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Zelensky says US must pile pressure on Russia to end war
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called on the United States to put more pressure on Russia to end the …
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Haaland sends Man City top, Liverpool beat nine-man Spurs
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Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Liverpool continued …
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Epstein victims, lawmakers criticize partial release and redactions
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Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday expressed anger after a long-awaited cache of records from …
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Syria monitor says US strikes killed at least five IS members
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A Syria monitor said Saturday that five Islamic State jihadist group members had been killed in US strikes overnight as …
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Zelensky says US mooted direct Ukraine-Russia talks on ending war
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Washington had proposed the first face-to-face negotiations …
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Brazil's Lula, Argentina's Milei clash over Venezuela at Mercosur summit
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentina's Javier Milei on Saturday openly clashed at a regional …
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Haaland sends Man City top, Chelsea fightback frustrates Newcastle
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Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back …
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Brazil's Lula asks EU to show 'courage' and sign Mercosur trade deal
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged the European Union to show "courage" and sign a trade …
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Zelensky says US mooted direct Ukraine-Russia talks on ending war in Miami
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Washington had proposed the first face-to-face negotiations …
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Armed conflict in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe': Lula
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that US military action in Venezuela would spark a …
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Epstein files opened: famous faces, many blacked-out pages
AFP - 5h ago
The US Justice Department has begun releasing a long-awaited cache of records from its investigations into the …
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Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on
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An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as …
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US university killer's mystery motive sought after suicide
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Claudio Neves Valente came to the United States as an ambitious physics student at Brown University, but ended his life …
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England dig in as they chase a record 435 to keep Ashes alive
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Zak Crawley and Joe Root dug in Saturday to keep England's faint hopes alive as they chase a record 435 to win the third …
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England lose Duckett in chase of record 435 to keep Ashes alive
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Travis Head slammed 170 and Alex Carey hit 72 Saturday as Australia were all out for 249 to set England a record 435 to …
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US strikes over 70 IS targets in Syria after attack on troops
AFP - 19h ago
US forces struck more than 70 Islamic State group targets in Syria on Friday in what President Donald Trump described as …
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Rubio says won't force deal on Ukraine as Europeans join Miami talks
Dec 19 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday promised not to force Ukraine into any agreement to end Russia's invasion as …
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Trump administration begins release of Epstein files
Dec 19 2025
The US Justice Department on Friday began publishing a long-awaited trove of records from investigations into the …
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UN declares famine over in Gaza, says 'situation remains critical'
Dec 19 2025
A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said …
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Three killed in Taipei metro attacks, suspect dead
Dec 19 2025
Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on Friday involving smoke bombs and stabbings killed at least three people, the …
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Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin
Dec 19 2025
Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday said the ball was in the court of the West and Kyiv in talks to end the war in …
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EU agrees 90-bn-euro loan for Ukraine, without Russian assets
Dec 19 2025
EU leaders struck a deal Friday to provide Ukraine a loan of 90 billion euros to plug its looming budget shortfalls -- …
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Putin says ball in court of Russia's opponents in Ukraine talks
Dec 19 2025
Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday said the ball was in the court of the West and Kyiv in talks to end the war in …
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NGOs fear 'catastrophic impact' of new Israel registration rules
Dec 19 2025
New rules in Israel for registering non-governmental organisations, under which more than a dozen groups have already …
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Sudan's El-Fasher under the RSF, destroyed and 'full of bodies'
Dec 19 2025
When Sudanese nurse Asmaa returned to the Darfur city of El-Fasher, she found only bodies where her neighbours once …
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Iraq negotiates new coalition under US pressure
Dec 19 2025
More than a month after Iraq's parliamentary elections, the country's top leaders remain locked in talks to form a …
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Putin hails Ukraine gains, threatens more, in annual press conference
Dec 19 2025
Vladimir Putin on Friday hailed his troops' progress in Ukraine during an annual press conference in Moscow -- a staple …
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US suspends green card lottery after Brown, MIT professor shootings
Dec 19 2025
The Trump administration announced on Thursday it will suspend a green card lottery that allowed a man believed to be …
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Upstart gangsters shake Japan's yakuza
Dec 19 2025
When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn't fancy joining Japan's old-school yakuza, with …
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Australia's Head slams unbeaten 142 to crush England's Ashes hopes
Dec 19 2025
Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval Friday as Australia built a 356-run …
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TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
Dec 19 2025
TikTok said Thursday it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain …
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Epstein files due as US confronts long-delayed reckoning
Dec 19 2025
The United States is poised on Friday to pry open one of its most closely guarded case files, as President Donald …
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Australia announces gun buyback as swimmers mourn Bondi shooting victims
Dec 19 2025
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday …
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Australia's Head fires quickfire 68 as England's Ashes hopes fade
Dec 19 2025
