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• Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election

  07-12-2025 23:32 via article.wn.com
  Hong Kong's legislative election on Sunday drew the second-lowest turnout rate on record, with voters choosing candidates under Beijing's "patriots only" rules in the aftermath of the city's deadliest fire in decades. ......
  
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• Mom of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew promises to respond to each text and call offering support following ICE arrest

  09-12-2025 18:14 via independent.co.uk
  
  Bruna Ferreira released from ICE custody as she continues to fight against her removal from the country
  
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• European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test

  09-12-2025 18:11 via independent.co.uk
  
  European Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years
  
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• CBS News staff grouse over ‘mediocre’ Tony Dokoupil getting ‘Evening News’ gig: ‘It’s an insult’

  09-12-2025 18:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘He’s clearly been rewarded with the Evening News throne,’ one CBS News reporter said before snarking about the dwindling viewership of the program. ‘Although, some might argue it’s more of a toilet seat now.’
  
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• Susie Wiles reveals Trump will make himself the focus of the midterm elections: ‘We’re going to put him on the ballot’

  09-12-2025 17:57 via independent.co.uk
  
  White House chief of staff said Trump was ‘going to campaign like it’s 2024 again’
  
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• Gavin Newsom’s popularity rises 10 percent over the last six months, polling shows

  09-12-2025 17:57 via independent.co.uk
  
  California governor’s favorability soars in second half of year, a period in which he has relentlessly trolled President Donald Trump online and led the fightback against Republican gerrymandering
  
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• Egypt and Iran Set to Play in 2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

  09-12-2025 17:45 via article.wn.com
  A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by Seattle’s local organizing committee as a “Pride Match” will feature Egypt and Iran, two countries where same-sex relations are criminalized. The match,...
  
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• Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.

  09-12-2025 17:43 via article.wn.com
  Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump. ......
  
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• Ukrainian woman fleeing war arrested at California green card interview in front of her U.S. ...

  09-12-2025 17:43 via article.wn.com
  A Ukrainian woman was arrested by federal immigration agents last week while attending her scheduled green card interview at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building in downtown San Diego, an occurrence that immigration attorneys say is becoming increasingly common. Viktoriia Bulavina first entered the country in 2022 through a Biden-era humanitarian parole program for Ukrainians displaced by the war. Her daughter was participating in a gymnastics competition in the U.S. when the w
  
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• Slovakia's parliament approves plan to dismantle whistleblower protection office

  09-12-2025 17:43 via article.wn.com
  Slovakia’s parliament has approved a plan...
  
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• Planned appearance by Venezuelan opposition leader called off on eve of Nobel Peace ceremony

  09-12-2025 17:43 via article.wn.com
  OSLO, Norway (AP) — A planned news conference on Tuesday by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado was canceled after a several-hour delay, a day before the award ceremony in Oslo. Machado, who last appeared in public 11 months ago, had been due to hold a traditional news conference by the laureate the day before the formal award ceremony. But the lunchtime event was delayed without explanation, until the...
  
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• Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote

  09-12-2025 17:43 via article.wn.com
  Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote. ......
  
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• Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami

  09-12-2025 17:43 via article.wn.com
  Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call. ......
  
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• British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83

  09-12-2025 17:43 via article.wn.com
  British-born zoologist and founder of...
  
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• Zelenskyy ready to present new peace proposals to US and Russia after working with European talks

  09-12-2025 17:42 via article.wn.com
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that...
  
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• Tickets for 2026 int'l marathon in N. Korea sold out: tour agency

  09-12-2025 17:42 via article.wn.com
  This image related to the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon is captured from Koryo Tours' social media account on Dec. 9, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL -- Tickets for North Korea's 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon, set for April 5 in the...
  
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• Bitcoin's 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low

  09-12-2025 17:42 via article.wn.com
  Representations of cryptocurrency bitcoin are seen in this illustration taken November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo SARAJEVO - With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, which is at risk of ending the year with its first annual decline since 2022. The world's main stock benchmarks have also had a turbulent year, repeatedly hitting record peaks and then pulling back as worries ov
  
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• Belgium balks at EU plan to seize Russian assets, citing fear of Kremlin retaliation

  09-12-2025 17:42 via article.wn.com
  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in talks with a reluctant Belgium over what to do with billions...
  
