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• German parliament passes military service law amid tensions with Russia

  07-12-2025 05:56 via article.wn.com
  German parliament on Friday voted to pass a that would allow military conscription, following rising tensions between Russia and European Union (EU) states. With 323 votes in support coming from ruling party CDU/CSU and SPD and 272 votes against, the bill introduces a two-stage conscription. If voluntary service...
  
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• Dad is reunited with his daughter abducted by her mother 42 years ago: ‘I didn’t even know if she was alive’

  12-12-2025 11:12 via independent.co.uk
  Michelle Newton has reunited with her father Joe Newton after 43 years apart when she was abducted by her mother
  
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• Thailand PM dissolves parliament, paves way for national elections next year

  12-12-2025 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Thailand's Prime Minister dissolved parliament on Friday after three months in office, a royal decree showed, paving the way for general elections early next year. Anutin was widely expected to wait until after Christmas to dissolve parliament.(File Photo/Reuters) The move comes earlier than expected and during renewed deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along their disputed border. "The House of Representatives is dissolved to hold a new general election for members of the House," the
  
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• Elon Musk refuses to call Vivian Jenna Wilson daughter on X, refers to her as ...

  12-12-2025 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Elon Musk, in an X post, referred to his transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson as his son, adding that she “has a tragic mental illness.” He went on to add that he has only three daughters, Azure, Exa, and Arcadia. Elon Musk and his trans daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson. (Instagram/@vivllainous, AP)...
  
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• Russia says historical truth of Nanjing Massacre indisputable

  12-12-2025 11:09 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The historical truth of the Nanjing Massacre is beyond dispute, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. She made...
  
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• British backpacker jailed over fatal e-scooter crash in Perth

  12-12-2025 11:09 via article.wn.com
  Judge says incident involving a young tourist in Perth must serve as ‘cautionary tale’...
  
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• UPDATE ON THE ALLOCATION DATE OF BONUS SHARES IT0005655789, MATURING ON DECEMBER 16, 2025 (Solid World Group SpA)

  12-12-2025 11:08 via article.wn.com
  ) PRESS RELEASE SOLIDWORLD GROUP UPDATE ON THE ALLOCATION DATE OF BONUS SHARES IT0005655789, MATURING ON DECEMBER 16, 2025 Treviso, December 12, 2025 -SolidWorld Group S.p.A., listed on Euronext Growth Milan (ticker: S3D), is an Italian technology group, leader in the integration of advanced 3D digital solutions and artificial intelligence, for the industrial, biomedical and defense sectors, following the previous press release dated 12 and 16 June 2025, relating to the placement of 384,450 unop
  
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• Trump wants Bagram back. Satellite images show how the Taliban are using it.

  12-12-2025 11:08 via article.wn.com
  Taliban propaganda has depicted a flurry of activity at former U.S. bases in Afghanistan. Aerial images show aircraft decoys and equipment scavenged for parts. ......
  
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• Sudan’s RSF holds thousands hostage — and kills those who can’t pay

  12-12-2025 11:08 via article.wn.com
  RSF fighters in El Fashir have rounded up civilians en masse, survivors told The Post, subjecting them to torture and extorting their families for cash. ......
  
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• World shares track US stock market's rise to record highs despite AI bubble worries

  12-12-2025 11:02 via article.wn.com
  World shares are higher, tracking Wall...
  
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  12-12-2025 10:58 via article.wn.com
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• Von der Leyen rebukes Trump over suggestions US could influence European elections – Europe live

  12-12-2025 10:55 via article.wn.com
  European Commission president says ‘sovereignty’ of Europe’s voters must be protected...
  
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• Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud

  12-12-2025 10:55 via article.wn.com
  Co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs given more jail time by US judge than prosecutors sought...
  
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• Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to Oslo

  12-12-2025 10:54 via article.wn.com
  The Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding. ......
  
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• Timor Leste PM: Admission into ASEAN – a dream comes true

  12-12-2025 10:54 via article.wn.com
  ASEAN economic integration would open up investment opportunities, create jobs, and support over 60 per cent of Timor Leste's young population in participating in the regional innovation, education, and digital economy networks. JAKARTA — Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão on December 11 delivered a policy speech at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat on his first to...
  
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• Mum-of-two 'unrecognisable' after being doused in accelerant and set on fire at home

  12-12-2025 10:54 via article.wn.com
  Alexis Lee Campion's family have raised concerns that her attacker is still walking the streets ......
  
