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US claims success in hypersonic weapon test

US claims successful hypersonic weapon test days after Pentagon reported breakthrough in intercepting intermediate-range...

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Macron Appoints Bayrou as New French PM Following Barnier's Fall

François Bayrou has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France following the resignation of Michel Barnier....

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Syria: How Germany plans to help with the transition

Germany intends to support Syria's transitional government — under certain conditions....

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Proposal could decriminalize underage gambling in New Jersey

The proposed measure would make the crime a civil offense, decreasing the fine to $500....

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Consumer protection authority pulls up 17 direct-selling firms for alleged violations

Of these, 13 companies are under investigation and responses from three firms are still awaited, the consumer affairs mi...

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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher, Investors Eye Fed Policy Meet Next Week: Broadcom, RH, Costco In Focus

U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday in premarket hours after declining in trade on Thursday. The futures of all four m...

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Rory McIlroy helped transform Scottie Scheffler with one key bit of advice

Scottie Scheffler's 2024 was a remarkable one, having won nine times across the year, and the world No. 1 may have Rory ...

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Companies, individuals plead guilty to stealing $4.4 million from Medicaid

NEW YORK — Five individuals and their seven transportation companies pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4.4 million...

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Avocado shoppers told to 'refuse to buy them' in supermarkets

Shoppers are being urged to refuse to buy avocados in supermarkets....

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Introducing the HONGQI Guoya: A Luxury Sedan at Auto Guangzhou 2024

CHANGCHUN, China, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 22nd Auto Guangzhou 2024, HONGQI, the "World's New Luxury" automo...

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Houston police officer shoots teen after he allegedly shot at officer during chase

Police say the suspect, believed to be as young as 15 or 16 years old, was running away from officers when he shot at th...

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At the gate of 2025, women are still branded witches, forced to eat faeces, and even killed in India

NCRB data shows over 75,000 women—mostly from backward castes—face violence and ostracism as ‘daayans’ across vi...

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France: Macron names Francois Bayrou as new prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally Francois Bayrou as new prime minister. It is the second such appoin...

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Men accused of killing pet rabbit at party in western Mass.

The men allegedly killed the rabbit by slamming it on the ground and then throwing it outside....

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A Russian missile and drone developer was assassinated in a Ukrainian hit: reports

An official who worked on Russia's cruise missiles and on incorporating AI into drones was killed in a Ukrainian op near...

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American Airlines flight diverts to JFK after apparent bird strike damages engine

An American Airlines flight had to divert to John F. Kennedy International after takeoff after a reported bird strike ca...

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Elon Musk Denies xAI Licensing Sydney Sweeney's Voice For Grok's Advanced Mode

Elon Musk has refuted reports that his AI venture, xAI, plans to use Sydney Sweeney‘s voice for Grok’s advanced voic...

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2024 and the rebirth of body horror

In a year of female-focused 'scintillating gore', have horror films gone too far?...

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Jamie Oliver's health battle left him unable to stand for more than 40 seconds

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has spoken out about a painful health battle that has left him struggling to stand for more ...

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Taiwan Semiconductor Set to Command 67% Foundry Market Share By 2025: IDC

International Data Corp told the Taipei Times it expects Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) to grow its re...

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Two recurring problems are holding back Michigan basketball

"We’ve got to fix it sooner than later," Michigan coach Dusty May said of his team's recurring problems...

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Emmanuel Macron's last ditch attempt to save government as he appoints new French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed another centrist as prime minister of his country....

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What really goes on at Downing Street's Christmas party?

Whilst most can relate to awkward small talk over the festive period, most offices don't have the budget for the "ornate...

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Allu Arjun to police while arrest at his residence: 'Wanted to change my clothes, but you didn't allow'

On December 13, 2024, Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested at his home following a stampede during the premiere of Pushp...

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Shares at PSX make marginal gains after trading in red in intraday trade

Bears took over the trade floor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as shares plunged 1,200 points in intrada...

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Zebra mussel larvae found in Assiniboine River

Dead zebra mussel larvae have been found in the Assiniboine River....

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Small plane that took off in N.J. crashes in Westchester, killing 1

The plane departed from Linden Airport on Thursday evening....

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Five common home appliances are 'secretly' draining your bank account

People may not realise how much energy different home appliances take - and how you could stand to save quite a bit by m...

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Sabah’s biomass industry sets for major take-off

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 13): Sabah’s vision to tap into the billion-ringgit waste-to-wealth industry potentials in oil palm...

