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UN refugee chief visits Sudan to highlight deepening humanitarian crisis

The UN High Commissioner for refugees travelled to Sudan on Monday to draw attention to a worsening humanitarian situation, 2 years into a bloody civil war. Antonia Kerrigan reports.

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Warner Bros fight: Trump son-in-law is key player in takeover battle

Jared Kushner’s role in helping finance Paramount’s $108 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is injecting Trump-family interests into one of the most significant media battles in years.

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2026 Golden Globe nominations announced

The biggest and best films, shows and stars from the past year have been named on the shortlists for Golden Globes glory, as this year's Hollywood award season gets under way in earnest.

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Ukraine to share revised peace plan with U.S., Zelenskiy says

Ukraine is set to present a revised peace plan to the United States on Tuesday following President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s talks in London with the leaders of France, Germany, and Britain.

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Benin hunts soldiers behind failed coup

Benin's military was Monday searching for fugitive soldiers behind a foiled coup attempt on the weekend that left several dead as other west African countries mobilized to offer military support.

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100 Nigerian students rescued: No comment on negotiations or ransom

Nigeria's government has rescued 100 schoolchildren abducted last month from a Catholic school in Niger state, in one of the country's biggest mass kidnappings in recent years. The students arrived at the government house in Niger's capi...

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ICC sentences Sudan militia chief for crimes against humanity

The International Criminal Court Tuesday handed down a sentence of 20 years to a Sudanese militia leader for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country's civil war two decades ago.

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Dozens hurt in Japan 7.5-strong earthquake

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late Monday, triggering evacuation orders for roughly 90,000 people and prompting tsunami warnings that were later reduced to advisories.

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French PM, Socialists raise stakes ahead of key budget vote

The Assemblée Nationale is set to vote on a key social security budget bill on December 9. Socialist leader Olivier Faure has called for backing the bill. If rejected, there would be major consequences for the country and the prime minis...

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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...

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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.

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Antonio Costa says Europe cannot accept U.S. 'threat to interfere'

European Council president Antonio Costa has rejected any attempt by the United States to meddle in Europe's politics, after Washington published a new security strategy sharply criticizing the continent's policies.

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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.

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Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt

Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces.

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Renowned British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73 in Bristol

Celebrated British documentary photographer Martin Parr has died at his home in the western English city Bristol, his foundation announced on Sunday. He was 73.

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Lando Norris clinches first F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears after clinching his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday (December 7).

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Zelenskyy to meet European allies after Trump criticism

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies prepared to hold talks in London on Monday (December 8), after President Donald Trump accused him of not reading the U.S. proposal to end the war with Russia.

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Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak in late November

A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised concerns over its infrastructure.

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Notre-Dame's triumphant return: One year of record-breaking visits

Last year, Paris' Louvre museum welcomed 8.7 million visitors, and the Eiffel Tower some 7 million, impressive numbers that pale in comparison that of people who visited Notre-Dame. Sunday marks one year since the cathedral reopened its ...

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Ukraine's recruitment effort expands to women amid Russian invasion

Struggling to recruit new soldiers as Russia presses on with its large-scale invasion, Ukraine has expanded its recruitment campaign among women.

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Russia unleashes massive drone attack on central Ukraine

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegat...

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Hong Kong holds tightly guarded election amid anger over deadly fire

Hong Kong's citizens were voting on Sunday in an election where the focus is on turnout, with residents grieving and traumatized after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years and the authorities scrambling to avoid a broader public back...

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Grand Cairo Museum visitors so captivated that they fall into water

After 10 years of waiting, the Grand Cairo Museum opened its doors in early November – a grand project commissioned by President Sissi, who hopes to attract 7 million additional visitors. The first of them seem so captivated by the Statu...

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Fire at popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25

At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. Goa’s chief minister, Pramod Sawant, said most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers...

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Tourism struggles to return to UNESCO site of Palmyra

One year after the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime in Syria, the residents of Palmyra are hoping for a return of tourists. After 13 years of war, the Bashar al Assad regime collapsed to the hands of rebel forces a year ago.

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Hundreds march through Tunis against crackdown on opposition

Tunisians took to the streets on Saturday for a third straight week to protest against President Kais Saied's expanding crackdown on the opposition, critics and NGOs, urging the release of political prisoners.

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New York community organizes anti-ICE training sessions

New Yorkers are organizing anti-ICE training sessions, looking to disrupt the actions of the immigration enforcement agency amid growing anxiety over raids in the city. The grassroots "Hands Off" coalition says it intends to keep empower...

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U.S. threatens NATO withdrawal if Europe doesn't take lead by 2027

The United States is warning its NATO allies that Europe must take on more of its own defence, and fast. According to an exclusive Reuters report, the Pentagon has set an ambitious 2027 deadline for European nations to assume most of the...

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2026: The most expensive FIFA World Cup ever

The draw for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is underway. The once-every-four-year tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United Stated and Canada. The final match, however, will be held in New York City and costs cou...

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Frank Gehry, master "starchitect," dies at 96

He was one of the superstars of modern architecture. Franck Gehry died in Santa Monica, California, leaving behind some iconic works, such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in France.

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