A dangerous Travis Head crunched an unbeaten 68 as Australia built an ominous 204-run lead Friday in the third Test as …
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EU-Mercosur deal delayed as farmers stage Brussels show of force
Dec 19 2025
The signing of a trade deal between the EU and South American bloc Mercosur was pushed back to January on Friday, after …
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EU agrees 90-bn-euro loan for Ukraine, but without Russian assets
Dec 19 2025
EU leaders struck a deal Friday to provide Ukraine a 90-billion-euro loan to plug its looming budget shortfalls -- but …
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Australia declares day of reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Dec 19 2025
Australia will hold a national day of reflection one week after the Bondi Beach mass shooting, Prime Minister Anthony …
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EU fails to agree Russian asset plan for Ukraine
Dec 19 2025
EU leaders failed Friday to agree a deal on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine -- with overnight talks pivoting …
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Stokes's 83 gives England hope as Australia lead by 102 in 3rd Test
Dec 19 2025
Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne steered a nervy Australia to 17-1 at lunch and a 102-run lead Friday after Ben …
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Violence erupts in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader dies
Dec 19 2025
Violence broke out in Bangladesh's capital early Friday after a youth leader of the country's 2024 pro-democracy …
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Hundreds swim, float at Bondi Beach to honour shooting victims
Dec 18 2025
Many hundreds of people swam and paddled surfboards off Australia's Bondi Beach on Friday to honour the 15 people shot …
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Crunch time for EU leaders on tapping Russian assets for Ukraine
Dec 18 2025
EU leaders were locked in late-night talks Thursday over whether to use frozen Russian central bank assets to fund …
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Pope replaces New York's pro-Trump Cardinal with pro-migrant Chicagoan
Dec 18 2025
The newly named pro-migrant archbishop of New York called himself an "unworthy servant" during his first Mass in the …
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US imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for Israel probe
Dec 18 2025
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two more judges of the International Criminal Court after they …
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US accuses S.Africa of harassing US officials working with Afrikaners
Dec 18 2025
Washington on Thursday accused South Africa of harassing US government employees working with Afrikaners, the white …
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Brazil open to EU-Mercosur deal delay as farmers protest in Brussels
Dec 18 2025
Police fired teargas at farmers protesting the EU's planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur in Brussels …
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New photo dump fuels Capitol Hill push on Epstein files release
Dec 18 2025
US House Democrats on Thursday published a fresh batch of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, stepping up …
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Brazil, Mexico seek to defuse US-Venezuela crisis
Dec 18 2025
The leaders of Brazil and Mexico on Thursday offered to step in to try and avert the risk of war between the United …
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Pope replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan with pro-migrant bishop
Dec 18 2025
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New York's conservative Archbishop Timothy Dolan and named a little-known, …
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Brussels farmer protest turns ugly as EU-Mercosur deal teeters
Dec 18 2025
Protesters lit fires and hurled potatoes at riot police who responded with teargas and water cannon in Brussels …
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Zelensky presses EU to tap Russian assets at crunch summit
Dec 18 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders Thursday they had the "moral" and legal right to use frozen …
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US accuses S. Africa of harassing US officials working with Afrikaners
Dec 18 2025
Washington on Thursday accused South Africa of harassing US government employees working with Afrikaners, the white …
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Thailand strikes building in Cambodia's border casino hub
Dec 18 2025
Thailand on Thursday bombed a building in a Cambodian casino town and major crossing between the two nations, as foreign …
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Have Iran's authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?
Dec 18 2025
Women swaying to dance music at a DJ set, strolling without headscarves through cutting-edge art exhibitions and in …
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US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four
Dec 18 2025
The US military said Wednesday it had killed four suspected drug traffickers in a new strike in the Pacific Ocean, as …
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred as nation mourns youngest Bondi victim
Dec 18 2025
Australia's prime minister vowed Thursday to stamp out extremism as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi …
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England Ashes dreams on life-support as Australia rip through batting
Dec 18 2025
A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of …
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred as nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
Dec 18 2025
Australia's prime minister vowed to stamp out extremism Thursday as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi …
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England battle to save Ashes as Australia rip through top-order
Dec 18 2025
England were struggling to stay in the crunch third Test and the Ashes Thursday after Australia ripped through their …
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Venezuela reacts defiantly to US oil blockade, claims exports unaffected
Dec 18 2025
Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting its crude oil exports were not impacted by US President Donald …
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US forces strike 'narco-trafficking' vessel in Pacific, 4 killed
Dec 18 2025
US forces on Wednesday carried out a strike on a vessel it said was engaged in drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, …
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England in disarray at 59-3 in crunch Test as Lyon, Cummins pounce
Dec 18 2025
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon struck damaging blows to leave England reeling at 59-3 at lunch on day two of the crunch …
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US government admits liability in deadly DC air collision
Dec 18 2025
The US government admitted it was liable for a deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet …
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Ex-podcaster Dan Bongino stepping down as deputy FBI director
Dec 17 2025
Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, a former right-wing podcaster, announced on Wednesday that he would step down in …
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
Dec 17 2025
A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a …
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
Dec 17 2025
Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by US President Donald …
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Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
Dec 17 2025
The Oscars will be shown only on YouTube from 2029, the Academy said Wednesday, in a radical gambit for a movie industry …
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Rob Reiner's son appears in court over parents' murder
Dec 17 2025
