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Endicott sues IBM over water contamination in New York
The Village of Endicott files lawsuit alleging IBM’s operations led to contamination.
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Explosion caused by illegal fireworks kills three in Hawaii's Honolulu
Illegal fireworks cause deadly explosion in Hawaii, leaving three dead and over 20 injured.
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Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV broadcast over 'inciting material'
Al Jazeera condemned the PA’s decision, calling it a direct attack on press freedom.
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Former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant resigns from parliament
Yoav Gallant resigns from Israeli parliament after clashing with Netanyahu over key policies.
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Montenegro declares national mourning after deadly shooting spree
Authorities report 10 deaths and several injuries in a shooting incident in southern Montenegro.
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India's 2024 was hottest year since 1901
India reports 2024 as the hottest year since 1901, driven by climate change and extreme weather.
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Iran, EU powers to hold N-talks on Jan 13
Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, UK, Germany in Geneva on January 13, says official.
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15 killed in Israeli New Year Gaza attack
Israeli attack kills 15 in Gaza's Jabalia, marking first deadly attack of the New Year.
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10 dead as New Orleans man rams truck into New Year revellers
Police identify attacker as 42-year-old Man from Texas
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US citizen Shamsud-Din Jabbar identified as driver in New Orleans attack
The Texas man was in full military gear and with an ISIS flag on his truck
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FBI seizes record cache of explosives in history from Virginia farm
Brad Kenneth Spafford was arrested with at least 150 finished bombs in his custody
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2025 marks the start of Generation Beta
Generation Beta, will begin with babies born in 2025 and span until 2039
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New Orleans mayor calls incident 'terrorist attack' after 10 killed, 30 injured
The incident happened late Wednesday during New Year’s celebrations at New Orleans' vibrant Canal and Bourbon Streets
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Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area after 13-year wait, ending border checks
This expansion means that travellers can now move freely between Bulgaria, Romania, and the other 27 EU member states
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Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa mosque, 15 Killed in Gaza new year strike
Over 600 Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem as 2025 began with an Israeli massacre in Jabalia.
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Gaza government confirms 1,091 babies dead in ongoing Israeli onslaught
More than 45,550 people have since been killed, mostly women and children, and over 108,300 others injured,
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Transdniestria faces heating crisis as Russia stops gas flow
Transdniestria is a pro-Russian entity that split from the rest of Moldova after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
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Musk spending $2000 a night to stay close to Trump at Mar-a-Lago?
Trump aides have expressed concerns about Musk’s level of influence in shaping the administration’s transition plans
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Diljit Dosanjh faces legal action over pro-alcohol songs at Ludhiana concert
The singer previously altered his song lyrics at Hyderabad concert to avoid controversy.
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Google Doodle welcomes 2025 with a shining star
A shining star replaces the "O" in the Google logo.
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Man arrested over slapping spree in India's Uttar Pradesh
Kapil Kumar admitted to slapping strangers to “experience dopamine rush,” according to police.
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Europe's Russian gas era comes to an end
Ukraine transit deal expires on Jan 1
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World waves goodbye to tumultuous 12 months
It was a global year of elections, with countless millions going to the polls across more than 60 countries.
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Thousands march in Bangladesh to mark students-led uprising
The unrest reached its peak on Aug. 5, when violence forced Hasina to resign and flee to India.
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RAW linked to assassinations in Pakistan, report exposes India's covert campaign
Canada and the United States have also accused RAW of targeting individuals abroad.
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'No one can stop' unification with Taiwan
Xi's comments come just weeks before Donald Trump takes office in the US.
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UN condemns NGO work ban on Afghan women
Since the Taliban's return to power in August 2021, women have been progressively erased from public spaces.
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S Korea court issues arrest warrant for Yoon
Yoon's legal team described the arrest order as "illegal and invalid" and filed an injunction to nullify it.
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Gaza healthcare nearing'total collapse,' says UN
World body issues report on Israeli attacks on hospitals
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China defends Covid-19 data-sharing
WHO repeatedly criticised Chinese authorities for their lack of transparency and cooperation.
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Pakistan's high commissioner-designate arrives in Ottawa
Ambassador Muhammad Saleem is eager to deepen the strong and historic ties between Pakistan and Canada.
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WHO Chief suffers hearing problems after Israeli airstrike in Yemen
"I’m okay, but I developed tinnitus from the loud explosion. I hope it will be temporary," wrote Tedros on X.
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Iran announces nuclear discussions with European Powers set for January 13
On December 17, three European countries accused Iran of expanding its uranium stockpile
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US court rejects Pentagon chief’s bid to block 9/11 plea deals
Despite the court’s ruling, Austin may appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
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Air traffic controller's command averts near-miss at Los Angeles airport
Delta Flight 471's takeoff was interrupted as an ATC ordered a charter plane to stop to prevent a runway collision.
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Websites in many French cities targeted in cyber attacks
The attacks were claimed on X by a hackers group calling themselves NoName
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan, son of Pakistani immigrants, receives knighthood
Khan received King Charles' New Year honour among 1,200 notable individuals
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US sanctions Iran, Russia over alleged 2024 election interference
An October US threat assessment highlighted growing threats from Russia, Iran, and China to national security
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South Korean court issues arrest warrants for President Yoon Suk Yeol
Yoon's powers were suspended after his impeachment by the opposition-controlled National Assembly on Dec 14
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Bangladeshis rally in Dhaka to mark student uprising, Sheikh Hasina's ouster
Students group arrived from across the country today and families of those killed in the unrest also joined the rally
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Xi Jinping declares 'no one can stop' Taiwan unification
Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and vows not to renounce force to bring the self-ruled island under control
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Houthis vow to defend after US strikes in Yemen
The US military said that it carried out strikes against Houthi targets in Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen
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Puerto Rico faces massive power outage, leaving over million customers in the dark on New Year’s Eve
Massive New Year’s Eve blackout disrupts Puerto Rico, affecting 80% of residents
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Puerto Rico faces widespread blackout as over 1.3m left without power
Luma Energy says nearly 90% of Puerto Rico’s 1.47 million customers were affected by the blackout
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Sydney harbour lights up as over one million celebrate New Year in Australia
The celebrations kicked off precisely at midnight, marking the start of the new year in New South Wales and Victoria
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Taliban orders closure of all NGOs employing Afghan women
UN calls Taliban’s new order an alarming violation of women's rights and aid access.