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Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move that seemed designed to put a tighter chokehold on the South American country’s economy. Trump’s escalation comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off…
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FBI did not believe it had probable cause to raid Mar-a-Lago for classified documents, bombshell files show

The FBI did not believe agents had probable cause to raid President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in August 2022 — but former President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice approved the search anyway, according to newly released records. An FBI official even noted that agents had spent six “counterproductive” weeks trying to establish they had grounds for a search…
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$2B budget shortfall leaves Mamdani’s freebie-filled agenda with uphill battle: ‘There’s no good news’

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is already facing a hurdle to his freebie-filled agenda with a projected $2.18 billion budget shortfall — with bigger funding gaps possible in the years ahead, a new report said. The budget shortfall could balloon to over $13 billion by 2029 due to underbudgeting of costs and sluggish economic growth, according to the report…
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Pope Leo to accept Cardinal Dolan’s resignation, possibly name Illinois bishop to lead NY Archdiocese: sources

Pope Leo XIV is expected to accept Timothy Cardinal Dolan’s resignation this week — and will possibly name a bishop from the pontiff’s Illinois home state to lead the Archdiocese of New York, well-placed sources said. Dolan, who has served as archbishop since 2009, submitted his resignation in February after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75.…
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How divides emerged at the heart of Trump’s Maga world

At a meeting of his cabinet at the White House two weeks ago, US President Donald Trump looked around the long room filled with his top advisers, administration officials and aides, and made a prediction. The next Republican presidential candidate, he said, is “probably sitting at this table”. “It could be a couple of people sitting at…
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ISLAND MYSTERY Massive hidden structure found UNDER Bermuda Triangle like nothing ever seen before as scientists probe ‘anomaly’

MYSTERY-HUNTERS have another Bermuda Triangle puzzle to chew over – a huge hidden structure lurking below the region. Scientists have probed the area below Bermuda and found something “unlike anything else on Earth”. The Bermuda Triangle is an urban legend linked to an area in the North Atlantic Ocean that’s roughly between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico.…
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LIBERTY FALLS Horror moment massive 78ft ‘Statue of Liberty’ COLLAPSES in brutal 55mph storm sending it crumbling to the ground

DRAMATIC footage shows the moment an enormous ‘Statue of Liberty’ crashes to the ground in southern Brazil. The 78ft statue can be seen leaning precariously before smashing into a car park in Guaíba, Brazil. High winds reached up to 55mph as Brazil was struck by a powerful storm on December 15. Footage shows cars driving away from…
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IN COLD BLOOD MIT head of nuclear science shot dead at home after neighbors ‘hear door being kicked in and three bangs’

A CELEBRATED college professor has died after being shot multiple times at his apartment building as authorities launch a manhunt for the suspected gunman. Nuno F.G. Loureiro, a 47-year-old nuclear science, engineering, and physics educator at MIT, died on Tuesday after being admitted to Boston Hospital. Brookline police responded to Loureiro’s apartment at around 8:30 pm on…
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TWIST OF FATE Rob Reiner’s son Nick could face DEATH PENALTY for ‘slashing his mom and dad’s throats in bed’ as murder charges filed

THE son of iconic filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer has formally been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and faces a possible death sentence. Nathan Hochman, the district attorney of Los Angeles, unveiled the charges against Nick Reiner, who is accused of brutally murdering his parents with a knife in their sprawling $13.5 million Brentwood…
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Why Germany’s auto capitals face financial crisis

The crisis in Germany’s revered car industry is taking a toll on its wealthiest regions — and hitting the pocketbooks of residents. Their worldwide exports transformed them into some of the most prosperous regions in Europe, but now Germany’s auto capitals are veering toward harder times. Cities like Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt and Stuttgart — home to Volkswagen, Audi…
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Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on

As Myanmar’s military loses ground, Rakhine state plunges into isolation, ethnic strife, and a humanitarian crisis that threatens regional stability. Rakhine state in western Myanmar plays a key role in determining the outcome of the civil war that has been raging in the Southeast Asian nation since its military seized power in a coup in February 2021.…
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Blackstone leads investment in data-security firm Cyera at $9 billion valuation, WSJ reports

