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• US’ Pete Hegseth defends decision to kill survivors in Caribbean strike

  07-12-2025 04:29 via article.wn.com
  Mr Hegseth praised the policy of sinking boats and killing alleged drug-runners. ......
  
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• Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast

  08-12-2025 16:48 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami of up to 40 centimeters in coastal communities in the region, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. Related Articles Greenland...
  
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• Gaza ceasefire at key moment; Kent elected to Hall of Fame

  08-12-2025 16:48 via article.wn.com
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• World stocks tread water with eyes on Fed

  08-12-2025 16:47 via article.wn.com
  Global stock markets were steady on Monday as investors took few risks ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting, which may yield clues to the direction of interest rates in coming months. A surprise bid by Paramount for Warner Bros. Discovery brought the tech sector to life, however, as it could trigger a bidding war against Netflix. × This page requires...
  
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• Massive earthquake of 7.6-magnitude strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued

  08-12-2025 16:47 via article.wn.com
  A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday, prompting the national weather agency to issue tsunami warnings of waves reaching up to 10 feet for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate ......
  
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• Japan Earthquake Today LIVE: 7.2 magnitude quake hits northern coast; tsunami alert in Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate

  08-12-2025 16:47 via article.wn.com
  Japan Earthquake Today: A massive 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday, December 8. The powerful earthquake prompted a tsunami alert, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). ......
  
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• US deports more Iranians, Islamic republic says

  08-12-2025 16:45 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump's administration has...
  
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• India, EU hold talk on proposed trade pact

  08-12-2025 16:45 via article.wn.com
  New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Monday held discussions on the issues related to the proposed trade pact, an official said. Maros is leading a delegation of EU officials here for the trade talks. These meetings are important as both sides are eager to conclude the negotiations as early as possible. In a social media post, Sefcovic said: “In India for a...
  
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• Paramount launches $108.4 bn hostile bid for Warner Bros., challenging Netflix’s $72 bn

  08-12-2025 16:44 via article.wn.com
  The cash and stock...
  
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• 'Death diver' left with horror injuries after cliff jump shares 3 things he's learned

  08-12-2025 16:44 via article.wn.com
  Vali Graham, from Newcastle in Australia, was a self-proclaimed “death diving” enthusiast who suffered a fractured skull, back, concussion and a burst ear drum in a failed world record attempt ......
  
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• Use it or lose it: How to spend your FSA on therapy before year-end

  08-12-2025 16:42 via article.wn.com
  Thriveworks reports FSAs can cover therapy costs if deemed medically necessary, helping users save 15% to 25% on expenses before year-end. ......
  
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• Ukraine’s Drone Sector on Edge After Unprecedented Data Theft Claims

  08-12-2025 16:42 via article.wn.com
  A major Western investigation has revealed the contours of a potentially catastrophic data breach involving Ukraine’s defense‑technology ecosystem, Militarist Telegram channel reports. The Russian-affiliated...
  
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• Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix

  08-12-2025 16:42 via article.wn.com
  Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company. ......
  
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• Over $3 billion in recovery funds required after Sumatra floods

  08-12-2025 16:42 via article.wn.com
  Jakarta, Dec. 8 (BNA): The Republic of Indonesia’s Sumatra island will require 51.82 trillion rupiah ($3.11 billion) for reconstruction and recovery...
  
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• China’s exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets

  08-12-2025 16:42 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING, Dec 8 (Reuters) – China’s exports...
  
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• Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S. peace plan and security

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
  
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• Thailand vows to continue military operations until sovereignty secured

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's military operations along the border with Cambodia will continue until its sovereignty and territorial integrity are no longer compromised, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura said on Monday. Following a briefing to the diplomatic corps, Nikorndej said...
  
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• 'Rot in hell, you bxxxd': Indian-origin man convicted for Australia woman's murder

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  'Rot in hell, you b***d': Indian-origin man convicted for Australia woman's murder ......
  
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• NZ women are promiscuous: Shocker from Indian-origin driver who raped teen

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  NZ women are promiscuous: Shocker from Indian-origin driver who raped teen ......
  
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• Myanmar military air strike on a tea shop kills 18 watching a football match on TV

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  An air strike last week by...
  
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• Magnitude 7.6 earthquake jolts Japan

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  A tsunami warning was issued after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Japan's Meteorological Agency sa ......
  
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• Four killed by powerful wave on Spain's Tenerife, one missing

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  MADRID, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Four people have died and another is missing after being swept out to sea by a powerful wave on the Spanish Island of Tenerife,...
  
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• Fitch affirms Malaysia's rating at "BBB+" with stable outlook

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malaysia's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at "BBB+" with a stable outlook. The rating agency said in a statement on Monday that the ratings are...
  
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• 7.6 magnitude earthquake rattles Japan, tsunami warning issued; videos show impact

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  7.6 magnitude earthquake rattles Japan, tsunami warning issued; videos show impact ......
  
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• 40-cm tsunami observed in Aomori, Hokkaido after 7.6-magnitude quake hits northeastern Japan

  08-12-2025 16:41 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been...
  
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• Volcano camera captures its own destruction as Kilauea erupts

  08-12-2025 16:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  A camera filming the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii captured its own destruction during an eruption.
  
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• New Saudi–Qatar High-Speed Rail Set to Create 30,000 Jobs

  08-12-2025 16:38 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a major agreement to construct a high-speed electric railway connecting the two Gulf nations, marking a significant step in regional transport integration. The announcement came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and...
  
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• Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off Japan’s northern coast and triggers a tsunami alert

  08-12-2025 16:38 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami alert, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. Related...
  
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• Flash Flood Warning Issued for Makkah Region

  08-12-2025 16:38 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an alert warning of moderate to heavy rainfall...
  
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• JD Vance says Trump crudely mocked politician’s manhood after asking his shoe size

  08-12-2025 16:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  Vice President JD Vance related a below-the-belt joke by Donald Trump, saying he wouldn’t publicly “embarrass” another politician by talking about his small shoe size.
  
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