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Govt working hard to ensure rights, respect of indigenous people: Manipur CM

Govt working hard to ensure rights, respect of indigenous people: Manipur CM...

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BREAKING: Emmanuel Macron names Francois Bayrou as French PM amid political turmoil

President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France's next prime minister, in a bid to end m...

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Selena Gomez secretly engaged to Benny Blanco for months?

Selena Gomez secretly engaged to Benny Blanco for months?Selena Gomez has reportedly been engaged to Benny Blanco secret...

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Ciara Mageean's Olympic heartbreak, death of coach and boyfriend Thomas Moran's role in her success

Ciara Mageean won gold at the European Championships in June before injury ended her Olympic dream in heartbreaking fash...

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Human head found in garbage dump in Kolkata’s Golf Green

Kolkata: A severed human head, suspected to be of a woman, was recovered from a garbage dump in Kolkata’s Golf Green a...

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Francois Bayrou: France's New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil

Francois Bayrou: France's New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist vet...

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GMB star Ranvir Singh says 'I'm okay to talk about it now' after major life event

Ranvir Singh has revealed how she has learnt to 'embrace' the major life event after speaking about it publicly for the ...

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Rams outlast 49ers with zero touchdowns scored in pivotal NFC West matchup

No one expected two of the best offenses in the league recently to put up no touchdowns in this game, but the Rams were ...

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DigiBoxx Partners with Arctera: Transforming Cloud Storage in India

DigiBoxx Partners with Arctera: Transforming Cloud Storage in India DigiBoxx, a pioneering Indian SaaS-based digital sto...

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Cooperation of all is needed to uplift dignity of Parliament: Speaker Ghimire

Kathmandu, Dec 13: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has called on all stakeholders to make democracy worthy of emulation by all si...

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Fake Uber driver made $300,000 stealing customers' cryptocurrency, police say

Police have arrested a fake Uber driver who is accusing of stealing more than $300,000 in cryptocurrency from unwitting ...

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Delhi court sends AAP MLA Naresh Balyan to judicial custody in MCOCA case.

Delhi court sends AAP MLA Naresh Balyan to judicial custody in MCOCA case. Delhi court sends AAP MLA Naresh Balyan to ju...

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The best scene in Netflix thriller Carry-On doesn’t feature Taron Egerton or Jason Bateman

Here’s the lowdown on the best scene in new Netflix thriller movie Carry-On, which involves a spectacular sequence on ...

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Fire crews fight evening trailer fire on 401

Fire crews were called out to a trailer fire on Highway 401 Thursday night....

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French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister, reports AP.

French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister, reports AP. French Pre...

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Vietnam's new data law a test for its big tech ambitions

Transferring information across borders could be a touchy topic in authoritarian Vietnam as the government wants to acce...

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Gov Aliyu Receives 2024 Hajj Report, Vows To Improve Exercise

ShareGovernor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has reiterated his administration’s determination to continue to improve on ...

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VVPAT Verification Intensifies Amid Legal Petitions in India

VVPAT Verification Intensifies Amid Legal Petitions in India In recent developments, the Supreme Court and multiple high...

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Malawians urged to prioritize electoral alliances that make economic sense

As Malawi prepares for the September 2025 General Elections, Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango ...

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When is the Royal Variety Performance 2024 on TV? What time to tune into ITV

The Royal Variety Performance 2024 will air on ITV on Sunday (December 15) featuring the likes of Sir Elton John and Ste...

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Femen Protesters Take Chainsaws to UN Icon

Femen Protesters Take Chainsaws to UN Icon In an audacious demonstration, topless Femen activists used chainsaws to vand...

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Noida building projects without clearances not to proceed with construction: NGT

The National Green Tribunal halted construction projects in Noida and Greater Noida lacking environmental clearances. A ...

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BJP govt's policy, programs aimed at serving people of Chhattisgarh: J P Nadda on Vishnu Deo Sai-led regime completing one year.

BJP govt's policy, programs aimed at serving people of Chhattisgarh: J P Nadda on Vishnu Deo Sai-led regime completing o...

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Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that ₹5 lakh compensation has been paid to the each family of the d...

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BBC Radio 1 producer dies as colleagues and friends pay tribute

Tributes have been pouring in for the producer, with friends and industry peers reminiscing on his legacy...

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Around 30 Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threats, Nothing Suspicious Found

Around 30 schools in Delhi received bomb threats over e-mail in the early hours of Friday, triggering a multi-agency sea...