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Week-long event organised by Brothers of Italy looks like winter wonderland but is chance for PM to flaunt powerWhen, out of curiosity, Leila Cader and her friends entered the gardens surrounding Castel Sant'Angelo, a prominent Rome monument that once served as a refuge for popes during times of war, they thought they'd chanced upon an enchanting...
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Mohammadi 'violently' detained along with other activists at memorial event in Mashhad, her foundation saysThere are fears for the wellbeing of the 2023 Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi after she was detained by Iranian security forces at a memorial ceremony for a human rights lawyer in the eastern city of Mashhad.Mohammadi, 53, who was...
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Rookie Michael Ma leaves Conservative party for 'steady, practical approach' of Mark Carney's governmentCanada's ruling Liberals have edged closer to a majority government after a Conservative lawmaker crossed the floor, in yet another blow to the struggling Tories.Rookie lawmaker Michael Ma said late on Thursday that he had decided to leave the...
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Special forces veteran Bryan Stern says he told US defence officials some of his planned route to reduce airstrike riskThe most dangerous moments came when salvation seemed finally assured.Many miles from land, the small fishing skiff carrying the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel prize laureate María Corina Machado had been lost at sea for...
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Conservationists fear up to 11% of Tapanuli orangutan population perished in disaster that also killed 1,000 peopleThe skull of a Tapanuli orangutan, caked in debris, stares out from a tomb of mud in North Sumatra, killed in catastrophic flooding that swept through Indonesia.The late November floods have been an "extinction-level disturbance” for...
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Bart De Wever will also discuss migration, security and economy ahead of coalition of the willing meeting and EU summit next weekRussia's central bank said it was suing the Belgium-based Euroclear financial group, which holds Moscow's frozen international reserves, as the EU moves closer to using the funds to support Ukraine, AFP reported.The bank...
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A 15-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly committing a brutal triple homicide in Odessa, Texas, killing his ex-girlfriend's mother and two younger siblings. The teen reportedly changed his plans from targeting the ex-girlfriend to attacking her family at their apartment. The motive remains unclear as the community reels from the shocking...
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In a historic move, Pakistan's Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has introduced a Sanskrit course, marking a significant first since partition. The curriculum includes Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Gita. Academics emphasize Sanskrit's regional unifying role and aim to foster local scholarship on ancient texts, previously...
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Environmental advocates welcome Net Zero Commission's report which found the fossil fuel was 'not consistent' with emissions reductions commitments Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton's free Clear Air newsletter hereGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has been warned it can no...
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Figure revealed this week was so low the Australian Services Union asked if it was a typographical errorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Taxation Office is aiming to reduce its outsourced work by $500,000 this financial year within its $4.5bn annual operating budget, a figure so small the union says it...
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Federal resources minister Madeleine King announces five new offshore exploration zones as part of future gas strategyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens and environmental groups have condemned the federal government's move to encourage more offshore gas exploration, describing it as an "environmental betrayal”...
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Israel will ban children from using mobile phones in primary schools from February, the education ministry's website said Friday, emphasising the devices' "negative effects" on students. Education Minister Yoav Kisch said the policy was "based on studies in Israel and around the world, as well as on the (ministry's) commitment to a healthy and...
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The young man was arrested by Dubai Police after setting a public road on fire with a flammable substance to celebrate his birthday. The reckless act, recorded on social media, endangered lives, disrupted traffic, and damaged infrastructure. Authorities fined him Dh2,000, imposed 23 black points, and impounded his vehicle for 60 days, warning...
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Indiana's Republican-led Senate has decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map desired by the White House that would have favoured their party. Two Republicans who received bomb threats amid the highly charged battle were among those voting against the measure.
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My offer to host dinner is declined. My cooking is never good. Triumph lies in the fact food is cooked and not full of bacteriaYeah, I'm gonna say it – stop with the fetishisation of sandwiches, already! Obviously we've had the annual rejoicing over the advent (Ha! See what I did there?) of the Pret Christmas offering and the paler imitations...
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Decision would anger environmental campaigners, who say it would amount to 'gutting' of green dealBusiness live – latest updates The EU's outright ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is poised to be watered down, a senior European parliament politician has said.The decision, expected to be announced by the European Commission...
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When TIME named "The Architects of AI” its 2025 Person of the Year, it was acknowledging that reality. The age of solitary inventors had given way to an era shaped by individuals who operate at the junctions of technology, politics, and society. Among them were two Indian-origin figures whose work captures how the AI race is now being fought on...
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Candace Owens highlighted a viewer comment questioning Erica Kirk's forgiveness of her husband's alleged murderer while not forgiving those who doubt the FBI's narrative. Owens acknowledged the public's divided reactions and stated her personal belief that Kirk did not pull the trigger, emphasizing that disagreement is a natural part of unsettled...
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Popular Canadian streamer Felix xQc ignited controversy with harsh remarks about VTubers, calling them "fucking disgusting" and "elitist weirdos." He claimed many use avatars to hide their appearance, sparking widespread criticism from fans and the VTuber community. The backlash intensified as older clips resurfaced, with demands for an apology...
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The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared a paid New Year holiday for private sector employees. While January 1 is confirmed as a holiday, it remains unclear whether offices will reopen on Friday, January 2. The move reflects the government's focus on employee well-being, allowing staff to begin 2026 on a relaxed and...
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Notoriously difficult entrance exam is regarded as gateway to economic security and even a good marriageThe chief organiser of South Korea's notoriously gruelling university entrance exams has resigned – after complaints that an English test he designed was too difficult.Passing the exam, known locally as the Suneung, is essential for admission...
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Fires are burning across NSW, with Tasmania also facing an emergency, while in the US, Washington state braces for floodsBushfires have been ravaging Australia, with more than 50 burning throughout New South Wales, destroying homes and causing at least one death. Nine blazes remained out of control on Monday as flames ripped through homes and...
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Reality TV star jailed for trying to cover up evidence after the 2022 crash that killed co-star Chris 'Willow' WilsonGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastReality television star Matt Wright has been accused of "callousness” and given a 10-month jail sentence for attempting to pervert the course of justice following a fatal...
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