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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he'll meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss security guarantees and "an economic agreement," the latest development in a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly four-year Ukraine-Russia war.
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A Florida man, fueled by alcohol and an NFL game dispute, fatally shot his wife and critically wounded his teenage stepdaughter before taking his own life. The 12-year-old son escaped to a neighbor's, hearing the gunshots. Authorities found a note from the wife urging him to seek help for substance abuse. The surviving children are safe with...
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Kyiv was rocked by powerful explosions early Saturday as Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine. Air defenses were active, with authorities urging residents to seek shelter. This latest assault occurs as President Zelenskyy prepares to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss a peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing...
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California educators are proactively teaching students to identify online misinformation, including deepfakes and propaganda, as social media platforms struggle with content moderation and AI advances. Teachers like Valerie Ziegler are developing hands-on lessons to equip students with critical digital literacy skills, a crucial but challenging...
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New York City's mayoral numbering faces an identity crisis due to a 17th-century official, Matthias Nicolls, who served two non-consecutive terms. A misfiled historical record led to a century-long miscount, affecting every mayor since. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now grapples with whether he'll be the 111th or 112th.
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Activists of slain radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi's party staged a protest in Dhaka. They blocked a major intersection for hours. The demonstration disrupted traffic significantly. Protesters demanded justice for Hadi's killing. They vowed to continue their action until their demands are met. Hadi was a critic of India and a leader in a recent...
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Conditions ease south-west of Perth but residents evacuated from Boddington fire on Christmas Day have been told the threat remainsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is bracing for two extremes over the next week with parts of the west facing days of extreme fire danger and a cyclone and flood watch issued for...
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Elon Musk criticized Zohran Mamdani's appointment of Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner, warning of potential public safety risks. Musk argued that proven firefighting experience is crucial for leadership, while supporters highlight Bonsignore's extensive EMS background and managerial expertise. The debate centers on whether direct...
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Beachgoers from the Tweed to Batemans Bay have been asked to be on the lookout – and every nest reported to TurtleWatch NSW will be protectedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first sea turtle nest discovery of the breeding season has led to a rescue mission and kicked off a campaign to protect an endangered...
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Pete Hegseth says 'more to come' as Nigerian minister confirms his country provided intelligence for first waveThe US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has warned of new strikes against Islamic State targets in north-western Nigeria, hours after the US military took action against militant camps in what Donald Trump has characterised as efforts to...
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Tech mogul Chamath Palihapitiya warns California faces a deepening crisis as major companies depart, costing billions in lost tax revenue. He blames a hostile political climate towards innovation, citing Elon Musk's move to Texas. Palihapitiya argues this exodus weakens the state's job market and tax base, urging reforms to avoid severe financial...
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and her husband Nick are expecting their second child, a baby girl, in May 2026. Their first son, Niko, was born in July 2024. Leavitt expressed gratitude for the pro-family environment in the White House and her excitement to become a "girl mom."
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FaZe Clan streamer PlaqueBoyMax has revealed details about Lacy's temporary removal and his own departure, citing a lack of creator control. He described feeling like a "puppet" due to creative limitations and legal bindings. These insights highlight the ongoing debate about autonomy within major esports organizations, with other members remaining...
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Twitch restored Nina Lin's account on December 25, 2025, after a ban linked to alleged shoplifting on stream. The move sparked heavy backlash online, with users questioning Twitch's fairness and leadership. Nina Lin mocked the reaction on Instagram, while critics accused the platform of giving repeated second chances without clear explanations.
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Alain Rodriguez Colina was working at a scrapyard that the UPS cargo plane crashed into on 4 NovemberThe death toll from the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky in early November has risen to 15 after a man injured on the ground died on Christmas from his wounds, according to officials.Alain Rodriguez Colina was working at a scrapyard that was one of...
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CBS News editor-in-chief argues in memo that network's priority was 'comprehensive and fair' coverageWho is Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News?CBS News' editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, defended her decision to pull a 60 Minutes episode on allegations investigating a notorious prison in El Salvador, arguing that the network's priority was...
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Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor and Naod Yohannes, all incarcerated for murder, recaptured on TuesdayThree men who escaped from a Georgia jail for three days hijacked a Lyft rideshare as part of a brazen attempt to flee to south Florida, according to newly released federal court documents.Stevenson Charles, 24; Yusuf Minor, 31; and Naod Yohannes,...
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At least three people killed across state since atmospheric river storms began earlier this weekMudslides buried cars and homes up to their windows in a California mountain town as a powerful storm system brought the wettest Christmas in decades to the southern part of the state.As much as 12in of rain fell across the area on Wednesday, according...
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Some even celebrated 'mass killing' and the president's 'resolve' in attacking Islamic State targets The US's Christmas Day strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been met with praise by Donald Trump supporters who for months had been agitating for the president to respond forcefully to the killings of Christians in the country."I...
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This blog is now closed. US warns of more Nigeria strikesExplained: Why has Trump ordered strikes in Nigeria?Here are some images of the aftermath of US strikes in Nigeria that have come via the news wires today:Nigerians across Sokoto state told of their shock at Christmas Day strikes by the United States. Continue reading...
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Popular streamer Mizkif's net worth in 2025 is estimated between $4 million and $6.5 million, reflecting his diverse income streams. Despite career shifts, including a move to Kick, his earnings from subscriptions, ads, donations, sponsorships, and merchandise remain strong. This financial success highlights his adaptability in the challenging...
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GameSquare is now the sole owner of FaZe Clan after Richard Bengtsone exited in 2025. Several creators left the group on Christmas eve. Adin Ross claimed the exits happened after GameSquare asked creators to give up 20% stakes late. FaZe Banks denied any role and said he has moved on.
