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King Charles Ignores Major Opportunity to Reconcile With Prince Harry

King Charles has reportedly missed another opportunity to mend relations with Prince Harry after failing to acknowledge the significance of the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games during a recent engagement. While visiting Imperial College London’s Centre for Injury Studies, the monarch spoke with former Army captain and para-sports athlete David Henson, who previously competed in

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Resolve Longstanding Border Dispute

By Eurasianet – Feb 25, 2025, 1:00 PM CST Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have signed a border delimitation agreement, marking a significant resolution to their long-standing frontier dispute. The agreement is expected to boost regional trade and cooperation, with a trilateral summit planned between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Kyrgyzstan is strengthening border controls to comply with

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Phil Collins, 74, Shares Heartbreaking Health Update: ‘I’ve Been Very Sick’

Legendary musician Phil Collins, 74, has opened up about his deteriorating health, revealing that his ongoing medical struggles have forced him into retirement. In a candid interview with MOJO magazine, the Genesis frontman admitted, “I’ve been sick. I mean very sick.” Collins, who retired after his final performance with Genesis at London’s O2 Arena in

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Hong Kong’s finance chief may legalise basketball betting to raise revenue

Hong Kong’s finance chief is considering raising government revenues by legalising basketball betting as part of measures to tackle the city’s close-to-HK$100 billion (US$12.9 billion) fiscal deficit, the Post has learned. Two days before Paul Chan Mo-po’s budget speech, an insider confirmed on Monday that authorities could allow the Hong Kong Jockey Club to expand

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Perilous routes

Traveling from Lahore to Quetta via Zhob and DG Khan has become a threatening journey due to lack of security. Over the last few months, the situation has turned even worse. Recently, I traveled from Lahore to Quetta via Multan-DG Khan road. This route is a bit better in terms of infrastructure. But unluckily it’s

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Trump administration is flouting an order to temporarily lift a freeze on foreign aid, judge says

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has kept withholding foreign aid despite a court order and must at least temporarily restore the funding to programs worldwide, a federal judge said Thursday. Judge Amir H. Ali declined a request by nonprofit groups doing business with the U.S. Agency for International Development to find Trump administration officials in

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Albanese, Malinauskas Save Whyalla Steelworks, Jobs | Mirage News

The Albanese Labor Government and Malinauskas South Australian Government are working together to build South Australia’s future with a multi-billion dollar package to save Whyalla Steelworks, support local jobs and encourage more investment into Australian made iron and steel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and Minister for Industry and Science Ed

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Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns to March 5

Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable. Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable, who had earlier surrendered himself to the police at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday

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Bauchi moves to tackle flood

The Bauchi State Government has taken measures to combat the menace of flooding in the state ahead of the forthcoming rainy season. The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Hajara Wanka, said this on Wednesday, at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on flood disaster sustainable management strategy. The meeting was themed, ‘Building Resilience

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It won’t stop at Ukraine. In a world gone MAGA, Australia needs a new defence strategy

Australian politicians struggling to not upset the Trump administration by refusing to endorse its proposal for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians was only the beginning. There’s only faux bipartisanship on a two-state solution; many in the Coalition are deeply hostile to Palestinians. But on an issue of real bipartisanship — the need to help Ukraine

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PHOTOS: Armed Transgender Vegan Cult Members Linked to Six Killings Arrested in Maryland

PHOTOS: Armed Transgender Vegan Cult Members Linked to Six Killings Arrested in Maryland Allegany County Sheriff’s Office via AP Members of a “transgender vegan cult” were arrested on Sunday in Maryland after the group called the “Zizians” was linked to several deaths. Among those arrested was the reported leader of the group, 34-year-old Jack LaSota

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‘Extraordinary’: More than $3.5 billion slotted into Qld poker machines

‘Extraordinary’: More than $3.5 billion slotted into Qld poker machines We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer By Josh Bavas February 17, 2025 — 9.29pm Poker machines in Queensland pubs and clubs are collectively raking in $9.7 million

