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China's Big Military Show Near Taiwan

December 30, 2025

China's military flexed its muscles near Taiwan for a second day, showing off its power during drills called "Justice Mission 2025. " The People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent ships, planes, and troops to practice blocking and attacking around Taiwan, which China claims as its own. These drills cause

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US and Israel Clash Over West Bank Policies

December 30, 2025

In a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tensions arose over Israel's actions in the West Bank. The US expressed worries about settler violence, settlement growth, and the freezing of Palestinian tax funds. The US team, including top advis

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A Shadowy Conflict: Lawmaker's Ties to a Sanctioned Billionaire

December 30, 2025

A Conservative lawmaker, Lord Wolfson, finds himself in hot water. He's a shadow attorney general and a lawyer for Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire under UK sanctions. Labour isn't happy about this setup. They say it's a conflict of interest. Justice Minister Jake Richards even called it "ind

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Ukraine and Russia: Who's Telling the Truth About the Drone Attack?

December 30, 2025

Russia claims Ukraine tried to hit a presidential residence with drones. Ukraine says it's a lie. Who do you believe? Russia says Ukraine sent 91 drones to attack a place called Valdai. This is a big deal because it's near Moscow. But Ukraine says it's not true. They think Russia is making things u

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Poland Takes Small Step for Same-Sex Couples

December 30, 2025

Poland's government has given the green light to a new bill that could change things for couples living together. This bill is about "cohabitation contracts" and it's a big deal because it could help same-sex couples get some rights in a country that hasn't been very welcoming to them. The prime mi

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Border Tensions Ease, but Challenges Remain

December 30, 2025

A shaky peace has taken hold between Thailand and Cambodia. The two nations have managed to keep a ceasefire going for three days. This is a small win after weeks of fighting. The conflict has caused a lot of damage. Over 100 people have died. More than half a million have been forced to leave their

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Pardon Drama: Trump and Herzog at Odds Over Netanyahu's Fate

December 30, 2025

A heated debate is unfolding over a potential pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U. S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had assured him a pardon for Netanyahu was in the works. However, Herzog's office swiftly denied this, stating no such

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A New Chapter in Cambodia and Thailand's Border Dispute

December 29, 2025

In a move to calm tensions, Cambodia and Thailand's foreign ministers met with China's foreign minister in a province near the disputed border. This meeting happened just two days after both countries signed a new ceasefire agreement. The fighting had been going on for weeks, killing over 100 people

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Ukraine and Russia: Who's Telling the Truth About the Drone Attack?

December 29, 2025

A recent claim by Russia about a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence has sparked a heated debate. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine launched 91 drones at Putin's home in the Novgorod region. But Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called these claims "typi

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A British-Egyptian Activist's Controversial Return

December 29, 2025

A British-Egyptian activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, recently arrived in the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. The government celebrated his release, but his past tweets have sparked outrage and calls for his deportation. Abd El-Fattah, 44, spent over a decade in an Egyptian prison for his polit