Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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With Tom Wilkinson, Would You Get a Time Bomb or a Warm Hug?

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Netanyahu remains dependent on far-right allies, analysts say.

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Paula Abdul Accuses Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault During ‘American Idol’

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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

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72 of Our Favorite Facts of 2023

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U.N. Says Israeli Forces Fired on Aid Convoy in Central Gaza

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German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

Hundreds of people have been seen buying fireworks in Germany and the Netherlands ahead of celebrations.

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‘I Feel Like I Don’t Matter’: East Palestine Waits for a Presidential Visit

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Biden Begins Weeklong Vacation in Caribbean to Ring in the New Year

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DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled.

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The Covenant Parents Aren’t Going to Keep Quiet on Guns

By Emily Cochrane and Jon Cherry from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EuaLpxK

Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.

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Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Ham and Cheese Slider

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Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests

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Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall

The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud.

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Claudine Gay Turmoil Forces Harvard’s Secretive ‘Corporation’ Into Spotlight

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Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.

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Man With Developmental Disabilities Settles Wrongful Conviction Suit for $11.7 Million

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Opera and Classical Music to Experience in Europe This Winter

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Jerry Springer Was the ‘Titan of Trash’

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Rachel Pollack Had a Special Way of Reading Tarot

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Iran has helped the Houthi militia target ships, U.S. intelligence says.

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

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Feeding a Crowd on Christmas Morning

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Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

A gunman entered Charles University killing 15 people in one of the country's worst fatal shootings.

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U.S. Regulators Propose New Online Privacy Safeguards for Children

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Israel Gaza: What Gaza's reported 20,000 deaths say about the war

Women and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry.

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Ukraine military seeks extra 500,000 soldiers - President Zelensky

Ukraine's leader admits mobilisation is a sensitive and costly issue as the war with Russia nears two-year mark.

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El Paso County Sues Texas in a Bid to Block New Migrant Arrest Law

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Hospitals and Profits: Should They Coexist?

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Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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Vase Bought at Goodwill for $3.99 Sells for More Than $100,000

By Rebecca Carballo from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MI0NO1w

Cardinal at Center of Vatican Corruption Trial Is Sentenced to 5 and a Half Years

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/FAwy0HP

Fantasmas en un glaciar del Aconcagua

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New York City Is Offering Free Online Therapy to Teens: Will it Work?

By Ellen Barry and Christina Caron from NYT Health https://ift.tt/4zJLtb1

In Closing Argument, Lawyer for Majors Says Accuser Invented Story

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A Creepy Christmas Cartoon Character Comes to Life

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COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels

Climate reporter Esme Stallard breaks down the COP28 climate summit agreement - in less than a minute.

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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu Will Endorse Nikki Haley

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Israel is ‘losing support,’ Biden says, rebuffing Netanyahu’s plans for postwar Gaza.

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Biden Says Israel Is Losing Support Over the War in Gaza

By Michael D. Shear from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7ZtwKJ3

Beleaguered hospitals in Gaza’s north and south face new distress from Israeli advances.

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Special Counsel Asks Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Is Immune From Prosecution

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Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend.

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The Fallout From the College Presidents’ Antisemitism Testimony

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Artificial Intelligence Is an Unreliable Narrator

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Iran: Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to collect award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Nicki Minaj and Drake Reunite, and 10 More New Songs

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The College Presidents and the ‘Genocide’ Question

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Popcast (Deluxe): Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Shows All the Work

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Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade Linked to Second Death in Lawsuit

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Talk About Abortion, Don’t Talk About Trump: Governors Give Biden Advice

By Reid J. Epstein from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6Wx0mJh

Retired U.S. Diplomat Accused of Working as a Secret Agent for Cuba

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains batter India's southern coast

Thousands are evacuated and cars are swept away in southern India as Cyclone Michaung approaches.

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.

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A U.S. Navy destroyer is attacked in the Red Sea, the Pentagon says.

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Ex-Chilean Army Officer Is Expelled From U.S. to Face Charges in Singer’s Killing

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Blinken Blames Hamas for Resumption of Fighting

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Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky

Russia's best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre.

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Electric Vehicle Push Returns North Carolina to Its Lithium Mining Roots

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Japan asks US to stop flying Osprey military aircrafts after deadly crash

An Osprey military aircraft came down off the coast of Yakushima, killing one crew member

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Nvidia faces rising competition in the battle for A.I. dominance. Its C.E.O. isn’t concerned.

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Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday.

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Finland to Close the Last Border Crossing With Russia for Two Weeks

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The 10 Best Books of 2023

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers free 41 trapped workers

The workers were stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.

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Significant Snow Expected in Western and Northern New York

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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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On the Border, the Perfect Burrito is a Thin, Foil-Wrapped Treasure

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Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle

Golden helmets and precious gems are sent to Kyiv after a 10-year row with Russia over their ownership.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Israeli Troops in Gaza

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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria

At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.

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It’s the Saturday After Thanksgiving. It’s Cookie Time.

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