Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Ju Ae Appears at Mausoleum, Sparking Succession Speculation
PYONGYANG, North Korea — On New Year’s Day, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare public appearance alongside his daughter,…
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Netanyahu Warns of ‘Eighth Front’ Ideological Battle in U.S. Amid Tensions Over Israel
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a stark message to Evangelical Christian leaders in Florida on January 2,…
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Experts Question Russian Claims of Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence as U.S. Officials Dispute Targeting
MOSCOW — On New Year’s Eve, Russia’s Defense Ministry released nighttime footage purportedly showing the wreckage of a Ukrainian drone intercepted near…
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Deadly Protests Grip Iran as Anti-Regime Demonstrations Spread Nationwide
TEHRAN, Iran — Anti-regime protests in Iran have entered their fifth consecutive day, with demonstrations spreading across Tehran and several provincial cities,…
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University of Alabama Student Suffers Severe Head Injury During Family Vacation in Dominican Republic
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Matthew Polaski, a freshman at the University of Alabama, is fighting for his life after suffering a severe head…
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Widespread Protests Shake Iran as Security Forces Clash with Demonstrators
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran was gripped by widespread unrest on January 1, 2026, as protesters stormed government offices and clashed violently with…
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Dozens Killed in Devastating Fire at Swiss Alps Bar During New Year’s Eve Celebration
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — In the early hours of New Year’s Day, a catastrophic fire erupted at Le Constellation, a popular bar nestled…
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France to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Starting in 2026
PARIS, France — France is set to implement a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15…
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China Imposes 13% Tax on Contraceptives Amid Population Decline Concerns
BEIJING — On January 1, 2026, China implemented a 13% value-added tax (VAT) on contraceptives, including condoms and birth control pills, a…
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Venezuela Detains More Americans as Trump Administration Intensifies Pressure on Maduro
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of American citizens detained in Venezuela has increased in recent months, reflecting escalating tensions between the Trump…