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U.S. hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes

The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday (December 19) in retaliation for an attack on American personnel, U.S. officials said.

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

The man suspected of carrying out an attack in Taiwan with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said on Saturday of the incident that killed at least four, including the attacker. This edit contains graphic images.

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Justice Department releases new tranche of Epstein files

The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, bowing to pressure from lawmakers who forced their disclosure with a new ...

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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.

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German court jails man for drugging, raping wife, posting online

A German court has jailed a man for repeatedly drugging his wife, sexually assaulting her and posting videos of the attacks online, in a case that has drawn comparisons to the high‑profile French trial of Dominique Pelicot last year.

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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...

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Lasers turn back time on Rome’s Column of Marcus Aurelius

A historic Roman victory column is being restored using up-to-date techniques. The Column of Emperor Marcus Aurelius is getting Italy's most extensive laser cleaning yet, as part of an EU-funded heritage plan.

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Humming generators have become Ukraine's blackout soundtrack

The hum of power generators running during rolling blackouts in Ukrainian cities is ever-present. One resident said they're so loud, they cannot hear the person next to them - but for others, they symbolize life going on.

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Kennedy Center to add 'Trump' to its name, drawing backlash

The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which President Donald Trump filled with allies during a broad takeover earlier this year, decided Thursday (December 18) to add Trump's name to the institution, horrifying...

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EU agrees $105 bln Ukraine loan, but won't use frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders decided Friday (December 19) to borrow cash to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian assets, sidestepping divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv w...

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How Trump's move to ease marijuana regulations impacts the industry

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (December 18) signed an order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy.

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Russians facing Roblox ban question censorship of popular games

A Russian ban on U.S. gaming platform Roblox has fueled debate among some children and parents about censorship and the utility of bans in a world where children can bypass limits with a few clicks.

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Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

A rally by farmers against a contentious trade deal between the European Union and South American trading bloc Mercosur turned violent on Thursday (December 18).

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UN: Over 1,000 killed in April attack on Sudan's Zamzam camp

Over 1,000 civilians were killed when a Sudanese paramilitary group took over a famine-stricken displacement camp in Sudan's Darfur in April, including about a third who were summarily executed, according to a report by the U.N. Human Ri...

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AI smart glasses display real-time subtitles for the deaf

Deaf and hard-of-hearing people have been treated to a preview of the latest version of XRAI Inc’s live-captioning smart glasses. The company says their tech could transform accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

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U.S. admits liability in fatal Black Hawk-American Airlines crash

The U.S. Justice Department said late on Wednesday (December 17) the federal government was liable in the fatal January 29 collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jet that killed 67 people near Reagan Wa...

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What's next for the Gaza ceasefire and will the truce last?

More than two months after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire, most fighting has stopped. However, both sides accuse each other of major breaches of the deal and look no closer to accepting the much more difficult steps envisaged for th...

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Trump's new White House plaques ditch tradition, stir controversy

The White House has installed new plaques on its “Presidential Walk of Fame,” sharply criticizing former U.S. presidents. The additions reflect Donald Trump’s combative political style and include sharp remarks about Joe Biden, Barack Ob...

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U.S. approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

The United States on Wednesday (December 17) approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, marking the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island, which is under increasing military pressure from China.

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Inside the campaign to punish January 6 prosecutors

After Trump’s mass pardon of U.S. Capitol rioters, some have gained influence inside the Justice Department, meeting with officials to push for prosecutions of the federal lawyers who once helped convict them, Reuters found. The January ...

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Australia's gun laws have loopholes and workarounds, experts say

Australia is reconsidering its gun laws in the wake of the shooting attack in Bondi in which two suspects killed 15 people. The country typically has fewer gun deaths per year than the U.S. has in a day, but tweaks by some states have re...

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Brown University gunman still at large after three-day manhunt

Authorities on Tuesday (December 16) once again asked members of the public for help identifying the suspected gunman who killed two Brown University students in a classroom over the weekend, as the manhunt stretched past 72 hours and re...

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Meet the Japanese woman who married ChatGPT

In Japan, 32-year-old Yurina Noguchi has married an AI persona she created. Although their union isn't legally recognized in the country, her story highlights a growing trend of virtual companionship where devotion to fictional character...

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FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices

FIFA introduced a small number of $60 "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets, aiming to make next year's World Cup more affordable for fans of qualified teams. The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny of ticket pricing ahead of the 2026 tour...

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U.S. pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain

The United States has paused a $40 billion technology agreement with Britain, officials said, following concerns in Washington over London's approach to digital regulation and food standards.

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Islamic State link eyed after Bondi Beach gunmen's Philippine visit

Police say the alleged gunmen who opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach had traveled to Mindanao in the Philippines last month, as investigators probe ties to extremist networks.

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M23 says it will withdraw from seized Congo town after U.S. request

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have said they would withdraw from the eastern Congo town of Uvira at the request of the U.S. administration, which had criticized seizure of the town last week as a threat to mediation efforts.

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'For all I know, she could be dead' says son of Myanmar's Suu Kyi

With her health failing and an information vacuum around Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her son told Reuters he worries that he may not even know if she passed away.

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Iraq's dreams of wheat independence dashed by water crisis

Iraqi wheat farmer Ma'an al-Fatlawi has long depended on the nearby Euphrates River to feed his fields near the city of Najaf. But this year, the waters that made the Fertile Crescent a cradle of ancient civilization 10,000 years ago, ar...

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Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over edited Capitol riot speech

Donald Trump has launched a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of altering his words in a documentary about the Capitol riot.

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