The quake struck the country’s north just days after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the same region injured 50 people.
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Thailand dissolves parliament, heightening political turmoil as Trump seeks to salvage ceasefire with Cambodia
The escalation broke the ceasefire brokered in July by Trump who threatened to halt trade talks with the two countries unless they ended the fight.
Spain opens doors to descendants of Franco-era exiles
Spain has received a surge of citizenship applications from descendants of emigrants who fled the country’s 1930s civil war and Francisco Franco’s dictatorship under a scheme aimed at addressing historical
Trump’s big warning on Russia-Ukraine conflict
US President Donald Trump said that the United States is working “very hard” to stop the war in Ukraine.
Taylor Swift Sheds Tears and Shares Anxieties Over the Thwarted Eras Tour Terror Attack in Premiere Episode of ‘The End of an Era’
The first episode of the Taylor Swift docuseries ‘The End of an Era’ celebrates her tour’s origins but finds her shedding tears over the threat of violence.
but many are already unraveling
President Trump has been racing to rack up peace deals — but keeping them intact is proving far more difficult.
Machado escape planner feared US strike on her vessel as it fled Venezuela
Special forces veteran Bryan Stern says he told US defence officials some of his planned route to reduce airstrike risk
The End of an Era review – as she breaks down over the terror plot, it’s impossible not to feel her pain
The singer’s tears over the Islamic State terrorist plot against her show and Southport attack make this behind-the-scenes docuseries about her world-conquering tour more moving than anyone could have anticipated
Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life leaving Venezuela
She declined to give precise details about how she managed to leave Venezuela, where she has lived in hiding since last year. | World News
King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message
Britain’s King Charles III offered a rare update on his cancer journey in a video message on Friday evening, revealing that he has responded well to treatment and it will be reduced in the new year.
Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran
Mohammadi ‘violently’ detained along with other activists at memorial event in Mashhad, her foundation says
Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iranian authorities arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Friday, her foundation said, citing her brother.
María Corina Machado says not too late for Maduro’s peaceful handover
Nobel peace laureate says Maduro’s political downfall is inevitable after her fraught journey to freedom by boat
Russian forces ‘completely cut off’ from Kupiansk, says Ukrainian commander
Ukraine’s troops hail advance, a month after Putin claimed town was ‘practically’ in Russia’s hands.
Ukraine Claims Destruction of 2 Vessels Transporting Russian Arms in Caspian Sea
Ukraine’s special forces said Friday they had carried out an operation with a Russian rebel group that allegedly destroyed two Russian cargo vessels they claimed were transporting arms and military equipment across the Caspian Sea.
How much does America know about its boat-strike targets?
Controversies about the lethal strikes touch on intelligence operations | World News
National and International News in Focus
House Democrats have released several photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
EU dismisses Russia’s lawsuit against Euroclear as ‘speculative’
As the EU rushes to approve a reparations loan for Ukraine, the Russian Central Bank has launched a lawsuit against Euroclear, the institution that holds €185 billion of its assets.
The Real Reason Europe Is ‘Decaying’
The Continent faces a crisis, but not one JD Vance wants to admit. | World News
Zelenskyy appears in Kupyansk after Russia claimed it was occupied
The Ukrainian president published a video Friday from Kupyansk in Kharkiv region, visiting Ukrainian positions less than 2 kilometres away from Russian troops and well within the range of Moscow’s drones and artillery.
Reddit challenges Australia’s under-16 social media ban in High Court filing, says law curbs political speech
Reddit filed a legal challenge seeking to either declare the law invalid, or exclude the platform from the provisions of the law
Tsunami warning lifted after latest earthquake hits Japan’s northeast
Two 20cm waves were observed in locations off the northeast coast of Japan before the advisory was lifted.
Ultra-nationalists see Japan tilting their way
Driving around Tokyo blaring slogans on the 84th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, ultra-nationalist outfit Taikosha only has around 100 mostly male, middle-aged members.
Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.7 earthquake
The quake struck the country’s north just days after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the same region injured 50 people.
Thailand dissolves parliament, heightening political turmoil as Trump seeks to salvage ceasefire with Cambodia
The escalation broke the ceasefire brokered in July by Trump who threatened to halt trade talks with the two countries unless they ended the fight.
