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France busts South Asian migrant trafficking ring, arrests 26 and seizes $12m
Traffickers suspected to have smuggled several thousand people from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal since September 2021
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China suspends top military official amid anti-corruption investigation
Suspended Admiral Miao, served on the ruling Central Military Commission, highest-level military command body
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Boycott calls grow over Arla’s Bovaer feed trial for dairy cows
Arla Foods faces backlash after launching controversial Bovaer feed trial for methane reduction in dairy cows.
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Russian airstrikes on Ukraine revenge for Kyiv’s use of US missiles, says Putin
Putin further id that Russia may use its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile to attack "decision-making centres" in Kyiv
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Britain commits $2.5b to World Bank fund for poorest nations
Investment will fund projects promoting economic growth, tackling poverty and addressing the impacts of climate change
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Trump's tariff threat: Canada, Mexico oil prices set to drop, shift to Asia
Canada and Mexico are the top two petroleum exporters to the US, contributing 52% and 11% of its gross imports
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Walmart ordered to pay $35 million to truck driver after false fraud accusation
A jury awarded Walmart’s former truck driver $35 million in damages after he was wrongfully accused of fraud.
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Australia passes law banning social media for children under 16
The law compels tech giants like Meta and TikTok to prevent minors from logging in or face fines up to A$49.5M
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Indian pilot dies by suicide in Mumbai, boyfriend held over harassment allegations
Family alleges financial exploitation and harassment drove Air India pilot to take her own life.
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Malaysia floods displace over 37,000, Kelantan state hit the worst
PM Shehbaz extends support to Malaysia, reaffirming long-standing ties and cooperation in times of crisis.
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Mishal Husain steps down from BBC’s 'Today' programme
BBC presenter Mishal Husain reflects on ‘memorable moments’ as she announces departure for Bloomberg.
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Explosion reported in Indian capital New Delhi
Explosion in Delhi during Kejriwal’s press conference, as he calls the city 'the most unsafe'.
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Masato Kanda elected as 11th president of ADB
He serves as Special Advisor to Japan’s PM but will assume office on February 24, 2025, succeeding Masatsugu Asakawa
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What retail and grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2024?
A list of US stores open and closed on Thanksgiving 2024, including grocery, retail, and convenience options.
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TikTok to ban teenagers from using beauty filters
Filters like “Bold Glamour” that smooth skin, reshape features, and blur reality will soon be blocked for teens.
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Nuclear threat unlikely as US eases weapon restrictions for Ukraine
US intelligence downplays nuclear escalation risks, noting Russia’s preference for covert retaliation measures
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Hopes dim for rapid end to Gaza conflict
Israel remains resolute in Gaza, aiming for Hamas's eradication despite Lebanon's peace agreement progress
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Russia warns West against arming Ukraine with nukes
Moscow says such a 'suicidal' step will be 'absolute insanity'
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Iran 'reserves right to react' to Israel strikes
Araghchi says 'it depends on behaviour of Israel' whether ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah leads to easing tensions
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William Hague elected new Oxford chancellor
Career politician and member of House of Lords who graduated from Oxford in 1982 will now lead prestigious university
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Lawmakers disrupt Lok Sabha proceeding
Adani issue dominates as opposition demands discussion
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Pakistan, Qatar discuss legal cooperation
Meeting held on sidelines of Second Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities of OIC in Doha
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Shaky truce between Israel, Hezbollah begins
Israeli military asks people not to return to border areas yet
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Putin visits Kazakhstan to strengthen energy, industrial ties
Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, is already involved in many projects in Kazakhstan
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Anneke Lucas reveals childhood abuse by David Rockefeller and Pierre Trudeau
Human trafficking survivor Anneke Lucas alleges she was exploited by David Rockefeller and abused by Pierre Trudeau.
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Israel to appeal ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
It also asked the court to suspend the warrants pending the outcome of the appeal
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Threats and bomb alerts target members of Trump's incoming administration
Cabinet nominees and appointees targeted by violent threats, says transition team spokesperson Karoline Leavitt
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Winter weather advisories issued as 80 million Americans prepare for thanksgiving travel
Multiple states and territories have been warned about severe weather that could impact both road and air travel
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Hal Lindsey, author of ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’, dies at 95
Hal Lindsey, whose apocalyptic books shaped Christian theology and popularized end times prophecy, passed away at 95.
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Hamas signals willingness for ceasefire in Gaza after Lebanon
Turkey says ready to help in Gaza ceasefire while Iran welcomes Lebanon truce imposed recently
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Netanyahu granted immunity from prosecution at ICC: France
Earlier, Netanyahu urges Macron not to enforce ICC immunity decision in heated phone call
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‘Aggression from Russia and other states threatens us all’, says Nato Chief
In a video message, Rutte also outlined the alliance’s priorities ahead of its next summit in the Hague
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South Korean man convicted for gaining weight to dodge military service
The man doubled his food intake and drank excess water to trick the conscription system.
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Senator Fatima Payman subjected to racism in Australian Senate
Afghan-origin Payman accused fellow senator of targeting her based on her background
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MPs criticize advertising campaigns on assisted dying ahead of key vote
Controversial assisted dying campaigns, including Westminster billboards and targeted ads, spark criticism from MPs
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Jay Bhattacharya, Covid lockdown critic, appointed as NIH director by Trump
Earlier, Trump also nominated Dr. Marty Makary, a vaccine mandate critic, to lead the FDA.
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Three killed after Google Maps guides car off unfinished bridge in India
Google Maps failed to update for the bridge’s closure following flood damage in 2022, in Uttar Pradesh.
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Japanese man admits breaking into 1,000 homes as 'hobby'
Authorities are investigating if the man is connected to other unsolved trespassing cases.
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Blasts at rapper Badshah's club tied to Bishnoi gang
CCTV footage shows a suspect hurling bombs before fleeing the scene.
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Moderately strong quake hits off central Japan
No tsunami alert is issued and there are no immediate reports of damage
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Mozambique president calls opposition leader to vote talks
Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane said last week he would only attend virtually and on certain conditions
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Saudi 2025 budget sees $26.8b deficit
Expected deficit, amounting to 2.3 percent of GDP, is down from a 2024 deficit of $30.6 billion,
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Ceasefire announced: Israel and Hezbollah agree to end border conflict
A ceasefire brokered by the US and France ends the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, promising lasting peace
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Alleged coup case naming Bolsonaro sent to Brazil prosecutor
Prosecutor will weigh whether the evidence merits laying charges against Bolsonaro, 36 other people as co-conspirators
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Death toll from India mosque survey clashes rises to six
Around 20 police officers wounded during violence on Sunday in Sambhal in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh
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China shadows US plane over Taiwan Strait
China's military says it deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn a US Navy patrol aircraft
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World's oldest man dies at 112
Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912 and died aged in the care home
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22 Gazans killed in Israeli strikes
At least 11 Palestinians were killed and more than 40 injured in Israeli air strike that targeted Al-Hurriya School