Donald Trump mocks former US presidents in White House plaques
• Dec 18, 2025, 8:59 PM
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President Donald Trump has affixed partisan plaques to the portraits of all U.S. commanders in chief, himself included, on his Presidential Walk of Fame at the White House, describing Joe Biden as “sleepy,” Barack Obama as “divisive” and Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Ian Reifowitz, Professor of History at SUNY-Empire State University.
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Brazil’s jailed ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes 'successful' hernia surgery
• 4:43 PM
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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who was serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, underwent successful hernia surgery in Brasília after being temporarily released from jail. Doctors said he was expected to remain hospitalised fo
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California declares state of emergency as Christmas storms threaten flash floods
• 10:32 AM
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California declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and several other locations in the southern part of the state on Wednesday as one of the worst Christmas storms in recent memory brought heavy rain and fears of flashing flooding.
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Winter storm sweeps Southern California, triggers flash floods, mudslides
• 10:31 AM
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A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rains and gusty winds bringing mudslides and debris flows that has led to some water rescues and evacuation orders. Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christ
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North American air defense tracks Santa's sleigh around the world for a 70th year
• 9:51 AM
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The joint US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command headquartered in Colorado tracked Santa's Yuletide sleigh ride overnight for a 70th year.
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