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At least five people, including a 9-year-old child, were killed in the attack, which took place in the eastern city of Magdeburg. The authorities are still seeking a motive.

Published on: 2024-12-21 16:50:59

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At least 32 people killed as bus and truck collide in Brazil

Passenger bus collides with truck near town of Lajinha in southeastern state of Minas Gerais, fire officials say.

Published on: 2024-12-21 16:40:35

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Raid on Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Compound in Guatemala

The authorities said at least 160 children and teenagers might have been the victims of human trafficking and other crimes on a farm run by Lev Tahor, an ultra-Orthodox sect.

Published on: 2024-12-21 16:38:02

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In Top Minister’s Resignation, Shades of an Earlier Political Crisis for Trudeau

Chrystia Freeland’s departure this week recalls the 2019 SNC-Lavalin affair, in which Jody Wilson-Raybould quit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet after a demotion.

Published on: 2024-12-21 16:02:19

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At least 20 killed in suspected Islamist attacks on villages in central Mali

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Houthi missile strike in Tel Aviv wounds more than a dozen

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Published on: 2024-12-21 14:56:29

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Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre

Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong.

Published on: 2024-12-21 14:52:19

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Syria and the stakes for regional powers

The fall of al-Assad has set off a new phase of jigsaw puzzling in the region.

Published on: 2024-12-21 14:49:07

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Amid Russian Attacks, Ukraine Seeks New Ways to Power Its Cities

The Ukrainian energy network has been so battered by Russian attacks that officials are seeking out new options to prevent a crisis, like renting floating power plants and scavenging scrapped ones from the region.

Published on: 2024-12-21 14:40:13

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Houthi missile strike injures more than a dozen in Tel Aviv

The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park.

Published on: 2024-12-21 14:21:40

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How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

Published on: 2024-12-21 14:12:34

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Eight sentenced in France in connection with murder of teacher Samuel Paty

Teacher was stabbed and beheaded outside his school in Paris in 2020 after an online hate campaign.

Published on: 2024-12-21 14:07:01

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'If Putin attacks, we need to be able to wage war,' German Defense Minister says

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Pope Uses Christmas Message to Chide Advisers About Gossiping

Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them.

Published on: 2024-12-21 13:57:32

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US President Biden Authorizes $571 Million In Military Aid To Taiwan

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Milei vows to promote nuclear energy in Argentina. There are currently eight nuclear reactors in Argentina, but they aim for more

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Russia fails to breach Ukraine's defense lines in simultaneous attacks, Syrskyi says

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Report: German Xmas market attacker is Saudi anti-Islamist who shared pro-Israel content

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Published on: 2024-12-21 13:19:49

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The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria’s upheaval

Iran's leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots.

Published on: 2024-12-21 12:39:09

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PM reportedly won't attend Auschwitz liberation anniversary, fearing arrest by Poland

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Trump and the return of the National ‘Emergy’

A new war on migrants, aimed at distracting from actual problems, is about to begin in America.

Published on: 2024-12-21 12:13:28

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Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it

After topping $100,000, Bitcoin supporters see the cryptocurrency soaring even higher.

Published on: 2024-12-21 12:05:33

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Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers

Jamil Hassan, referred to as "the butcher" by people who lived on his street, is among the senior regime figures who have fled with their families.

Published on: 2024-12-21 12:04:13

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US gives Turkey sanctions waiver for gas payments to Russia

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Published on: 2024-12-21 11:43:24

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Yemeni Missile Lands in Tel Aviv

The Israeli military said several people were lightly injured after its air defenses failed to intercept the projectile, which struck a playground in the city.

Published on: 2024-12-21 11:12:49

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Your Favorite Things

Today, your highly personal, hyperspecific best-ofs of 2024.

Published on: 2024-12-21 11:06:21

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Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites

Military court convicts civilians involved in 2023 unrest, with rights groups slamming ruling as ‘intimidation tactic’.

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Tipton Hamas supporter in PM knife emoji threat jailed

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Published on: 2024-12-21 10:48:42

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Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia, Russia takes village near Donetsk

Residential buildings have been hit in the Russian city of Kazan, causing no casualties.

Published on: 2024-12-21 10:42:08

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What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK?

