Thursday 25th December 2025



The man who outlasted Musk: How David Sacks became Trump’s most influential AI power broker

The man who outlasted Musk: How David Sacks became Trump’s most influential AI power broker

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Explained: The European laws curbing Big Tech... and irking Trump

Explained: The European laws curbing Big Tech... and irking Trump

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Tragedy on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro: Five killed in rescue helicopter crash

Tragedy on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro: Five killed in rescue helicopter crash

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Thailand says Hindu statue was removed to assert control in disputed area

Thailand says Hindu statue was removed to assert control in disputed area

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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo draws direct link between Nativity and Gaza’s suffering

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo draws direct link between Nativity and Gaza’s suffering

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China accuses US of distorting defence policy to hinder China-India ties

China accuses US of distorting defence policy to hinder China-India ties

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Cambodia stays silent on troop deaths, but PM’s wife attends soldiers’ funerals

Cambodia stays silent on troop deaths, but PM’s wife attends soldiers’ funerals

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Bangladesh PM hopeful Tarique Rahman returns home after 17 years — and Dhaka turns out in force

Bangladesh PM hopeful Tarique Rahman returns home after 17 years — and Dhaka turns out in force

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‘They are waiting for you over there’: No tributes, only anger after architect of China’s one-child policy dies

‘They are waiting for you over there’: No tributes, only anger after architect of China’s one-child policy dies

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Russian nuclear-capable bombers conduct ‘scheduled’ flight over waters near Scandinavia, prompting foreign jet escort

Russian nuclear-capable bombers conduct ‘scheduled’ flight over waters near Scandinavia, prompting foreign jet escort

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KCNA: Putin hails ‘invincible friendship’ and ‘militant fraternity’ with North Korea in New Year letter

KCNA: Putin hails ‘invincible friendship’ and ‘militant fraternity’ with North Korea in New Year letter

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Bethlehem celebrates first full Christmas in over two years after Gaza war gloom

Bethlehem celebrates first full Christmas in over two years after Gaza war gloom

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Syrian authorities arrest senior Islamic State jihadist in Damascus with coalition support

Syrian authorities arrest senior Islamic State jihadist in Damascus with coalition support

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Australian police investigate ‘suspicious fire’ after car with Hanukkah sign torched in Melbourne

Australian police investigate ‘suspicious fire’ after car with Hanukkah sign torched in Melbourne

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Trump uses Christmas Eve message to attack Democrats as ‘radical left scum’

Trump uses Christmas Eve message to attack Democrats as ‘radical left scum’

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Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope, revives Christmas Day service tradition

Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope, revives Christmas Day service tradition

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Black box recovered after plane crash that killed Libya’s army chief in Turkiye

Black box recovered after plane crash that killed Libya’s army chief in Turkiye

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Netanyahu says Israel will spend US$110b to develop self‑reliant defence sector

Netanyahu says Israel will spend US$110b to develop self‑reliant defence sector

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US safety officials probe Tesla door release after reports of trapped occupants in accidents

US safety officials probe Tesla door release after reports of trapped occupants in accidents

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Christmas storm batters Southern California with floods, power outages, mudslide fears

Christmas storm batters Southern California with floods, power outages, mudslide fears

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