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Suspected Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Athens Building, Leaving Two Injured
An explosion triggered by a suspected gas leak tore through a two-storey building in the historic Plaka district of Athens, Greece, leaving two people inju
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Two Dead and 13 Injured in Residential Fire in Historic Lucca
Two people have died and 13 others sustained injuries following a severe fire that broke out in a residential building located in the historic Tuscan city
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New Laboratory-Confirmed Mpox Case Reported in Northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed a new laboratory-tested case of mpox involving a 21-year-old woman in Bunia, loca
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Chinese Swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo Makes History With Seven Gold Medals
Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo has made history at the Asian Games by becoming the first athlete to claim seven gold medals at a single edition of the cont
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Independent Commission Finds Manchester City Guilty of 114 Financial Regulation Breaches
An independent commission appointed by the English Premier League has found Manchester City Football Club guilty of 114 out of 115 alleged breaches of fina
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France Deploys Troops and Air Defense Systems to Saudi Arabia to Counter Houthi Threats
France has announced a strategic military deployment to Saudi Arabia, confirming plans to station troops and advanced air defense systems in the Red Sea po
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US denies visa to Sudan military chief, blocking UN General Assembly attendance
The United States has declined to issue a visa to Sudanese military chief and de facto leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, preventing him from traveling
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Eleven Killed in Mass Shooting at South African Residential Gathering
Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed and three others injured on the weekend after three armed men opened fire on a residential gathering
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Three Lawsuits Target Six Flags Magic Mountain Over Traumatic Brain Injuries
Three separate lawsuits have been filed against the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park in Valencia, California, following allegations that approximate
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ShinyHunters Claims Responsibility for Exfiltrating Sensitive Personnel Data from FBI Affiliate Website
The notorious cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for breaching a website affiliated with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Ethiopia's Federal Army and Amhara Militia Clash as Fano Unites Against Government
The conflict between the Ethiopian Federal Defense Forces (ENDF) and the Amhara regional militia known as Fano has recently escalated dramatically. Local r
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Philippines President Marcos Grants Absolute Pardon; Migrant Worker Mary Chen Released.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formally approved a full pardon for Philippine‑national Mary Jane Veloso yesterday (12 December). Veloso was released the sa
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UK holds closed-door cross-departmental meeting to counter Russian hybrid cyber threats
The security threat posed by Russia to Europe has persisted for years, ranging from the escalating conflict in Ukraine to military exercises on NATO's east
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Swiss Dual-Track Apprenticeships Face Shortages, Immigrant Language Barriers, and High Dropout Rates
Switzerland's dual vocational education and training system has long been regarded as a global model, with approximately one-third of teenagers entering ap
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Brazil court strictly regulates AI deepfakes to prevent 2026 election bias.
With the 2026 Brazilian presidential election approaching, the electoral atmosphere is intertwined between traditional media and emerging digital platforms
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US Supreme Court Revives Voter Proof-of-Citizenship Law, Sparking Rights Concerns
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling today reinstating the Voter Verification System, which had previously been suspended over constitutionality concerns
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Manchester G20 Summit in 2027 to Focus on AI Safety and Northern Economy
The United Kingdom will assume the G20 presidency next year and host the 2027 G20 Summit in Manchester in November. This marks the UK's first time holding
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New Caledonia 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers French Emergency Disaster Relief
The U.S. Geological Survey announced on the 25th of this month that a magnitude 7.0 strong earthquake struck the Tadine district on the island of New Caled
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Trump-Xi Summit Touches Middle East Crisis as Iran Proposes Seven-Day Truce
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on the 25th of this month in Washington and at United Nations Headquarters in New Yor
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Germany to Automatically Issue Child Benefits by 2027 to Ease Parenting Burden
The German Federal Council passed the Application-Free Child Benefit Act on the 25th of this month. Starting in 2027, the government will gradually transit
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Trump Confirms Talks with Xi on Iran, Optimistic on Hormuz Crisis
US President Donald Trump confirmed to the public today that, during his meeting with visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two leaders held in-depth
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Trump praises fruitful US visit by Xi, previews two more summits
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his multi-day visit to the United States, highlighted by a globally anticipated summit in Washington with U.S. Presi
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Pakistan troops clash with Afghan forces near Torkham, several Afghans killed
Pakistan’s military announced on Tuesday that its troops had engaged in a series of gun‑battles with Afghan security forces along the porous Durand Line, r
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Fire in Lucca Apartment Building Kills Two, Injures Thirteen Residents
Two people were confirmed dead and 13 others injured after a blaze erupted in a four‑storey residential block on Via San Giovanni in Lucca on Tuesday after