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• Horror WW3 map shows '250,000 Brits would die' if Russia nuked three 'likely' UK spots

  12-12-2025 10:54 via article.wn.com
  An interactive map has shown the catastrophic damage that could be inflicted by a Russian nuclear strike on three strategic locations in the UK, as fears of World War Three intensify ......
  
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• Golden retrievers, Bad Bunny and more top photos from the week in Latin America and ...

  12-12-2025 10:54 via article.wn.com
  Dec. 5 - 11, 2025 A world-record attempt by golden retrievers in...
  
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• Body found in search for missing OAP last seen getting off bus

  12-12-2025 10:54 via article.wn.com
  While formal identification is yet to take place, police believe the deceased to be 85-year-old Glenda Keal. ......
  
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• British backpacker jailed for four years after hitting pedestrian while drunk on e-scooter

  12-12-2025 10:53 via independent.co.uk
  
  Judge says incident involving a young tourist in Perth must serve as ‘cautionary tale’
  
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• Becky Weidinger Explores the Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit in The Promise of the Father

  12-12-2025 10:53 via article.wn.com
  Author and minister Becky Weidinger invites readers to explore the power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in her new book, . Drawing from Scripture and decades of ministry experience, Weidinger provides a thoughtful guide to understanding the meaning of praying in tongues and its spiritual impact in a...
  
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• Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes, stranded families

  12-12-2025 10:52 via article.wn.com
  Another storm system is expected to bring more rain starting Sunday (December 13, 2025) ......
  
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• Feature: Age just a number, passion everything for snowboarder Vito

  12-12-2025 10:52 via article.wn.com
  by sportswriters Dong Yixing and Yang Fan CHONGLI, China, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- At 37, Italian-American snowboarder Louie Vito is a veteran in a sport increasingly dominated by youth. Standing in the start gate of the FIS Snowboard World Cup men's halfpipe qualification next to riders half his age, his longevity has become his most distinctive feature. "I think it's pretty crazy to be still competing at 37," Vito admitted after failing to qualify for the finals in Chongli. "And if I can make this
  
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• Trump issues ineffective federal pardon for ex-Colorado election official Tina Peters who was convicted on ...

  12-12-2025 10:51 via article.wn.com
  President Donald...
  
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• Trump is pictured with heavy makeup on the back of his hand at White House ...

  12-12-2025 10:51 via article.wn.com
  There has been rampant...
  
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• Gazans in tents face 'catastrophe' amid flooding - UNICEF

  12-12-2025 10:51 via article.wn.com
  Thousands of people living in makeshift tents in Gaza are facing a "catastrophe" as severe rains in recent days have left some areas flooded, UNICEF has said. The UN children's agency said severe rains over many days have caused major problems for thousands of displaced people, and warned that the situation is dire with more aid supplies needed. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, UNICEF Palestine...
  
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• Court hears Brian Walshe searched for ‘best ways to dispose of a body’

  12-12-2025 10:51 via article.wn.com
  Closing arguments are expected this Friday in Walshe's trial for first-degree murder...
  
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• UAE Golden Visa vs Trump Gold Card: Which path to residency is right for you?

  12-12-2025 10:50 via article.wn.com
  Two days ago, President Trump announced the launch of the Gold Card, a $1 million visa designed to give wealthy individuals a fast track path to permanent residency and ultimately US Citizenship. The announcement has captured global attention because it opens a new avenue for both individuals and companies to secure and retain their top international talent. When you look at this alongside the UAE Golden Visa, which has been in place for years, the broader trend becomes clear: countries around t
  
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• Time Person of the Year 2025: Karandeep Anand and Sriram Krishnan - the Indian-American AI Architects leading the race

  12-12-2025 10:50 via article.wn.com
  Artificial intelligence rarely arrives in the dramatic fashion its early evangelists once predicted. There are no cinematic warnings, no single moment when the machines announce themselves. Instead, AI settles in quietly, through product updates that feel helpful, policies that feel technical, and interactions that slowly begin to feel personal. By the time the implications become visible, the balance of power has already shifted.When TIME named “The Architects of AI” its 2025 Person
  
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• From Brazil, Britain to the Louvre: A string of museum robberies rattles the art world

  12-12-2025 10:49 via article.wn.com
  Recent robberies at museums worldwide...
  
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