Children in England and Wales have been investigated by police for calling each other names, a study has found.

Published on: 2024-12-21 10:37:10

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A Restaurant Is More Than a Workplace for People Often Shunned by Employers

A popular restaurant in Buenos Aires is staffed almost entirely by workers with neurological challenges, tapping into often-overlooked talent and harnessing their skills.

Published on: 2024-12-21 10:01:34

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Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

Published on: 2024-12-21 09:47:00

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US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt

Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government’s human rights breaches,

Published on: 2024-12-21 09:36:52

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Pakistan Faces Resurgance of Terrorism

Political instability, dwindling public support and economic constraints are eroding the costly gains that the country made in combating militancy after a ghastly school attack in 2014.

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Ukraine Conducts Attack with Solely UGVs and FPV Drones, Destroying Russian Positions

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Published on: 2024-12-21 09:02:23

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The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla

In the German forest of Grunheide, hundreds of protesters occupied the trees to protest Tesla's expansion plans.

Published on: 2024-12-21 09:01:47

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Don’t switch off – the world’s children have never needed you more

We all have a responsibility to make 2025 a better year for children everywhere.

Published on: 2024-12-21 08:59:30

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French Court Convicts 8 People Tied to Events Leading to Teacher’s Beheading

Samuel Paty was beheaded in 2020 by an Islamist extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his students to illustrate free speech.

Published on: 2024-12-21 08:23:59

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Five killed in Ukrainian Strike on Rylsk Town in Russia After Missile Attack on Kyiv

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Nigerian Authorities Seize Over 2 Tons of Pangolin Scales, Arrest Major Wildlife Trafficking Suspect

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Published on: 2024-12-21 08:09:27

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Israel kills 7 children from one family in air strike on Gaza

UNRWA says Gaza has become a 'graveyard' as Israel continues its bombing campaign amid worsening living conditions.

Published on: 2024-12-21 08:01:57

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Yemen’s Houthis hit Tel Aviv, Israel, with missile

Latest tit-for-tat attack follows Israeli air strikes on Sanaa and Hodeidah, which killed nine people earlier this week.

Published on: 2024-12-21 07:44:27

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Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?

Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.

Published on: 2024-12-21 07:36:24

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,031

Here are the key developments on the 1,031st day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Published on: 2024-12-21 06:55:59

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Chinese ship may have tried to sabotage undersea cables before

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Musk Expresses Support for Far-Right Party in Germany’s Election

It was not the first online intervention by Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and adviser to Donald Trump, on behalf of once-fringe anti-immigrant parties in Europe.

Published on: 2024-12-21 05:34:15

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Senior U.S. Diplomats Meet With Governing Militias in Syria

The U.S. officials in Damascus are also looking for signs of Austin Tice, a missing American journalist, as well as other U.S. citizens.

Published on: 2024-12-21 05:28:12

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‘Trapped inside’: The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore

Air pollution has become a major problem in Pakistan and it is children who are paying the price.

Published on: 2024-12-21 05:23:41

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During Pelicot Trial, Avignon’s Ramparts Give a Platform to Denounce ‘Rape Culture’

A feminist collective, the Amazons of Avignon, has been plastering the walls of the city with testimony from the trial of the 51 men who were convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot rape case.

Published on: 2024-12-21 05:16:16

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For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief

Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.

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Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on - for now

As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.

Published on: 2024-12-21 05:00:24

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Five killed in strike on Russia's Kursk after deadly missile attack on Kyiv

A reported attack on a Russian town comes after Ukraine said Moscow had launched a new attack on Kyiv.

Published on: 2024-12-21 04:32:48

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/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1031, Part 1 (Thread #1178)

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'If this wasn’t France you’d be 10,000 times more in the sh*t': Macron hits out at Mayotte residents

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Published on: 2024-12-21 02:17:24

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Driver Rams Into Christmas Market in Germany, Killing at Least 2 and Injuring Dozens

Video showed a car plowing into a large crowd in the city of Magdeburg. The driver, identified as a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen who worked as a doctor, was arrested.

Published on: 2024-12-21 01:55:21

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Why Have So Many Canadians Turned on Justin Trudeau?

Allies and opponents alike are calling for him to resign as prime minister.

