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Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Investigation Underway

A Saudi Arabian psychiatrist, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 21, killing five and injuring over 200; over "600,000 in donations have been collected for victims and their families.

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South Korea's Acting President Impeached Amidst Political Crisis

South Korea's parliament impeached acting President Han Duk-Su by a simple majority vote, sparking a political crisis following former President Yoon Suk-Yeol's December 3rd martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment proceedings.

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Chrome Extension Attacks Bypass Two-Factor Authentication

Between December 24th and 26th, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Google's authorization flow to publish a malicious Chrome extension, potentially allowing them to steal cookies and bypass MFA despite the employee having Google Advanced Protection enabled. Cyberhaven was affected, and attackers p...

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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Outrage in Germany

Elon Musk's pro-AfD column in Welt am Sonntag sparked outrage from leading German parties who accused him of interfering in their elections, while the AfD celebrated the support; the incident highlights the vulnerability of democratic processes to external influence.

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85 Dead in Jeju Air Plane Crash in South Korea

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday at 9:03 am local time, killing 85 of the 181 people on board and leaving two survivors; the cause is suspected to be a bird strike combined with bad weather.

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taz.de
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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed the AfD, a right-wing populist party, in Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper, raising concerns about his political influence and potential impact on German politics and elections.

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Iran and China Strengthen Ties Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Beijing on the eve of the Spring Festival for consultations with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signifies strengthened bilateral ties and pragmatic cooperation, particularly in light of shared concerns regarding regional stability and multilateralism, following ...

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kathimerini.gr
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India Overtakes China as Top Asian IPO Market in 2024

In 2024, India became Asia's top market for company IPOs, surpassing China due to rising stock prices and a surge in initial public offerings, while China's IPO market shrank by 86% due to stricter regulations and economic slowdown.

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Increased US-China People-to-People Exchanges in 2024 Despite Political Headwinds

In 2024, despite political tensions, nearly 15,000 American youths visited China, exceeding initial targets, showcasing the potential of people-to-people exchanges to foster understanding and cooperation between the two nations.

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NATO Warns of Deadly Russian Hybrid Attacks Against Europe

A NATO official warned of dozens of Russian hybrid attacks against European countries, potentially causing significant casualties, prompting NATO to plan exercises to address the threat and define red lines.

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lexpress.fr
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Milanovic Leads in Croatian Presidential Election; Runoff Expected

In the Croatian presidential election, former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic leads with 37% support, likely facing Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff; key issues include high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages, with the election seen as a clash between the president and prime minister.

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German Gymnastics Federation Investigates Abuse Allegations

Retired German gymnast Tabea Alt accused the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) of systematic physical and mental abuse, prompting the DTB to launch an investigation into potential misconduct by coaches and systemic failures; Alt alleges that the abuse included disregarding medical advice and forcin...

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