A US federal judge has halted the government’s ability to carry out warrantless immigration arrests, ruling that the practice violates constitutional protections and exceeds the authority granted to federal immigration officers. The decision came in a case brought by civil‑rights advocates who argued that immigration agents were detaining individuals without judicial oversight, often based solely […]
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New York — December 2025 — The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution calling on Russia to immediately and unconditionally return thousands of Ukrainian children who have been abducted and transferred from occupied territories since the start of the war. The measure — backed by a clear majority of member states — expresses deep […]
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A 3.3‑magnitude earthquake shook homes across north‑west England late on Wednesday night, startling residents who described the tremor as feeling like “an underground explosion” and “so powerful it shook the whole house”, according to reports collected by the British Geological Survey (BGS) JOE The Independent LBC. The quake struck at 11:23pm and was felt across […]
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Beijing — December 2025 — French President Emmanuel Macron has called on China’s President Xi Jinping to play a more active role in securing peace in Ukraine and addressing Europe’s and the world’s deepening trade imbalances and unfair business practices, as the two leaders met at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People during Macron’s three‑day […]
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Lesvos, Greece — December 2025 — Irish‑German humanitarian volunteer Seán Binder appeared before the Mytilene Court of Appeals today, facing a series of felony charges linked to his work assisting migrants and refugees arriving on the island of Lesvos. His case has drawn international attention, with human‑rights organisations warning that the proceedings reflect a broader […]
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London, December 2025 – JPMorgan Chase has unveiled plans for a major new UK headquarters tower in London’s Canary Wharf, a project set to become one of the largest and most expensive office buildings in Europe. The development marks one of the bank’s biggest real‑estate commitments outside the United States and signals renewed confidence in […]
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According to the Myanmar Opium Survey 2025, poppy cultivation rose by 17 per cent over the past year, from 45,200 hectares in 2024 to 53,100 hectares in 2025 – reversing a brief dip and confirming a steady upward trend since 2020. A ‘critical moment’ Opium derived from poppies is the naturally occurring primary active ingredient […]
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December 2025 – Amnesty International has accused Turkish authorities of systematically misusing the criminal justice system following the acquittal of 87 protesters, journalists and lawyers who were detained for eight months after participating in largely peaceful demonstrations earlier this year Jurist Amnesty International. The protests, held between March 19 and 26, erupted in response to […]
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December 2025 – A U.S. federal court in Delaware has granted final approval for the sale of shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company, clearing the way for Amber Energy, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management, to acquire the Venezuelan‑owned refiner for $5.9 billion. The ruling marks the last major legal step in a two‑year court‑supervised […]
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December 2025 – Black Friday has once again underscored the strength of global e‑commerce, with online sales soaring to $11.8 billion in the United States and an estimated $79 billion worldwide, according to data from Adobe Analytics and industry trackers monitoring global retail performance. Analysts say the surge was driven by aggressive discounting, early holiday […]
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