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Rebel advances tear at Assad's door
Opposition forces' offensive catches Damascus regime off guard
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IAEA sounds alarm over Iran's uranium enrichment
Iran to boost highly enriched uranium production, IAEA urges urgent inspections amid nuclear tensions.
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EU-Mercosur free trade agreement set to create one of world's largest trade zones
The deal, took two decades of negotiations, promises to create one of the world's largest free trade zones
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Guardian Media Group sells world's oldest Sunday paper amid staff strikes
Staff at The Guardian and The Observer went on strike opposing the sale of world’s oldest Sunday Newspaper
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IAEA chief warns Iran increasing uranium enrichment to 60% purity
IAEA Chief, Rafael Grossi concerned that this percentage for civil use cannot be justified
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Israeli TikToker sparks outrage after spitting on Ethiopian boy’s face in disturbing video
A TikTok video showing an Israeli man spitting on an Ethiopian boy’s face in Eilat has sparked outrage.
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High school football coach Antwone Washington accused of sexually abusing underage student
Antwone Washington faces multiple charges including sexual abuse, child pornography, and statutory seduction.
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South Korean opposition leader says another martial law possible as impeachment vote looms
Yoon's brief imposition of martial law late on Tuesday sent Asia's fourth-largest economy into turmoil
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HTS leader vows to overthrow Assad as forces close in on Homs
By Friday morning, rebels were just 5 km from the edge of Homs, says Syrian Observatory monitor
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Tania Fernandes: Boston City Councilor arrested on public corruption charges, FBI confirms
Fernandes Anderson, made history as the first African immigrant and Muslim-American to hold the position
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Trump taps David Sacks as AI & crypto Czar to revolutionise US digital policy
Sacks, a 52-year-old South African-born entrepreneur, is known for his leadership roles at PayPal
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BJP accuses US State Department and 'deep state' of targeting India over Adani and Modi
BJP accuses US State Department, 'deep state' of destabilising India over Adani, Modi ties.
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Police search for suspects after Melbourne synagogue fire injures one
Prime Minister Albanese condemned the attack, calling it an act of intimidation.
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Fentanyl traces found in Texas dolphins as opioid crisis hits the Ocean
The long-term effects of fentanyl on marine mammals remain unknown, say researchers.
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Manny Pacquiao elected to international boxing hall of fame
"This is a wonderful Christmas gift," said Pacquiao after being elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Muhammad most popular boy's name in England and Wales
Name leapfrogged Noah as the top choice after being the second most popular in 2022
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Bangladesh court bans Hasina's broadcasts
Bangladesh tribunal bans Sheikh Hasina's hate speech broadcasts to prevent interference with legal proceedings.
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Amnesty accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza
300-page report points to deliberate attacks on civilians
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Rebels capture key Syrian city of Hama
Rebels capture Hama, a major blow to Assad’s forces after losing Aleppo, with street battles ongoing.
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Tokyo to propose four-day work week for govt workers to tackle birth rate crisis
The initiative aims to provide more flexible working hours, particularly for parents of young children
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Afghanistan's cricket stars urge Taliban to reconsider ban on women's medical education
Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi call the ban "deeply unjust" and implore government to reverse decision
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Magnitude 7 earthquake hits northern California coast
USGS reports earthquake hit 39 miles west of Ferndale in northern California at a depth of 10 km
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Milaf Cola: World's first date-based soft drink launched by Saudi Arabia
Beverage claims to contain no added sugar, offering a healthier alternative that doesn't compromise on taste
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Trump names David Perdue as US ambassador to China
Perdue’s appointment reflects Trump’s commitment to addressing trade imbalances and the opioid crisis with China
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US Secret Service overhauls security after gunman targets Trump
Acting director testifies to a House task force investigating two assassination attempts on Trump during the campaign
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Cuba reconnects national grid, power generation falls short after plant failure
Cuba's UNE boosts power generation to 1,450 MW, still under half of peak demand of 3,200 MW after grid failure
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Syrian rebels capture Hama in major blow to Assad, allies
Capture of Hama gives them control of a strategic central city they never managed to seize before
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French president moves to replace PM Barnier after no-confidence vote
Elysee Palace says Macron has asked Barnier to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed
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Mexican actress Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez dies after consuming frog venom in ritual
Actress consumed poisonous drink called "Kambo" as part of a traditional South American spiritual cleansing ceremony
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Teacher Olivia Bennett doxed online after alleged involvement in bullying of 12-year-old
Olivia Grace Bennett faces online doxing after being accused of bullying that led to Kelaia Turner’s suicide attempt.
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Tobi Adegboyega won't face deportation, lawyer clarifies amid fraud allegations involving £1.87m
Tobi Adegboyega's lawyer confirms the pastor will not be deported despite fraud claims related to SPAC Nation.
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Strong earthquake hits western Iran
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Iran's Khuzestan province, followed by a second tremor of 4.8 magnitude.
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Afghan cricketers ask Taliban to reconsider ban on girls' medical education
Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan condemned the ban on girls studying medicine, sharing their concerns on social media.
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OpenAI CEO confident Elon Musk won't use political power to target rivals
Sam Altman Responds to Elon Musk’s Growing Influence and Tensions in the AI Race
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Two students injured in California school shooting, gunman dead
Gunman wounds 2 students, aged 5 & 6, before killing himself.
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Bitcoin hits $100k after Trump appoints pro-crypto SEC chair
Bitcoin soars to $100K as Trump’s crypto-friendly picks signal regulatory change.
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UnitedHealth Insurance chief killed in targeted attack
Brian Thompson ambushed outside Midtown Hilton; motive unknown, suspect fled on electric bike into Central Park
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UNESCO honours Japan’s ancient sake tradition
Japan's sake brewing, blending rice, water, yeast, and koji, now joins UNESCO's prestigious cultural heritage list
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Iran releases Nobel Peace laureate on medical leave
Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for three weeks on medical grounds
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S Korea opp moves to impeach president
Yoon under fire for botched martial law attempt
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UK, Qatar talk trade cooperation
Qatar's Emir meets UK PM Starmer, discussing trade, investment, and a potential free-trade deal with GCC.
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UN urges Taliban not to block women's medical training
The UN urges the Taliban to reconsider banning women from medical training, warning of dire health impacts.
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Syrian army launches counterattack in Hama
Syrian forces launched a counterattack near Hama after heavy rebel advances, with fierce clashes continuing.
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Rescue efforts continue in South African mine with six bodies recovered
The abandoned gold mines some 150 kilometres away from southwest of the economic capital Johannesburg
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74-year-old world's oldest wild bird lays egg
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid an egg at the age of approximately 74, biologists confirmed
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French govt loses confidence vote, deepening political crisis
Vote triggered by far-left, far-right parties after PM Barnier bypassed parliament on key budget measures
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Pope's electric popemobile arrives from Mercedes-Benz in support of climate change advocacy
The Stuttgart-based automaker has supplied the Vatican with popemobiles for the past 45 years
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At least 79 dead from mysterious illness in DR Congo, officials confirm
The illness, which causes fever, headaches and a cough, has so far affected people of all ages including children
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South Korean lawmakers launch push to impeach president
Yoon Suk Yeol accused for declaring martial law to stop criminal investigations into himself and his family
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Man rescued after three days in Thailand as villagers mistake his cries for a ghost
The incident occurred near the Thailand-Myanmar border when villagers heard strange cries coming from a nearby forest