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• Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration dies at 94

  30-12-2025 18:49 via cbsnews.com
  Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration​ of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines​ more than a decade ago.
  
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• CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast

  30-12-2025 18:37 via cnn.com
  The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that country.
  
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• Cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountain for hours

  30-12-2025 18:21 via cbsnews.com
  Four people were injured and around 100 stranded visitors had to be rescued by helicopter after a cable car accident in northern Italy, officials said.
  
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• Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, gives UAE 24-hour deadline

  30-12-2025 18:16 via israelhayom.com
  Saudi Arabia executed airstrikes on Yemen's Mukalla port Tuesday, obliterating what it characterized as an illicit weapons cache shipped from the United Arab Emirates to separatist forces, AP reported. Riyadh directly blamed the UAE for the separatists' recent territorial expansion, warning Abu Dhabi that its intervention was "extremely dangerous."
  
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• Trump, top aides express concern over Israel’s West Bank policies in meeting with Netanyahu

  30-12-2025 18:15 via timesofisrael.com
  US President Donald Trump and his top aides expressed concern over several Israeli policies in the West Bank during their meetings Monday with visiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in West Palm Beach, a US official told The Times of Israel.
  Trump and his senior advisers took particular issue with unchecked settler violence, settlement expansion and Israel’s withholding of several billion dollars in Palestinian Authority tax revenues, which has brought the Ramallah-based government to
  
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• No sign of "broader terrorist cell" behind Bondi Beach attack, police say

  30-12-2025 18:13 via cbsnews.com
  Australian police say there's no evidence the Sydney father and son suspects in the attack on a Jewish holiday event got training or instruction in the Philippines.
  
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• Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist

  30-12-2025 17:12 via cbsnews.com
  Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
  
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• U.S. and Iran trade threats as tension soars 7 months after U.S. strikes

  30-12-2025 17:09 via cbsnews.com
  After meeting with Israel's Netanyahu, Trump said he'd heard Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program, "and if they are, we're going to have to knock them down."
  
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• Turnaround Tuesday As Silver & Gold Soar, But Take A Look At This…

  30-12-2025 15:40 via kingworldnews.com
  Turnaround Tuesday as silver and gold soar, but take a look at this...
  
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• Search for MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after plane vanished

  30-12-2025 14:53 via cbsnews.com
  U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
  
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• How technology advancements could help find Malaysia Airlines flight that disappeared in 2014

  30-12-2025 14:35 via cbsnews.com
  The search for Malaysia Airlines flight 370 that went missing in 2014 with 239 people on board is expected to resume Tuesday. The Malaysian government and a private marine robotics company say they will use advances in technology to aid in the search. Ramy Inocencio reports.
  
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• 2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark

  30-12-2025 14:18 via cbsnews.com
  2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
  
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• Dutch angry at U.S. for yanking panels honoring Black World War II troops

  30-12-2025 12:18 via cbsnews.com
  The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
  
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• Taiwan accuses China of "reckless" drills as forces simulate a blockade

  30-12-2025 12:09 via cbsnews.com
  As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
  
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• George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship

  30-12-2025 11:05 via cbsnews.com
  France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
  
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• Japan's prime minister moves into "haunted" official residence

  30-12-2025 09:25 via cbsnews.com
  Japanese premiere Sanae Takaichi has moved into the prime minister's official residence, where ghosts of Japanese soldiers from a century ago are reputed to reside.
  
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• Hero who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman speaks out

  30-12-2025 01:46 via cbsnews.com
  It's been two weeks since gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, killing 15 people and wounding 40 others. Amid the tragedy, an act of heroism stands out -- shopkeeper Ahmed al Ahmed tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen. Anna Coren has an exclusive interview.
  
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• Trump warns "hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't disarm soon after Netanyahu meeting

  30-12-2025 01:35 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump said after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Hamas must disarm soon or "there will be hell to pay." He said the next phase of the Gaza peace plan could move forward quickly if Hamas disarms. Ed O'Keefe has details.
  
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• U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2

  30-12-2025 01:10 via cbsnews.com
  The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
  
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• Trump says he would support Israeli strike on Iranian missiles, nuclear sites

  30-12-2025 00:08 via jns.org
  Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would “absolutely” support additional Israeli strikes on Iranian missile and nuclear facilities.
  In remarks to reporters, Trump agreed to military action alongside Israel if Iran “will continue with missiles” and nuclear activities.
  “Yes, the nuclear: fast.” Trump said. “One will be yes, absolutely. The other
  
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• Black Monday For Gold, Silver & Platinum Markets. Here Is Where Things Stand

  29-12-2025 22:41 via kingworldnews.com
  Today was a Black Monday for the metals markets as the price of gold tumbled 4.5%, silver plunged over 7%, and platinum crashed 13.72%.  Here is where things stand after a chaotic day of trading.
  
