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A Pentagon report reveals China's inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh among its core interests, alongside Taiwan and maritime disputes, as part of its national rejuvenation goals. The report also details deepening China-Pakistan military and strategic ties, including arms co-production and potential logistics facilities, while noting China's sensitivity...
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An elite unit of the Coast Guard seized control of a second tanker the U.S. said was carrying sanctioned oil in the waters off the coast of Venezuela. President Trump said he will not back down from his pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Willie James Inman reports.
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Known as Tea Tyme, Tynesha McCarty-Wroten arrested over 3 November death of Darren Lucas in Zion, IllinoisThe social media creator who allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian as she hosted a livestream while simultaneously driving through a Chicago suburb has been arrested, according to authorities.Known best to her online followers as Tea Tyme,...
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Five additional people unaccounted for after partial building collapse at Silver Lake center in Bristol TownshipAn explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia collapsed part of the building and has left at least two people dead, and five others unaccounted for. The exact number of those injured and trapped inside has yet to be announced,...
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In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with a lower court ruling that blocked deployment of troops to the Illinois cityThe US supreme court refused on Tuesday to let Donald Trump send national guard troops to the Chicago area, in an important reining-in of the US president's efforts to expand the use of the military for domestic purposes in...
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Files also include details about Epstein's relationship with Larry Summers and apparently fake letter to Larry NassarA newly released batch of the so-called Epstein files on Tuesday includes many references to Donald Trump, including a claim by a senior US attorney that the US president was on a flight in the 1990s with the now-deceased convicted...
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Victoria Atkins says announcement to raise tax threshold from £1m to £2.5m days before Christmas 'seems very odd'UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters "snuck out” the announcement that they had decided to U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers, the Conservatives said, after the government revealed the move in a press release two days...
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Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford among five Europeans hit with visa bans over claims they wish to 'suppress American viewpoints they oppose'And this is what Sarah Rogers, the under secretary of state for public diplomacy at the US state department, said on her social media thread last night about why Clare Melford is being sanctioned.WE'VE SANCTIONED:...
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Stonepeak will acquire 65% of lubricants business as part of wider plans for the oil company to pay down its debtBusiness live – latest updatesBP has agreed to sell a majority stake in its $10bn (£7.4bn) lubricants business Castrol to the US investment firm Stonepeak, as the new chair, Albert Manifold, rapidly reshapes the under-pressure oil and...
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Police say incident a 'domestic violence situation' and suspect, who also died, was ex-partner of teenager's motherA 13-year-old British boy has died after being stabbed at his home in Portugal in an incident that police described as a "domestic violence situation”.Authorities said the alleged perpetrator, who also died, was the former partner of...
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'Explosive device' was triggered when police approached a suspicious person, say officialsTwo traffic police officers and a third person have been killed in a car explosion in Moscow, Russia's investigative committee has said.The committee, which investigates major crimes, said in a statement on Wednesday that an explosive device had been triggered...
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Segment that Bari Weiss had removed provides in-depth look at the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo prisonA 60 Minutes episode investigating a brutal prison in El Salvador, which CBS News's editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, pulled from the air on Sunday, appeared online on Monday after appearing on a Canadian TV app.The segment, which runs for...
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Despite having no rivers, the UAE has become a global model for water sustainability through advanced desalination, wastewater recycling, strategic storage, and dam infrastructure. Guided by its Water Security Strategy 2036, the country meets growing demand while also supporting international water aid. The UAE's innovation turns desert scarcity...
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Moscow was rocked by a deadly explosion Wednesday, claiming the lives of two police officers and a bystander. The blast occurred as officers approached a suspicious individual. This incident follows a similar car bomb attack on a senior Russian military officer earlier this week in the same district, raising security alarms in the capital.
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Toronto police are searching for Abdul Ghafoori, the main suspect in the murder of 30-year-old Indian national Himanshi Khurana. Her body was discovered in a residence near Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West. Authorities are treating the incident as intimate partner violence, and a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Ghafoori's arrest.
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Charity finds grants for crucial alterations take average 375 days, with many MND patients dying in this timePeople with motor neurone disease (MND) are dying waiting for grants to make their homes fit to live in due to a huge backlogs in applications, campaigners have said.The MND Association has found it takes an average of 375 days for people in...
