Ireland will take over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union for a six month term starting in July and looks set to push for more restrictions on the internet, namely the imposition of ID-verification for social media accounts. The move would...
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South African police continue arrests after mass shooting at a pub ABC NewsEleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern BBCManhunt underway in South Africa after 9 people killed in shooting, police say CNNEleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting Al JazeeraDeath toll in South Africa’s latest pub shooting rises to 10 AP News
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Stabbing and chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory injures 15 CBS NewsAt least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan ABC News15 People Hospitalized, Including 5 in Serious Condition, After Stabbing, Chemical Attack at Tire Factory People.com14 injured after stabbing spree at Shizuoka tire factory The Japan TimesJapan police arrest man over stabbing spree, 15 people injured nhk.or.jp
Turkish authorities say they have arrested suspected IS member planning New Year's attacks ABC NewsTurkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year CNNTurkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks' BBCTurkey detains 115 suspects over Islamic State New Year's Eve attack plot Euronews.comTurkey detains dozens of ISIS suspects allegedly planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations PBS
Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison ABC NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China ABC NewsJapan Plans Record High Initial Budget for Next Fiscal Year The Wall Street JournalJapan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions The GuardianJapan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check ReutersJapan on track to become world’s third-largest defence spender Euronews.com
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Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach terrorist attack CBS NewsAustralian prime minister announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi antisemitic attack PoliticoA memorial ends, but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again BBCOne Mitzvah for Bondi campaign fights hate with love … one small act of kindness at a time The GuardianAlbanese's popularity plunges after Bondi attack response The Straits Times
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King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts AP NewsKing's speech 2025: Christmas message urges communities to pull together in divided world BBCKing Charles calls for reconciliation and unity in Christmas message The GuardianKing Charles Urges ‘Compassion’ and Finding Strength in Diversity in Annual Christmas Message The New York TimesKing Charles III leads family to church ahead of annual Christmas Day broadcast Yahoo
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