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• Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect

  09-12-2025 17:42 via article.wn.com
  SYDNEY - Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 took effect on Wednesday, barring young people from creating or holding accounts on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. The legislation came into effect a year after the bill was fast-tracked through parliament amid widespread public support, with the measures aimed at protecting young users from potential risks to mental and physical health posed by social media. Facebook, Kick, Reddit, Threads, Twitch, X and
  
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• Champions League tips: Real Madrid vs Manchester City best bets, predictions and preview

  09-12-2025 17:41 via article.wn.com
  Football betting tips: Champions League 1pt Jude Bellingham to be carded at 9/2 (bet365) Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Kick-off: 20:00 GMT, Wednesday TV: TNT Sports 1 Live odds, form and stats The goals market gives us the best indication for what to expect from this clash with overs as short at 4/9 with Sky Bet. Is there anyone confidently taking goals on? Unders is 13/8 generally and it would make for an extremely uncomfortable watch if the recent meetings are anything to go by. Since 2
  
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• Champions League tips: Leverkusen vs Newcastle best bets, predictions and preview

  09-12-2025 17:41 via article.wn.com
  Football betting tips: Champions League 2pts Leverkusen to win (Draw No Bet) at 6/5 (SpreadEx, Sporting Index) 1pt Alejandro Grimaldo to score anytime at 13/2 (Sky Bet, Paddy Power) 1pt Grimaldo to provide 1+ assists at 5/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes) 0.5pt Grimaldo to score 2+ goals at 60/1 (Paddy Power) Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Kick-off: 20:00 GMT, Wednesday TV: TNT Sports 3 Live odds, form and stats Eddie Howe's love for the Carabao Cup, a competition Newcastle won last season and lost in
  
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• West African bloc declares regional state of emergency amid mounting instability

  09-12-2025 17:40 via article.wn.com
  ABUJA, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the region, citing multiple incidents as evidence of a rapidly deteriorating security environment. ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray made the...
  
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• NASA rover detects electric discharges like 'mini-sonic booms' on Mars

  09-12-2025 17:40 via article.wn.com
  One of NASA's robotic rovers on Mars has for the first time ever detected electrical sparks igniting within small dusty tornadoes whirling on the planet's surface. While scientists have long theorized that the phenomenon is possible, they've never had proof. Until now. Perseverance, the six-wheeled vehicle that has been wandering the rugged terrain of Mars for years, managed to capture dozens of audio recordings of the discharges and their shockwaves within the mini-twisters. The shockwaves are
  
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• Investing in nature could unlock trillions for global economy: UN report

  09-12-2025 17:40 via article.wn.com
  NAIROBI, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Channeling greater resources into restoring degraded habitats, stabilizing the climate, and eliminating pollution could unlock trillions of U.S. dollars for the global economy, while lifting millions out of poverty and hunger, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday. The report, the Global Environment Outlook, Seventh Edition: A Future We Choose (GEO-7), finds that nature-positive actions could deliver macroeconomic benefits of up to 20 trillion dolla
  
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• Group of Friends of Global Governance established at UN headquarters in New York

  09-12-2025 17:40 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Group of Friends of Global Governance was officially established at the UN headquarters in New York...
  
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• 4 Thai soldiers killed, 68 injured in border clash with Cambodia: Thai army

  09-12-2025 17:40 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Four Thai soldiers were killed and 68 others wounded on Tuesday in an escalation of clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Thai...
  
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• Which Cocoa Butter Refined/Unrefined Delivers Better Moisturization?​

  09-12-2025 17:39 via article.wn.com
  The Science Behind ’s Moisturizing Power​Before comparing refined and unrefined cocoa butter, it’s critical to grasp what makes this ingredient a moisturizing powerhouse. Cocoa butter is primarily composed of triglycerides (98% of its structure), with key fatty acids including , palmitic acid, and linoleic acid. These saturated and unsaturated fats work synergistically to:​* Form a protective barrier: Saturated fats like stearic and palmitic acid create a hydrophobic laye
  
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• What is a Level 3 EV Charging Station – Industry Trends and Best Practices

  09-12-2025 17:39 via article.wn.com
  Nowadays, more and more people choose eletric vehicle for driving. Among types of , the , gained a lot of attention, in general, a type of DC fast charger that can add a large amount of range in a short time. Many people hear about Level 3 charging but are not sure what makes it different from the slower home chargers they already know. Today, businesses, fleet operators, and even city planners are starting to rely on advanced charging systems. That is why choosing the right has become more impo
  
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• Sharing step by step process for the operation of Siboasi soccer ball launcher: F2101 & ...

  09-12-2025 17:39 via article.wn.com
  When receive Siboasi , please follow the instructions and video below step by step to get the machine working for training: A. Open the packing wooden case : Unpack it and take a look We must be careful when opening wooden case Find the side with the label for disassembly First, observe that Our current cases utilize a highly convenient design It can be directly disassembled without crowbars Proceed by lifting upward To identify the labeled side, then pry open this panel After removing the case
  
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• Raul Malo, frontman of band the Mavericks, dies aged 60

  09-12-2025 17:39 via article.wn.com
  The musician, who led the Grammy-winning band, had been receiving treatment for colon cancer...
  
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