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• Beijing's 'Sun Tzu' policy: Xi's strategy in spotlight amid China-Japan tensions

  08-12-2025 04:27 via article.wn.com
  Japan has accused Chinese military aircraft of directing fire-control...
  
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• “It’s about me”: Candace Owens fires back hard as Erika Kirk asks the public to end Charlie Kirk conspiracy stories

  11-12-2025 01:01 via article.wn.com
  Candace Owens reacted fast after Erika Kirk went on Fox News and asked people to stop searching for the secret place where her husband Charlie Kirk is buried. Erika Kirk told the public she wanted “one thing” left private for her family. But soon after, Candace Owens posted a video saying Erika Kirk’s words were really pointed at her. Candace Owens...
  
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• Councilors approve cellphone restrictions for drivers in school, construction zones

  11-12-2025 01:00 via article.wn.com
  The new law, which mirrors state legislation passed earlier this year, comes with a penalty for violators of no more than $100, including fines, fees and assessments. ......
  
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• Child care group sues state over termination of subsidies for school-age kids

  11-12-2025 01:00 via article.wn.com
  In its lawsuit, the Licensed Child Care Association suggests DHS postponed revealing the extent of the child care shortfall until after the 2025 legislative session so the agency could implement cuts through emergency rulemaking. ......
  
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• Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, releases video of troops taking over

  11-12-2025 00:58 via article.wn.com
  The oil tanker seizure...
  
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• Iceland will boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation

  11-12-2025 00:58 via article.wn.com
  Iceland's state broadcaster on Wednesday announced it would boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, becoming the fifth country to pull out after Israel was given the go-ahead to compete. Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia all announced their withdrawal from the world's biggest live music competition last week, after a meeting with organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). EBU...
  
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• UN relief chief warns of severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

  11-12-2025 00:57 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Wednesday warned of a severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Overlapping shocks, restrictive policies affecting women and girls, the longstanding impact of decades of conflict and chronic poverty, as well as massive funding cuts this year, have left Afghanistan in a severe humanitarian crisis, Fletcher told the UN Security Council in a briefing. Nearly 22 m
  
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• Street view after snow in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

  11-12-2025 00:57 via article.wn.com
  This photo taken on Dec. 10, 2025 shows pedestrians in a street after snow in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan....
  
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• Night view of Caracas, Venezuela

  11-12-2025 00:57 via article.wn.com
  Photo taken from the Venezuela's Avila National Park on Dec. 8, 2025 shows the city of Caracas, capital of Venezuela. (Xinhua/Li Muzi) Photo taken from the Venezuela's Avila National Park on Dec. 8, 2025...
  
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• EconomyInFocus | The "eastern corridor" of China-Europe freight train service hits 5,000 trips

  11-12-2025 00:57 via article.wn.com
  A drone photo taken on Dec. 10, 2025 shows China-Europe freight trains preparing to depart from the Manzhouli railway station in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Photo by Huang Xu/Xinhua) HARBIN, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- As a China-Europe freight train composed of 60 carriages and loaded with home appliances and digital products departed from the Manzhouli railway port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the "eastern corridor" of the China-Europe freight trai
  
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• Zelensky says China taking steps to intensify cooperation with Russia

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  He said a report revealed Russia's "growing dependence on China". ......
  
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• US to host meeting of G20 officials without South Africa's participation, sources say

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, Dec 10 - The U.S. will...
  
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• Troop pay, Ukraine and social issues - US House passes massive 2026 defense bill

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Dec 10 - The U.S. House of...
  
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• Toddler killed in dog attack after being 'left with dangerous, malnourished' animal

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Locklynn Rose, two, was found dead with "horrific injuries" at her family home. ......
  
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• Thug jailed after strangling pregnant partner and boasting 'I’ll do what I want'

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Steffan Pattie strangled his pregnant partner, assaulted her in front of children and bragged to a neighbour “she’s my bird, I’ll do what I want.” ......
  
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• Sarkozy gets hero’s welcome as he unveils prison memoir

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Hundreds stood in a long, snaking line to greet the former president. ......
  