Blackstone is leading a $400 million investment in Cyera that values the Israeli data-security startup at $9 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Cyera, founded in 2021 and backed by venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Accel, has an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform. Existing investors plan to participate in…
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Taylor Swift updates: Book sales skyrocket after Taylor Swift docuseries highlights popular thriller

‘God of the Woods’ book sales skyrocket after Taylor Swift docuseries highlights popular thriller Call it the Swift Effect. Book sales for Liz Moore’s “God of the Woods” skyrocketed over the weekend after the pop star was heard listening to the popular thriller on her new documentary series, “The End of an Era.” Reps for Penguin Random…
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Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

Last year, Meta had to reckon with an ugly conclusion about its Chinese advertising customers: They were defrauding Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users worldwide. Though China’s authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consumers on the globe-spanning platforms. As a result, Meta’s advertising business was thriving…
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Spirit Airlines secures $100 million lifeline to stay afloat during bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines (FLYYQ.PK), said Monday it has secured an additional $100 million in emergency financing to support its operations and restructuring efforts while under bankruptcy protection. The move comes amid mounting speculation about the ultra-low-cost carrier’s future. Aviation outlet The Air Current reported, Friday that some rival airline executives believed Spirit could halt operations abruptly around a…
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Trump urges Xi to free Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai

US President Donald Trump says he has asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to “consider” releasing Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon who was earlier this week found guilty under the city’s controversial national security law. “I feel so badly,” Trump told reporters. “I spoke to President Xi about it and I asked to consider his release.”…
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‘Battlefield’ maker EA forecasts softer 2026 bookings amid slow spending, crowded holiday slate

“Battlefield” maker Electronic Arts forecast fiscal 2026 net bookings below analysts’ estimates on Monday, as soft consumer spending and elevated console prices weigh on demand during a fiercely competitive holiday season. The Redwood City, California-based company expects net bookings of about $7.85 billion for the year, compared with the analysts’ average estimate of $8.06 billion, according to…
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Japan to expand rules on foreigners’ property purchases, finance minister says

Japan will revise rules to require foreigners buying domestic property, including for residential purposes, to file a report to the government, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday. Under current rules, the government only requires foreigners buying property for investment purposes to file a report. The government will expand the requirement to include property purchased for residential…
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GET WELL Hospitalised hero of Bondi massacre said ‘I’m going to die, tell my family I wanted to save people’ as GoFundMe tops $1m

THE emotional last words of the brave shopkeeper who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach terrorists have been revealed – along with pictures of the hero recovering in hospital. Ahmed Al Ahmed, 43, told his cousin, Jozay Alkanj, he was going to die before valiantly wrestling the rifle out of the hands of one of the gunmen…
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TRAGIC HISTORY Rob Reiner’s ‘killer’ son went to rehab 17 times from age 15 but insisted he’s clean before ‘slitting parents’ throats’

SURPRISING details have resurfaced about the complicated relationship between Rob Reiner and his son Nick, who is accused of murdering the filmmaker and his wife, Michele. The youngest son of the A-list Hollywood couple reportedly battled a 15-year-long addiction to drugs and was even homeless for a period of time. On Sunday, Rob, 78, and Michele, 68,…
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Ukraine-US talks ‘real chance for peace process’ — Germany

First German-Ukrainian drone factory to be opened A German-Ukrainian joint venture is set to establish Europe’s first industrial-scale droneproduction line for Ukraine. According to a statement by the two companies involved, Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics, all drones produced in the factory will be delivered to Ukraine’s military. “The production line will combine Ukrainian battlefield-proven technology with…
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Germany news: Automakers see worst profits since 2009

Germany’s car industry has hit a rough patch, having its worst quarter since after the financial crisis in 2009. Meanwhile, in Berlin, EU, US and Ukrainian representatives are discussing a US peace plan. Bundestag holds ceremony for Sydney Hanukkah event victims The Bundestag, the German lower house, commemorated the victims of the terrorist attack at a Hanukkah…
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Morocco flash floods leave 37 dead

Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country. Flash floods from torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Morocco’s coastal town of Safi. What do we know about the flooding in Morocco? An hour of heavy rain on Sunday triggered a deluge…
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Medical experts are pushing back on new US vaccine policy