Published on: 2024-12-21 01:54:31

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Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial

Although the Pelicot trial is over, some questions remain over the case that shook France.

Published on: 2024-12-21 01:49:14

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Warriors, water and a white horse: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

Published on: 2024-12-21 01:23:51

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The drug-trafficking Rio gangsters who see themselves as God's 'soldiers of crime'

Brazilian narco gangs say they are taking territory for Jesus, and are barring other faiths from the favelas.

Published on: 2024-12-21 01:13:57

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Watch: Relatives of inmates attempt to break into Mexican prison

The BBC's Will Grant looks at unrest in which seven people died, leading to family members attempting to break inside to check on their relatives.

Published on: 2024-12-21 00:12:35

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Watch: Relatives of inmates attempt to break into Mexican prison

The BBC's Will Grant looks at unrest in which seven people died, leading to family members attempting to break inside to check on their relatives.

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Russia adds Satanic Temple to list of 'undesirable' groups for 'occult ideology'

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Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House

The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown.

Published on: 2024-12-20 23:57:19

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Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear

Officials have said that the death toll in Mayotte, currently at 35, could end up in the thousands. But in the capital, there were no scenes of public mourning and little talk of searches for missing loved ones.

Published on: 2024-12-20 23:54:42

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Toronto Jewish School Attacked Again, Prompting Canada to Investigate Antisemitism

Canadian ministers will convene a meeting with the police to discuss antisemitism, after attacks at Jewish establishments in Toronto and Montreal this week.

Published on: 2024-12-20 23:21:03

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Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

Published on: 2024-12-20 22:35:07

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Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities

Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike.

Published on: 2024-12-20 22:25:01

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One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence

Hideko Hakamata spent decades fighting to save her brother: the world's longest-serving death row inmate.

Published on: 2024-12-20 22:03:53

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Scenes of a Cyclone’s Destruction in Mayotte, France

A visit to the Indian Ocean islands of Mayotte, which were struck by Cyclone Chido last weekend, reveals the devastating toll of the storm on an impoverished territory that belongs to France.

Published on: 2024-12-20 22:02:57

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Five dead in car ramming in crowded German Christmas market

The driver involved in the ramming has been taken into custody, with officials calling the incident an attack.

Published on: 2024-12-20 21:43:14

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Video shows arrest of German Christmas market attack suspect

Footage from German broadcaster MDR shows police confronting a man lying on the floor by a car.

Published on: 2024-12-20 21:34:55

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Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria.

Published on: 2024-12-20 21:16:45

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Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin

Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.

Published on: 2024-12-20 21:15:03

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What are the implications of Israel’s attacks on Yemen?

Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza.

Published on: 2024-12-20 21:11:48

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Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one

Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate.

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Is the US government going to shut down? What happens if it does

Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.

Published on: 2024-12-20 21:06:01

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Eight sentenced in France for actions that led to teacher beheading

The sentences range from three to sixteen years, in a case which started with an online hate campaign.

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After Damascus meeting, US drops $10 million terror bounty for new Syrian leader

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Jagmeet Singh, Key Trudeau Ally, Abandons Him in Fresh Blow to Canada’s Government

The leader of the party that supported Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party vowed to bring down the government, saying Mr. Trudeau had failed Canada.

Published on: 2024-12-20 20:58:55

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Matteo Salvini Acquitted After Blocking Rescue of Migrant Boat

The deputy prime minister and the leader of the far-right League party claimed he was a victim in the fight against illegal immigration that has swept across Europe.

Published on: 2024-12-20 20:47:48

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US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown

Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.

Published on: 2024-12-20 20:46:01

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Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.

Published on: 2024-12-20 20:40:32

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Elon Musk backs Germany’s far-right AfD before elections

Germans expected to vote on February 23 after centre-left coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapses.

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Testing begins of Ukraine’s homegrown Tryzub laser weapon

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Car drives into group of people at Christmas market in Germany

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Five Books That Explain the Chaos of 2024

And one to read for fun.

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Ros Atkins On... Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained.

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Italy's deputy PM Salvini cleared in kidnap trial of migrants blocked at sea

Matteo Salvini was accused of kidnap and dereliction of duty for refusing to let a rescue boat dock in 2019.

