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Sunday, Dec 07, 2025
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Trump Meets Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum for First Time at 2026 World Cup Draw
U.S. President and Mexican leader share stage in Washington as 2026 tournament draw brings them face-to-face for first time in office
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White House ‘Merch Room’ Draws Global Attention After Zelensky Seen in “4 More Years” Cap
Donald Trump showcases MAGA-style merchandise to visiting world leaders, spotlighting a controversial new feature of the presidential residence
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Trump Taps Veteran D.C. Architect Shalom Baranes for Contested White House Ballroom Project
Shalom Baranes replaces James McCrery amid escalating scale, cost and preservation concerns over White House East Wing rebuild
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Drugs and Assassinations: The Connection Between the Italian Mafia and Football Ultras
A state witness reveals how Inter and Milan ultras became an operational arm of Italian organized crime, generating vast illicit profits around San Siro.
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Hollywood megadeal: Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for 83 billion dollars
Streaming giant wins bidding war, sets stage for sweeping consolidation of film and TV assets under Netflix umbrella
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The Disregard for a Europe ‘in Danger of Erasure,’ the Shift Toward Russia: Trump’s Strategic Policy Document
A newly published national security strategy outlines President Trump’s priorities, emphasizing reduced intervention abroad and a renewed opening toward Russia.
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Two and a Half Weeks After the Major Outage: A Cloudflare Malfunction Brings Down Multiple Sites
Cloudflare faces another disruption affecting many websites shortly after its previous large-scale failure.
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U.S. Loses 32,000 Private-Sector Jobs Even as White House Highlights Record GDP Growth
ADP’s November data adds pressure on Trump’s narrative of ‘explosive’ economic rebound despite mixed labour-market signals
Trump Defends $300 M White House Ballroom Amid Criticism, Calls Reporter “Stupid and Nasty”
President insists new ballroom is privately funded and on schedule after sharp exchange with CNN journalist over soaring cost
Trump’s Security Doctrine Forces Europe to Confront a New Strategic Reality
Washington’s updated national security approach urges Europe to rearm and assume full defensive responsibility amid warnings of long-term decline
U.S. Immigration Hawks Push Sweeping Restrictions After National Guard Shooting in Washington
White House and Homeland Security impose travel bans, pause asylum and green-card processing following fatal attack by Afghan national
White House Reposts Sabrina Carpenter Video After Singer Objects to Use of Her Song
Administration replaces soundtrack with edited SNL lip-sync clip following artist’s condemnation of earlier ICE video
Trump’s 2025 Security Blueprint Lambasts Europe, Reasserts U.S. Dominance in Americas
New National Security Strategy criticises European allies’ migration and governance, shifts U.S. focus to Western Hemisphere under revived Monroe Doctrine
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White House Strategy Warns Europe Could Be ‘Unrecognizable’ in Two Decades Amid Migration and EU Policies
New U.S. National Security Strategy argues mass migration and transnational governance threaten Europe’s cultural identity and reliability as an ally
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White House Pauses Executive Order Aimed at Overriding State AI Laws
Administration shelves plan to challenge state-level regulations while shifting focus to a national AI innovation strategy
White House Removes Video After Sabrina Carpenter Labels It ‘Evil and Disgusting’ — But Posts Altered Replacement
Administration deletes ICE-raid montage set to Carpenter’s hit ‘Juno’ yet escalates dispute with revamped video using manipulated footage
White House Crackdown on Journalists Raises Alarms Over Press Freedom in the U.S.
New restrictions and media-shaming campaign spark fears of growing constraints on independent reporting under the current administration
Trump Hosts at White House Ahead of World Cup Draw Concert
Italian tenor performs in Oval Office and will return December 5 as part of a cultural spotlight tied to festivities
Netflix Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Studios and Streaming Units in $83 Billion Mega-Deal
Streaming giant wins bidding war, acquiring HBO, HBO Max, and iconic film and TV libraries — deal awaits regulatory approval
Washington Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Corporate Payroll Tax to Shore Up Budget
Seattle Representative unveils plan to extend city’s ‘JumpStart’ model statewide, aiming to raise over two billion dollars annually from large firms
Washington State Confronts $4.3 Billion Shortfall Despite Record Tax Increases
Revenue collapse and sluggish collections force budget strain even after historic tax hikes
Virginia’s governor-elect Spanberger unveils agenda prioritising affordability and workforce development
Abigail Spanberger sets out plans on cost-of-living, healthcare, skills and housing ahead of January inauguration
There’s a whole different universe in China
Ben the toddler is back as he satirises Labour & the culture wars, for example.
