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Nearly 15,000 flights canceled or delayed as both states declare weather emergencies after snowstormA mix of snow and ice bore down on the US north-east early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations even as the storm ebbed by...
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Rule allows minority party to block legislation, but GOP is reluctant to scrap it as they could lose majorityDonald Trump has floated the idea of ending the filibuster – a procedural technique in Congress that allows a minority of senators to block legislation from passing – which would make pushing through his political agenda in 2026 much...
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Iconic building, called 'greatest monstrosity ever constructed' by Hoover himself, to be closed downThe FBI director, Kash Patel, said the law enforcement agency's sprawling but ageing J Edgar Hoover building in Washington DC will be closed down and the agency will move into existing offices elsewhere.Some FBI workers will report to the Ronald...
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More than 17in of rain fell in Ventura county, with trees felled and hundreds of car crashes throughout the regionSouthern Californians are facing an epic clean-up operation after the region's wettest Christmas holiday in recent history turned areas of the state into a panorama of mud and debris.A year ago, record wildfires scorched the dry...
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Police called to Quakers Hill on Sunday morning after reports of disturbanceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been arrested after a woman and a man – both aged in their 30s – died in an alleged double fatal stabbing in Sydney.Police said emergency services were called to the home in Quakers Hill just before...
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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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Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Russia will achieve its military goals by force if Ukraine avoids peaceful resolution. This comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of wanting to continue the war. Russian commanders reported capturing several towns in Ukraine's Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions to President Putin.
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President Trump is spending this Christmas at his home in Florida, where he put out a flurry of social media posts overnight. Members of his team, meanwhile, are trying to find a solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Willie Inman has details.
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The 70-metre-long cloth about the Norman invasion has not been seen in England since it was created in 11th centuryThe Bayeux tapestry will be insured for an estimated £800m when it returns to the UK in 2026 for the first time in more than 900 years.The Treasury will insure the 70-metre embroidered cloth, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and...
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A viral investigation by YouTuber Nick Shirley alleges up to $8 billion in Minnesota taxpayer funds may have been lost to massive welfare fraud. The probe highlights empty childcare centers and numerous healthcare businesses receiving substantial public money with little apparent operation. The claims have sparked outrage, demanding accountability...
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Newly revealed US Department of Justice documents expose Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing Amazon shopping history, featuring schoolgirl uniforms and sexual aids. Experts view these purchases, including items like a prostate massager and books like 'Lolita,' as indicative of his predatory behavior, reflecting coercion and a drive for domination. The...
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Attacks leave hundreds of thousands without heating as Ukrainian leader readies for intense weekend of diplomacyA third of Kyiv is without heating after a Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures.Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy,...
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Podcaster Brad Polumbo has labeled far-right extremist Nick Fuentes as racist for attacking Indian-origin Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. Fuentes urged people not to vote for Ramaswamy, suggesting he should "go back to India." Polumbo criticized Fuentes's stance, highlighting his opposition to Ramaswamy based on race and faith, despite Ramaswamy's...
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MAGA figures and commentators are expressing satisfaction with India's H-1B visa stamping delays, with some mocking the situation. Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India, facing rescheduled appointments until 2026, preventing their return to the US and creating employment uncertainty.
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Mora Namdar, an Iranian-American lawyer and beauty salon owner, takes on a key role in the Trump administration. She will now lead the Bureau of Consular Affairs, overseeing vital services like visas and passports. Namdar's appointment follows her previous roles within the State Department and the US Agency for Global Media.
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Twitch streamer Ellum has responded to Captain Puffy's allegations with a detailed statement, admitting he was a selfish and inattentive partner who put streaming first. While expressing regret for hurting her, he firmly denied claims of cheating, financial manipulation, and abuse. Ellum also apologized for his initial reaction and said the breakup...
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Kick streamer Adin Ross has leveled serious accusations against Twitch streamer Hasan "HasanAbi” Piker, alleging he killed his own former pet dog, Fish. Ross claimed HasanAbi was responsible for the dog's death and suggested disturbing behavior, despite HasanAbi explaining the situation as an old, out-of-context clip where his dog died during...
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Deputy defence minister says new air defence systems will be completed in 24 monthsPoland plans to complete a new set of anti-drone fortifications along its eastern borders within two years, a top defence official has said, after a massive incursion of unmanned Russian aerial combat vehicles into Polish airspace earlier this year."We expect to have...
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A shocking turn in the Melodee Buzzard case: The 9-year-old girl's mother, Ashlee Buzzard, has been charged with her murder. Melodee disappeared in October 2025, sparking a massive search. Her body was found in December 2025. Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty. The investigation continues to uncover evidence and a motive remains elusive.
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Lawmakers spent much of 2025 seeking to reprimand each other – here's a look back at what sparked such outrageIt's been a year for the history books in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers broke the record for longest floor speech and longest vote, and presided over the lengthiest government shutdown.They also spent plenty of time seeking to...
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Mysterious donors gave a fleet of 10 of the vehicles – which have had a number of recalls – to the police earlier this yearThe Las Vegas police department rolled out a new fleet of tactical vehicles to city streets last month: all Tesla Cybertrucks. The steel cars, wrapped in black-and-white vinyl, come decked out with warning lights and...
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Popular streamer Asmongold has accused Twitch of unfair treatment and bias, citing the unban of Nina Lin while streamer RaKai remains suspended. He claims the platform punishes Black men more harshly. Nina Lin, however, downplayed Asmongold's concerns during her comeback stream, suggesting he exaggerates situations and joked about his appearance.
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Abu Dhabi has launched HawAQM, an advanced Indoor Air Quality Observatory, to continuously monitor air pollutants in schools, homes, and offices. Using high precision sensors, the system provides real-time data via a dedicated dashboard, enabling specialists to assess conditions and take immediate action. Part of ADPHC's public health strategy,...
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The official now overseeing America's visa system also owns a chain of beauty salons. Namdar is the founder of Bam Beauty Bar, a Texas-based mini-chain with outlets in Dallas, Fort Worth and Plano. That civilian credential has become the most striking feature of her profile as she steps into one of the State Department's most consequential roles.
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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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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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A winter storm brought snow and ice to the US Northeast on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday travel and leading to weather emergencies in New York and New Jersey. Heavy snowfall was forecast for parts of New York state and Connecticut, causing widespread flight cancellations and dangerous road conditions.
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Bahrain has announced a public holiday on Thursday, 1 January 2026, to mark the New Year. The Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, issued a circular stating that all ministries, state departments, and public institutions will be closed, allowing government employees and residents to welcome 2026.
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is revealing surprising details about its journey. Scientists observed unusual, wobbling jet-like features in its sun-facing anti-tail, suggesting a rotation period of about 15.5 hours. This offers a rare glimpse into the behaviour of a pristine object from another star system reacting to solar heat for the first time,...
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