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Figures at event include Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon and Trump Jr as cohesion of political right shows signs of stressThe stars of the Maga conservatism converged for the four-day AmericaFest conference in Phoenix this weekend amid reports that the cohesion of the political-religious right, a year into Donald Trump's second presidential term, is...
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LA medical examiner reports Ransone, who played Chester 'Ziggy' Sobotka in the HBO crime drama, died by suicideJames Ransone, the American actor best known for his work in 12 episodes of The Wire, has died in Los Angeles.Information from the Los Angeles medical examiner indicated Ransone, 46, died on Friday from suicide. Continue reading...
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Vilma Palacios, 22, tells local outlet 'I want my freedom back' as she may be forced to return to HondurasA recent graduate of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing has been held in an ICE processing center in Basile, Louisiana, for the past six months following her arrest by immigration agents over the summer.Vilma Palacios had just...
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Survey adds to experts' concern about addiction risk and highlights support for plan to ban sales to under-18sOne in eight teenagers aged 14 to 17 have used nicotine pouches, a survey has found, adding to health experts' concern about their growing popularity.Users hold the small sachets, which look like mini-teabags and are often flavoured, in...
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Department says image was flagged by prosecutors before determining it posed no risk to survivors of late sex offenderThe US justice department said on Sunday it had restored an image it had removed a day earlier from the public release of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein after concluding that the photograph, which included within it...
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TV host who came under pressure from Trump government will say: 'From a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year'The US comedian whose late-night show was briefly cancelled after pressure from Donald Trump's government is to urge UK audiences to stand up for free speech.In a defiant alternative Christmas message on Channel 4, Jimmy...
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MPs and next of kin of prisoners Amu Gib, 30, and Kamran Ahmed, 28, call for immediate government interventionTwo Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners taking part in a hunger strike have been taken to hospital, as their next of kin and MPs expressed concern over prison conditions and called for immediate government intervention.Amu Gib, 30, who...
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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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Police say the decision was 'based on the current threat environment and not a specific new threat'. Follow the latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese orders review of AFP and Asio processes in lead-up to Bondi attackWhile he has resisted calls for a federal royal commission, the prime minister, Anthony...
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Vessel does not appear to be on list of US-sanctioned vessels, which would represent escalation in blockadeUS forces on Saturday apprehended a second merchant vessel carrying oil off the coast of Venezuela in international waters in the midst of an American blockade against the country's oil, according to the US homeland security department.The...
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Jared Kushner unveiled a $112 billion plan to transform Gaza into a tech and tourism hub, featuring high-speed rail and luxury resorts. The proposal, presented to regional governments, relies on US funding and Hamas disarmament, a condition analysts deem unlikely. Significant physical reconstruction challenges also loom large over this ambitious,...
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Saturday's arrivals were the most on a single day in December and take the annual total to 41,455More than 800 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday, a record for a day in December, according to the Home Office.December is traditionally one of the quietest months for Channel crossings, as a combination of low temperatures and stormy...
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Photos suggest former Duke of York served as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's pass to British high societyThe former Prince Andrew at Sandringham lying across the laps of five elegantly dressed women as Ghislaine Maxwell looks on; Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein on a shoot near Balmoral; the three of them peering down from the royal box at...
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Exclusive: Warning from Social Mobility Commission chair comes after UK report found 'entrenched disadvantages'Keir Starmer has no coherent strategy to tackle entrenched inequalities harming the life chances of millions of people, the government's social mobility commissioner has said.A report warned last week that young adults in Britain's former...
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Asda, Lidl and Morrisons understood to be stocking imported branded turkeys to meet Christmas demandSeveral of the UK's big supermarkets have been forced to source turkeys from elsewhere in Europe to keep shelves stocked this Christmas, after avian flu curtailed UK production.Asda, Lidl and Morrisons are understood to be stocking branded turkey...
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Health secretary's comments push further than government's position on EU in wide-ranging interviewA deeper trading relationship with the EU would be the best way of growing Britain's economy, which has an "uncomfortable” level of tax, Wes Streeting has said.The health secretary said it would not be possible for any partnership with the EU to...
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New Africa Hub confronts colonial-era silences by asking visitors to share insights on 40,000 objectsIt's a rare thing for a museum to talk about what it doesn't know. But unanswered questions and archival silences are at the heart of the new Africa Hub at Manchester Museum, north-west England, which is inviting people around the world to help fill...
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Far-right activist Nick Fuentes labeled Vivek Ramaswamy an 'anchor baby,' sparking debate. The term, widely considered derogatory, refers to children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, allegedly to secure family immigration. Ramaswamy, born in Ohio to legally immigrated parents, does not fit this definition, highlighting the term's use as a...
