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Large-scale strike in Italy protests Meloni’s budget plans
A large-scale strike began in Italy on Friday to protest the budget plans of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government.The work stoppages are primarily affecting the public sector, including...
Russia and Ukraine report casualties from overnight drone attacks
Russia and Ukraine both reported casualties from overnight drone strikes on Friday, as the two warring sides increasingly attack targets far beyond the front line.Russian drone strikes in the...
Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
Ten years ago, streets in Kazakhstan were full of BMWs, Volkswagens, Mercedes and many other European car brands that have long been enjoying customer loyalty not only in Kazakhstan,...
Reddit challenges Australia’s social media ban for under 16s
Social media platform Reddit on Friday launched a legal challenge against Australia's social media ban for under 16s.Under the law, which took effect on Wednesday, people under the age...
‘One big family’: Rescued hostage Noa Argamani thanks Nvidia for never forgetting Avinatan Or
Argamani detailed how every effort was made in coordination and with direct support from Huang, who “personally accompanied the family and called repeatedly to ask how they were doing.”Rescued...
Russia’s wartime consumer boom is cracking as shoppers tighten their wallets
Russian shoppers are slamming the brakes, a warning sign for the wartime economy.The central bank reports fading demand, slowing wage growth, and increasingly nervous households.With oil and gas revenues...
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel
The winner of last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation in the event.The 26-year-old Swiss singer said...
Australia unveils rescue bid for Rio Tinto’s Tomago aluminium smelter
SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday a rescue effort to keep open Australia's largest aluminium smelter, the struggling Tomago facility majority-owned by Rio...
Iran’s Araghchi to visit Beirut after Lebanese foreign minister declines trip to Tehran
IranIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beirut for talks following a formal invitation from Lebanon’s FM, after the latter declined to visit Tehran due to "current conditions."Iran's...
Newly-obtained footage shows six Gaza hostages lighting Hanukkah candles in Hamas tunnel
The footage, obtained by the IDF, shows the six hostages, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Sarusi, who were murdered by Hamas in...