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US scraps $10m bounty for arrest of Syria's new leader Sharaa

It follows meetings between top US diplomats and representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Damascus.

Published on: 2024-12-20 18:58:46

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Trump’s Return May Worsen Financial Woes for Global Health Institutions

The U.S. provides nearly half of the aid for global health, including childhood vaccination, H.I.V. treatment and disease surveillance.

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Trump plans to continue weapons supply to Ukraine – Financial Times

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Massive Explosion Near Russia's Arctic Naval Base Sparks Theories

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Suspected 'witchdoctors' arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia's president

The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say.

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Elon Musk backs German far-right party that supports Putin – Reuters

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'I'd rather die than leave my mum': Survivors describe Mayotte cyclone horror

The BBC hears how roofs flew off homes as people sheltered inside in the cyclone-hit French territory.

Published on: 2024-12-20 16:12:06

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Australia Targets China’s Influence With Deals in Pacific Islands

In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.

Published on: 2024-12-20 16:01:07

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Cyclone Chido Death Toll Nearly Doubles in Mozambique

The swirling wind and rain hit an area where a yearslong insurgency had already forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

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Child, 7, dies in stabbing at Croatian primary school

The alleged attacker, 19, was a former pupil with a history of mental health issues, officials say.

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US deportations under Biden surpass Trump's record

President Biden had pledged to pause deportations, but ended up expanding it following a surge in border crossings.

Published on: 2024-12-20 15:22:13

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Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says

It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.

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Russian military plane worth $4.5m explodes at airfield near Moscow: Kyiv

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Eight migrants drown after boat tries to evade Greek ship

So far 18 people have been rescued from the sea with many of the survivors suffering from injuries after the incident.

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Swimming mouse among 27 new species discovered in Peru

The expedition also found a new species of dwarf squirrel and 10 types of butterfly.

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Hungary sparks row with Poland by granting asylum to ex-minister

Marcin Romanowski is facing 11 charges in Poland, including being accused of defrauding the state.

Published on: 2024-12-20 11:32:58

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Romanian Court Blocks Andrew Tate’s Case From Heading to Trial

An indictment against Mr. Tate, the online influencer facing accusations of human trafficking and sexual misconduct, was sent back to prosecutors, an appeals court said.

Published on: 2024-12-20 11:24:47

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Coke, Pepsi and Other U.S. Companies Face Wall Street Pressure Over Labor Abuses in India

Pension funds and big investors are pressuring Coca-Cola, Pepsico and others over brutal working conditions in India’s cane fields. Some of the sugar buyers are tiptoeing toward change.

Published on: 2024-12-20 10:50:36

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Ten Years Later, a Political Exile Returns to a Syria in Transition

In 2014, Sawsan Abou Zainedin left Syria during a civil war, while Bashar al-Assad was in power. Now, with rebel militants in control, Ms. Abou Zainedin is working on the country’s delicate political transformation.

Published on: 2024-12-20 10:18:00

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Dennis Overbye on Retiring from The New York Times: A Solstice of the Soul

For his next trick, your cosmic correspondent for the past quarter-century will (try to) retire.

Published on: 2024-12-20 10:02:10

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At 23, Surviving Scandal to Take a Green Seat in the E.U. Parliament

Lena Schilling, the youngest lawmaker in Brussels, faced a harsh questioning of her character and credibility before winning a chance to fight against climate change in the halls of power.

Published on: 2024-12-20 10:00:07

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Ukrainians Mourn the Loss of Viktoria Roshchyna and Her Stories

Viktoria Roshchyna died in September in Russian custody. The reporter had been well-known for her stories about life in parts of occupied Ukraine.

Published on: 2024-12-20 09:20:47

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Macron thanks Gisèle Pelicot for courage and dignity in mass rape trial

France's president pays tribute to her strength in the trial of her husband and 50 other men.

Published on: 2024-12-20 09:05:25

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Trump Tariffs? Europe Braces but Has No Clear Strategy

The incoming president promised “tariffs all the way” unless Europe bought more U.S. oil and gas. European officials have no clear strategy for avoiding a trade war.

Published on: 2024-12-20 08:22:55

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The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy

Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

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'Danger of IS resurgence has doubled' - Syria's Kurds warn of group's comeback

Kurdish forces say there's a real threat IS militants will try to break out comrades held in their jails in the north east.

