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Engine room explosion sinks Russian cargo ship, two crew members missing
The cause of the explosion Monday in the Mediterranean Sea remains unknown.
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Bethlehem cancels Christmas festivities for second straight year amid Gaza war
The war started almost immediately after the militant group Hamas, which rules the Palestinian territory of Gaza, launched a terror attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing a reported 1,200 people.
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Death toll rises to five in German Christmas market attack as holiday cheer turns to mourning
More than 200 also injured when a Saudi doctor intentionally plowed his car through a Christmas marketplace.
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Netanyahu says he and Trump had 'very warm' phone call, including the need for 'victory' over Hamas
“It was a very friendly, very warm and very important conversation. We spoke about the need to complete Israel’s victory, and ... about the efforts we are making to free our hostages.”
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Secretary Blinken said the US has been in touch with Syrian rebels who overthrew Assad
"Our message to the Syrian people is this: We want them to succeed and we’re prepared to help them do so," Blinken said.
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South Korean lawmakers impeach president over bungled martial law declaration
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo became acting president while Yoon awaits a decision by the nation’s highest court.
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South Korean leader faces second impeachment threat over martial law as opposition grows
Yoon survived an initial legislative attempt to impeach him last week after most lawmakers from his conservative governing party boycotted the vote. But dissent has been growing over the past week after he gave a defiant speech on Thursday.
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US forces fly missing American Travis Timmerman out of Syria: Reports
Timmerman went missing in Budapest, Hungary, in May, but was found in a Syrian jail on Monday.
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French President Macron appoints centrist PM after last one was ousted in no-confidence vote
François Bayrou will be Emmanuel Marcon's fourth prime minister this year.
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UK indefinitely bans new prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors
British Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said transgender minors who are already taking the medication can continue doing so, and minors who start puberty early can still get a new prescription. The ban will be revisited in 2027.
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Liz Truss says UK needs 'Trump-style revolution' to beat out deep state
"I think we need a Trump style revolution in Britain. We need the [Elon] Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy revolution," she said. "And the question is, can we take on the blob to be able to do that? And I have the scars on my back for trying to fight them."
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Brazilian President Lula in stable condition after undergoing emergency brain surgery
The operation was performed at Sirio Libanes Hospital.
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Iran's nuclear program near bomb-grade, International Atomic Energy Agency says
Rafael Grossi told Reuters on Friday that Iran's production capacity is "increasing dramatically of the 60% inventory" and warned the regime could potentially expand the current level "seven, eight times more, maybe, or even more."