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US repatriates Tunisian detainee Ridah al-Yazidi after 22 years at Guantanamo
Ridah al-Yazidi was detained at Guantanamo since it opened in January 2002, without ever being charged with a crime.
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Amitabh, Abhishek, Jaya Bachchan attend wedding – but where is Aishwarya Rai?
Aishwarya Rai’s missing presence fuels more questions about her relationship with Abhishek Bachchan.
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Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency amid surge in violence
This is the second state of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago in recent years.
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China-linked hackers breach US Treasury Department
China-backed hackers infiltrated US Treasury workstations, accessing unclassified data.
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New Year 2025: Where is it celebrated first and last?
Pakistan will celebrate the New Year on December 31 at 7pm GMT
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New Year’s Eve: Google doodle celebrates with sparkling animation
Google’s New Year’s Eve 2024 Doodle celebrates a festive countdown to 2025 with a clock.
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Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024, says UN
Climate change fueled record heat and extreme weather in 2024, with temperatures topping 50°C
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Israel must face law for Gaza war: UN experts
UN experts say Israel must face consequences for inflicting maximum suffering on Gaza civilians.
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Appeals court throws out Trump plea
Upholds verdict in $5m E Jean Carroll defamation, sexual abuse case
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Jimmy Carter - a peacemaking president amid crises
Jimmy Carter, 100, dies; Nobel laureate, ex-president known for charity, diplomacy, and Camp David.
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71 killed in Ethiopia road accident
Ethiopia wedding party crash kills at least 71, truck veers into river with large stones.
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US announces $5.9b aid for Ukraine
US unveils $6B in aid for Ukraine before Trump’s return, amid concerns over future support.
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Iran arrests Italian journalist
Iran confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law"
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Trump ordered to pay $5m for sexual abuse, defamation
NY jury finds Trump sexually abused Carroll in a Manhattan store in 1996 after a nine-day civil trial last year
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Afghan men convicted of people smuggling in Belgium arrested in UK
Belgian prosecutors said the gang arranged migrant journeys from Afghanistan via Iran, Turkiye, and to Europe
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Tragic wedding caravan crash claims 71 lives in Ethiopia
A truck carrying the group veered off the road and plunged into a river near Bona Zuria, Gelan Bridge, in Ethiopia
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Pakistani pilot among two killed in UAE plane crash
A Pakistani woman pilot and her companion, Indian doctor Sulaymaan Al Majid, lost lives in the tragic incident
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Three dead as 13-foot waves batter Ecuador, Chile, and Peru
Extreme event triggers massive waves in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, closing nearly 100 ports due to rough condition
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What is norovirus? Is it treatable?
Norovirus spreads fast, causing millions of cases annually; prevention hinges on hygiene and awareness.
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Elon Musk doubts suicide in Suchir Balaji's death, backs FBI probe
Elon Musk supports claims of foul play in death of Suchir Balaji, OpenAI whistleblower, after suspicious findings.
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Another Jeju Air flight faces landing gear issue
Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 faces landing gear issue day after Muan disaster
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Taliban ban windows to prevent women's 'exposure'
Directive affecting design of buildings issued after decree from Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada.
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Fire breaks out in Dubai's Al Barsha building near Mall of the Emirates
Fire in Al Barsha building near Mall of the Emirates causes evacuation, no casualties.
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Three foreigners killed in hotel fire in Bangkok
Three foreign tourists killed in a fire at Ember Hotel near Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Seven injured
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December 2024 brings rare 'Black Moon' for stargazers
The Black Moon on December 30, 2024, will provide stargazers with perfect conditions for exploring the night sky.
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Generation Beta: 2025 babies will grow up in world of unmatched AI and tech
Generation Beta, arriving in 2025, will grow up with AI, tech, and global challenges.
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Live bird found inside dead man
Man dies of asphyxiation; live bird found in throat during autopsy in India.
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Fiery plane crash kills 179 in South Korea
Video shows plane skidding without landing gear before exploding; two crew rescued
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Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies at 100
Carter shaped American history through diplomacy.
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Chad votes in general election after three years of army rule
Chad held general elections amidst claims of fraud.
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Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
Jimmy Carter, 100, Nobel laureate and former US president, passes away, leaving a legacy of peace and social justice.
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66 dead in Ethiopia road accident
Car accident has claimed the lives of 66 people so far
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Sudan government rejects UN-backed famine declaration
Sudan rejects UN-backed famine report, calling it "speculative," while aid groups warn of worsening hunger crisis.
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Syria weapons depot blast kills 11
Blast in Adra near Damascus kills several; Israeli strike "likely," says Syrian Observatory, but Israel denies.
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Russia shot at plane before crash
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev demands compensation must be paid to victims
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Taliban ban windows in women's areas
The Taliban bans windows overlooking areas used by women, citing concerns over privacy and "obscene acts."
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Shark kills man fishing in Great Barrier Reef
A shark kills a 40-year-old man fishing with his family near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, officials confirm.
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N Korea calls for 'toughest' strategy to counter US
North Korea plans its "toughest" anti-US strategy amid closer ties with Russia and growing tensions in Asia.
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Taliban bans windows overlooking areas used by women in Afghanistan
New buildings must avoid windows that allow visibility into the places usually used by women, says Taliban spokesman
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Bashar Assad's wife reportedly barred from UK return for cancer treatment
The report further suggests Asma Assad is in critical condition due to leukemia, with only a 50-50 chance of survival
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179 dead in South Korea's deadliest plane crash
Out of 181 on board the Boeing 737-800, 179 died; only 2 survivors, both cabin crew, were rescued from the wreckage
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Belgium to become first EU country to ban disposable vapes
Belgium is the first EU country to implement such a ban, following Australia's similar move earlier this year.
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75,000 Palestinian lives at risk as Israel's Gaza siege escalates
WHO warns Israel's 80-day Gaza siege threatens lives, urges urgent action to restore healthcare in northern Gaza.
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Azerbaijan’s president accuses Russia of causing plane crash, demands apology
Ilham Aliyev claimed that the plane was damaged by fire from the ground and electronic warfare systems
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North Carolina faces severe thunderstorm watch and warning: winds, tornado risks
Meteorologists have identified the primary threats as scattered damaging wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour
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Two dead in search for Sasquatch in Washington forest
The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported that the men, aged 59 and 37, were last seen on 24 December
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Trump backs Musk on H-1B Visas: declares this ‘a great programme’
Trump shifts stance, backing H-1B visas after restricting them in office, previously criticising them as anti-US jobs
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Putin apologises to Azerbaijan
Russian president avoids claiming responsibility for plane crash
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Air Canada flight skids off runway, catches fire at Halifax Airport
Air Canada flight skids off runway and catches fire at Halifax Airport after crash in South Korea.
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Georgian President Kavelashvili sworn in amid election dispute
Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili has rejected Kavelashvili's legitimacy citing alleged elections irregularities