Mercosur Summit kicks off: Lula calls on EU to sign the deal
• Dec 21, 2025, 9:57 AM
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The summit at which South American leaders had hoped the Mercosur trade agreement would finally be signed ultimately took place without their European counterparts. EU leaders are postponing the conclusion amid large-scale demonstrations by farmers, who say the accord would disadvantage them. Gaelle Fonseca and Simon Moritz take a look.
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Nigeria signals more strikes likely in "join" US operations
• 6:31 PM
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Nigeria has indicated that further strikes against jihadist groups may follow a joint operation with the United States that targeted Islamic State militants in the country’s northwest on Thursday. The foreign minister said Nigeria provided the intelligen
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New York plans patriotic NYE ball drop to mark USA's 250th birthday
• 4:31 PM
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New York’s Times Square will sparkle in red, white and blue on New Year's Eve as a patriotic ball drop rings in 2026, marking the start of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Organisers have planned hundreds of events nationwide, inclu
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Donald Trump to meet Zelensky on Sunday
• 4:08 PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he would meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend to discuss territory and security guarantees, a day after meeting White House negotiators to discuss ways to end the war in Ukrain
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Ozempic for type 2 dibates: Weight loss observed in many patients but not approved for all
• 2:00 PM
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For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite—and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, its
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Ozempic craze: Approved for diabetes, growing use in obesity
• 1:59 PM
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For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite, and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, it
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Honduras joins the list of Latin American countries electing righ-wing leaders
• 10:32 AM
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Honduras has just joined the growing list of Latin American countries electing new right-wing leaders, reflecting a broader regional shift away from traditional leftist ideologies. While this trend may seem sudden, it has actually been developing over so
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Flash floods hit Southern California, State of emergency declared
• 10:28 AM
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Deadly storms raged through Christmas in Southern California, where they are expected to persist Friday. Many have had to evacuate their homes as firefighters rescue residents trapped from the severe conditions, which have blocked roads and cut power acr
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More than a million new Epstein documents found, review underway
• 9:57 AM
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The US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it had discovered more than a million additional documents potentially linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which are now under review for possible release, prompting renewed criticism
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Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras
• 9:55 AM
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Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of Honduras’ closely contested presidential election, securing victory with the backing of US President Donald Trump, who praised him as a “friend of freedom” and said they would work together to fight what he ca
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California: Wettest Christmas in years as more heavy rains expected
• 9:47 AM
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Heavy rains in California have triggered floods and mudslides that killed three people, according to local officials, forcing evacuations and the closure of major roads after up to 27 centimeters of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles County. The storms al
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US launches air strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria
• 9:45 AM
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st
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