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What Went Wrong Before Hong Kong’s Inferno

New York Times | 2025-12-27, 01:51

Records show how government departments played down residents’ warnings about corrupt practices and substandard materials that fueled the deadly blaze. ...

The New Nuclear Bill Severely Compromises India’s National Interests

The Arabian Post | 2025-12-27, 01:45

By Dr Arun Mitra The new nuclear bill, titled Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI), passed by Parliament, has received the assent of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. With this, it has become an Act

‘They treated us like animals’: ICE arrests at Bay Area courthouses left immigrants in fear, ...

East Bay Times | 2025-12-27, 01:40

When federal agents arrested Jorge Willy Valera Chuquillanqui as he left his immigration court hearing in San Francisco this summer, they moved him to a 200-square-foot cell that held seven other detainees. For three days, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

‘They treated us like animals’: ICE arrests at Bay Area courthouses left immigrants in fear, ...

The Mercury News | 2025-12-27, 01:39

When federal agents arrested Jorge Willy Valera Chuquillanqui as he left his immigration court hearing in San Francisco this summer, they moved him to a 200-square-foot cell that held seven other detainees. For three days, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Top Personal Injury Lawyer in Vero Beach, FL, Marks 20 Years of Service to the Community

GetNews | 2025-12-27, 01:27

Vero Beach, FL - Graves Thomas Injury Law Group celebrates two decades of dedicated legal service to the community. Since establishing his practice in 2005, founder Joseph H. Graves has built a reputation for treating clients like family while delivering

Friday's Final Word

Hot Air | 2025-12-27, 01:19

Closing tabs, closing tabs, closing all the tabs ... "Long story short," concluded Arthur, "Trump II has the will prior administrations lacked to enforce the law in the interior, has a large population of removable aliens to choose from (thanks to

Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"

CBS News | 2025-12-27, 01:18

As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named. ...

Details emerge about U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria

CBS News | 2025-12-27, 01:18

Details are emerging about the Christmas Day military strikes in northern Nigeria. The U.S. launched what President Trump called a "powerful and deadly" strike on ISIS targets in the West African nation. Willie Inman has more. ...

China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

China urged the US to "stop the dangerous moves of arming Taiwan" after its multi-billion-dollar sale of weapons last week. ...

Wong ‘Desperately Sorry’ Over Bondi Terror Attack, Says More Could Have Been Done

The Epoch Times | 2025-12-27, 01:00

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed sorrow over the Bondi terrorist attack and conceded more could

Iran FM: US pursuing 'law of jungle' over diplomacy

Press TV | 2025-12-27, 00:52

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States pursues “the law of jungle” over diplomacy, resorting to force and sanctions to advance its interests. Araghchi made the statements while addressing a host of students and academics at

Iran strongly condemns deadly terrorist attack targeting worshippers in Syria’s Homs

Press TV | 2025-12-27, 00:52

The Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a terrorist attack on worshippers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) Mosque in Syria’s Homs Province that left many dead and injured during Friday prayers. Addressing the tragedy in a statement, spokesman Esmaeil

Araghchi says Iran satellite program ‘entirely peaceful’ ahead of triple launch

Press TV | 2025-12-27, 00:52

Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran’s satellite program is strictly civilian and scientific, as the country prepares to launch three domestically built satellites into orbit this weekend. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Abbas Araghchi said Iran has made

‘Lost my future’: Myanmar’s ‘charade’ election dims hopes of diaspora

South China Morning Post | 2025-12-27, 00:51

Taya says her life was looking up as Myanmar crept out from decades of

After tumultuous year, LIPA promises lower bills, faces ethics probes in 2026

Newsday | 2025-12-27, 00:45

With days winding down on one of its most turbulent years, the Long Island Power Authority is moving into 2026 with the promise of lower bills, a reorganized staff and a fully implemented new variable rate structure — all while under the cloud of state and

Heavy Labour losses in May could decide Starmer’s future – expert

London Evening Standard | 2025-12-27, 00:42

Gains in London councils such as Westminster or Barnet could help shore up Kemi Badenoch’s position as Conservative leader, an expert said. ...

Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar

London Evening Standard | 2025-12-27, 00:42

The First Minister has made an SNP majority his target for a referendum on independence. ...

Lions' Dan Campbell wants his team 'locked in' as Detroit tries to avoid going from ...

ABC News | 2025-12-27, 00:27

After soaring to the NFC’s top playoff seed last season, the Detroit Lions won’t be returning to the postseason this year, and they could end up at the bottom of the NFC North ...

Some G.O.P. Senators Join Democrats in Urging Trump to Adopt Hard Line With Putin

New York Times | 2025-12-27, 00:27

The president is planning to meet with the leader of Ukraine in Florida just as the lawmakers are applying some pressure. ...

Property tax workaround will distribute some money to local taxing bodies

no EC Chicago Tribune | 2025-12-27, 00:25

Cook County taxing bodies that have waited months to get their cut of property tax revenues will receive a partial payment in the coming days, Treasurer Maria Pappas announced late Friday. Schools, libraries, villages and park districts have been waiting for

Pa. professors say research is being weaponized in Trump’s higher education fight

Penn Live | 2025-12-27, 00:24

Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump disrupted the country’s research landscape with a series of executive orders and administrative actions aimed at slashing key funding sources and limiting the subjects of federally backed study. His

White House spokeswoman makes big personal announcement day after Christmas

Penn Live | 2025-12-27, 00:24

White House Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced Friday she and her husband are expecting a baby girl in May 2026. She posted a photo of herself in front of her Christmas tree about 2 p.m. Friday on Instagram saying it was “the greatest Christmas gift we

City Hall: Northwest pests, outgoing officials honored, changes loom following OYS audit

no EC Union Leader | 2025-12-27, 00:21

Another school is dealing with reports of critters in the corridors. ...

The year in ‘Thank you for your attention to this matter’

no EC Union Leader | 2025-12-27, 00:21

It’s the kind of sign-off you’d read on a note from your office manager asking you to clear out old food from the fridge. Or from your bank notifying you of a potentially fraudulent charge. Or from your landlord chastising ...

Ditch Brexit divisions and forge closer EU ties as Trump 'unreliable', says TUC leader

The Mirror | 2025-12-27, 00:15

Nearly a decade on from the EU referendum, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said Leavers and Remainers have moved past old divisions and want the botched Tory Brexit deal fixed ...