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RAC says traffic expected to reach highest level since pandemic, while Heathrow predicts busiest festive seasonTravel this Christmas Eve could be the UK's busiest ever, as millions of drivers take to the roads and hundreds of thousands of passengers catch planes for festive getaways.Train journeys are also forecast to be very busy, with rail...
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New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met Mustapha Kharbouch, a Palestinian student at Brown University who was falsely accused online of being involved in a campus shooting. The accusations began after his photo wearing a keffiyeh circulated on social media, leading to death threats and intense Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian abuse. US authorities...
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The US Justice Department has unveiled nearly 30,000 additional documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein. These files mention President Trump, including an email detailing his flights on Epstein's private jet in the 1990s. The DOJ clarified that some claims against Trump are unsubstantiated and were submitted before the 2020 election, emphasizing their...
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The brother of slain youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi accused Bangladesh's interim government of orchestrating his killing to destabilise the country and sabotage the February elections. Speaking at protests in Dhaka, he said Hadi was targeted for supporting timely polls and refusing outside pressure, warning of continued agitation unless swift...
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The UAE is experiencing a cooler winter vibe this week as a weak low-pressure system brings moderate daytime temperatures and crisper nights. Scattered light to moderate showers are expected, particularly in the islands and Northern Emirates, with fog and mist likely in inland and coastal areas. Mariners should exercise caution as sea conditions...
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Advertising regulator said operators and a ticket seller could not prove bookings were cheapestTrain companies have been warned over price claims made on their ticketing websites after the advertising watchdog banned ads run by three sellers.The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that claims made for fares booked via ScotRail and Greater...
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Reports that Stanislav Orlov was killed by Moscow security services highlights careful managing of non-state powerBeneath the frescoed ceilings and golden icons of Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, hundreds of men packed tightly into the lower hall as priests intoned prayers for the dead. Dressed in dark winter jackets, the mourners on...
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This blog is now closedRetribution fears as Australian Muslims see surge in Islamophobic hate since Bondi terror attackNSW premier says police commissioner to decide when to use state's new protest ban powersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSabra Lane signs off as host of AM after eight yearsThe ABC journalist Sabra Lane...
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Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib, on remand at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey, had refused food for almost 50 days in protest at the ban on Palestine ActionTwo Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners have paused their hunger strikes due to deteriorating health but have vowed to resume the protest next year.Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib have temporarily resumed...
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Southern Water warns households may begin losing water from Christmas Eve as system rapidly loses supplyThousands of households in Hastings could face a Christmas with no water after a mains pipe burst.Southern Water has warned that households may begin losing water from the evening of Christmas Eve as the system is rapidly losing supply. Continue...
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Avon and Somerset police says there is 'insufficient' evidence for realistic prospect of convictionAn investigation into chants by the rap duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury festival will not lead to any further action by prosecutors as there is "insufficient” evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction, police said.Bobby Vylan, whose real name is...
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Prime minister calls on people to show kindness to friends or family as leaders broadcast their festive messagesKeir Starmer has called on Britons to show kindness to struggling friends or family this Christmas, saying being in touch with those in need can make a big difference.Starmer, whose brother died last Boxing Day, said people should channel...
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Prime minister says awards will celebrate extraordinary acts of courage and kindness in the wake of the terror attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has announced the creation of a special honours list to recognise the bravery of those who helped...
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Introduced in response to the Bondi beach terror attack, the laws give police powers to ban on protests for up to three months after a terrorist eventTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoFollow the latest live updatesThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said it is up to the state's police...
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Home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said the government had 'no time for hatred when it came to cancelling visas'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has cancelled the visa of a British man charged with displaying prohibited Nazi symbols, after police...
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Security stepped up at mosques amid spate of targeted abuse as leaders mourn Bondi victims and say community will not 'claim victimhood'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThreats and hate speech against Muslim Australians have surged in the wake of the Bondi beach attack,...
