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Germany Christmas market attack led to severe criticism of popular media outlets for downplaying the driver's culpability.
Germany mourns after a deadly attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, where an SUV killed two and injured 68.
In an effort to meet diversity goals, Oxford professors worry that criteria are being reduced to admit “disadvantaged” students who would not be given a spot.
Travel influencer's viral video revealed Syria's hyperinflation, highlighting skyrocketing costs and a collapsing financial system.
Christmas 2024: Celebrate the festival by making an inclusive, vegan menu for all. From appetizer to dessert, find the entire menu ahead.
The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people.
A federal regulator sued JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America on Friday.
Russian state news agencies reported the drone attack on a residential complex in Kazan, a city some 500 miles (800 km) east of Moscow.
Coffee lovers in China embraced a daring trend, sipping their brew on cliffside mattresses with stunning views, sparking awe and fear online.
NBA star Dwight Howard stuns fans with his surprise engagement to rapper Amy Luciani, revealing a private romance filled with joy and spirituality.
After Mark Zuckerberg's Hawaii empire expansion was blasted as controversial, he downplayed the underground bunker on his $100 million compound.
PAKISTAN-MILITARY-COURT:Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacks
Harvinder Rattan, an Indian-origin man, asked King Charles about his health, to which he received a witty reply from the royal.
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Emily Compagno suggested Jill Biden's grievances over the Democratic Party's treatment of Joe Biden fueled her alleged support for Donald Trump.
A Texas woman was sentenced to 4 years for leaving her newborn dead in a gas station restroom.
Elon Musk influenced Congress to reject a bipartisan funding proposal, spreading misinformation about congressional salaries and federal funding.
WhatsApp wins significant ruling against NSO Group, as judge finds the spyware company liable for hacking and breach of contract.
The Senate worked into the night to pass it, 85-11, just past the midnight deadline.
The tradition of tracking Santa Claus has evolved with technology. NORAD and Google now provide real-time updates on Santa's journey, captivating millions.
Amid the US shutdown crisis, Elon Musk emerged as a powerful influencer, collaborating with President Trump to shape a bipartisan funding bill.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's Christmas card showcases family closeness, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's card was viewed as distant and corporate.
The ‘projectile’ landed near Tel Aviv, Israel's largest city, after being launched from Yemen, the Israeli military said.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace faced backlash after insinuating Trey Gowdy might be transgender following his criticism of her.
Every year, Barack Obama reveals some of his favourite forms of media, including books and music.
Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey's connection dates back to 2018, with Winfrey attending Meghan and Harry's wedding and bombshell interview.
Seth Meyers highlighted Trump's reliance on Musk's influence, contrasting it with Trump's past claims of independence from donors.
Jagmeet Singh said his New Democratic Party will bring a “clear motion of non-confidence” when the House of Commons reopens on January 27.
NYPD is on high alert in the wake of the Germany “terror attack.” Authorities announced an “enhanced presence of officers around Christmas markets.”
Germany car attack: Two dead, including a child, and 68 injured in a car attack at a German Christmas market. A Saudi doctor has been arrested.
The attacker drove a car into the Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others.
Harry demands accountability and has reached out to officials for assistance in pressing the department to act on the investigation's slow progress.
If senators drag their feet, the government will still cease to be funded at midnight, and non-essential operations will start to grind to a halt.
Musk was responding in a thread about reports of the incident, in which a car rammed into a crowd of revellers in the German city of Magdeburg.
Jagmeet Singh, NDP leader, announced he will present a non-confidence motion in the government at the next parliamentary session starting January 27.
Hailey Welch's statement comes two weeks after the devastating crash of her cryptocurrency.
U.S. Special Envoy Roger Carstens pledged Washington's cooperation with Syria's interim authorities to locate missing journalist Austin Tice.
Saxony-Anhalt’s interior minister, Tamara Zieschang, told reporters that the suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who first came to Germany in 2006.
Mangione is held without bail at Metropolitan Detention Center, alongside hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.
Despite failing to complete “its asset purchase agreement with Nexus Capital Management,” the company intends to “complete a sale by early January.”
The shocking death of the 47-year-old Paty left an imprint on France, and several schools are now named after him.
SYRIA-SECURITY-TURKEY-ERDOGAN-MILITANTS:Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria
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Bluey's debut at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line comes as part of an expanded partnership between Disney and Ludo Studio.
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Italy’s privacy watchdog, known as Garante, said its investigation showed that OpenAI processed users’ personal data to train ChatGPT.
Toronto: PM Trudeau reshuffled Cabinet amid crisis, inducting eight new ministers, including Indo-Canadian Ruby Sahota. Pressure mounts for his resignation.