Published on: 2024-12-20 06:00:13

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Dominique Pelicot's double life: Who is the man who plotted his wife's mass rape?

The ex-husband - who is under investigation for other attacks - has a divided personality, a doctor finds.

Published on: 2024-12-20 05:56:59

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Friday Briefing

The rape trial that horrified France.

Published on: 2024-12-20 05:49:07

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Looking for the Restless Soul of Nella Larsen in Copenhagen

The celebrated Harlem Renaissance author was inspired by her experiences as a mixed-race teenager and young adult in the Danish capital, a time that informed her 1928 novel, “Quicksand.”

Published on: 2024-12-20 05:00:12

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Court steps in to sort Indian couple's three-year baby name battle

A local court gave the couple a list of names to choose from, ending the three-year-long dispute.

Published on: 2024-12-20 03:28:53

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In Homs, Smiles and Tears Amid a Ravaged Landscape After al-Assad’s Fall

The ancient city, an early stronghold of opposition to Bashar al-Assad’s oppressive regime, was ravaged by a government crackdown. New York Times correspondents in Homs spoke to people who were reacting to his fall with smiles and tears.

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Syria's rebel leaders say they've broken with their jihadist past - can they be trusted?

The rebel offensive that ended Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has left Syria facing an uncertain future

Published on: 2024-12-20 01:39:05

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Its Syrian Bases in Doubt, Russia Sends Cargo Flights to Libya

A Libyan officer said the stepped-up flights from Russia and Syria delivered military gear.

Published on: 2024-12-20 01:38:08

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Musk flexes influence over Congress in shutdown drama

Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.

Published on: 2024-12-20 00:38:20

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Defendants face judgement for actions that led to beheading of French teacher

Eight people accused of abetting the jihadist murder of Samuel Paty will learn their fate in a Paris court.

Published on: 2024-12-20 00:21:05

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Don't underestimate North Korean troops in Russia, ex-soldiers tell BBC

Army defectors say units sent to fight against Ukraine will have high morale but won't be battle hardened.

Published on: 2024-12-20 00:11:48

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Soldier-spies in Myanmar help pro-democracy rebels make crucial gains

Leaked intelligence from military spies is helping turn the civil war in the resistance’s favour, BBC finds.

Published on: 2024-12-20 00:07:19

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Peter Mandelson to Be Named UK Ambassador to US

The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.

Published on: 2024-12-20 00:03:00

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51 Men Guilty in Rape Trial That Horrified France

Dominique Pelicot, who admitted to drugging and raping his wife for almost a decade and to inviting dozens of strangers to join him, was convicted on Thursday of aggravated rape and other charges and was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison. The court also convicted the 50 other defendants, most of them on rape charges. Catherine Porter, a New York Times reporter, followed the four-month trial and reports from Avignon.

Published on: 2024-12-19 23:53:16

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Friday Briefing: 51 Men Convicted in French Rape Trial

Plus, the year in viral moments.

Published on: 2024-12-19 21:04:42

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Syria rebel leader dismisses controversy over photo with woman

Both liberals and conservatives criticised Ahmed al-Sharaa, after he asked the woman to cover her hair before the picture.

Published on: 2024-12-19 20:39:00

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Israel Launches Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen as Netanyahu Issues Warning

The Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea for more than a year in what they have described as a campaign in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Published on: 2024-12-19 20:28:18

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Gisèle Pelicot’s Testimony in France Rape Trial Becomes a Message of Hope

Dozens of men who abused Gisèle Pelicot were convicted, including the man who invited them to do so: her husband of 50 years. She wanted the public trial to show rape victims they were not alone.

Published on: 2024-12-19 20:24:41

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Putin Glosses Over Russian Setbacks, Including Syria

The Russian president, in a marathon annual news conference, said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to.

Published on: 2024-12-19 19:49:26

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4 Reasons China Meddles in Local U.S. Politics

American intelligence agencies have warned of influence operations targeting city halls and statehouses. But what’s in it for Beijing?

Published on: 2024-12-19 19:30:22

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Europe Has a Leadership Vacuum. How Will it Handle Trump?