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WATCH | He moved from India to Labrador’s most northern hotel, and checked into his best life

Content Skip to Main ContentAccessibility Help news Top Stories Local Climate World Canada Politics Indigenous Business The National Health Entertainment Science CBC News Investigates Go Public About CBC News Being Black in Canada He moved from India to Labrador’s most northern hotel, and checked into his best life 6 hours ago Duration 8:37 6 hours

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Fully Funded Scholarship For Pakistani Students in Germany

Heidelberg University, Germany’s oldest institution of higher learning, has announced fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students for the 2025 academic year. These scholarships aim to attract outstanding international students across various disciplines, providing financial assistance that includes tuition waivers, monthly living stipends, and research grants. Scholarship Programs The university offers a range of scholarships catering

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At confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon refuses to say Black history courses will be allowed

Linda McMahon, the former professional wrestling executive tapped by Donald Trump to lead — and potentially dismantle — the Education Department was unsure during her confirmation hearing when asked whether Black history courses could run afoul of the new administration. At Thursday’s hearing, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut told McMahon that many educators would

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Arab proposal for Gaza in works, but Jordan can’t take more Palestinians, minister says

MUNICH – Arab countries are putting together a plan that would rebuild Gaza without displacing its people, guarantee security and governance, Jordan’s foreign minister said on Friday, adding that his country could not take more Palestinians. Arab countries were dismayed earlier this month after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to “clean out” Palestinians

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First astronaut with disability cleared for space station mission

John McFall’s astronaut training included flights on a reduced-gravity aircraft. Credit: ESA/Novespace The first-ever astronaut with a physical disability has been cleared for a mission onboard the International Space Station, the European Space Agency announced on Friday. John McFall, a 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident when

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‘We’re terrified of tap water’: Families seek justice in Italy’s ‘forever chemicals’ trial

Demonstrators gather outside the courthouse in Vicenza to protest against the Miteni company, which is accused of contaminating local waterways with PFAS chemicals. Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating the water of hundreds of thousands of people are on trial in Italy’s Veneto region in one

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Why are more people struggling with poor mental health than ever before?

Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Society’s understanding of mental health is undoubtedly at an all-time high. However, a quick look at the statistics shows that around 20% of American adults now experience mental health problems each year. Worse still, 5% experienced serious mental health issues at that

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As egg prices continue to soar, grocers like Trader Joe’s limit how many cartons customers can buy

Skip to Main Content Business Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. A sign is mounted on a shelf of eggs at a grocery store in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press February 11

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Trouble in paradise as Stefflon Don, Chloe Bailey unfollow each other on Instagram

Tongues wag as Stefflon Don, the ex-girlfriend of Grammy award-winning artist, Burna Boy, unfollows Chloë Bailey, his alleged new lover, on Instagram. This development follows Burna Boy and Bailey Chloe’s night dinner with Burna Boy presenting her a Patek Philippe wristwatch valued at 92 million Naira . Gistreel recalls that Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey sparked

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A cautious global economic outlook

International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) flagship report ‘World Economic Outlook [WEO] Update’, and titled ‘global growth: divergent and uncertain’, which was released in January 2025 takes a rightly cautious approach with regard to economic outlook globally, as it highlighted divergent growth possibilities overall, as follows: ‘The global economy is holding steady, although the degree of grip

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Lagos Speaker, Meranda, Thanks Colleagues, Says They Made the Right Decision…Plays Host To WOMANIFESTO

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has once again expressed her gratitude to her colleagues for electing her to lead the prestigious Assembly. She conveyed her appreciation during a courtesy visit by WOMANIFESTO, a platform advocating for women’s rights in Nigeria, to the House of Assembly. WOMANIFESTO

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Pitch Update: Waitrose, Nationwide, Harrods, Electrolux, Kerry Dairy, HMRC and more

