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Assad Regime Falls After Decade-Long Syrian Civil War

Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's 53-year regime on Sunday, capturing Damascus after retaking Aleppo the previous week; this victory follows a decade-long civil war marked by widespread atrocities, including the use of chemical weapons and barrel bombs, which caused over 600,000 deaths and a hum...

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GOP Senators Back Trump's Controversial FBI and Pentagon Picks

Top Republican senators voiced support for Donald Trump's choices for FBI director (Kash Patel) and Pentagon chief (Pete Hegseth), despite concerns regarding Hegseth's past misconduct allegations and Patel's controversial statements; confirmation votes are pending.

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Murder of UnitedHealth CEO

On Monday, authorities arrested Luigi Mangione, 26, in Pennsylvania, in connection with the Wednesday, December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Mangione, found with a weapon consistent with the murder weapon, a ghost gun, and a manifesto expressing anti-corporate ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination

Seventy-seven Nobel laureates oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services due to his anti-vaccine stance, promotion of AIDS misinformation, and proposed staff changes at key health agencies.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Suspect Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder

Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania on December 9th and charged with weapons and forgery offenses related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week. Police recovered a "ghost gun", fake IDs matching those used by the killer, and documents suggesting...

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UK Treasury Announces Spending Review to Cut Waste

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a spending review targeting 5% efficiency savings across government departments by 2029, utilizing independent panels to eliminate non-priority spending, following a £40 billion tax increase to address a budget deficit, with examples such as a £6.5 million ineff...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Israel Expands Military Presence in Syria Following Assad Regime Collapse

Following the collapse of the Assad regime, Israel launched airstrikes and deployed ground troops into Syria, extending beyond the 1974 demilitarized zone, aiming to prevent weapons from falling into extremist hands and create a security zone; this has prompted condemnation from several Arab states.

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Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny Amid Concerns Over Qualifications and Past Actions

President-elect Trump's controversial intelligence chief nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, faced intense Capitol Hill scrutiny Monday over her 2017 Syria visit and support for Trump's "America First" policy, while other nominees, including Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel, also faced questioning.

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Mental Health Suite deemed "wholly inappropriate", leads to death of autistic man

Declan Morrison, 26, died after suffering a catastrophic brain injury from repeatedly hitting his head in a UK mental health suite deemed "wholly inappropriate" for his needs, highlighting systemic failures in care for people with learning disabilities and autism.

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Good Health and Well-being
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الجولاني يتخلى عن اسمه الحربي ويعزز شرعيته السياسية

تخلى أبو محمد الجولاني، زعيم هيئة تحرير الشام، عن اسمه الحربي واستخدم اسمه الحقيقي أحمد الشرع في البيانات الرسمية، كجزء من جهود تعزيز شرعيته بعد سيطرة جماعته على دمشق وأجزاء واسعة من سوريا.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cook Islands Weighs Deep-Sea Mining Against Climate Change Risks

Faced with rising sea levels and economic vulnerability, the Cook Islands is exploring deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules for economic growth, despite environmental concerns and a lack of international regulation.

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Climate Action
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French Government Collapse Undermines Tech Sector Confidence

The collapse of France's government this week has created significant uncertainty in the country's tech sector, jeopardizing billions in funding and delaying crucial innovation initiatives, as the government is unable to approve next year's budget or provide crucial support programs.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure