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⚡️ Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, who led the U.S. from 1977 to 1981, has passed away at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Known as a champion of human rights and peace, Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Jason Carter, his grandson, shared that despite his health struggles, they recently enjoyed a conversation and watched a baseball game together.
Carter’s presidency was marked by notable achievements, including the Camp David Accords that brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and the creation of the Department of Energy.
However, his administration faced significant challenges, such as the Iranian hostage crisis and economic turmoil characterized by inflation and unemployment. After leaving office, Carter became a prominent global humanitarian.
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🛩 Azerbaijan Demands Russia Acknowledge Responsibility for Fatal Plane Crash
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has urged Russia to take full responsibility for the downing of a plane on Christmas Day that claimed 38 lives.
The Azerbaijan Airlines flight, en route to Chechnya, was diverted to Kazakhstan after being hit by Russian air-defense missiles. Aliyev accused Russia of an initial cover-up, demanding they admit their role in the crash and pay compensation to the victims.
While Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences, he did not accept blame for the incident.
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⚡️ Gazprom Halts Gas Deliveries to Moldova
Russia's Gazprom has announced that it will stop supplying natural gas to Moldova starting in January, citing Moldova's alleged failure to meet payment obligations.
This move comes as a transit agreement with Ukraine also expires, and Moldova faces a looming energy crisis. The Ukrainian government has already declared that it will no longer allow Russian gas to transit through its territory from January 1.
Moldova, which relies heavily on Russian gas via Ukraine, is preparing for widespread power outages. The country's debts to Gazprom are disputed, with Gazprom claiming Moldova owes $709 million, while Moldova asserts the amount is only about $9 million.
The energy shutdown could disrupt electricity sales from the breakaway region of Transnistria, which supplies power to Moldova.
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⚡️ Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a request with the US Supreme Court to delay a proposed ban on TikTok, which is scheduled to take effect on 19 January.
The request asks the court to postpone the deadline, allowing Trump to seek a political solution after taking office.
The law, passed in April, requires TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app to a US company due to national security concerns, a claim that ByteDance has denied.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on 10 January, days before the ban is due to be enforced.
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🐌 1,329 Endangered Snails Freed on Bugio Island
Conservationists have released 1,329 rare Desertas Island snails, bred in captivity, onto Bugio Island. These snails, essential for soil enrichment, were thought extinct until rediscovered in 2012.
Chester Zoo played a key role in breeding the snails and preparing them for the wild. Bugio, now a nature reserve, has been cleared of invasive species to ensure the snails’ survival.
Conservationists will monitor the snails' growth and adaptation using a color-coded identification system.
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❗️ Putin Offers Apology to Azerbaijan as Plane Crash Investigation Continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan after the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight, which killed 38 people.
Putin admitted Russian air defense systems were operational at the time but did not confirm their involvement in the crash. Azerbaijan's government insists the plane was struck by external interference over Russian airspace.
Survivors reported hearing an explosion, adding to suspicions that the plane was shot down.
The US and EU have called for an independent investigation into the incident.
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🔍 Streaming Craze: “What to Watch?” Among 2024’s Top Google Searches
In 2024, “What to watch?” became the second most Googled question, with over 1.76 million searches. As streaming platforms released new content weekly, users turned to Google for help deciding on trending shows, blockbuster movies, or entertainment for the evening.
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⚡️ Time Stands Still for Nigerian Watch Repairer
In a bustling Kaduna street, Bala Muhammad clings to a craft he treasures—wristwatch repair. Trained by his father, his skill once earned him a good living, but today’s reliance on phones has eroded his trade.
Though modern trends challenge his livelihood, Baba Bala remains steadfast, seeing each watch as a piece of history worth saving.
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⚡️South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo
South Korea’s parliament has impeached acting president Han Duck-soo, following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this month. Han, who assumed the role after Yoon’s suspension, faced criticism for obstructing Yoon’s impeachment process, including blocking the appointment of judges to oversee the case.
This marks the first time an acting president has been impeached in South Korea’s democratic history. Finance minister Choi Sang-mok will temporarily lead the government while the Constitutional Court decides on Han’s case within 180 days.
Political instability has rattled the country, with the Korean won plunging to its lowest level against the dollar since the 2008 financial crisis.
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⚡️Christmas Attack: Ukraine Battles Energy Outages Amid Russian Strikes
On Christmas Day, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy grid. Power outages hit major cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv.
President Zelensky called the attack "inhumane," while Ukraine continues efforts to restore power amidst freezing temperatures.
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⚡️Russia’s Shadow Fleet Suspected in Baltic Cable Sabotage
The Eagle S tanker, allegedly part of Russia’s "shadow fleet," is being investigated for damaging Finland’s Estlink 2 cable.