Campaign’s weekly round-up of the latest account pitches, reviews and appointments. by Will Green Sign in to continue Sign In Register Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Subscribe To receive full access to Campaign’s content including: Unrestricted access to all The Information and The Knowledge content Access to Campaign’s in-depth features

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Netanyahu arrives in US to ‘redraw’ the Middle East map, ‘strengthen security & broaden the circle of peace’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before taking off for an official visit to Washington, February 2, 2025. Photo: GPO Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington D.C. for a high stakes visit with U.S. President Donald Trump and his new administration to discuss a series of critical issues surrounding the Gaza War and regional

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India’s largest green ammonia plant to be set up in Odisha by Avaada in partnership with Casale

Avaada Group announced a strategic partnership with Casale on Friday to build India’s largest green ammonia plant in Odisha’s Gopalpur.  With a production capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day, this project marks a significant step forward in Avaada’s commitment to decarbonisation, innovation, and sustainable industrial growth, reinforcing its role in advancing India’s clean energy transition.

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Marcos pushes delay of BARMM elections

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a measure seeking to postpone the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Malacañang confirmed on Wednesday. “This is confirmed,” acting Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez said in a text message to reporters following Senate President Francis Escudero’s earlier

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CI-ISAC Australia Debuts Health Cyber Sharing Network

CI-ISAC Australia has been selected as the recipient of an Australian Government AUD6.4 million grant to create a health-specific, information-sharing and analysis centre for Australia’s healthcare industry. With the Australian Government grant, CI-ISAC has created a new Health Cyber Sharing Network (HCSN) which will focus on enabling Australia’s health sector organisations to collaborate and break

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‘Economic sabotage’: Transport committee condemns 50 Putco buses torched in Mpumalanga arson attack

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has condemned the arson attack that saw 50 Putco buses torched across various depots in Mpumalanga. Committee chairperson Donald Selamolela expressed deep concern over the incident, calling it a senseless act that disrupts essential transportation services. “This is a senseless act, as it destroyed services that people need to link

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Latest Research in Sleep: Teens Having Late Sleep Pattern Eat More & Delay Their Tasks

teenagers having late sleep schedule eat more and less active Nowadays, people are not paying attention to their sleep schedule. They remain busy in their activities. Due to this reason, their body suffers from sleep deprivation as well as cause misalignment of their circadian rhythm. Peaceful sleep is very essential for healthy body. Especially, teenagers

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OpenAI Unveils 'Operator', a Revolutionary Agent Capable of Booking Your Travel

Image Credit OpenAI    OpenAI has launched a new AI model, ChatGPT, which is capable of performing web-based tasks such as complete purchases for things like travel, groceries, events, restaurant reservations and more. The model’s ability to interact in real time and carry out transactional tasks could potentially revolutionize the customer service industry. OpenAI, an artificial

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Horchata Overnight Oats

Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro Bask in everything there is to love about horchata coupled with hearty, nourishing rolled oats. These overnight oats lean on the nuttiness of chopped almonds and the mild sweetness of rice milk to recreate the flavors of your favorite horchata. Designed

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Erbert & Gerbert’s Unveils New Rewards App Sign-Up Offer: FREE Sandwich for all New Rewards Members!

Reward Your Cravings with Erbert & Gerbert’s Minneapolis, MN  (RestaurantNews.com)  Erbert & Gerbert’s is delighted to announce a fantastic new sign-up offer for its Rewards App! All new Rewards members will receive a FREE Sandwich after completing their first rewards purchase. This limited-time promotion makes it easier than ever to enjoy delicious food while earning

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Morning Digest: Israel’s Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal, Kolkata court likely to pronounce verdict in R.G. Kar Hospital rape-murder case today, and more

Israel’s Cabinet approves deal for ceasefire in Gaza and release of dozens of hostages Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early on Saturday (January 18, 2025) for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages that will pause the 15-month war with Hamas for six weeks. The deal brings Israel and Hamas a step closer

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“We don’t want to be Americans”: Greenland PM Egede rejects Trump expansion plans on Fox News

