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• Man remanded in custody over arson at two properties linked to Keir Starmer

  16-05-2025 14:38 via article.wn.com
  The 21-year-old Ukrainian spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address at Westminster magistrates court...
  
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• How a homeless man’s likeness ended up on display at the Vatican

  17-12-2025 09:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  The story of art and faith, and a human tragedy, caught the attention of Pope Francis
  
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• Nick Reiner was asked to leave Conan O’Brien’s party over ‘odd questions’ hours before his parents’ deaths: Latest

  17-12-2025 09:42 via independent.co.uk
  
  New details emerge about the Rob and Michele Reiner’s final hours after their son is charged with two counts of first degree homicide
  
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• Trader Joe’s limits number of eggs you can buy as prices soar ahead of Christmas

  17-12-2025 09:24 via independent.co.uk
  
  Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month
  
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• Israel blocks six Canadian members of Parliament from entering the occupied West Bank

  17-12-2025 09:17 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Israeli Embassy in Canada confirmed the group was denied entry
  
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• Sydney mourners remember rabbis killed in Bondi shooting

  17-12-2025 09:13 via article.wn.com
  Two rabbis killed in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival shootings were remembered by hundreds of mourners in Sydney as kind and curious men who would be dearly missed by their friends, families and local community. A Bondi synagogue was overflowing for the funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a few blocks away from the beach where he was shot dead. A funeral for the second rabbi, Yaakov Levitan, 39 and a father of four, was held at Macquarie Park in the city's north-west. The two men had worked togeth
  
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• SilverLeaf Insurance Group Joins World Insurance Associates

  17-12-2025 09:12 via article.wn.com
  ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/...
  
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• Michael Baker International Selected by U.S. Army to Develop NG9-1-1 GIS and Addressing Data at ...

  17-12-2025 09:12 via article.wn.com
  Firm, with support from portfolio company DATAMARK Technologies, to deliver NENA, SDSFIE and USPS-compliant GIS and addressing data to enhance emergency response capabilities across CONUS locations ......
  
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• Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at ...

  17-12-2025 09:11 via article.wn.com
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — In 2018, German artist Michael Triegel asked a homeless man in Rome to pose for a drawing, thinking that he would make an ideal model for St. Peter if he ever needed to paint the first ......
  
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• 2 killed in attack on anti-polio team in NW Pakistan

  17-12-2025 09:09 via article.wn.com
  ISLAMABAD, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- A policeman and a passerby were killed in firing by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, police officials said. The attack...
  
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• Warner Bros likely to reject Paramount's $108.4-billion bid, back Netflix

  17-12-2025 09:06 via article.wn.com
  Warner Bros Discovery's board could announce a decision as early as Wednesday on Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion takeover bid, with the board likely to advise shareholders to vote against the offer, according to sources familiar with the matter. The decision to recommit to Netflix's buyout offer...
  
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• S. Korea's corporate revenue rebounds in Q3

  17-12-2025 09:04 via article.wn.com
  SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's corporate revenue rebounded in the third quarter thanks to a semiconductor export boom driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, central bank data...
  
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• Interview: Island-wide customs operations to put Hainan Free Trade Port in global spotlight: U.S. expert

  17-12-2025 09:04 via article.wn.com
  by Li Xirui NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- The launch of island-wide customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port will draw significant global attention to China's southern Hainan Island in the period ahead, according to a U.S. expert. The island-wide special customs operations would combine the strengths of China's manufacturing industry with global shipping and give the province more global recognition, Doug Guthrie, professor and director of China...
  
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• Philippines says no evidence of ‘terrorist training’ after Bondi gunmen’s visit | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  17-12-2025 09:03 via article.wn.com
  MANILA: The Philippines...
  
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• Shrub Oak International School Maintains Multiple Prestigious Accreditations, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Quality, Accountability, and ...

  17-12-2025 08:58 via article.wn.com
  MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --...
  
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• 'Nightmare': Indian woman detained in US during Green Card interview; family issues plea - report

  17-12-2025 08:57 via article.wn.com
  An Indian woman who has lived in the United States for three decades was detained by federal immigration agents during what her family believed would be a routine step in her green card process, triggering distress and outrage among relatives and members of her local community, as reported by the Long Beach Watchdog.As per the report, Babblejit “Bubbly” Kaur, 60, was taken into custody on December 1 during a...
  
