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Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

Euronews

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China Is Winning the AI Race, Says FTSG's Webb

Amy Webb, CEO of Future Today Strategy Group, says China has the edge in the AI race because it's ahead of the US in building out key infrastructure. Webb discusses why the US needs a coordinated effort to stay competitive in tech develo...

Bloomberg

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Strong winds knock out power across the Northeast

Intense wind gusts knocked down trees and power lines throughout the Northeast on December 19, before leading to dangerous snow squalls in the evening.

AccuWeather

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Fierce winds cause damage and fire danger throughout the West

More wintry precipitation is coming for the Pacific Northwest this weekend, following damaging winds that stretched all the way to the Plains.

AccuWeather

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Will your pre-Christmas travel be impacted by weather?

Whether you’re hitting the roads or taking to the skies on Friday, weather across the country could impact your plans. Rain, snow, high winds and turbulence will all be factors that travelers could contend with.

The Weather Channel

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U.S. launches massive strike on ISIS targets in Syria

The U.S. is conducting airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for the attack that killed two American soldiers and a U.S. interpreter on Saturday, multiple sources told CBS News.

CBS News

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Plane crash kills NASCAR driver, family

Seven people were killed, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife and children, in a plane crash in North Carolina. Investigators hope to find clues about why it happened on the cockpit voice recorder. Cristian Benavides ...

CBS News

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U.S. launches retaliatory strikes on ISIS in Syria

The U.S. military has carried out airstrikes in central Syria targeting suspected sites linked to the Islamic State terror group. The strikes follow last Saturday's ISIS attack that killed two soldiers and a U.S. civilian working as an i...

CBS News

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No longer famine in Gaza, says hunger monitor, but emergency remains

There is no longer famine in Gaza, a global hunger monitor said, after access for humanitarian and commercial food deliveries improved following a fragile ceasefire. But the situation remains critical, with too little getting in.

Reuters

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Russia's Putin blames Ukraine, NATO for war in televised Q&A

Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the full-scale invasion of Ukraine during his annual televised news conference, accusing Kyiv and the West of threatening Russia's national security.

DW News

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Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea.

Euronews

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Holiday travel weather

Bernie Rayno breaks down how the weather could impact travel as we head into the holiday week.

AccuWeather

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Space Force chief master sergeant celebrates six years of new branch

John F. Bentivegna, the chief master sergeant of the Space Force, joined CBS News as the branch celebrates its sixth birthday.

CBS America

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European Union loans Ukraine billions as Putin boasts about war

Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted to the European Union's massive $108 billion loan to fund Ukraine's war against Russia.

CBS News

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Christmas hymns return to Bethlehem after ceasefire

Despite the fragile calm, tensions remain high across the West Bank, and uncertainty lingers. Still, for many in Bethlehem, the return of Christmas hymns and celebrations offers a rare moment of hope — a reminder that even after darkness...

Africanews

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January to March: Here’s your three-month outlook

Ready to ring in the new year? Mother Nature is looking to start the first three months of 2026 with a temperature split across the country. Will you be left shivering in the cold or could you see warmer than average temperatures?

The Weather Channel

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System ushers in heavy rain, high winds to Northeast

For those of you in the Northeast, a windstorm will snarl pre-Christmas travel as we finish the week. Rain will quickly turn to snow as cold air is ushered in by the frontal system. Add in wind gusts over 50 mph and travel via roads or s...

The Weather Channel

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Waves of rain, snow to pummel West Coast through Christmas

The flood-weary West Coast continues to get pummeled by heavy rain and mountain snow as a series of atmospheric rivers target the region. As we head into next week, the firehose of moisture will shift southward toward Northern California...

The Weather Channel

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Much of U.S. warmer than average through Christmas

Santa may need to shed his winter coat this Christmas because temperatures across much of the country will be well above average through the big day.

The Weather Channel

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High winds, low humidity bring fire danger to Rockies

Red flag warnings are in place from Wyoming to Texas with a particularly dangerous situation (PDS) in place for parts of Colorado and southern Wyoming, including Boulder. These PDS tags are issued very rarely when there is extremely low ...

The Weather Channel

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Does your dog need a winter jacket?

Not all dogs handle the cold in the same way. Some dogs, like people, may need a jacket to stay warm.

AccuWeather

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Next week: Cold persists in Northeast as snow and ice threat looms

AccuWeather Long-Range Expert Joe Lundberg forecasts that while much of the South and Plains will enjoy warmth and sunshine between Christmas and New Year's, persistent cold in the Northeast may lead to bouts of snow and ice, especially ...

AccuWeather

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Snow dwindles in Northeast, stormy in California

In today's Forecast Feed, Bernie breaks down what the weather looks like in the coming days in the United States.

AccuWeather

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Nigerians marvel at Lagos Christmas lights despite national insecurity

Nigerians in Lagos gathered around to see the Christmas lights on Friday night. Families were posing for photographs and videos despite widespread concerns over insecurity and rising living costs across Nigeria.

Africanews

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Putin accuses Kyiv of rejecting peaceful settlement

The war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, continues to take a heavy toll on civilians, particularly in frontline areas such as Zaporizhzhia, where fighting and shelling persist.

Africanews

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Nigeria reopens 47 unity schools after security beef-up

The closures followed a series of attacks in northern states, including mass kidnappings of pupils and teachers that had prompted nationwide concern and earlier school shutdowns in November.

Africanews

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Parts of Saudi Arabia covered by snow as temperatures drop

A rare blanket of snow covered parts of Saudi Arabia on early on Thursday, as temperatures dropped across the kingdom.

Africanews

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Lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns

The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall.

Euronews

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RSF capture key cities and strategic locations

The Sudanese army has reasserted control in the capital, Khartoum. But fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are advancing in the west, capturing cities and strategic locations.

Al Jazeera

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Congo residents demand state protection as M23 fighters withdraw

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels began withdrawing from the eastern Congolese town of Uvira in an effort to support U.S.-backed peace efforts, their leaders said on Wednesday (December 17), promising to complete the pullout by Thursday (December...

Reuters