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Libya's army chief, Lt Gen Mohamed Al-Haddad, and four others died in a plane crash returning from an official visit to Turkey. The Falcon 50 business jet lost contact shortly after departing Ankara, having declared an electrical emergency. Turkish authorities are investigating the tragic accident.
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In Gaza, 2025 has been the deadliest year since the conflict between Hamas and Israeli forces began in October 2023. Despite President Trump's multi-phase peace plan, the fragile ceasefire remains uncertain. NBC News' Richard Engel reviews key developments in Gaza over the past year.
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The US Justice Department has unveiled nearly 30,000 additional documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein. These files mention President Trump, including an email detailing his flights on Epstein's private jet in the 1990s. The DOJ clarified that some claims against Trump are unsubstantiated and were submitted before the 2020 election, emphasizing their...
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African digital culture's celebrated moment turned sour as Nigerian Twitch star Carter Efe received a four-month ban just after setting viewership records. The platform cited Terms of Service violations without specifics, sparking fan speculation. Despite the setback, Efe swiftly moved to YouTube, proving his influence transcends single platforms...
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Candace Owens is still criticizing Turning Point USA despite meeting its leader, Erika Kirk. She backed Tim Dillon's claim that TPUSA feels like a "bad reality show.” Owens slammed the group's Charlie Kirk tent display at America Fest, saying it feels out of touch. TPUSA supporters strongly disagree, keeping the debate alive.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation has rebranded to Archewell Philanthropies, sparking scrutiny over its operational structure and finances. Critics, including Perez Hilton, question the shift to a fiscal sponsor model and highlight a significant imbalance between expenses and grants awarded, raising concerns about transparency...
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Candace Owens faces widespread condemnation for promoting a 19th-century antisemitic text and making baseless claims about Jewish involvement in historical atrocities, including the slave trade. Her remarks, made during a feud with Ben Shapiro, have sparked concerns about hate speech and the spread of conspiracy theories online, with critics...
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Ariana Grande's SNL Christmas episode featured a memorable parody of Katy Perry's space flight, sparking debate about whether it was playful or shade. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton questioned the intent, while many viewers saw it as a display of Grande's comedic talent. The sketch highlights how pop culture moments can blur lines between...
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Known as Tea Tyme, Tynesha McCarty-Wroten arrested over 3 November death of Darren Lucas in Zion, IllinoisThe social media creator who allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian as she hosted a livestream while simultaneously driving through a Chicago suburb has been arrested, according to authorities.Known best to her online followers as Tea Tyme,...
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Blackstone says it has agreed to buy popular Whitsundays island from Australian winemaking familyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHamilton Island, a popular tropical holiday destination on the Great Barrier Reef, has been sold to a US private equity firm, reportedly for...
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State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformationThe state department has barred five Europeans from the US, accusing them of leading efforts to pressure tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints, in the latest attack on European regulations that target...
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Sydney can expect showers and a top of 23C, Melbourne a chilly 17C and Brisbane a balmy 34CFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne is set for a cool and windy Christmas, while rain is forecast in Sydney and Perth is set for a scorcher.Forecast rain is dampening the...
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Video shows Gen Xu Qinxian explaining why he refused to deploy troops to crush 1989 student-led demonstrationsRare footage of a People's Liberation Army (PLA) general who defied orders to lead his troops into Tiananmen Square and crush the 1989 student protesters has been leaked online, offering a highly unusual glimpse into the upper echelons of...
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Dave Chappelle has strongly refuted comparisons between conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Chappelle emphasized that while both are well-known, their influence stems from vastly different contexts: King's grassroots activism versus Kirk's algorithm-driven online presence. He argued that equating a...
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UN body to study possibility of integrating centuries-old practices into mainstream healthcareFrom herbalists in Africa gathering plants to use as poultices to acupuncturists in China using needles to cure migraines, or Indian yogis practising meditation, traditional remedies have increasingly being shown to work, and deserve more attention and...
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It's rare for anyone to say they've lived through one mass shooting, let alone two.But at just 20 years old, Zoe Weissman now belongs to a growing club that no one would ever choose to join.The sophomore says she was in her dorm room on Brown University's campus Dec. 13, when she got a frantic phone call from a friend. Weissman says she suspected...
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