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• 'Happy Christmas': Romance fraudster’s cruel parting shot to victims in court

  17-12-2025 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Britain’s biggest romance fraudster threw one last jab at his victims while being sentenced for successfully conning the women out of hundreds and thousands of dollars. As Nigel Baker was sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment this month, he addressed his victims from the dock of the Snaresbrook Crown Court and...
  
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• Angela’s Heartfelt Story Our Little Room Offers Hope Healing and a Connection to God

  17-12-2025 08:55 via article.wn.com
  Angela, a lifelong people lover and a seasoned life coach, has penned a touching new short story, , which offers a simple yet profound metaphorical exploration of the relationship between God and the individual. Written in a way that children can easily understand yet layered with meaning for adults, Our Little Room invites readers to rediscover the simplicity of childhood belief and the peace that comes with knowing one is loved by God. At its heart, Our Little Room is a gentle instructional gu
  
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• Young Police Officer Loses Vision in 1 Eye After Bondi Terror Attack

  17-12-2025 08:51 via article.wn.com
  A 22-year-old police officer commended for his bravery under fire has lost vision in one eye following the Bondi...
  
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• Jewish-Owned Bakery in Sydney Closes Permanently Over Anti-Semitism Fears

  17-12-2025 08:51 via article.wn.com
  Avner’s Bakery, a prominent Jewish-owned bakery in Sydney’s Surry Hills, has closed permanently in...
  
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• Jewish Community Farewells Beloved Rabbi Eli Schlanger at Bondi Funeral

  17-12-2025 08:51 via article.wn.com
  Those who knew Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, gathered to farewell the beloved Jewish leader who was fatally wounded in the...
  
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• "City Hall Winter Lights" show staged in San Francisco

  17-12-2025 08:51 via article.wn.com
  The "City Hall Winter Lights" show is staged outside the City Hall in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 16, 2025....
  
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• Australia’s Budget to Stay in the Red Until the 2030s, Mid Year Outlook Shows

  17-12-2025 08:51 via article.wn.com
  Australia’s budget is expected to remain in deficit for at least the next decade, according to the government’s mid-year...
  
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• Australian research identifies biological differences in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

  17-12-2025 08:51 via article.wn.com
  SYDNEY, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- New Australian research has identified simultaneous abnormalities across multiple biological systems in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), supporting the idea that ME/CFS is a medical condition and not a psychological disorder. The study, led by researchers from Macquarie University, compared whole...
  
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• UK inflation falls sharply to 3.2% in November, fueling likelihood of Christmas rate cut

  17-12-2025 08:49 via article.wn.com
  The U.K.'s inflation rate cooled sharply to 3.2% in November. ......
  
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• To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot programme turns to social networks

  17-12-2025 08:49 via article.wn.com
  Fernando Moreno has been on dialysis for...
  
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• CNBC Daily Open: Beauty is in the eye of the U.S. jobs report beholder

  17-12-2025 08:49 via article.wn.com
  Whether you're a bull or a bear, Tuesday's tea leaves will show you what you want to see — but beware confirmation bias. ......
  
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• Bondi Beach shooting suspect charged with 15 counts of murder after waking from a coma

  17-12-2025 08:48 via article.wn.com
  A suspected gunman in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offenses including 15 charges of murder on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims. Two shooters slaughtered 15 people on Sunday in an antisemitic mass shooting targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, and more than 20 other people are still being treated in hospitals. All of those killed by the gunmen who have been identified so far were Jewish. Watch NBC Bay
  
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• US Imposes Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions

  17-12-2025 08:46 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete blockade’ of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, targeting the country's main source of income. This move is part of Washington's latest effort to increase pressure on Nicolas...
  
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• US Implements Full Entry Ban on Syria and Palestine; Restriction List Expands to 39 Nations

  17-12-2025 08:46 via article.wn.com
  In a significant expansion of the administration's immigration policy, President Donald Trump has added seven additional jurisdictions to a full travel ban list, effective January 1, 2026. The new restrictions target citizens of Syria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and South Sudan, as well as individuals traveling on...
  
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