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• Reddit begins testing verified profiles to boost transparency

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The verification process is voluntary and opt-in, and selected users must actively contribute on Reddit. ......
  
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• French first lady Brigitte Macron’s comments spark feminist backlash

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Several high-profile actresses have joined in a #SalesConnes trend on social media. ......
  
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• Climate change supercharged cyclone damage in parts of Asia, study finds

  11-12-2025 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Deadly cyclones with torrential rains...
  
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• The Map of Midnight Introduces Young Readers to Mystery Imagination and Courage

  11-12-2025 00:50 via article.wn.com
  Author DeAnna L. Schiff releases an engaging new adventure that blends mystery, teamwork, and emotional growth for young readers. Coatesville, PA - Educator and children’s author DeAnna L. Schiff announces the release of a fast-paced mystery novel designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking in young readers. The book follows a group of kids whose ordinary night takes an unexpected turn, pulling them into a magical...
  
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• The Italian Band Rut! Releases The New Single Dawn

  11-12-2025 00:50 via article.wn.com
  It all started with a bass riff, rediscovered by chance in the archives of our rehearsal recordings. It was the summer of 2024: Xina and Inn had just returned from a show in Sardinia, after a night of partying that felt endless. In Bosa, the village festival was in full swing, the promoters wanted to keep going, and we pushed through until sunrise. It was a beautiful sunrise, with those deep, suspended colors typical of Sardinia. Carefree, yet filled with emotion:...
  
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• Federixa & BEAX release their electronic music

  11-12-2025 00:50 via article.wn.com
  Experimentation and creativity with over 100 official tracks at just 10 and 8 years old Federixa (10 years old) and BEAX (8 years old) are two young Italian producers and songwriters with an overwhelming passion for electronic music. They don’t sing, but they produce, write, and create original sounds ranging from Tech House to...
  
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• AR Chimney Pros Arvada Team Continues Providing Reliable Chimney Care as Winter Weather Sets In

  11-12-2025 00:50 via article.wn.com
  With snow arriving across Arvada, AR Chimney Pros is seeing an increased need for routine chimney sweeps and safety checks. The company is reminding local homeowners of the importance of timely chimney inspection services in Arvada to keep fireplaces running safely through the colder months. As snowfall settles over Arvada and temperatures continue to drop, more families are turning to their fireplaces to stay warm. AR Chimney Pros is sharing a timely reminder about the importance of regular chi
  
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• UN launches Decade of Sustainable Transport

  11-12-2025 00:45 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations launched its first-ever Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035) and the associated Implementation Plan on Wednesday. A special event, bringing together transport leaders from governments, the UN system, local authorities, the private sector, civil...
  
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• Greg Lynn appeal: high country murder conviction overturned

  11-12-2025 00:41 via article.wn.com
  Former Jetstar pilot will face a new trial after his conviction over the 2020 killing of camper Carol Clay was overturned...
  
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• Former Bolivian president Luis Arce reportedly detained by police

  11-12-2025 00:41 via article.wn.com
  Ally claims former MAS president ‘illegally kidnapped’ and suggests arrest linked to fund for Indigenous Bolivians...
  
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• Trump launches website for his $1M Gold immigration card — and it’s just as Trumpified as you imagine

  11-12-2025 00:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  The president promises a ‘direct path to citizenship’ with a six-figure ‘gift’ to the US government
  
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• Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall and deadly floods in Asia, study finds

  11-12-2025 00:40 via article.wn.com
  Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused...
  
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• Brazilian police apprehend one of two suspects who stole Matisse artworks in a daylight heist

  11-12-2025 00:40 via article.wn.com
  Brazilian police say that one of the two suspects behind a brazen daylight robbery over the weekend in Sao Paulo remained at large following a heist that included eight works by French artist Henri Matisse. They said the other suspect ......
  
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• Hegseth praises Australia for 'stepping up' as Marles insists AUKUS is on track

  11-12-2025 00:38 via article.wn.com
  The defence minister insists the AUKUS program is on track to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines in the next decade — despite the delays plaguing shipbuilding programs in both the US and the UK. ......
  
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