US health agencies under Robert F Kennedy Jr. and American medical groups are in conflict over childhood vaccination policy. At the heart of the clash is a long debunked, persistent myth about vaccine safety. Family doctors are probably the best place to obtain trusted, first-point information about vaccines and other medicines, say experts, amid a growing and…
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How the US freight rail industry got dirtier than coal power plants

BNSF Railway, one of the crown jewels of Warren Buffett’s sprawling Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, calls itself an environmental leader in the U.S. rail industry with the cleanest locomotive fleet in North America. “When you see our orange locomotives’ and freight cars’ steel wheels moving on steel rails, think green,” BNSF says in its latest sustainability overview. But…
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‘Nancy a symptom of malfunctioning Celtic machine’

St Mirren character, St Mirren cleverness, St Mirren glory – all there in black and white and in fantastic technicolour too. A triumph for the ages, a day to rank with any in their history. Deserved and, on the final whistle, delirious. Untrammelled, uninhibited joy. In marching on towards a storied victory against all odds, St Mirren…
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Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the U.S. push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with U.S. envoys on ending the war. Zelenskyy sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s…
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FAMILY ATTACK Bondi Beach shooters revealed as father and son after 15 killed in ‘act of pure evil’ at Jewish festival

THE two gunmen behind the horrifying Bondi Beach attack were a father and son duo, police have revealed. The 50-year-old dad was shot dead by cops during the terrifying Hanukkah assault while his 24-year-old son was left in critical condition. The brazen attack in Sydney, Australia, left 16 people dead including a 10-year-old girl. At least 40…
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BEACH BLOODBATH Girl, 10, among 15 dead and dozens injured in Bondi Beach shooting after two gunmen open fire in horror Hanukkah attack

AT least 15 people including a 10-year-old girl are now confirmed dead in the brazen terror attack on Australia’s famous Bondi Beach. Cops confirmed at least another 40 people – including more children – were injured in the attack carried out by a father and son duo targeting people celebrating a Hanukkah event. New South Wales Health…
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MAHOMES MESSAGE Patrick Mahomes breaks silence over injury as the WORST news has been confirmed for Kansas City Chiefs star

PATRICK Mahomes broke his silence over his brutal leg injury as the worst news has been confirmed for the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback. Mahomes injured his left leg late in the Chiefs’ 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Mahomes suffered the knee injury after he was tackled from behind by Chargers defensive end…
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Australia: 16 dead in shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Australian Prime Minister Albanese proposes ‘tougher gun laws’ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that his government was considering tougher gun laws after the Bondi beach shooting. The laws under consideration by the center-left government include limiting the number of guns used or licensed by individuals, and periodically reviewing gun licenses. “The government is prepared…
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H-1B, H-4 visas prudentially revoked in US amid interview delays in India

Amid the mass rescheduling of H-1B visa interviews in India, many US-based temporary work visa holders have reportedly received emails informing them that their visas have been “prudentially revoked”. An immigration expert says many previously cleared issues are being re-reviewed. In view of the postponement of H-1B visa interviews in India, H-1B and H-4 visa holders in…
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‘Pins on a Map’: How Chicago students are tracking ICE raids

The windowless newsroom of The Phoenix, the Loyola University Chicago newspaper, hums like an old refrigerator. A coffee pot burbles in the corner as juniors Julia Pentasuglio and Ella Daugherty lean over a glowing laptop, updating a Google map. Each red pin marks a sighting of federal immigration agents near campus and the surrounding neighborhoods. Nearby, editor-in-chief…
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Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions

Belarus has freed 123 prisoners, including prominent opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova, after the US agreed to lift sanctions on the country. Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski is also among those who have been released following talks in Minsk with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Belarus, John Coale. The US has agreed to lift sanctions…
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Erika Kirk speaks out against antisemitism, political violence, during CBS town hall with Bari Weiss

Erika Kirk addressed political violence and rising antisemitism during an emotional town hall discussion on CBS with host Bari Weiss on Saturday night. The tearful widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was questioned by Bob Milgrim, whose daughter Sarah, was fatally shot outside the Washington, DC Jewish Museum alongside her boyfriend Yaron Lischinsky. He asked…
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Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions

Belarus freed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova and dozens of other political prisoners on Saturday, capping two days of talks with Washington aimed at improving ties and getting crippling U.S. sanctions lifted on a key Belarusian agricultural export. President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 123 prisoners, Belarus’ state news agency, Belta, reported. In…
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FLIGHT DISASTER ‘I don’t want to look’: 911 calls from fiery UPS plane crash reveal horror scenes from ground as it killed 14

PANICKED 911 dispatch calls from the UPS plane crash in Kentucky last month reveal the horror scenes from the ground as 14 people died. Over a thousand horrified onlookers called the emergency services as the massive cargo plane crashed on takeoff and erupted into a giant fireball at Louisville International Airport on November 4. Now, just over…
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NO FLY ZONE Major US airline at risk of collapse in matter of hours leaving passengers stranded after second bankruptcy

A POPULAR budget airline is rumored to ‘collapse’ this week, with competitors believing it will cease all operations. Competitors are preparing to help rescue the thousands of passengers who would be left stranded should the rumored demise actually occur. Spirit Airlines is at an “imminent risk” of shutting down, according to a report by The Air Current.…
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URGENT MANHUNT At least two dead and 8 critically injured after gunman opens fire at US university as cops hunt suspect at large

AT least two people have been killed and eight others are critically injured after a mass shooting at a top Ivy League school. Cops are responding to the active situation at Brown University in Rhode Island – with the suspect still understood to be at large. The mayor of Providence – where Brown University is situated –…
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Fake weddings in Pakistan signal a cultural shift

Henna nights, bold fashion and zero family drama: Pakistan’s fake weddings give young people the excuse to have stylish, stress-free parties devoid of social pressure. The wedding stage looks inconspicuous at first glance: marigold-laden, with bright, cheery yellow tones adorning where the bride and groom sit. It seems like a typical Pakistani mehndi — part of the…
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Ukraine: Russian strikes cut power to thousands

Over a million households have been left without power after Russia’s overnight drone and missile attacks. The strikes come on the eve of US-Ukraine talks in Berlin. Odesa suffers major blackouts after Russian attack Russian drone and missile strikes on Odesa have left the Black Sea port without power and residents queuing for water. The attacks come…
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Brown University shooting: Police say ‘multiple’ people shot

Several people were reported shot at the Rhode Island-based university. US police confirmed on Saturday that “multiple” people had been shot after reports of an active shooting situation on Brown University’s campus in Providence. “Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further…
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Nvidia considers increasing H200 chip output due to robust China demand, sources say

Nvidia (NVDA.O), has told Chinese clients it is evaluating adding production capacity for its powerful H200 AI chips after orders exceeded its current output level, according to two sources briefed on the matter. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. government would allow Nvidia to export H200 processors, its second-fastest AI…
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Homeless woman accused of stabbing tourist inside NYC Macy’s bathroom was released from psych hospital morning of attack

The unhinged homeless woman accused of stabbing a tourist changing her baby at Macy’s Herald Square was released from a psychiatric hospital hours before the attack — and bought the knife she used at the store after hearing “voices” in her head telling her to “kill,” prosecutors revealed. Kerri Aherne, 43, had been let out of the…
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New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

Democratic US lawmakers have released two new batches of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, revealing details of the convicted paedophile’s home and ties to the rich and powerful. US President Donald Trump, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon are among the high-profile figures featured in the photos. The images, many of which have…
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Prada to launch $930 ‘Made in India’ Kolhapuri sandals after backlash

Global fashion brand Prada has announced a line of limited-edition footwear inspired by Indian-made Kolhapuri sandals, months after it faced backlash for allegedly appropriating the sandal’s design. The Italian luxury brand will make 2,000 pairs of sandals in India’s Maharashtra and Karnataka states, under a deal with two state-backed entities, Reuters news agency reports. “We’ll mix the…
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Malaysia drops appeal against acquittal of former PM Najib’s wife Rosmah over 17 money laundering, tax evasion charges

Rosmah Mansor was acquitted on Dec 19 last year of 12 money laundering charges involving RM7.09 million (US$1.73 million) and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board. Malaysia’s Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on Thursday (Dec 11) dropped its appeal against the acquittal of Rosmah Mansor – who is the wife of former…
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Thailand vows continued military action against Cambodia, despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

“Thailand will continue to perform military actions until we feel no more harm and threats to our land and people,” Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (Dec 13). Thailand’s leader vowed to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets on Saturday (Dec 13), hours after United States President Donald…
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Bitcoin hoarding company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100

