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South Korea impeaches President Yoon after failed martial law attempt
Vote was held on December 14, 2024, with 204 members of the Assembly voting in favour of impeachment and 85 against
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Russian fuel facility in Oryol region hit by Ukrainian drone attack
Other Russian regions, including Krasnodar, Bryansk, and Belgorod, also reported similar drone attacks
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US citizen Travis Timmerman flown out of Syria
After months of captivity, Timmerman was released and flown to Jordan by U.S. officials
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Pakistani delegation meets Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in US jail
Pakistani delegation visits Aafia Siddiqui in Texas jail, appeals to US for her release before Jan 2025.
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Elon Musk dismisses plastic recycling as 'pointless,' faces flak
Greenpeace highlights flaws in recycling as Elon Musk fuels the debate.
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Texas bitcoin investor sentenced to two years for tax evasion
Bitcoin bro, who began purchasing in 2011, sentenced for tax evasion related to $1 million in cryptocurrency gains.
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xAI unveils faster Grok model : X users get new ‘Grok Button’
xAI rolls out faster Grok 2 model with new features like Grok button and reduced API pricing on X.
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'Mirror bacteria' synthesis could pose threat to humanity, experts warn
Engineered organisms like synthetic “mirror life” microbes, could pose an “unprecedented risk” to life on Earth.
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Niger suspends BBC operations over allegations of false reporting
Niger accuses BBC of spreading false news, undermining troops, and destabilising public peace in recent reports
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Blinken and Fidan unite to tackle Daesh threats and Gaza tensions
Measures discussed to manage Kurdish tensions prioritising anti-terrorism efforts in Syria; Hamas softens its stance
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South Korea president to face second martial law impeachment vote
South Korea to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over failed martial law bid.
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UK, Italy, Japan to develop jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan unveil a joint venture to develop a supersonic fighter jet by 2035.
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Pakistan warns TTP could join al Qaeda
Envoy highlights TTP's growing threat at UN
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Sweden to map scope of racism in society
Sweden launches a project to assess racism levels, focusing on schools and minorities.
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New Jersey drone incident heightens tensions amid surge of mystery sightings
NJ's Pequannock Township incident occurred when a 'hobby or toy-type' drone fell onto a homeowner’s property
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'The Bibi Files': The documentary on Netanyahu's corruption scandal
The Bibi Files, banned in Israel, features leaked footage of Netanyahu’s police interrogations over corruption charges
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RFK Jr's legal advisor pushes to revoke approval of polio vaccine, 12 others
Aaron Siri is helping Trump’s health secretary pick to select top jobs despite long history of attacking vaccines
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Study finds link between Ozempic and increased risk of vision loss
Researchers analysed medical records of 16,800 patients in Boston over six years for the new study
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India's central bank receives bomb threat in Russian, police probe launched
Authorities are examining hoax bomb threats made to schools and Reserve Bank of India in recent weeks.
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NDAA: US House approves $895b defense bill with contentious clause
The gender-affirming care provision sparked backlash from Democrats, threatening the must-pass bill's chances
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Former speaker Nancy Pelosi hospitalised in Luxembourg after injury, media reports
Former US House speaker injured during official engagement and admitted to hospital for evaluation, says spokesperson
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Erdogan vows Turkey will continue fight against IS in Syria
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also told Blinken Turkey is committed to stabilizing Syria and preventing ISIS foothold.
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Macron names Francois Bayrou as France's fourth PM of 2024
Bayrou will likely face same difficulties as ex-PM Barnier in steering special law to roll over budget 2024
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China to launch first Long March 5B rocket to boost Guowang Satellites
Long March-8A is a key step in China’s ambition to create large satellite constellations to rival SpaceX’s Starlink
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Canadian man dies from aortic aneurysm after healthcare delays
Adam Burgoyne tragically passed away from an aortic aneurysm after waiting hours for inadequate medical care.
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Chinese tourist's selfie attempt ends in fall from moving train in Sri Lanka
Chinese tourist falls from train while taking a selfie in Sri Lanka, lands safely in a bush.
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BBC radio banned in Niger over fake news
BBC and RFI cited Western security sources, without any independent local verification of reported fatality figures
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Year’s brightest meteor shower, Geminids, peaks tonight
Bright Geminid meteors may be dimmed by moonlight, but still a must-see this week.
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President Biden unveils plan to address Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias in US
White House, Under Biden, Releases Landmark Strategy Against Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate
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'Joy Bangla' loses status as Bangladesh's national slogan
The slogan, tied to Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War, was coined by its founding leader, Mujibur Rahman.
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Biden grants clemency to 1,500 people a day
The move comes just over a week after the 82-year-old Biden pardoned his troubled son Hunter,
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Man who attacked UK asylum hotel jailed for 9 years
Levi Fishlock, 31, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and arson with intent to endanger life
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'Climate change intensified back-to-back storms'
About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Southeast Asian nation or its surrounding waters each year
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UK PM terms Sara murder 'awful' case
Sara Sharif's father and step-mother were convicted of murder earlier this week.
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9 migrants dead in shipwreck off Tunisia
27 people rescued and six others still missing.
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Israeli air strikes kill 33 in Gaza
US security adviser says Netanyahu appears ready to negotiate a deal
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Thousands attend funeral of Afghan minister
The Minister for Refugees and Repatriation, Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul
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Time Magazine names Trump 'person of the year'
The magazine's award, given out annually, is an acknowledgement of the year's most influential figure.
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Israel’s deadly strikes in Gaza leave 66 Palestinians dead
Ceasefire remains distant despite global pressure and devastating human toll in the 14-month-long Gaza conflict
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US announces $500m weapons aid package for Ukraine
Recent $500 million and $725 million aid packages add to the $43 billion already sent to Ukraine
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Bulgaria and Romania secure Schengen membership
From January 2025, Bulgaria and Romania will join the Schengen Area, boosting free travel across Europe
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China responds to Taiwan’s moves, reaffirms right to conduct military exercises
Defence Ministry vows action against Taiwan separatism, reaffirming the PLA’s commitment to reunification
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Tunisia boat tragedy claims nine lives, six still unaccounted for
The vessel had been carrying at least 42 passengers as the search for the missing individuals was ongoing
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Biden grants clemency to 1,500, pardons 39 in largest act of mercy
The announcement follows Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, for firearms and tax convictions
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Donald Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to attend inauguration ceremony
Records from the US State Department show that no foreign head of state has ever attended a transfer-of-power ceremony
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Why has Time Magazine named Donald Trump 2024 'Person of the Year'?
TIME magazine says choosing Person of the Year for 2024 was easy, as the individual shaped world events significantly.
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Pushpa 2-inspired ear-biting incident sparks police probe in India's Gwalior
The victim spoke about films like Pushpa 2 encouraging ordinary people to imitate gangster-like behaviour.
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Trump unveils new fragrance line 'Fight, Fight, Fight' with Jill Biden photo
Trump promotes new fragrance line with Jill Biden photo
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Donald Trump named Time's 'Person of the Year' for second time
Trump, first named in 2016, joins an exclusive group as a two-time Time 'Person of the Year' honouree.
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Trump appoints Kari Lake as Voice of America Director
Trump appoints Kari Lake as VOA director, sparking controversy over election fraud claims.