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Natural gas prices surge as early winter blast boosts heating needs - UPI.com

The U.S. Energy Information Administration cited "colder-than-expected" weather in December as a key driver of increased heating demand. File Photo by S K/Pixabay Cold weather fueled by the recent shift in the polar vortex is helping drive demand for natural gas, with prices recently soaring to the»»»

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TAP 11m

Tunisia–Algeria: Business leaders present their vision for boosting bilateral cooperation

Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), Samir Majoul and President of the Algerian Council for Economic Renewal (CREA), Kamel Moula, presented the vision of employers in both...»»»

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Trump diehard supporter Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor - UPI.com

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced Thursday that he is running for governor of Minnesota. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Mike Lindell, creator of the MyPillow and a noted conspiracy theorist, has announced he is running for governor of Minnesota. Lindell is a lon»»»

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BBC 45m

Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week

A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, one week after another grand jury chose not to charge her. The decision against charges, which is rare for a grand jury, marks another blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute his political»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi Arabia edge Palestine in extra-time thriller to reach FIFA Arab Cup semis 

Doha: Mohamed Kanno struck in the 115th minute to seal a 2-1 extra-time victory for Saudi Arabia over Palestine, sending the Green Falcons into the FIFA Arab Cup semi-finals at Lusail Stadium on Thursday. Feras Albrikan had opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 58th minute, before Oday Da»»»

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UPI 1h

First snowfall of the season coming soon to NYC, Philly and Boston - UPI.com

Two clipper storms will race from the northern part of the Plains through the Ohio Valley then off the mid-Atlantic coast through this weekend. Each storm will bring accumulating snow in a narrow zone for 1,000 to 2,000 miles. Snow-lovers and skiers will jump for joy, while travelers will cringe at»»»

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BBC 1h

Investigation launched over child's death

Gardaí (Irish police) have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a young boy whose remains were found in County Dublin in September. The remains, found in Donabate, were later confirmed to be those of Daniel Aruebose. It is believed he had been missing for a number of years, from when»»»

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UPI 1h

Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson makes first court appearance - UPI.com

Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson, 22, made his first in-person court appearance on Thursday in Utah County Superior Court, where he is charged with aggravated murder and other crimes and faces the death penalty. File Photo by UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Tyler Robinson made his fi»»»

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France24 1h

'Stop the boats': British far-right activists accused of harassing migrants in Calais

British activists have made multiple visits to the beaches of northern France in recent weeks, saying they want to stop undocumented migrants from crossing the channel in small boats. Migrant support groups say the activists are encouraging violence and xenophobia. British far-right activists have »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Campsite owner’s niece questions will changes after arrests

The niece of a campsite owner spoke one day after the two new arrests for the double murder in Foinikounda and said her uncle repeatedly changed his will, as authorities continued to investigate the early-October killings at the seaside campsite in the southern Greek region of Messinia. Speaking to»»»

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France24 1h

Austrian parliament passes headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14

Austria's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. Rights groups consider the move as discriminatory in the context of growing anti-immigration sentiment in the country.  Austrian lawmakers on Thursday voted by a large maj»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Libyan banks cannot give loans without proper collateral and regulations that allow for recourse in case of default: Tadawul Tech Chairman Naaman Elbouri

Speaking during the second session of day two of the 6th Annual Banking Sector Development Forum held in Tunis, 7–8 December, Chairman of Tadawul Tech and former Chairman of ATIB Bank, Naaman Elbouri, addressed a critical question posed to him: Why are Libyan banks unable to provide the loans neede»»»

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BBC 2h

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say

The former chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch is now fit to stand trial on sex- trafficking and prostitution charges after spending months in hospital, prison officials say. Mike Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court in May and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Sheikha Moza attends QF PUE’s musical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’

Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the musical performance “Qatar Jannah,” organized by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and staged by its school students as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. The performance – also attende»»»

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Novinite 2h

Who Could Lead Bulgaria Next: President Radev’s Full List of Caretaker PM Options

Following the resignation of the Zhelyazkov government, attention now shifts back to the presidency, where the next steps of the constitutional process will unfold. Once parliament votes on the cabinet’s resignation, the procedure resets. The head of state must begin consultations with all parliame»»»

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Sana 2h

Minister of Transport: Repealing Caesar Act will revitalize Syria’s transport sector

Damascus, Dec. 11 (SANA) The Syrian Minister of Transport, Yarub Badr, emphasized Thursday the significance of lifting the Caesar Act for the transport sector in Syria, highlighting the constraints it has placed on financing and investment in infrastructure projects over the past years. Minister Ba»»»

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Sana 2h

Phone call between Syrian and Canadian foreign ministers on boosting cooperation

Damascus, Dec.11 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan Al‑Shaibani, received a phone call Thursday from Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, with talks dealing with the latest developments, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance joint c»»»

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Novinite 2h

Zhelyazkov’s Resignation Caps Weeks of Unrest and Opens a New Chapter in Bulgaria’s Power Struggle

Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rosen Zhelyazkov, announced his government’s resignation on Thursday during an unexpected press briefing, bringing an end to months of political tension and two weeks of mass demonstrations across the Balkan country. The decision came shortly after parliament postponed a»»»

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Sana 2h

Lifting Caesar act marks beginning of a new phase for Syria’s rise- al-Habtoor

Abu Dhabi, Dec.11 (SANA) Emirati businessman, Khalaf Al Habtoor, affirmed that the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote in favor of repealing the “Caesar Act” represents the announcement of a new phase, granting Syrians the opportunity to move forward with greater strength, broader projects and ambi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Iran and Kazakhstan leaders call for deeper cooperation during Astana talks

Astana: Iran and Kazakhstan have emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, according to a joint statement issued at the end of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Astana. President Pezeshkian and Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highli»»»

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BBC 3h

Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?

This week, Australia's ban on social media for under-16s came into force, tributes were paid to author Sophie Kinsella who died aged 55, and Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau went Insta official. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days? Quiz collat»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Talks Fail on Transfer Mechanism for Syrian Prisoners in Lebanon

A Lebanese judicial delegation has returned from Damascus empty-handed, failing to secure the breakthrough it sought on a new treaty governing the transfer of Syrian prisoners held in Lebanon. The talks instead laid bare deep rifts between the two sides, with Syria rejecting most of the proposed te»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sharjah Civil Defence honours firefighters for rapid response

Sharjah: Brigadier Saeed Obaid Rashid Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence, honoured members of the rapid response team for their outstanding efforts in tackling a building fire in the Al Shuwaiheen area. The incident involved a first-floor apartment that caught fire, prompt»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols

Tennessee executed Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection Thursday in Nashville for the 1988 rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a 20-year-old student at Chattanooga State University. Nichols, 64, had confessed to killing Pulley as well as raping several other women in the Chattanooga area. Although»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Insists on Hamas Disarmament, Rejects Freeze Proposal

Israel has held firm to demands that Hamas be disarmed as part of President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza, whose first phase began in October. An Israeli official said Tel Aviv has rejected a proposal from the group’s leadership to freeze the use of weapons under a long term truce. Speakin»»»

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BBC 3h

University of Michigan head football coach fired 'with cause', school says

The University of Michigan fired its head football coach "with cause", effective immediately, the school announced in a statement on Wednesday. The university said an investigation found "credible evidence" coach Sherrone Moore had "engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member". The»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Reintroduction of Wildlife Species at Saudi Arabia’s Hegra Reserve to Enhance Ecological Balance

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in cooperation with the National Center for Wildlife, has reintroduced 37 wildlife species at the Hegra Nature Reserve in AlUla as part of its efforts to enhance ecological balance and preserve the region's natural biodiversity. The initiative forms part of RCU»»»

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BBC 4h

Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France

French marine archaeologists have discovered a massive undersea wall off the coast of Brittany, dating from around 5,000 BC. They think it could be from a stone age society whose disappearance under rising seas was the origin of a local sunken city myth. The 120-metre (394ft) wall – the biggest und»»»

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BBC 4h

Ethiopia arrests 'indecently' dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony

Ethiopian police have arrested a sixth popular TikTok creator days after five other influencers were detained over allegations of wearing "indecent attire" at a public event in the culturally conservative country. Adonay Berhane, 25, is a lifestyle and motivational creator with close to four millio»»»

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UPI 4h

Ukraine, EU leaders agree on plan for bloc membership - UPI.com

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is working with Ukrainian officials to help them implement reforms so they can eventually join the European Union. File Photo by Malton Dibra/EPA Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Ukraine is taking technical steps toward membership in the European Union after facing vetoes by H»»»

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UPI 4h

Judge orders ICE to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia now - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Kilmar Abrego Garcia pictured in August before his check in at the ICE Field Office in Baltimore M.d. Immigration Customs Enforcement officials sought to deport Abrego Garcia to Africa where he has no connection, despite his ongoing protection from removal to El Salvador. File Photo by Sha»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Gold Climbs to Over One-month High after Fed Rate Cut; Silver Hits Fresh Record

Gold rose on Thursday to hit its highest level in more than a month after the US Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut pushed the dollar lower, while silver surged to a fresh record high. Spot gold was up 1.2% at $4,275.39 per ounce, as of 11:49 a.m. ET (16:49 GMT), reaching its highest level si»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah announces the New Year's holiday

The emirate of Sharjah has announced New Year's holiday for 2026.Sharjah Resources announced that the New Year's holiday for 2026 will be on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for employees of government entities, bodies and institutions. They will all resume official working hours on Monday, January 5, 20»»»

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France24 4h

Truth or Fake - Is the Louvre cursed? Water leak triggers new wave of disinformation

