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Zuma's daughter resigns as MP over South Africa-Russia mercenary recruitment scandal
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned as an MP following allegations that she tricked 17 men to fight for…
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Jet2 relaunches flights to popular holiday destination for first time since 2011
Jet2 is set to launch new flights to destinations in Egypt for the first time since 2011. The country’s government announced a programme…
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Europe Has Made Itself an Afterthought
The once-great European powers can’t even dictate the end of a war involving a European country whose fate they deem crucial to their own…
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France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK. The change in policy comes…
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The Supreme Court’s Ethics Code Is a Joke. Big Oil Knows That.
What do judicial ethics codes have to do with climate deception? It all comes down to simple math. Every year, the Supreme Court receives…
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The Best Jokes of 2025
One of my favorite jokes requires a little setup. It’s from the first “Naked Gun” movie, from 1988, starring Leslie Nielsen as the…
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How 'Stranger Things' became Netflix's 'Star Wars,' propelling it into Hollywood's stratosphere
Before the sci-fi series “Stranger Things” premiered on Netflix, several traditional studios had already passed on it. Its creators were…
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The Quick and Shameful Death of Biden’s Biggest Policy
In late 2024, an operative for the right-wing gotcha group Project Veritas clandestinely filmed his Tinder date with a 29-year-old EPA…
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Bari Weiss’s Big Secret Is That She’s Boring
It’s worth watching the four-minute clip mainly for one reason: The full video is somehow even more embarrassing than the text suggests.…
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God Bless “A Christmas Carol,” Every One
There is a street in Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno, where you can find shop after shop presided over by artisans whose specialty is…
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There’s No Doubt About It: The Great MAGA Crack-Up Has Begun
Everywhere you look, in other words, Trump and his people are wrecking the country. He doesn’t know what to do about the economy.…
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In Saudi Arabia’s green highlands, a different kingdom emerges
ABHA, Saudi Arabia — From the air, Abha’s mountains emerge as a shock of emerald green rising from a sea of sand. Terra firma brings other…
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German unemployment rate ticks down to 6.1% in November
Germany's unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.1% in November, official figures showed on Friday. The rate dropped by 0.1 percentage point…
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Singapore stocks gain more ground on Friday as regional peers close mixed
Singapore stocks ended higher on Friday (Nov 28) as regional benchmarks ended the day mixed. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI)…
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Kenyan court declares law banning seed sharing unconstitutional
KISUMU, Kenya (AP) — A high court in Kenya on Thursday declared unconstitutional sections of a seed law that prevented farmers from…
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Friends to travel 1,200 miles in aid mission
A pair of friends are hoping to travel 1,200 miles to Ukraine to deliver potentially life-saving aid. Packed with supplies, Stephen Ryder,…
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Trump announces halt on migration from "all third world countries"
President Donald Trump announced that he will "permanently pause” immigration from all Third World countries and “remove” anyone who is…
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CME trading halted due to cooling issue at data centres
Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday trading in derivative markets was halted due to a cooling issue at data centres. “Support is…
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Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks
A worker accused of "stealing" snacks worth less than a dollar in South Korea has finally been acquitted after a legal battle lasting…
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Lahav 433 chief return to post on Sunday despite ongoing investigation
The main suspicion at this stage is that Binyamin assisted an associate in a particularly sensitive investigation. Assistant-Chief Meni…
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Judge asks Justice Department about protection of Epstein victims
A federal judge has asked the Justice Department to provide information on what materials are subject to protection and how it will…
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Samsung Electronics expands beyond consumers to B2B in South-east Asia
The company’s offerings are gaining traction in sectors such as education and hospitality South-east Asia’s digitalisation represents an…
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What Happens If You Put Your China In The Dishwasher? Experts Explain
Whether you’re entertaining for the holidays or simply decided to use the good china on your average Wednesday night, chances are you’ve…
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Putin says U.S.-backed peace deal a starting point
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the U.S.-backed peace proposal in the Ukraine-Russia war is just a starting point for more…