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• Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"

  29-12-2025 22:38 via cbsnews.com
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
  
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• Watch Live: Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"

  29-12-2025 21:53 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
  
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• Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"

  29-12-2025 20:04 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
  
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• Watch Live: Trump and Netanyahu meeting at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Gaza peace plan

  29-12-2025 19:34 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the peace plan for Gaza.
  
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• Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats

  29-12-2025 19:16 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
  
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• Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead

  29-12-2025 18:05 via cbsnews.com
  Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
  
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• Trump and Netanyahu meeting at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Gaza peace plan

  29-12-2025 18:04 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the peace plan for Gaza.
  
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• A look back at Brigitte Bardot's career after her death at 91

  29-12-2025 16:00 via cbsnews.com
  French actress Brigitte Bardot died at age 91, her foundation said on Sunday. Here's a look back at the film icon and animal rights activist's career.
  
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• Trump, Zelenskyy signal progress in Ukraine peace talks after Mar-a-Lago meeting

  29-12-2025 15:51 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Sunday at Mar-a-Lago to work towards a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. After the meeting, Mr. Trump said he thinks they are "closer than ever before" to an agreement, but the Donbas region remains a sticking point. Willie James Inman has the latest.
  
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• What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?

  29-12-2025 15:48 via cbsnews.com
  Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
  
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• Extended interview: Bondi Beach hero describes tackling gunman

  29-12-2025 15:44 via cbsnews.com
  In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Ahmed al Ahmed described the moment he tackled one of the gunmen who opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, saving countless lives. He talked about his injuries, why he did it, why he would do it again, and what message he has for people after his heroic actions.
  
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• Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash

  29-12-2025 15:36 via cbsnews.com
  British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
  
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• Costa – Here Is The Big Picture After Silver & Gold Prices Tumble

  29-12-2025 15:25 via kingworldnews.com
  On the heels of a reversal that saw gold and silver prices tumble from overnight highs, one of the greats in the business took a look at the big picture.
  
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• Bondi Beach hero who tackled gunman says he'd do it all over again

  29-12-2025 15:04 via cbsnews.com
  Ahmed al Ahmed, who is being hailed as a Bondi Beach hero, told CBS News in an exclusive interview what was going through his mind as he tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen who opened fire at a Jewish celebration at the famous Sydney, Australia beach.
  
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• Body found in search for Spanish soccer coach and children in Indonesia

  29-12-2025 15:04 via cbsnews.com
  The family holiday in the park area turned tragic for Valencia CF Women's B coach Fernando Martín, 44, when the boat carrying him, his family, four crew members and a local guide sank.
  
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• French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views

  29-12-2025 14:14 via cbsnews.com
  French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
  
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• U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding to $2 billion

  29-12-2025 12:11 via cbsnews.com
  The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Trump's administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
  
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• U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions

  29-12-2025 12:11 via cbsnews.com
  The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
  
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• Mine in South Korean to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal

  29-12-2025 11:34 via cbsnews.com
  China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
  
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• Mine in South Korea to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal

  29-12-2025 11:34 via cbsnews.com
  China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
  
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• Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured

  29-12-2025 09:44 via cbsnews.com
  Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
  
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• China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan

  29-12-2025 08:31 via cbsnews.com
  China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
  
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• Bondi Beach hero speaks out, describes disarming gunman

  29-12-2025 02:06 via cbsnews.com
  Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, spoke with CBS News for an exclusive interview. Jericka Duncan reports.
  
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• Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

  29-12-2025 01:53 via cbsnews.com
  Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
  
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• Trump meets with Zelenskyy, insists Putin is ready for peace

  29-12-2025 01:45 via cbsnews.com
  President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida on Sunday. Mr. Trump said he thinks both men are ready for peace. Willie James Inman reports.
  
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• Bondi Beach shooting hero says he just wanted to save innocent people

  28-12-2025 23:57 via cbsnews.com
  Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
  
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• Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say

  28-12-2025 20:12 via cbsnews.com
  The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
  
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• Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system

  28-12-2025 20:07 via timesofisrael.com
  The Defense Ministry announced on Sunday the delivery of the first operational high-power laser interception system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., dubbed “Iron Beam,” to the Israel Defense Forces.
  The system, which has successfully intercepted rockets, mortar shells and drones during extensive testing, will be absorbed by the air force and integrated into the country’s multi-layered air defense array alongside Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow systems
  
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• Netanyahu departs for US to meet Trump on Gaza plan, Hezbollah tensions

  28-12-2025 20:04 via timesofisrael.com
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took off on Sunday from Ben Gurion Airport headed for Florida, where he is set to meet with US President Donald Trump for talks expected to focus on the future of the Gaza Strip and ongoing threats from Hezbollah and Iran.
  In a rare move, Netanyahu did not have reporters accompanying him on his flight and did not give a customary statement ahead of his departure.
  
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