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PM Netanyahu briefs security forces on Syrian mountain in Golan Heights
Israeli forces have been operating beyond the buffer zone in Syrian-controlled territory, confirms military
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CNN faces backlash over inaccurate report on prisoner rescue in Syria
Critics questioned the report's authenticity, suggesting rescue may have been staged
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Meta hit with €251m fine for Facebook data breach, says Irish regulator
Over a two week period in 2018, unauthorised users were able to hack into around 29 million Facebook accounts globally
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Iran rejects claims of collapsed resistance axis after Syria's Assad ouster, says supreme leader
In a televised speech, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Assad’s overthrow will not weaken Iran
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Wisconsin Police investigate motive behind fatal school shooting by 15-year-old girl
The shooter, Natalie Rupnow (also known as Samantha), was a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
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Top Russian general assassinated in Moscow by Ukrainian intelligence
Lieutenant General Kirillov and his assistant were killed by a bomb in an electric scooter in Moscow
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Sara Sharif's death: Parents sentenced to life over abuse and murder
Sara's uncle, Faisal Malik, was convicted of causing or allowing her murder, which occurred on August 8, 2023.
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Trump trolls Trudeau again as Canadian PM considers resignation
Canada's political crisis sparked by finance minister’s resignation over Donald Trump’s threat to raise trade tariffs.
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Germany's political parties unveil plans to revive economy ahead of snap election
The decision follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition over debt disputes and a lost confidence vote
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China and Trump discuss prospects for US-China collaboration amid tensions
Trump and China aim for future cooperation despite strained relations over COVID and trade.
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Winter Solstice 2024: marks shortest day of the year
December 21 marks Winter Solstice, the shortest day of 2024 as well as the longest night of the year.
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Trillion-tonne 'A23a megaberg', the world’s biggest iceberg, breaks away
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, breaks free and begins its journey through the Southern Ocean.
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US military and president hiding facts about New Jersey mystery drones: Trump
"For some reason, they want to keep people in suspense," Trump says US military and president know about drone origins
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Fawad Chaudhry praises Priyanka Gandhi for 'Palestine' bag
Fawad Chaudhry salutes Priyanka Gandhi’s 'solidarity', claims Pakistani minister's lack such 'courage.'
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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, causing severe damage and casualties
Vanuatu shaken by 7.3 magnitude earthquake, fatalities reported and infrastructure damaged.
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Ukraine reports 30 North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk region combat
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, GUR, says that North Korean army units have sustained “significant losses.”
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Five killed in Wisconsin school shooting, including shooter
Madison school shooting kills 5, including shooter; 5 injured. U.S. sees rising school shootings.
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Trump labels Turkey-backed rebel ousting of Assad as 'unfriendly takeover'
Assad fled to Russia after an HTS-led offensive seized cities, culminating in the rebels capturing the Syrian capital
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France in crisis as rescuers rush cyclone aid
Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte; hundreds feared dead, with homes, hospitals, and services in ruins.
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Istanbul death toll from tainted alcohol jumps to 37: governor
Death toll from tainted alcohol in Istanbul rises to 37, as methanol poisoning spreads; 17 still in treatment.
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Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks
Taiwan gets 38 US Abrams tanks, its first new tanks in 30 years, amid rising tensions with China.
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White House addresses New Jersey drone sightings amid public pressure and military site concerns
White House attributes mysterious New Jersey drone sightings to hobbyists and aircraft.
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China, India to hold high-level border talks
China, India to hold first high-level border talks in 5 years, signaling a thaw in strained ties
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Iran extends school closures in Tehran amid fuel shortages
Iran faces power shortages, closes schools and public buildings for third day amid cold weather.
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Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026
Bangladesh's Yunus plans elections by late 2025 or early 2026, prioritizing reforms after Hasina's ouster.
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Yemen's Huthis fire missile at Israel
Israel intercepts missile from Yemen; Huthis claim attack targeting Israeli military amid Gaza war.
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Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote
Country heads to early elections on February 23 after collapse of ruling coalition
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Syrian mass grave near Damascus allegedly holds 100,000 victims
Victims include Syrians, foreign nationals, and detainees allegedly tortured to death in military hospitals
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Sher Afzal Marwat blames Imran Khan's 'all is well' remark for derailing negotiation efforts
PTI leader calls founder's statement damaging, making the negotiation committee 'worthless' and harming talks
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Irish PM vows to 'not be silenced' over Gaza as Israel closes Dublin embassy
Taoiseach Simon Harris accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “the diplomacy of distraction,”
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India, China to hold first high-level border talks in five years
Tensions rose after a 2020 border clash between Tibet and Ladakh, leaving 20 Indian and 4 Chinese soldiers dead
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Trump to sue Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer over flawed Iowa poll
Donald Trump announces lawsuit against Des Moines Register and Ann Selzer after controversial Iowa poll results.
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SoftBank CEO, Trump announce $100b investment in US projects, focusing on AI
This pledge echoes SoftBank's earlier $50 billion commitment in December 2016, which promised to create 50,000 jobs
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Istanbul alcohol poisoning claims 37 lives, 17 others still under treatment
Alcohol tainted with methanol is believed to be the cause, a toxic substance that can lead to blindness and death
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Chrystia Freeland: Canada's deputy PM resigns over disagreements on Trump tariff response
First elected to parliament in 2013, she joined Trudeau’s cabinet two years later when the Liberals swept to power
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German Chancellor loses confidence vote, paving way for early elections
Germany's political turmoil comes as it battles a sluggish economy hit by high energy prices and Chinese competition
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Bashar al-Assad claims he fled Syria only after Damascus fell, calls new leaders 'terrorists'
Assad said that he moved to Latakia when terrorist forces entered into Damascus where he oversee the operations
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Iran suspends power plant operations due to fuel shortages amid freezing weather
Iran, an energy giant with vast gas reserves, is rationing electricity and closing schools amid fuel shortages
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Seven foreign tourists hospitalised in Fiji over suspected alcohol poisoning
The incident mirrors a case in Laos last month, where six tourists died from alcohol contaminated with methanol
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Trump settles ABC News defamation lawsuit for $15 million over false statements about civil case
Donald Trump wins $15 million settlement from ABC News after defamation claims involving inaccurate reporting.
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Turkey offers military support to Syria
Guler said it had also pledged to respect all institutions.
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'We are on it': US official seeks to allay drone sighting concerns
"I want to assure the American public that we are on it," he said.
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W Africa bloc gives military leaders more time to stay
The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would have become effective next month
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Berlin police arrest four after attack on Social Democrat activists
The group encountered the campaigners for the centre-left SPD at a bus stop in the south of Berlin, police said.
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Brazil's Lula discharged from hospital following emergency surgery
The president can resume activities but will need to take it easy for 15 days
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Israel says to close embassy in Ireland over 'extreme anti-Israeli policies'
Ireland has also been among the most outspoken critics of Israel's response to the October 7, 2023
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S Korean opp leader urges swift removal of impeached president
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Sunday urged the judges to "swiftly" remove Yoon from office.
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Saudi Arabia calls Israeli Golan plan 'sabotage' of Syria
Doha closed its diplomatic mission in Damascus and recalled its ambassador in July 2011
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Russia claims capture of east Ukraine villages
They captured more Ukrainian territory in November than in any month since March 2022
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US, UK in 'contact' with new Syria regime
Top diplomats from both Western powers say HTS to remain a proscribed organisation