He asked why is he not allowed at school to go out to play? "Because Labour have put an illegal migrant hotel just round the corner."
They tried to silence her. They failed.
The Liz Truss Show — December 5th.
U.S.–Saudi Rethink Deepens — Washington Moves Ahead Without Linking Riyadh to Israel Normalisation
Crown Prince’s White House visit cements a strategic recalibration: ties with Saudi Arabia now rest on direct bilateral interests, not conditional diplomacy over Israel
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U.S. President Announces End to Rwanda-Congo Conflict and Signs Minerals Agreement
A historic move to conclude three decades of strife alongside a significant minerals partnership.
Almost 50% of inmates in German prisons were foreigners
President Trump at the UN: "When your prisons are filled with so-called asylum seekers who repaid kindness with crime, it's time to end the failed experiment of open borders" "According to the Council of Europe in 2024, almost 50% of inm...
Irish Teacher Enoch Burke Imprisoned for Contempt of illega court that forced him to believe in the impossible
Controversial case highlights ongoing debates over free speech and acknowledging the facts of the nature, and crazy judges promoting fake gender identity in education.
Trump Administration Eyes Adopting Australian-Style Retirement System in US
President endorses Australia’s mandatory ‘super’ pension model — but experts warn the United States may face major legal, cultural and structural hurdles
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U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Designed to Power Cities — Not Produce Bombs, Officials Say
New civil-nuclear agreement envisages electricity generation under tight safeguards, not uranium enrichment or weapons production
Trump Hosts Congo and Rwanda Leaders for Peace and Minerals Pact at White House
US-brokered “Washington Accords” aim to end decades of conflict and secure critical-mineral access for the United States
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Amazon Prepares to Expand Its Delivery Network as Talks with U.S. Postal Service Stall
E-commerce giant may withdraw from USPS by end of 2026 while boosting its in-house logistics and rural delivery footprint
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Appeals Court Pauses Order to Remove National Guard — Trump Administration Can Keep Troops in Washington, D.C. for Now
Judges grant administrative stay, allowing deployment to continue while the legal challenge proceeds
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Why Washington, D.C. Was Excluded as a 2026 World Cup Host Site
FIFA passed over the U.S. capital after rejecting the proposed stadium and bidding arrangement amid logistical concerns
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White House’s ‘Daddy’ Nickname for Trump Sparks Debate and Mixed Reactions
A playful moniker from a NATO summit now embraced by the White House draws scrutiny over tone and symbolism
Trump Administration Unveils Major Rollback of U.S. Fuel Economy Standards
New proposal cuts mileage requirements to 34.5 mpg by 2031, reversing Biden-era mandates and sparking national debate
Trump Appoints New Architect to Advance Expansive White House Ballroom Project
Shalom Baranes takes over design leadership as the administration accelerates plans for a major East Wing expansion
Washington’s Assault-Weapon Sale Ban Upheld Once Again by Federal Court
Judge rejects latest challenge, marking the fourth time courts have shielded the 2023 law from injunctions
California doctor sentenced to 2.5 years for supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine before fatal overdose
Dr. Salvador Plasencia receives a 30-month federal prison term for illegally distributing ketamine to the actor; four others have pleaded guilty in the wider case
DNI Tulsi Gabbard refers Barack Obama and other former-officials to DOJ after accusing them of “treasonous conspiracy” over 2016-election intelligence
Gabbard submits criminal referral to Department of Justice, triggering federal review — but leading fact-checks find her evidence does not support treason claims
Trump administration warns Keir Starmer over UK’s Online Safety Act, calls it a threat to free-speech and US tech firms
White House flags concerns that Britain’s new law mirrors European censorship efforts and pressures American platforms
Canada pledges further support for Ukraine, foreign minister backs NATO bid for Kyiv
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirms new aid and says Ukraine should be allowed NATO membership amid continued war
Trump Signals Interest in Australia-Style “Superannuation” as U.S. Eyes Pension Reform
With Social Security under pressure, Biden’s predecessor says Canberra’s mandatory retirement savings model could inspire U.S. overhaul of retirement security
National Press Club of Australia Cancels Talk by Chris Hedges — Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom
Pulitzer-winning journalist’s scheduled address on Gaza journalists abruptly withdrawn, drawing backlash over alleged censorship and bias
China: This is how the new campus of Jiaotong University looks in the Chinese city of Xi'an
Airline Pilots Reluctant to Report Mental Health Issues Due to Career Concerns
Many pilots fear job jeopardy and prolonged medical evaluations when disclosing mental health struggles.