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Nearly 7m tuned in to watch monarch praise 'great diversity of our communities' on 25 DecemberThe king's Christmas address was the most watched TV programme in the UK on Christmas Day, overnight data has shown.Nearly 7 million viewers tuned in to the BBC, ITV, Sky News or GB News to watch King Charles deliver his annual message, which was recorded...
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Russian state has tolerated parallel probiv market for its convenience but now Ukrainian spies are exploiting itRussia is scrambling to rein in the country's sprawling illicit market for leaked personal data, a shadowy ecosystem long exploited by investigative journalists, police and criminal groups.For more than a decade, Russia's so-called probiv...
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India has raised concerns with the US over the abrupt cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews for thousands of Indian applicants. These interviews, postponed for enhanced social media vetting, have caused significant delays and hardships for skilled workers unable to return to their jobs in the US.
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A viral TikTok claims Candace Owens once loved Charlie Kirk and stayed bitter after he married Erika Kirk. Many users agree, calling it jealousy. Others checked dates and pushed back. Owens married George Farmer in 2019, while Kirk married Erika in 2021. The timeline weakens the rumor, but online debate continues.
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Mora Namdar, a Texas-based beauty salon owner and former government official, has been appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs. This influential role grants her significant control over US passport issuance and visa approvals. Namdar previously served in a similar capacity and has ties to Project 2025, a conservative policy...
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Elon Musk criticized Canadian healthcare after an Indian-origin man, Prashant Sreekumar, died at Grey Nuns Hospital. His wife reported he waited hours with severe chest pain, receiving only Tylenol, before collapsing. Hospital staff allegedly dismissed his symptoms as non-acute, leading to his death.
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Defence minister instructs military to respond with force in West Bank, where he said attacker was fromA Palestinian motorist ran over a man and stabbed a woman in northern Israel, killing both, Israeli emergency services say.The assailant, from the occupied West Bank, was shot and wounded by a civilian at the scene on Friday and taken to hospital,...
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Diplomatic breakthrough comes more than three decades after declaration of independence from SomaliaIsrael has become the first country to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, a breakthrough in its quest for international recognition since it declared independence from Somalia 34 years ago.The Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, announced...
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USAID's mission to make survival routine faced a devastating setback when its global health programs were dismantled. Surgeon Atul Gawande, who championed systems over heroics, witnessed the erosion of vital health infrastructure. This deliberate dismantling, driven by political choice, highlights how progress, built on consistent, unglamorous...
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The idea that Coca-Cola invented Santa's red suit persists every Christmas, but history tells a different story. Long before 20th-century advertising, writers and artists across Europe and America had already shaped Santa as a rotund, red-clad figure. Coca-Cola didn't create the image; it amplified and standardised an existing tradition.
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Government said the move was due to its 'unrestricted respect for human rights' in the face of US aggressionVenezuela has said it has carried out its largest release of political prisoners this year, claiming to have freed 99 people detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widely believed to have been stolen by the dictator...
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New conviction over plunder of state fund substantially increases six-year term in separate case The jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to an additional 15 years after he was found guilty of abuse of power, in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar fraud scandal related to the state fund 1MDB.Najib's...
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White nationalist Nicholas Fuentes has repeatedly targeted India and its diaspora with racist and xenophobic remarks. He disparaged traditional Indian meals, mocked multicultural family gatherings, and questioned the Americanness of individuals with Indian heritage, including prominent figures like JD Vance's wife and Vivek Ramaswamy. Fuentes's...
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Meeting on Sunday will follow flurry of US, Russian and Ukrainian talks, but Putin has shown little sign of softeningVolodymyr Zelenskyy is to travel to the US for a planned meeting with Donald Trump on Sunday, as Washington continues to push for a possible peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.The Ukrainian president said the visit would take place...
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$10bn Trump-approved sale to Taipei triggers Beijing sanctions against firms such as Boeing and Northrop GrummanChina's foreign ministry has hit US defence companies including Boeing with sanctions after Donald Trump approved a large package of arms sales to Taiwan.The ministry said on Friday that the measures – against 10 individuals and 20 US...
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Matt Kalish, DraftKings co-founder and major FaZe Media stakeholder, is facing scrutiny after Adin Ross called out leadership decisions tied to recent FaZe Clan departures. Ross claims creators were asked for revenue cuts long after joining, sparking exits and controversy. Kalish, who owns nearly half of FaZe Media, has not publicly responded.
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A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel Friday, killing both, police said, as the Israeli defense minister quickly ordered military retaliation on what he said was the attacker's West Bank hometown.
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New polling shows 65% of registered US voters believe global heating is affecting cost of livingMost Americans now connect the worsening climate crisis with their cost of living pressures, with clear majorities also disagreeing with moves by the Trump administration to gut climate research and halt windfarms, new polling has found.About 65% of...
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Cláudio Valente and one of victims, Nuno FG Loureiro, both studied at notoriously challenging Técnico in LisbonAs investigators in Massachusetts work to piece together a motive for the murders of two Brown University students and an MIT physics professor, former classmates of the suspected gunman and one of the victims have been asking if the...
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President Donald Trump on Thursday said he ordered "numerous” strikes on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria he accused of killing Christians."The United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen...
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Comedian Shane Gillis and host Joe Rogan discussed far-right figure Nick Fuentes on The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan speculated Fuentes could become the next Catholic president, citing his popularity among unrepresented young men and high verbal IQ. Gillis praised Fuentes' humor, even as Rogan acknowledged his extremist views and controversial...
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