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Presidential spokesperson says all those abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state last month are now freeNigerian authorities say they have secured the release of a further 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in November, after 100 were freed earlier this month."Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in...
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Massachusetts leads the US with a $104,828 median household income, fueled by its educated workforce and strong tech and biotech sectors. New Jersey, Maryland, and Hawaii also rank high, showcasing diverse economies from finance to tourism. These states attract talent and investment, though high living costs are a common factor.
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A UK man, Daniel Peasnell, received a five-year prison sentence for biting off a guest's fingertip at his friend's wedding. The 33-year-old, who had been drinking heavily, attacked Stephen Dixon when he intervened to restrain him. The judge condemned Peasnell's actions as 'behaving like a wild animal,' using his teeth as a weapon. Dixon's finger...
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San Carlos, California, has a new mayor, Pranita Venkatesh, a child psychologist of Indo-Fiji diaspora. Sworn in on December 8, 2025, she is among the city's youngest leaders and a prominent voice for South Asian representation. Venkatesh plans to focus on public safety, childcare, economic stability, infrastructure, and affordable housing, aiming...
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Decision takes the total number of new settlements to 69 in past few years as construction binge continuesIsrael has approved a proposal for 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank as the government pushes ahead with a construction binge in the territory that poses a further threat to the possibility of a Palestinian state.It brings the...
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Putin's top foreign policy aid says proposals could prolong conflict as talks with US negotiators are held in MiamiRussia has renewed its criticism of efforts by Europe and Ukraine to amend US proposals to end the war in Ukraine, saying they did not improve prospects for peace.Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters...
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Agency hit with legal threats and scathing outrage after Friday release includes limited, heavily redacted trove. This blog is now closed.Analysis: Trickle release signals move to bury Trump tiesPhotos from the first batch of Epstein filesA book titled Massage for Dummies was seen among the partial files released yesterday by the Department of...
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Silver steward is one of three people arrested in connection with alleged theft from presidential residenceA silver steward employed at the Élysée Palace in Paris has been arrested for stealing silverware and porcelain, amid a wave of thefts from high-profile French institutions.Investigators arrested the man and two alleged accomplices last...
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A late-night viewing of 'It's a Wonderful Life' offered unexpected solace and a profound reminder of life's value. The film beautifully portrays George Bailey's selfless nature and his struggle with perceived failure. Through a guardian angel's intervention, George realizes the immense impact of his quiet sacrifices, highlighting the significance...
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Senior conservative lawyer Harmeet Dhillon urged right-wing influencers to cease public feuds and focus on policy and governance, citing a country needing fixing. Amidst MAGA-aligned disputes over ideology and leadership, Dhillon's call for unity was supported by some but challenged by others who believe airing grievances is crucial for confronting...
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Echoing the dismantling of USAID, other countries are changing funding priorities and health and hunger programmes in Africa will lose out The notion of humanitarian aid being used to combat poverty and hunger is being replaced in Europe with geopolitical "games” as states redirect aid to Ukraine and to defence spending, analysts warn after...
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Piracy off the coast of Somalia is back in the headlines after European Union naval forces seized an Iranian fishing vessel last month that Somali pirates used to briefly hijack a Malta-flagged tanker carrying gasoline from India to South Africa. Fishermen insist the bigger problem in the region is that foreign vessels are fishing in waters...
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In a highly publicized boxing match in Dubai, Andrew Tate faced off against Chase DeMoor but ultimately fell short. Though he started off strong, Tate's endurance waned, resulting in a majority decision loss. Acknowledging the challenge and his age, he congratulated DeMoor, recognizing him as a formidable champion.
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Group of 120 experts including Joseph Stiglitz urge fresh debt restructuring plan given scale of destructionA group of the world's top economists – including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called for Sri Lanka's debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.More than 600 people were killed...
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Fear that confrontation is on the cards as policing of ships becomes more aggressive and Russia challenges EuropeThe "shadow fleet” used by Russia, Iran and Venezuela to avoid western sanctions and ship cargo to customers including China and India is "exploding” in its scale and scope, and there are concerns that efforts to counter it are...
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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he has ordered a review into the police and intelligence services after two gunmen shot and killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach. Alleged gunman Sajid Akram, 50, was shot and killed by police during the Bondi attack.
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San Francisco faced a massive power outage on Saturday, impacting over 124,000 customers and disrupting daily life just before Christmas. A fire at a PG&E substation was identified as the cause, leading to widespread closures of businesses and transit. Power restoration efforts were underway overnight.
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Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach to mourn 15 victims of an antisemitic attack, a week after the massacre. Dignitaries attended the commemoration, highlighting a national day of reflection and calls for tighter gun laws. The event underscored growing concerns about antisemitism in Australia.
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