The Louvre Museum is making headlines once again – not because of stolen jewellery, but because of a water leak. Late last month, a pipe malfunctioned, causing water to rain over rare books and triggering a wave of AI-generated disinformation. We take a closer look in this edition of Truth or »»»

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UPI 4h

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, allows Sora character videos - UPI.com

Mickey Mouse dolls pictured Feb. 2018 at the 115th American International Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, N.Y. Under the agreement, Sora users can create content featuring icons like Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Cinderella, Iron Man and Darth Vader. File Photo by John An»»»

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UPI 4h

Argentina aims to mine more than 1 million tons of copper in 10 years - UPI.com

Although Argentina’s copper production is currently almost nonexistent, six large-scale mining projects are in different stages of development. Photo by Neta623/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Although Argentina's copper production is currently almost nonexistent, six large-scale mining proj»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Live Updates: Palestine vs Saudi Arabia - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025

Doha, Qatar: As the Arab Cup heads into the quarterfinals, Palestine, the tournament’s dark horse, is set to face powerhouse Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium. Palestine delivered one of the most impressive group-stage performances, topping their group after defeating Asian champions Qatar and securin»»»

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TAP 4h

Fog expected Thursday night and Friday morning

Tunis, Dec 11 (TAP) – Weather on Thursday night and Friday morning will be foggy in most regions, locally dense, particularly near coasts, low-lying areas, and in areas near dams, valleys, and forests, which may reduce horizontal visibility to less...»»»

Dailynews Hungary 5h

Director of the Szőlő Street juvenile detention centre under arrest

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Gulf News 5h

40,000 gather in Abu Dhabi for BRIDGE Summit

Abu Dhabi’s inaugural BRIDGE Summit signals a pivotal shift in global media alliances and innovation, drawing tens of thousands and setting the stage for collaborative ventures that will influence the content sector. The first BRIDGE Summit 2025 wrapped up in Abu Dhabi after three days packed with »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Historic UAE-EU agreement aims to deepen bilateral cooperation

Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates and the European Union formally launched negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement today, marking what both sides described as a major step forward in bilateral cooperation. Opening the event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Afr»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Woman fired for getting to work 40 mins early each day

A woman in Spain earned herself pink slip by going to work early over a period of two years. Surprised and annoyed at the development, she dragged the company to court, challenging her termination. However, the court ruled against her. So here’s what went down. The 22-year-old would apparently get »»»

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RT 5h

Italy’s Meloni pushes Zelensky on ‘painful concessions’ – media

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes Vladimir Zelensky will have to accept “painful concessions” to achieve peace with Russia, Corriere della Sera reported on Tuesday. According to the paper, while Ukrainian and Italian officials attempted to create a facade of “a constructive and mutuall»»»

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RT 5h

EU member’s government resigns amid anti-corruption protests

Bulgaria’s government has announced its resignation following mass anti-corruption protests across the country. In a statement on Thursday, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said he and his cabinet would step down after facing their sixth no confidence vote. The announcement comes just weeks before B»»»

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BBC 5h

OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora

Disney has agreed to invest $1bn (£740m) in OpenAI as part of a deal which will let people use many of its iconic characters in the chatbot ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora. It is the first major studio to license parts of its catalogue to the tech giant, in a move which could have major impl»»»

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Gulf News 5h

6 hours, 1,000ft over Dubai: How daredevil woman pulled off this sky-high stunt

Dubai: Skydive Dubai has revealed the details behind its world-first aerial stunt that saw a female daredevil in a striking red outfit suspended above Dubai's skyline on a swing before completing a base jump onto Kite Beach. The spectacular feat was shared by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid A»»»

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France24 5h

'The government resigns': Bulgaria’s PM steps down after anti-corruption protests

Bulgaria’s prime minister announced on Thursday that his government was resigning after less than a year in office, bowing to pressure from sustained anti-corruption protests that had intensified in recent weeks. Bulgaria's prime minister Rossen Jeliazkov announced Thursday that his gover»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Infant dies amid severe cold and harsh weather in Gaza

Gaza: A Palestinian infant girl tragically died on Thursday due to extreme cold inside her family's tent in Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, as a severe weather front continues to affect Palestine and the Levant. Director-General of Palestine's Ministry of Health in Gaza Dr. Munir Al»»»

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BBC 6h

Ukraine hands US revised peace plan proposal, Germany says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the latest peace plan draft for Ukraine has been presented to US President Donald Trump - including a proposal on territorial concessions Kyiv may be prepared to make. But Merz highlighted the territorial issue was "a question that must be answered primarily by»»»

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UPI 6h

Former Bolivian President Luis Arce held in $52M graft investigation - UPI.com

Protesters gather outside Bolivia's Force for the Fight Against Crime headquarters in downtown La Paz on Wednesday to back the arrest of former president Luis Arce in a corruption probe. Photo by Gabriel Marquez/EPA Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Former Bolivian President Luis Arce was arrested amid an anti-corr»»»

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