Greenland’s prime minister spoke directly to Donald Trump’s fanbase on Thursday, saying “thanks, but no thanks” to the president-elect’s plans to annex the Danish territory while stopping by Fox News.  Múte Egede spoke with host Bret Baier, laying out his objections to Donald Trump’s stated goals of American “ownership and control of Greenland.”  “We are

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Paxton, firebrand Texas attorney general, anticipates new ally in Trump Justice Department

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is looking forward to a “fairer shake” from the Justice Department after four years of intense legal battles against the federal government over immigration, abortion and environmental policies. Mr. Paxton was at the forefront of his Republican-controlled state’s resistance to Biden administration policies. He filed a steady stream

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India News Live Today January 16, 2025: Haryana Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for January 16, 2025

Live India News Live: Stay informed with our live blog covering India’s latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country. Stay connected with the most crucial stories shaping India, all in one place. Latest news on January 16, 2025:

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Dickey’s Barbecue Adds New Rancher’s Premium Smokehouse Bacon Cheddar Sausage to Walmart Shelves Nationwide

Chef Matt Burton Brings an Artisanal Touch to This Bold New Offering, Now Available in Walmart Stores Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dickey’s Barbecue is excited to announce the launch of Rancher’s Premium Smokehouse Bacon Cheddar Sausage, now available in Walmart stores nationwide and online at RanchersPremium.com . Crafted by Chef Matt Burton, vice president of culinary

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Supreme Court denies oil industry plea to block climate lawsuits filed by California, other blue states

WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court dealt a major setback to the oil industry on Monday, refusing to block lawsuits from California and other blue states that seek billions of dollars in damages for the impact of climate change. Without a comment or dissent, the justices turned down closely watched appeals from Sunoco, Shell and other energy

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Ahead Of 2027 Polls, Speculation Grows Over Possible Defections Of Five Governors To APC

As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins, there are increasing rumors suggesting that five first-term governors are considering defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports from LEADERSHIP suggest that governors from Abia, Enugu, Delta, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States are under pressure to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). These

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IDF names 4 soldiers killed in northern Gaza combat; 6 others wounded in renewed offensive

IDF soldiers killed in Gaza on January 11, 2025: Staff Sgt. Danila Diakov, Sgt. Eliav Astuker, Sgt. Maj. (res.) Alexander Fedorenko, Sgt. Yahav Maayan. (Courtesy) Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday night announced that four soldiers were killed during the fighting against Hamas in northern Gaza.  The fallen soldiers were listed as: Sgt. Maj. (res.)

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Tamil Nadu denies seeking cancellation of Madurai–Tuticorin rail project

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Saturday denied requesting cancellation of Madurai–Tuticorin railway project, countering railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s claim that the state govt had asked for dropping the project.Tamil Nadu transport minister S S Sivasankar called the railway minister’s claim false, stating that the state had consistently pushed for the project’s implementation. The project

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Chad ruling party wins parliamentary majority, provisional results show

N’DJAMENA – Chad’s ruling party won two-thirds of the seats in the legislative election which was boycotted by many in the opposition last month, provisional results showed on Sunday, reinforcing President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s hold on power. Results of the Dec. 29 election seal the oil-producing Central African nation’s transition to constitutional rule more than

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Trump’s Ukraine envoys calls for ‘maximum pressure’ to use opportunity ‘to change Iran for the better’

Donald Trump’s incoming Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg told an Iranian opposition event in Paris that there was an opportunity ’to change Iran for the better’ but that this opportunity would not last forever. read more Keith Kellogg, Donald Trump’s incoming Ukraine envoy, has called for tough measures against Iran. File image/Reuters The world must return to

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Gaza Doctor’s Kidnapping Underscores Israel’s Pattern Of Targeting Health Care

As the Israeli military continues to block access to a high-profile Palestinian doctor they kidnapped last month, medical workers and aid groups say that Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s ongoing detention and the lack of transparency around it underscores Israel’s larger campaign of systematically destroying Gaza’s health care system. Israeli forces kidnapped Abu Safiya on Dec.