Trump’s big warning on Russia-Ukraine conflict
US President Donald Trump said that the United States is working “very hard” to stop the war in Ukraine.
Spain opens doors to descendants of Franco-era exiles
Spain has received a surge of citizenship applications from descendants of emigrants who fled the country’s 1930s civil war and Francisco Franco’s dictatorship under a scheme aimed at addressing historical
Taylor Swift Sheds Tears and Shares Anxieties Over the Thwarted Eras Tour Terror Attack in Premiere Episode of ‘The End of an Era’
The first episode of the Taylor Swift docuseries ‘The End of an Era’ celebrates her tour’s origins but finds her shedding tears over the threat of violence.
but many are already unraveling
President Trump has been racing to rack up peace deals — but keeping them intact is proving far more difficult.
Machado escape planner feared US strike on her vessel as it fled Venezuela
Special forces veteran Bryan Stern says he told US defence officials some of his planned route to reduce airstrike risk
Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life leaving Venezuela
She declined to give precise details about how she managed to leave Venezuela, where she has lived in hiding since last year. | World News
King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message
Britain’s King Charles III offered a rare update on his cancer journey in a video message on Friday evening, revealing that he has responded well to treatment and it will be reduced in the new year.
The End of an Era review – as she breaks down over the terror plot, it’s impossible not to feel her pain
The singer’s tears over the Islamic State terrorist plot against her show and Southport attack make this behind-the-scenes docuseries about her world-conquering tour more moving than anyone could have anticipated
Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran
Mohammadi ‘violently’ detained along with other activists at memorial event in Mashhad, her foundation says
Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iranian authorities arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Friday, her foundation said, citing her brother.
Ukraine Claims Destruction of 2 Vessels Transporting Russian Arms in Caspian Sea
Ukraine’s special forces said Friday they had carried out an operation with a Russian rebel group that allegedly destroyed two Russian cargo vessels they claimed were transporting arms and military equipment across the Caspian Sea.
María Corina Machado says not too late for Maduro’s peaceful handover
Nobel peace laureate says Maduro’s political downfall is inevitable after her fraught journey to freedom by boat
How much does America know about its boat-strike targets?
Controversies about the lethal strikes touch on intelligence operations | World News
National and International News in Focus
House Democrats have released several photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
The Real Reason Europe Is ‘Decaying’
The Continent faces a crisis, but not one JD Vance wants to admit. | World News
Zelenskyy appears in Kupyansk after Russia claimed it was occupied
The Ukrainian president published a video Friday from Kupyansk in Kharkiv region, visiting Ukrainian positions less than 2 kilometres away from Russian troops and well within the range of Moscow’s drones and artillery.
Falcons upset Bucs 29-28 with last-play FG
Atlanta trailed 28-14 before rallying to win on Zane Gonzalez’s 43-yard field goal.
Son accused of killing opera singer dad Jubilant Sykes asks for mom in court
A son accused of killing his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, called out for his mother during his first court appearance in Los Angeles this week.
Fired UM coach Sherrone Moore arraigned, told victim ‘my blood is on your hands’
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was arrested Wednesday and is now charged with felony home invasion.
One-day-old Harlem boy died from fentanyl exposure in case ruled homicide
Police learned of the victim — who had not yet been named but who police are calling Baby John Doe, with the last name Santiago-Sanchez — when officers responded on Nov. 21, 2024, to Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
57 Christmas gift ideas that will make you Mom’s favorite, per a shopaholic mom
New York Post Shopping rounded up the best Christmas gift ideas for your mom, from blow-dryer brushes to candles. Here’s the ultimate shopping list for this holiday season.
Most people aren’t fretting about an AI bubble. What they fear is mass layoffs
Artificial intelligence could make income inequality even worse and create a new underclass. Governments and society must take action
Newark man gets 61.5 years for shootings that killed 1, wounded 3
Dajuan Fiester, 40, will serve 61 years and six months in prison for two shootings that left one man dead and three others wounded.
A way-too-early look at who the Nets could target in the 2026 NBA Draft
Here’s a way-too-early look at the types of players the Nets may be targeting in the NBA Draft.
Trump admin fights to keep ASL interpreters out of press briefings
The Trump administration argues sign language at press events violate the President’s “prerogative to control the image he presents to the public.”