Hungary's Government Characterizes Itself as a Defender of Christian Values Amidst Immigration Concerns
Viktor Orbán asserts Hungary's unique stance in Europe, while Donald Trump issues a warning regarding immigration issues.
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Trump Meets Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum for First Time at 2026 World Cup Draw
White House ‘Merch Room’ Draws Global Attention After Zelensky Seen in “4 More Years” Cap
Trump Taps Veteran D.C. Architect Shalom Baranes for Contested White House Ballroom Project
Drugs and Assassinations: The Connection Between the Italian Mafia and Football Ultras
Hollywood megadeal: Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for 83 billion dollars
The Disregard for a Europe ‘in Danger of Erasure,’ the Shift Toward Russia: Trump’s Strategic Policy Document
Two and a Half Weeks After the Major Outage: A Cloudflare Malfunction Brings Down Multiple Sites
Trump’s 2025 Security Blueprint Lambasts Europe, Reasserts U.S. Dominance in Americas
White House Strategy Warns Europe Could Be ‘Unrecognizable’ in Two Decades Amid Migration and EU Policies
U.S.–Saudi Rethink Deepens — Washington Moves Ahead Without Linking Riyadh to Israel Normalisation
Trump Administration Eyes Adopting Australian-Style Retirement System in US
Trump Hosts Congo and Rwanda Leaders for Peace and Minerals Pact at White House
Amazon Prepares to Expand Its Delivery Network as Talks with U.S. Postal Service Stall
Appeals Court Pauses Order to Remove National Guard — Trump Administration Can Keep Troops in Washington, D.C. for Now
Why Washington, D.C. Was Excluded as a 2026 World Cup Host Site
India backs down on plan to mandate government “Sanchar Saathi” app on all smartphones
White House Launches ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children Backed by $6.25 Billion Dell Family Donation
Melania Trump Unveils 2025 White House Christmas Theme ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ with Patriotic Cheer and Personal Touches
Google warns of AI “irrationality” just as Gemini 3 launch rattles markets
Top Consultancies Freeze Starting Salaries as AI Threatens ‘Pyramid’ Model
Macron Says Washington Pressuring EU to Delay Enforcement of Digital-Regulation Probes Against Meta, TikTok and X
Questions Swirl After Bank of America CEO Absent from High-Profile White House Dinner
Rep. Don Bacon Says White House Lacks ‘Moral Clarity’ on Ukraine Peace Plan
Melania Trump Ushers in Holiday Season with 2025 White House Christmas Tree
Starmer Defends Autumn Budget as Finance Chief Faces Accusations of Misleading Public Finances
Southeast Asia Floods Push Death Toll Above Nine Hundred as Storm Cluster Devastates Region
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
White House launches ‘Hall of Shame’ site to publicly condemn media outlets for alleged bias
250 Still Missing in the Massive Fire, 94 Killed. One Day After the Disaster: Survivor Rescued on the 16th Floor
Trump: National Guard Soldier Who Was Shot in Washington Has Died; Second Soldier Fighting for His Life
"I Would Have Given Her a Kidney": She Lent Bezos’s Ex-Wife $1,000 — and Received Millions in Return
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
Joe and Hunter Biden Step Out Together in Nantucket — First Public Sighting Since Leaving the White House
Trump-McCrery Dispute Exposes Rift Over Gigantic New White House Ballroom Plan
Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House; Afghan-Born Suspect in Custody, Trump Labels It Terror
Lamine Yamal? The ‘Heir to Messi’ Lost to Barcelona — and the Kingdom Is in a Frenzy
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
The Three Letters Lifting Google and Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance in the AI-Chip Market
Warner Music Group Drops Suit Against Suno, Launches Licensed AI-Music Deal
HP to Cut up to 6,000 Jobs Globally as It Ramps Up AI Integration
MediaWorld Sold iPad Air for €15 — Then Asked Customers to Return Them or Pay More
Tensions Surface in Trump-MBS Talks as Saudi Pushes Back on Israel Normalisation
COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as US, Saudi Arabia and Russia Align in Obstruction Role
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Reveals Unusual Book He Spotted at White House
Melania Trump Welcomes White House Christmas Tree in Festive Holiday Tradition
Federal Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James Over Illegal Prosecutor Appointment
Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince for Major Defence and Investment Agreements
Google Struggles to Meet AI Demand as Infrastructure, Energy and Supply-Chain Gaps Deepen
Car Parts Leader Warns Europe Faces Heavy Job Losses in ‘Darwinian’ Auto Shake-Out
Arsenal Move Six Points Clear After Eze’s Historic Hat-Trick in Derby Rout
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