Bitcoin hoarding giant Strategy clung to its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Friday, continuing its year-long stint in the benchmark at a time where analysts have raised questions over its business model. Some market watchers have suggested Strategy’s pioneering business model of buying-and-holding bitcoin, which has spawned dozens of copycats, more closely resembles that of an…
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Africa at the center of US–China resource race

After years of Chinese dominance, the US is once again the largest investor in Africa. But statistics alone do not tell the whole story: Africa’s raw materials have long been of geopolitical importance. ­”America first”— that is the first impression that stands out from the data on so-called foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa. Since 2012, China…
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Will Trump ‘pull’ Italy, Austria, Poland, Hungary from EU?

The US recently published its new National Security Strategy. Now a leaked draft indicates that the US wants to exert its influence over four countries in Europe in particular to destabilize the European Union. Transatlantic relations have suffered since Donald Trump took office again. The publication of the National Security Strategy on December 4, 2025, was seen…
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BAD BOYS Disgraced coach Sherrone Moore partied with Diddy years before arrest & faced ‘THREE probes about conduct with women’

The coach was charged with three criminal counts after prosecutors alleged he broke into his mistress’s home and threatened to kill himself SHOCKING new details have emerged about the debaucherous activities of the ex-football coach arrested for attacking his mistress. Sherrone Moore, 39, was pictured partying with disgraced Diddy years before he was fired from his $5m-a-year…
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KING’S BATTLE Charles reveals cancer treatment will be ‘reduced’ in poignant message as he opens up about ‘overwhelming’ diagnosis

KING Charles has revealed “good news” that doctors are reducing his cancer treatment next month – almost two years since he was first diagnosed. In a personal video statement the 77-year-old monarch said his improvement is due to “early diagnosis”, “effective intervention” and following “doctors’ orders”. Celebrating his “milestone” and “personal blessing” he spoke of hope his…
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Democrats release Epstein photos with Trump and Clinton

Over a dozen photos showed disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein spending time with Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, far-right personality Steve Bannon, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, among others. Democrats in the US House of Representatives released a trove of photos on Friday that show disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the company of high-profile figures like former…
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Germany summons Russian ambassador over ‘hybrid’ attacks

Germany accused Russia of repeated hostile actions, including acts of sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing elections. The German Foreign Ministry said it summoned the Russian ambassador, Sergei Nechayev, on Friday over allegations of repeated Russian hybrid attacks on Germany. Germany has been among several EU countries sounding the alarm in recent years over increasing…
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OpenAI sued in murder-suicide case after ChatGPT ‘validated, magnified’ US man’s paranoia

Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, was convinced of conspiracies against him while he used ChatGPT to validate his paranoia. OpenAI has reportedly come under the scanner over a murder-suicide case and sued on Thursday in the California state court over claims that its chatbot, ChatGPT, encouraged a mentally ill man to kill himself and his mother. Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56,…
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The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access

The Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys pushed to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of the conservative activist on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, just a few…
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‘Illegal Election Commission’: Hasina’s Bangladesh Awami League Rejects Poll Schedule Over Exclusion

The Bangladesh Awami League has rejected the election schedule, accusing the “illegal government’s illegal Election Commission” of operating under a biased authority. The Bangladesh Awami League on Thursday issued a statement rejecting the election schedule announced by what it called the “illegal government’s illegal Election Commission”, after it was banned from running. Escalating its confrontation with the…
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Trump’s ‘gold card’ program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and corporations ponying up twice that per foreign-born employee. A website accepting applications went live as Trump revealed the start of the program while surrounded…
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Biggest Tax Refund in US History? Here’s How Much You’ll Get, Courtesy Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

US tax filings are due on April 15, 2026, with refunds typically issued within weeks of submission. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that Americans should expect to receive an additional $1,000 in their tax refunds next year, following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s recent tax legislation. Speaking at a press briefing, Leavitt…
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Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state

Indiana’s Republican-led Senate decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map Thursday that would have favored their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump and delivering a stark setback to the White House ahead of next year’s midterm elections. The vote was overwhelmingly against the proposed redistricting, with more Republicans opposing than supporting the measure, signaling the…
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