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Plunging temperatures impact heat costs for families

A blast of winter weather left parts of the South and Midwest blanketed with a fresh coat of snow Monday. Meanwhile, more arctic air is making temperatures feel colder than normal from Minnesota to Maine.

CBS America

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Thailand strikes Cambodian bases as border clashes escalate

Thailand said it was taking action to expel Cambodian forces from its territory on Tuesday (December 9), as renewed fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbors spread along the disputed border.

Reuters

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Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat

Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, 39-year-old ranger Amran Siagian often saw Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in Sipirok, North Sumatra. The ranger of five years says they were fond of eating durian ...

Reuters

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War-hit Kherson cafe closes as Russian shelling mounts

Cafe manager Oleksiy Melnychenko held out as long as he could in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. But amid regular Russian artillery and air attacks, he's decided to pack up shop, a testament to how dangerous daily life remains.

Reuters

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off Japan's northern coast, injuring 33

Nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said.

Euronews

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Guinea-Bissau military forms national transitional council after coup

Just over a week after seizing power, Guinea Bissau’s military says it has established a National Transitional Council.

Africanews

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M23 rebels seize key town in Eastern DRC as civilians flee

M23 rebels, supported by the Rwandan army are continuing their advice in the South Kivu region of the DR Congo, local sources say. On Saturday, the rebels took control of the strategic town of Luvungi, near the border with Burundi, and ...

Africanews

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Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of breaking ceasefire within 24 hours

In an address to parliament on Monday, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of breaking a ceasefire deal just one day after it was signed.

Africanews

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Families demand justice after U.S. boat strikes kill dozens

The uncle of a Trinidadian man, Chad Joseph, 26, allegedly killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean on October 14, 2025, is demanding justice for his nephew.

Reuters

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Unity in a fragmented world: dialogue, trade and climate at Astana Forum

Titled “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,” the Astana International Forum (AIF) gathered over 160 international speakers and around 7,000 participants.

Euronews

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges U.S.-EU unity in Russia peace talks

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with key allies in London and Brussels to coordinate a joint European strategy in peace talks with Russia as U.S. engagement appears to be waning.

DW News

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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire could be unravelling

Thailand and Cambodia are blaming one another for starting a deadly exchange of fire that killed at least five people and threatens to unravel a U.S.-backed ceasefire between the neighbouring southeast Asian countries.

CBC News

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Japan is top of the earthquake response game. Here's why

The latest earthquake in Japan on Dec. 8, which triggered widespread shaking and tsunami alerts, served as another clear example of the nation’s world-leading earthquake response efforts. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe explores the factors that...

CBC News

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Crisis center braces for “tsunami of need” as cold grips Midwest

A fresh blanket of snow and a blast of cold weather gripped the Midwest and parts of the South, with colder-than-normal temperatures felt from Minnesota to Maine.

CBS America

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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Europe has a 'real problem'

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon spoke at the Reagan National Defense Forum, calling out slow bureaucracy in Europe in a warning that a "weak" continent poses a major economic risk to the US.

Bloomberg

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Hamas, Red Cross search for last Israeli captive’s body

Hamas and Red Cross search Gaza’s al-Zaitoun for last Israeli captive’s remains, key to advancing ceasefire, amid severe destruction.

Al Jazeera

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European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism

Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the U.S. proposal to end the war with Russia. The discussions came after President Donald Trump accuse...

France 24

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Thailand launches airstrikes along disputed border with Cambodia

Officials say one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilians are dead following the airstrike on Monday. The fighting between the two countries is the latest in a conflict over territory near a shared border and follows a fragile ceasefir...

CBC News

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New U.S. national security strategy rattles Europe

The new US security strategy document is a break from the past, when the US emphasized spreading democracy. It is particularly critical of Europe. What does this mean for the future of the transatlantic relationship?

DW News

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Benin's largest city resumes normalcy after failed coup attempt

Traffic in the Benin capital of Cotonou resumed on Monday following an attempted coup that shook the country a day earlier.

Africanews

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Somalia's poets keep hope alive for storytelling and for peace

Somalia is often called a nation of poets, but decades of conflict have left its cultural heritage in jeopardy. Now, a fading generation of masters is offering a message of peace and trying to keep oral poetry alive.

Africanews

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7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeast

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday (December 8), prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate and tsunami warnings that hours later were downgraded to advisories.

Reuters

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Ukraine seeks 'dignified peace' as Russian strikes kill one, injure 15

At least one person was killed and more than 15 others were wounded in overnight Russian strikes targeting several Ukrainian cities. The attacks come as efforts continue to bring an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, well in...

Euronews

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Ukraine: IAEA calls for repair work on Chernobyl sarcophagus

The UN nuclear watchdog has said that the protective structure surrounding the exploded reactor at Chernobyl can no longer perform its main function of blocking radiation, after a Russian drone strike earlier this year.

France 24

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Syria marks one year since ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad

As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war.

France 24

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Kyiv stresses European unity as allies 'skeptical' of U.S. peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday (December 8) that unity between Europe, Ukraine and the U.S. was important when negotiating an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. He made the remark during a visit to London.

Reuters

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Indonesia says over $3 billion in funds required after Sumatra floods

Indonesia's Sumatra island will require $3.11 billion in reconstruction and recovery funds following a series of deadly floods, senior government officials said.

Reuters

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Helpful information on preventing pipes from freezing

According to Robert Gildersleve, general manager at Petri Plumbing, older homes are especially vulnerable to frozen pipes.

News 12

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Quick-hitting system brings more snow to Mid-Atlantic

Another quick-hitting system will bring more snow to the mid-Atlantic, falling in the same areas that saw snow on Friday. Snow will impact travel along the I-95 corridor Monday afternoon into the evening.

The Weather Channel

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Midweek clipper brings snow from Great Lakes to Northeast

A clipper system will slide across the Great Lakes to the Northeast midweek, bringing another shot of snow for the region. Widespread snow totals of 3-5 inches are expected with some locations possibly seeing up to a foot.

The Weather Channel