on January 31 after over seven years, amidst a year of underperformance and increasing competition. Despite the leadership change, Lululemon shares rose after the...

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USA

Justin Bieber recently revisited the bowling alley where he filmed his iconic 2010 "Baby" music video, sharing a nostalgic Instagram clip that showed him singing the song with friends Eddie Benjamin, Oranj Goodman,...

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Germany

Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, warned in Berlin that Russia could attack a NATO member within five years, urging allies to rapidly increase defense efforts and prepare for large-scale conflict. Rutte stressed that...

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USA

Kathy Hochul signed two groundbreaking bills into law, requiring advertisers to disclose AI-generated performers and establishing consent for commercial use of a deceased person’s likeness. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland of...

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USA

Broadcom announced robust fiscal Q4 earnings, surpassing expectations with $18.02 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings per share of $1.95, driven by strong demand for its AI infrastructure components. CEO Hock Tan...

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Italy

Generali and BPCE-Natixis have officially ended their proposed asset-management partnership, an alliance that would have managed approximately €1.9 trillion and consolidated significant Italian savings under a single...

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USA

Henry Cuellar resumed his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security after Donald Trump granted him clemency for federal bribery and conspiracy charges. The reinstatement,...

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Israel

Amnesty International, through Secretary General Agnès Callamard, released a detailed report accusing Hamas and other Palestinian groups of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the October 7, 2023 attacks on...

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WashingtonPost

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Congress presses Noem on immigration policies”
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Bolivia

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Indonesia

Tobias Karlsson and Magdalena Forsberg won "Race Across the World", a reality series where contestants traversed 7,300 kilometers across Asia without modern conveniences. Forsberg expressed her joy to Karlsson after...

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USA

Epic Games announced "Fortnite" has returned to the Google Play Store in the USA, capping a five-year legal fight over mobile-payment policies with a November settlement involving Google. This follows a similar...

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Brazil

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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...

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Canada

Scientists have documented the first known case of orcas and Pacific white-sided dolphins forming a strategic alliance to hunt large Chinook salmon off northern Vancouver Island in Canada. This unprecedented...

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Germany

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USA

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Belgium

The EU recently paused a controversial proposal to ban meat-related terms like "sausage" and "burger" from vegan food product labels. Negotiations stalled last week after French politician Celine Imart introduced new...

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USA

Time magazine named "The Architects of AI" its 2025 "Person of the Year", recognizing their profound influence on global power and daily life, featuring leaders such as Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk....

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LATimes

“
The tweet that has lived rent-free in Jacob Elordi's head”
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Belgium

The EU is reportedly reconsidering its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars, with figures like Manfred Weber declaring "the end of combustion engines is history," potentially allowing hybrids to use advanced biofuels or...

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USA

Lili Reinhart, known for "Riverdale", has revealed her endometriosis diagnosis following laparoscopic surgery, a breakthrough after years of pain and an initial misdiagnosis of interstitial cystitis by doctors. She used...

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USA

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Italy

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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...

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TheHill

“
Trump Gives Remarks At White House Congressional Ball”
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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...

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Italy

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USA

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