(0:10): Elon Musk's xAI Raises $20B Amidst Deepfake Scandal and Regulatory Scrutiny

(2:10): WBD Rejects Paramount’s $77.9B Bid, Backs Netflix in High-Stakes Media Merger Battle

(3:51): One Year After Fires, LA Communities Rebuild and Remember with Memorial Events and Resilience Initiatives

(5:59): Canada Eyes Strategic China Visit to Strengthen Trade, Energy, and Security Ties Amid U.S. Tensions

(8:13): Minneapolis Shooting by Immigration Agent Sparks Controversy and Protests

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(0:10): Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Ignites Diplomatic Tensions in Horn of Africa

(2:01): CIA Traitor Aldrich Ames Dies at 84, Legacy of Betrayal Lingers

(4:09): Over 2 Million Epstein Files Under Review; Calls for Transparency Intensify Amidst High-Profile Links

(6:23): Portugal Boosts Housing Loan Guarantees for Young Buyers Amid Rising Prices

(8:37): Ubisoft Shuts Halifax Studio Amid Restructuring, Affects 71 Jobs; Emphasizes Support for Unionization

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(0:10): Tharoor Reaffirms Commitment to Congress, Confident in UDF's Victory in Kerala

(2:11): Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns Amid Clashes with Trump, Citing Frustration with Tax Burdens and Misallocation

(4:04): French Doctors Strike Against 'Unprecedented Attack' on Liberal Medicine, Halt Routine Care

(6:09): Japan's Opposition Condemns U.S. Military Actions in Venezuela, Urges PM to Protest 'Excessive Force'

(7:21): Vietnam Targets 'Tiger Economy' Status by 2045 with High-Tech Manufacturing and Diversified Markets

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(0:10): George Clooney Gains French Citizenship, Sparks Political Debate Amidst Trump's Critique

(2:02): New Year's Eve Inferno at Swiss Bar Leaves Dozens Dead; Emergency Response and Investigation Underway

(3:28): US Slashes Tariffs on Italian Pasta, Easing Trade Tensions Amid Ongoing Talks

(5:19): Kim Jong Un's Daughter Ju Ae Sparks Succession Speculation with High-Profile Mausoleum Visit

(7:09): Ukraine Strengthens Defense with New Patriot Systems Backed by German Support

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(0:10): Tehran Erupts in Protest as Rial Plummets, Inflation Soars: Government Urges Dialogue Amid Economic Turmoil

(2:03): Japan Launches Nationwide 'Childcare for All' Program with Affordable Fees and Pension Benefits by 2026

(3:34): US Pledges $2 Billion to UN Aid, Sparks Debate Over New Funding Strategy and Exclusions

(5:33): France Mobilizes 90,000 Police for New Year Security Amid Terror and Violence Concerns

(7:25): NHS Pledges to End Corridor Care Amid Winter Hospital Crisis

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(0:10): Spain Tightens Stance on Israeli Products, Bans Ads and Weapons Linked to Settlements

(2:14): Xi Jinping Champions Global Cooperation and Peace in High-Stakes Diplomatic Tour

(4:32): Urgent Call for Global Action: Tackle Microplastic Risks in Bottled Water and Improve Infrastructure

(6:34): Trump's Bold Global Influence: Nationalist Agenda Shakes International Politics

(8:35): Blair Resists Irish Pressure to Share Sensitive Sellafield Intelligence Amid Security Concerns

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(0:10): Munich Security Conference Reverses AfD Ban, Invites Party for 2026 Event

(2:12): Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey Sets Record with Unprecedented 8-Wicket Haul in T20I Victory

(3:45): Uyghur Music Crackdown: Cultural Repression Intensifies in Xinjiang Amid Human Rights Concerns

(5:38): Russia Backs China on Taiwan Amid Rising Regional Tensions with Japan

(7:25): Coupang Announces $1 Billion Compensation After Massive Data Breach, Faces Scrutiny and Criticism

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(0:10): West Bank Settlement Expansion Stokes Tensions Amid U.S. Peace Talks and Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

(2:01): Biden-Era Diplomats Recalled in Major U.S. Foreign Service Reshuffle

(3:56): Dubai's Unified Emergency Response Enhances Safety Amid Heavy Rains with Advanced Coordination and Swift Action

(5:53): Japan Battles China's Information War: Strengthening Media to Counter Disinformation

(7:04): Thousands Celebrate Winter Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge, Embracing Tradition and Global Unity

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(0:10): Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Conviction Overturn, Citing Juror Misconduct and Collusion Claims

(1:53): Trump Media Merges with TAE Technologies in $6B Nuclear Fusion Venture

(4:12): ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Resilient Eurozone Economy; Inflation and Trade Uncertainty Loom

(6:03): Spain Revamps Defense with €4 Billion Airbus Helicopter Deal to Boost Strategic Autonomy

(7:57): Hubble Solves Mystery: Fomalhaut's Bright Spot Revealed as Debris from Massive Cosmic Collisions

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(0:10): Stunning Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in Italy: A Prehistoric Gift for Future Generations and the 2026 Olympics

(2:02): UK Rejoins Erasmus+ in 2027: Starmer Pushes for Closer EU Ties Amid Criticism

(3:46): Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over $2B Freeze in EV Charging Funds, Citing Climate Impact

(5:47): UK Gives Abramovich 90 Days to Transfer £2.5 Billion from Chelsea Sale to Ukraine Aid Fund

(7:43): Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Chief: Aims to Beat China to Moon by 2028 with Commercial Focus

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