With Germany and France both in political turmoil, the new administration of Donald J. Trump will begin at a time of instability for the continent.

Published on: 2024-12-19 19:02:25

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Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.

Published on: 2024-12-19 18:33:27

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Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal

The president-elect and Elon Musk rejected the bipartisan spending plan that would prevent a government shutdown.

Published on: 2024-12-19 17:29:31

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Maps: See Israel’s Moves in Syria Since al-Assad Was Toppled

Israeli fighter jets have launched hundreds of airstrikes, while soldiers have seized a buffer zone and captured military posts in territory formerly under Syrian control.

Published on: 2024-12-19 17:28:18

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Zelensky Raises Prospect of European Peacekeepers in Ukraine

But many European leaders say that with no sign that Russia is interested in peace, it is too early to discuss the presence of peacekeeping forces.

Published on: 2024-12-19 17:16:22

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Nvidia’s Global Chips Sales Could Collide With US-China Tensions

The chipmaker expects more than $10 billion in foreign sales this year, but the Biden administration is advancing rules that could curb that growth.

Published on: 2024-12-19 17:14:35

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Tate brothers human trafficking case sent back by Romanian court

A court upholds the influencer's challenge of the human trafficking case against him and his brother.

Published on: 2024-12-19 17:08:11

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Who Are the 51 Men Convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial?

Most of the accused received sentences of eight to 10 years, less than the 10- to 18-year terms that the public prosecutor had recommended.

Published on: 2024-12-19 16:23:51

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I should have invaded Ukraine earlier, Putin tells Russians in TV marathon

Putin tells an end-of-year press conference there should have been "systemic preparation" for the full-scale invasion.

Published on: 2024-12-19 16:02:12

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A Gaza Hospital Pleads for a Respite After Israeli Attacks

Medical workers at one of the last functioning hospitals in the north of the territory say the facility has come under heavy attack by Israel this week.

Published on: 2024-12-19 15:39:41

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Gisèle Pelicot Speaks After France Rape Trial Verdict: ‘We Share the Same Struggle’

In brief remarks after her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted, she said she had never regretted her decision to allow the trial to be public.

Published on: 2024-12-19 15:10:03

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Who are the men convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot rape trial?

Dominique Pelicot has been found guilty of drugging his ex-wife, Gisèle, raping her and inviting dozens of men to abuse her.

Published on: 2024-12-19 13:56:05

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Rolling hills are now barren: BBC sees destruction in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Thousands are still missing after the cyclone hit the territory, with residents facing shortages of food and water.

Published on: 2024-12-19 11:55:06

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A Timeline of Dominique Pelicot’s Rape Trial in France

Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence after he admitted to drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle. Here’s how the events unfolded.

Published on: 2024-12-19 11:22:16

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Here's what you need to know about the Pelicot trial

Judges have delivered verdicts on the defendants in a case that turned a 72-year-old woman into a feminist icon.

Published on: 2024-12-19 11:09:09

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‘Pandas Become the Bait’: How China Seeks Influence in U.S. Cities

Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.

Published on: 2024-12-19 10:00:57

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Biden, Headed to the Exit, Sets an Aggressive Climate Goal for the U.S.

The promise of deeper emissions cuts will very likely be ignored by the Trump administration, but officials hoped it would send a signal to the world.

Published on: 2024-12-19 10:00:45

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China Says Astronauts Break Record with 9 Hour Spacewalk

China said two of its astronauts spent nine hours outside the Tiangong Space Station. The longest previous spacewalk, by Americans, was eight hours and 56 minutes.

Published on: 2024-12-19 06:47:02

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Google Street View Captures a Man Loading a Bag Into a Trunk. Arrests Follow.

The image, from northern Spain, showed a man with a white bag in the trunk of a car. The National Police said it helped them solve a missing-person case.

Published on: 2024-12-19 05:30:37

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Thursday Briefing

Syrian soldiers step toward amnesty.

Published on: 2024-12-19 05:03:04

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Rare accounts of life for women inside notorious Iranian prison

Interrogations, beatings, cramped quarters and the tight bonds women forge inside Tehran's Evin prison.

Published on: 2024-12-19 02:25:46

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United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy

The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?

Published on: 2024-12-18 22:15:47

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