World News
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Powerful Israel-backed clan leader who fought Hamas murdered in Gaza
Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab dies from injuries sustained in clan confrontation while working to distribute aid and fight Hamas in Rafah.
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UK town sees nearly 200 homes evacuated over potential explosives threat, 2 men arrested
A major incident was declared in Derby, England, after police executed a warrant on Vulcan Street and arrested two men on suspicion of explosive offenses.
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Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: report
Diplomatic tensions escalate as Putin reportedly dismisses peace terms while former Russian president warns EU over frozen assets amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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Somalis live in constant fear, danger as disturbing reality hovers over their daily lives
Al-Shabab generates over $150 million annually through extortion and taxation in Somalia, where both Islamic State and al Qaeda operate, according to the State Department.
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1 hostage remains with Hamas after latest body is ID'd
Israeli authorities confirm Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak's remains were returned, leaving Ran Gvili as the last hostage alive or dead in Gaza.
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Russia ups jail sentence of US citizen to 10 years for beating prison staff
Former Marine Robert Gilman receives additional two years in Russian prison after being found guilty of attacking guards, bringing total sentence to 10 years.
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Bulgaria rocked by protests as country draws close to Eurozone membership
Gen Z-led protests force Bulgaria's government to withdraw controversial 2026 budget amid widespread corruption allegations and growing economic concerns.
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Israel receives coffin believed to contain one of two remaining deceased hostages' bodies
Israel receives coffin possibly containing the remains of one of the last two deceased hostages in Gaza, Ran Gvili or Sudthisak Rinthalak.
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Ukraine arrests British suspect who allegedly aided Russia’s FSB in assassination plan
U.K. citizen Ross David Cutmore detained in Ukraine for allegedly working with Russian FSB to plan assassinations and gather military intelligence.
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Hong Kong leader says 'we must uncover the truth' after deadly apartment fire, calls for building reform
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announces comprehensive building safety reforms after deadly Tai Po fire kills at least 159 people.
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No Ukraine peace deal after lengthy five-hour Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour talks with Trump envoys yield no Ukraine war breakthrough as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite "constructive" discussions.
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Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade
Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.
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Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade
MH370 mystery continues as new search launches for missing Malaysia Airlines flight that vanished in 2014 with 239 passengers and crew aboard Boeing 777.
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Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro-Trump call
Chicago-born pontiff Pope Leo urges economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between Trump and Maduro.
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Maduro begs OPEC for help as Trump ramps up the pressure, expert weighs in
President Trump's ultimatum to President Maduro escalates tensions as Venezuela struggles with economic collapse and mounting international isolation.
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Putin warns Russia 'ready' if Europe 'suddenly wants to wage war with us' amid Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratcheted up tensions with Europe, warning that if the bloc starts a war with Russia, Moscow is ready.
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Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip
American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.
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Gaza militia leader forms rival force against Hamas, warns terrorists are regrouping amid ceasefire
Gaza militias emerge as Hamas regroups during ceasefire, with Palestinian fighters forming new forces to challenge the group's control in the territory.
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Arts Alive! Art Fair & Bazaar
Put the magic back in holiday shopping -- visit the Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar. From November 22 to December 22, our marketplace will include fine arts ...
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Limited terrain to start the season.
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The inductees will be honored January 10 and 11.