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Massive Data Center Development Proposed for Coweta County, Reflecting South Metro Atlanta’s Growth

3D Graphics Concept: Big Data Center Female Chief Technology Officer Using Laptop Standing In Warehouse, Activates Servers, Information Digitalization Starts. SAAS, Cloud Computing, Web Service According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, A $17 billion proposal to construct 13 data centers in Coweta County has surfaced, highlighting the rapid expansion and land speculation transforming south metro

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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth about $3.7 million (with photo)

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth about $3.7 million (with photo) ****************************************************************************************      Hong Kong Customs yesterday (January 2) seized about 4 kilograms of suspected dangerous drugs with a total estimated market value of about $3.7 million in Yuen Long. A 31-year-old man was arrested.      During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Yuen Long last

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Melania Trump Reacts After New Year’s Day Incidents: ‘Brutality Must Stop’

Former first lady Melania Trump called the incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year’s Day “deeply concerning,” adding that “brutality must stop.” “The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop,” Trump posted on X, formerly Twitter. “My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the

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Renowned South African Celebrity Doctor, Dr. Ashley Haripersad, Spreads Joy at Local Hospital

Celebrity Doctor, Dr. Ashley Haripersad Spreads Joy at Local Hospital In a heartwarming display of generosity, Dr. Ashley Haripersad, a celebrated South African celebrity doctor, recently donated teddy bears and dolls to the Wilgers Hospital. This kind gesture is characteristic of Dr. Haripersad’s philanthropic spirit, which has been evident in his various charitable endeavors. At

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Celebrity psychic reveals her BIG showbiz predictions for 2025 from one huge A-list break up to a reignited feud and epic band reunion

DON’T SET LIVE  From Oasis announcing their shock reunion after 15 years to  Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck ‘s marital split and the ongoing obsession surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘s romance, 2024 has been a wild ride for entertainment. But what’s in store for 2025? Celebrity astrologer and psychic Inbaal Honigman has now

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Tiramisu Martini

If you love tiramisu, odds are you’ll enjoy a tiramisu martini. This creamy, boozy after-dinner drink blends together RumChata, Kahlua, chocolate liqueur and half-and-half to make a decadent and delicious cocktail that’s reminiscent of the namesake Italian dessert. The combination of coffee, chocolate and lightly spiced rum make the cocktail taste like a slice of

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U.S. demands answers from new Syrian gov’t after reports of attacks on minorities

Organized Today, December 27, 2024, A Military Parade For The Fighters Of The Military Operations Administration In Abbasid Square, In The Heart Of The Capital, Damascus.(Photo by Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto) After tacitly recognizing the new Syrian government mostly led by representatives of the Islamist Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, the U.S. in recent days has demanded

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Eight Persons Arrested, One Shot As Women In Delta Community Protest Against Military Invasion

Following the military invasion and the botched annual conference of the Okpare community, on Thursday, women numbering over a thousand on Friday protested to the palace of Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, One person has been reportedly shot by a group of vigilantes and eight others arrested by the police attached to the Otu-Jeremi Police Divisional Headquarters, Ughelli South

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Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. E-papers December 26

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When babies cry

Christmas is a victim of its own sentimentality – a young mother and father, baby, shepherds, animals, magi, stars, a stable and crib. Whether all of this is biblical or not it evokes emotion but also sentimentality. The sentimentality is driven by the commercial success of this Christian feast. There is a good side to

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Political nepo baby Matt Gaetz rose quickly to power in the House. It ended with a damning ethics report

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting

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Did Allu Arjun lose an eye or kidney: CM Revanth Reddy slams Telugu film industry stars

In a heated Assembly session, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticized the Telugu film industry, particularly actor Allu Arjun, for their actions following the tragic stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre. The incident, which occurred during the premiere of the much-anticipated film Pushpa 2, left a 35-year-old woman dead and her young son hospitalized with serious

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