President-elect Donald Trump's blunt declaration came after the House turned down a Republican bill on Thursday to avert government shutdown
A Chinese influencer captures attention by impersonating Trump while showcasing hotpot in a viral video.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuted Elon Musk's claim that only a far-right party can save Germany, emphasizing the importance of democratic opinions
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh emphasized the need for Canada to address anti-India narratives, which could harm bilateral relations
A Chinese man was scammed of ₹55 lakh by a woman he believed he was going to marry, only to discover she and her family were part of a criminal ring.
Allen was sentenced by Allen County Superior Court Judge Fran Gull, who along with the jurors, came from northeastern Indiana’s Allen County.
Just hours after barring drones in parts of New Jersey, the FAA extended the ban to “critical infrastructure” sites in the Big Apple.
Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation from the Cabinet on December 16
The move brings the total number of all individuals who have been relieved of their student loans to nearly five million, the White House said
Police said the attack happened at 9:50 a.m. at the Precko Elementary School
President Lai Ching-te's party tried to block the passage of bills they say could harm the self-ruled island's “democratic system”
Influencers in China who impersonated Middle Eastern princesses to market low-quality products have had their accounts banned, sparking widespread controversy.
Karandeep Singh, an Indian man with “no status in the UK,” was jailed this week after assaulting a hardware store employee in Berkshire last year.
The layoff saga started back in 2022 when Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced a plan to make the company 20% more efficient.
Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.
Trump's team denies Musk's influence in the GOP after Elon Musk opposed a spending bill, leading to its failure.
Massive brawl at Chicago O'Hare Airport went viral; four men clashed using wet-floor signs as weapons. Police responded, but no arrests were made.
Police said that eight people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident at the Islamic school in Ibandan.
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King Charles hosted his pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, but Prince William and Kate Middleton were absent as they preparing for Norfolk.
In a race against time, the Republican-led House turned down a funding proposal backed by Trump, exacerbating a looming government shutdown.
Diageo Plc is in early discussions with potential buyers amid declining sales and a recent lawsuit settlement with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
Elon Musk's influence in Congress is evident as he derailed a bipartisan budget deal, prompting Republican support and Trump’s endorsement.
YEAR-END/MIDDLE EAST (PIX):YEARENDER-Israel's Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria
Ex-Google employee shared how he turned initial doubts into success, earning a promotion and 30% raise within 8 months through initiative.
The uproar started after a user shared a post referencing Elon Musk’s comments on a federal spending bill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership is questioned after the spending bill collapse, with Sen. Rand Paul suggesting Elon Musk as a potential replacement.
A trial that lasted more than 3 months ended with Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique being convicted for raping her along with strangers he hired online.
Dominique Pelicot’s daughter Caroline Darian shouted in court that he would “die like a dog.” Pelicot was yesterday sentenced to 20 years.
Meghan and Harry are leading independent lives with solo projects, while still prioritizing family.
President Joe Biden confirmed he will attend Trump's inauguration, rejecting claims of a childish game.
Jill Biden is reportedly pushing for her husband to take bold actions as his presidency winds down, particularly in light of Hunter Biden's pardon.
A TikTok account potentially handled by Wisconsin school shooter Natalie Rupnow was reportedly deleted after increasing complaints.
US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said the missile programme could allow Pakistan to strike targets "well beyond South Asia, including in the US".
The outcome provides an preview of the turbulence ahead when Trump returns to the White House with Republican control of the House and Senate.
Putin said that Russia was ready to negotiate with anyone, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The mystery disease's virus, which has remained unidentified for over three weeks now, is suspected to have been a factor alongside malaria in the outbreak.
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Facing federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, Mangione now has attorney Marc Agnifilo, who also represents Sean Combs in a separate legal matter.
If lawmakers miss deadline, a partial shutdown will disrupt funding for border enforcement, law enforcement, and halt paychecks for 2 million federal workers.
President-elect Donald Trump backed the latest House Republican package to avoid a US government shutdown, in a post on Truth Social.
SYRIA-SECURITY-USA-MILITARY:US has twice as many troops in Syria than previously declared, Pentagon says
MIGRATION-USA/DEPORTATIONS:US deportations rose to decade high in fiscal 2024, outpacing Trump years
Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, was arrested amid growing fears of China’s alleged efforts to influence US local elections by backing politicians favorable to Beijing.
Trump's abrupt push upended a bipartisan funding deal negotiated with Democrats, forcing House Republican leaders to start over.
Sanctions hit three vessels trading Iranian oil, funding Tehran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.
A shutdown would close federal agencies, national parks, limit services, and furlough hundreds of thousands of workers unpaid over Christmas.
MIGRATION-EUROPE/SYRIA-AUSTRIA (PIX):Austria says it is reviewing the status of Syrian refugees
The number of people living in the country grew by nearly 1% to 341 million in 2024, according to new estimates from the Census Bureau released on Thursday.
Biden, a practicing Roman Catholic, last met privately with Pope Francis earlier this year while in Italy for the Group of Seven leaders meeting.
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Beandri Booysen was battling a rare condition – Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome – that caused her to age eight years for every year of her life.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces new federal murder charges with his return to New York