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner made his first appearance in court Wednesday, charged with stabbing his parents …
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Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029: Academy
Dec 17 2025
The Oscars will be available to watch exclusively on YouTube from 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences …
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Zelensky says Russia preparing for new 'year of war'
Dec 17 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday Russia was preparing to wage a new "year of war" on his country in …
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US oil blockade of Venezuela: what we know
Dec 17 2025
US forces in the Caribbean -- where Donald Trump has deployed a massive flotilla of warships -- have been tasked by the …
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France probes 'foreign interference' after malware found on ferry
Dec 17 2025
France is probing possible foreign interference after a passenger ferry was infected with malware that could allow the …
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Rob Reiner's son awaiting court appearance on murder charges
Dec 17 2025
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner could be medically cleared to appear in court as soon as Wednesday to …
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Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
An emotional Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put …
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Carey slams ton as Australia seize upper hand in third Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
A composed Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put …
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Gunman charged as Australia grieves victims slain on Bondi Beach
Dec 17 2025
Australian police charged one of the alleged Bondi Beach gunmen with murder and terrorism on Wednesday, as …
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Rob Reiner's son charged with parents' murder
Dec 17 2025
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner was charged with two counts of first-degree murder over the brutal …
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Khawaja revels in late lifeline as Australia 194-5 in 3rd Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday after being thrown a lifeline at the third Ashes Test in Adelaide as England …
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Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned' Venezuela oil tankers
Dec 17 2025
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela, …
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Australia holds first funeral for Bondi Beach attack victims
Dec 17 2025
Mourners collapsed in grief Wednesday as they honoured a rabbi slain in the Bondi Beach attack, the first of 15 victims …
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Khawaja grabs lifeline as Australia reach 94-2 in 3rd Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
England claimed two wickets in an absorbing opening session at the third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide …
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Undefeated boxing great Crawford announces retirement
Dec 17 2025
Undefeated world super middleweight champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing on Tuesday, hanging …
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Trump says orders blockade of 'sanctioned' Venezuela oil tankers
Dec 17 2025
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela, …
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FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash
Dec 17 2025
World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the …
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Trump has 'alcoholic's personality,' chief of staff says in bombshell interview
Dec 16 2025
Donald Trump said Tuesday he stood by his chief of staff Susie Wiles after she said the US president had an "alcoholic's …
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M23 militia says to pull out of key DR Congo city at US's request
Dec 16 2025
The M23 armed group said Tuesday it would withdraw from the key city of Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of …
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Rob Reiner killing: son to be charged with double murder
Dec 16 2025
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner is to be charged with two counts of first degree murder over the brutal …
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Shiffrin extends slalom domination with Courchevel win
Dec 16 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her ascendancy over the women's slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday night as she swept to a fifth …
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Australian PM says 'Islamic State ideology' drove Bondi Beach gunmen
Dec 16 2025
A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's …
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Rob Reiner murder: son not medically cleared for court
Dec 16 2025
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner was not medically cleared for court on Tuesday, his lawyer said, as he …
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
Dec 16 2025
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, …
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EU weakens 2035 combustion-engine ban to boost car industry
Dec 16 2025
The EU on Tuesday walked back a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars seen as a milestone in the fight against climate …
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Lawmakers grill Trump officials on US alleged drug boat strikes
Dec 16 2025
Donald Trump's top national security officials faced a grilling from lawmakers Tuesday on US strikes against alleged …
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Senators grill Trump officials on US alleged drug boat strikes
Dec 16 2025
Donald Trump's top national security officials faced a grilling from senators Tuesday on US strikes against alleged drug …
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EU eases 2035 combustion-engine ban to boost car industry
Dec 16 2025
The EU on Tuesday walked back a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars seen as a milestone in the fight against climate …
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US unemployment rises further, hovering at highest since 2021
Dec 16 2025
The US jobless rate picked up again in November, hovering at its highest level in four years, official data showed …
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Filmmaker Rob Reiner's son to be formally charged with parents' murder
Dec 16 2025
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being arrested for …
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PSG ordered to pay around 60mn euros to Mbappe in wage dispute
Dec 16 2025
Paris Saint-Germain were ordered by a French labour court to pay their former forward Kylian Mbappe up to 61 million …
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BBC says will fight Trump's $10 bn defamation lawsuit
Dec 16 2025
The BBC said Tuesday it would fight a $10-billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump against the British …
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EU set to drop 2035 combustion-engine ban to boost car industry
Dec 16 2025
The European Union looks set to scrap a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars on Tuesday, as part of a package …
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Australian PM visits Bondi Beach hero in hospital
Dec 16 2025
Australia's prime minister visited Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital on Tuesday, lauding his efforts …
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Chile president-elect dials down right-wing rhetoric, vows unity
Dec 16 2025
Chile's next president jettisoned his typical far-right anti-migrant rhetoric Monday and vowed to lead a government of …
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