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Authorities warn young Australians against acting as drug couriers for cash (AFP - Australian Federal Police)

Public Technologies 26 Dec 2025
The AFP and Australian Border Force (ABF) are urging young people to think twice before smuggling drugs in their luggage for cash, after law enforcement operations seized 280kg of illicit drugs destined for Australia since June.
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1MDB: Malaysia's extraordinary financial scandal

The Banner-Press 26 Dec 2025
Malaysia's massive 1MDB corruption scandal allegedly saw top officials loot billions from state funds, splurging on luxury assets worldwide including a Monet painting and even funding a Hollywood blockbuster ....
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Malaysia's Najib to face verdict in mega 1MDB graft trial

The Banner-Press 26 Dec 2025
Former prime minister Najib Razak faces judgment on Friday for his alleged involvement in Malaysia's 1MDB mega-graft scandal, with a guilty verdict likely to add years to a sentence already being served ....
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Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder

The Banner-Press 26 Dec 2025
Reigning champions Oklahoma City have the NBA's best record, but they can't find a way to defeat San Antonio, with superstar Victor Wembanyama coming off the bench Thursday to help lift the Spurs to an emphatic 117-102 victory ....
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Malaysia's Najib Razak: from prime minister to prison

The Banner-Press 26 Dec 2025
The son of one of Malaysia's founding fathers, Najib Razak was groomed for the prime minister's post from a young age ....
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Russia makes 'proposal' to France over jailed researcher

Citizen Tribune 26 Dec 2025
Russia has made an offer to France regarding a jailed researcher facing espionage charges that could see him sentenced to 20 years in prison, the Kremlin said Thursday ....
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King Charles calls for 'reconciliation' in Christmas speech

Citizen Tribune 26 Dec 2025
Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Christmas Day message Thursday ....
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A QUARTER of Britons plan to shop in the Boxing Day sales and say they'll ...

This is Money 26 Dec 2025
More than a quarter of Britons plan to go shopping in the Boxing Day sales today, and they are set to spend more than they did last year.� ... ....
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‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power

The Guardian 26 Dec 2025
Elections will be first since military seized power in 2021, but analysts say vote is far from a step toward democracy.
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US carries out airstrikes against Islamic State ‘terrorist scum’ in Nigeria, Trump says

The Guardian 26 Dec 2025
President claims strikes targeted militants in country’s north-west, accusing group of attacking Christian communities.
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Guinea's presidential candidates hold final rallies before Sunday's vote

Index-Journal 26 Dec 2025
Presidential candidates in Guinea, including junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya, held their final political rallies Thursday ahead of this weekend's elections ....
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UK tech campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctions

Daily Times Chronicle 26 Dec 2025
The chief of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has sued President Donald Trump's administration over a US visa ban, calling it an "unconstitutional" attempt to expel the permanent American resident, court filings show ... .
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Brazil's jailed ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes 'successful' surgery

Daily Times Chronicle 26 Dec 2025
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, underwent a "successful" surgery on Thursday for an inguinal hernia, his wife said ... .
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Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings

Princeton Daily Clarion 26 Dec 2025
The Green Bay Packers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Thursday without stepping onto the field, clinching a post-season berth when the Detroit Lions lost 23-10 at Minnesota ... .
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