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Italian Parliament Unanimously Approves Life Sentence for Femicide
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15ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Italian Parliament Unanimously Approves Life Sentence for Femicide

The Italian parliament has unanimously approved a bill making femicide, the murder of a woman motivated by gender, a distinct crime punishable by a life sentence. This decision comes after a high-profile case in 2023, in which a 22-year-old woman was

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Trade Talks Stall: Europe and US Fail to Finalize Deal
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2ย days, 15ย hours ago

Trade Talks Stall: Europe and US Fail to Finalize Deal

US and EU trade officials are set to meet in Brussels this week to discuss a trade pact agreed upon in principle nearly four months ago, with both sides still haggling over key details. The EU is seeking better terms on various products, including wi

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Marcos Government Cracks Down on Corruption, Arrests Seven in Flood Control Scandal
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2ย days, 21ย hours ago

Marcos Government Cracks Down on Corruption, Arrests Seven in Flood Control Scandal

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced the arrest of seven individuals in connection with a corruption scandal involving flood control projects, which are estimated to have cost the country up to 118.5 billion pesos (2 billion). The arres

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Government Expands Help to Save Scheme, Boosting Savings for Low-Income Households
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1ย day, 9ย hours ago

Government Expands Help to Save Scheme, Boosting Savings for Low-Income Households

The UK Treasury has announced plans to expand the Help to Save scheme, making it available to an additional 1.5 million parents and carers on low incomes, bringing the total eligible participants to around four million. The scheme, which offers a 50p

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Peruvian Ex-President Martin Vizcarra Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
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9ย hours, 32ย minutes ago

Peruvian Ex-President Martin Vizcarra Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption

A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption while he was governor of Moquegua, a decision that Vizcarra has vowed to appeal. The sentence, which also includes a nine-year ban from running for o

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"Nigerian Schoolgirls Freed After Months-Long Ordeal in Kebbi"
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3ย hours, 35ย minutes ago

"Nigerian Schoolgirls Freed After Months-Long Ordeal in Kebbi"

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced that all 24 schoolgirls abducted from a secondary school in Kebbi state on November 17 have been rescued, bringing an end to a mass kidnapping that drew international attention. The rescue comes amidst a surge

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Syria's Government Faces Backlash Over Deadly Homs Killings
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9ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

Syria's Government Faces Backlash Over Deadly Homs Killings

A recent killing of a Bedouin couple in Homs, Syria, has sparked concerns of renewed sectarian violence, with tribal members and Alawite communities mobilizing in response. However, despite initial tensions, the situation has thus far been contained,

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US Pope Makes Waves with Unapologetic Views on Immigration and AI
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1ย day, 21ย hours ago

US Pope Makes Waves with Unapologetic Views on Immigration and AI

Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope in history, has been making headlines with his outspoken views on various American issues, including immigration policies and AI in entertainment. However, his politics are more nuanced than a simple anti-Trump st

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Georgia Judge Dismisses Trump Election Interference Case
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9ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Georgia Judge Dismisses Trump Election Interference Case

A Georgia judge has dismissed the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump, marking the conclusion of the final effort to prosecute him for allegedly attempting to overturn his loss to Joe Biden. The decision, made by Jud

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Israel Returns Body of Gaza Hostage Dror Or After Hamas Handover
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21ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Israel Returns Body of Gaza Hostage Dror Or After Hamas Handover

Israeli authorities have confirmed that the body of Dror Or, a hostage killed during a Hamas-led attack in October, has been returned to Israel after being handed over by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The transfer was facilitated through the R

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Ireland Cracks Down on Immigration to Manage Rapid Population Growth
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9ย hours, 32ย minutes ago

Ireland Cracks Down on Immigration to Manage Rapid Population Growth

Ireland's government has introduced stricter immigration and asylum rules in response to rapid population growth and a surge in asylum applications, citing concerns over the strain on housing and public services. The new measures aim to regulate the

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Von der Leyen Warns of Russia's Limited Willingness to Engage in Peace Talks
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15ย hours, 38ย minutes ago

Von der Leyen Warns of Russia's Limited Willingness to Engage in Peace Talks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed skepticism towards Russia's commitment to peace talks, describing the situation in Ukraine as "volatile" and "dangerous." She emphasized the need for Ukraine to receive strong security guar

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"Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Seize Power in Shock TV Address"
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3ย hours, 24ย minutes ago

"Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Seize Power in Shock TV Address"

In a sudden and dramatic turn of events, Guinea-Bissau's military has taken control of the country following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, just three days after national elections. According to multiple sources, including the Asso

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"Cryptology Firm Cancels Elections After Losing Critical Encryption Key"
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1ย day, 9ย hours ago

"Cryptology Firm Cancels Elections After Losing Critical Encryption Key"

The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) has cancelled its leadership election results due to a lost encryption key, which was required to unlock the votes. According to multiple sources, the key was misplaced by one of the three

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CDC Names New Second-in-Command with Controversial Stance on Healthcare and Vaccines
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1ย day, 9ย hours ago

CDC Names New Second-in-Command with Controversial Stance on Healthcare and Vaccines

Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham, a former Republican congressman and Louisiana surgeon general, has been appointed as the principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sparking concerns among public health experts. Abraham's view

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"Kebbi Heroes: 24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Freed After Daring Rescue"
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9ย hours, 33ย minutes ago

"Kebbi Heroes: 24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Freed After Daring Rescue"

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced the rescue of 24 schoolgirls abducted from a secondary school in Kebbi state on November 17, following a mass kidnapping that drew international attention. This development comes amidst a surge in mass kidnapp

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UK Sugar Tax Set to Hit Popular Drinks Harder
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

UK Sugar Tax Set to Hit Popular Drinks Harder

The UK government plans to extend its sugar tax to milk-based drinks, including pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes, from 2028, with the tax threshold lowered to 4.5g of sugar per 100ml. The move aims to tackle childhood obesity by incentivizing manuf

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Cygnus Cryptology Cancels Elections After Losing Critical Voting Encryption Key
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3ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Cygnus Cryptology Cancels Elections After Losing Critical Voting Encryption Key

A leading global encryption firm, the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), has cancelled the announcement of its leadership election results after a trustee lost the encrypted key needed to access the results. The organization,

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"G20 Summit Crumbles Amid US Boycott and Handover Row"
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2ย days, 9ย hours ago

"G20 Summit Crumbles Amid US Boycott and Handover Row"

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa closed the G20 summit in Johannesburg with a symbolic gavel strike, marking the end of a two-day event that was marred by a US boycott over allegations of racial discrimination against Afrikaners. Despite the U

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French High Court Upholds Sarkozy Corruption Conviction
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9ย hours, 39ย minutes ago

French High Court Upholds Sarkozy Corruption Conviction

France's highest court has upheld a conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy for exceeding the country's electoral spending limits in his 2012 re-election campaign, affirming a six-month house arrest sentence. The ruling adds to Sarkozy's

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