This marks the latest in a series of attacks on critical Baltic infrastructure.
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❗️ Putin Names Slovakia as Possible Peace Negotiation Venue
President Putin has floated Slovakia as a venue for peace negotiations with Ukraine, crediting Slovak PM Robert Fico for the idea. Putin insists Russia is open to talks but reiterated his commitment to achieving his objectives in Ukraine.
The suggestion has sparked criticism from Ukraine, which sees Slovakia's stance as favoring Russian interests.
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☕️ Starbucks Strike Expands Across U.S.
The Starbucks workers' strike has grown significantly, with more than 300 stores now involved. Approximately 5,000 employees are expected to join the protests today.
Yesterday, workers at about 60 stores across 12 U.S. cities walked out. Experts say this is set to become the largest strike in the history of the union.
The five-day strike began on Friday after the union claimed Starbucks failed to fulfill its promise of a new labor contract. Starbucks responded by saying that workers who work at least 20 hours a week already earn $30 per hour.
Today, strikes have spread to cities including Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, and Seattle.
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❗️South Korea's Opposition Seeks Impeachment of Interim President Han
South Korea’s largest opposition party is pushing for an impeachment process against interim President Han Duck-soo. The opposition accuses Han of delaying legislation meant to address corruption allegations against President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife.
This move comes after Yoon was impeached by parliament in mid-December, with Han stepping in temporarily until the Constitutional Court makes a final decision. The opposition’s move is part of ongoing political turmoil in the country.
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🧊 Denmark Increases Defence Spending in Greenland Following Trump's Comments
Denmark has announced a significant increase in defence spending for Greenland, hours after US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire for the US to control the Arctic territory.
The defence package, valued at around $1.5bn, includes funding for new ships, drones, and an upgrade to Greenland’s infrastructure.
Trump’s comments sparked a response from Greenland’s Prime Minister, who asserted that the territory is "not for sale," despite its strategic importance to the US.
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⚡️ Slovakia Threatens to Cut Emergency Power to Ukraine
The energy conflict between Slovakia and Ukraine has intensified. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of acting on Russia's orders to open a "second energy front" against Ukraine.
Slovakia has warned that it will stop emergency power supplies if Ukraine halts the transit of Russian gas. The Ukrainian government announced in August that it would no longer allow Russian gas to pass through its territory after 2024.
Slovakia provides about one-fifth of Ukraine's electricity, and cutting this could significantly impact Ukraine’s power supply, especially during emergencies. Zelensky called Slovakia’s actions "immoral" and harmful to European unity.
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🛬 South Korea Plane Crash Kills 179, Investigation Underway
A tragic plane crash in South Korea has claimed the lives of 179 people, with only two survivors, both cabin crew members. The Boeing 737-800, operated by Jeju Air, crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday after it landed and skidded off the runway, hitting a wall and exploding into flames.
The flight had been returning from Bangkok, Thailand, with 175 passengers and six crew members. Investigators are looking into several possible causes, including bird strikes and bad weather, but questions remain about why the crash occurred despite the airline's strong safety record.
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🤡 Russian Propaganda Video Shows Santa Claus Shot Down by Air Defense
A Russian propaganda video has surfaced showing Santa Claus being shot down by air defense.
The video, which appeared on pro-war Russian Telegram channels, features a festive Moscow Christmas market with Santa Claus in his traditional red robe.
However, instead of toys, his sack contains rockets and missiles, including one with the NATO emblem.
As Santa delivers his “gifts,” he is hit by a missile, resulting in an explosion. In a control room, Father Frost (Russia's version of Santa) celebrates the destruction, stating, “We need nothing foreign in our sky” before wishing a “Happy New Year.”
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⚡️ South Korean President Accused of Ordering Military to Use Guns to Stop Martial Law Vote
Prosecutors have accused South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, of ordering the military to use guns while attempting to remove lawmakers who voted down his martial law decree.
On 3 December, Yoon allegedly instructed the military to break into the National Assembly, even if it meant firing weapons. His decree, which sought to impose military rule to counter opposition forces, was voted down by MPs, and his cabinet later rescinded it.
This led to impeachment proceedings, with Yoon suspended from office pending a decision by the Constitutional Court.
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⚡️Protests Intensify as Georgian President Refuses to Step Down
Amid weeks of protests in Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili has refused to hand over power to Mikheil Kavelashvili, the candidate of the Georgian Dream party.
Protesters, fearing the country’s alignment with Russia, have called for the annulment of the October elections, citing widespread fraud. Zourabichvili, joined by thousands in Tbilisi, insists that her departure would enable the ruling party to further entrench its power and compromise the country’s independence.
Demonstrators have demanded that Georgia remain committed to European integration, and Zourabichvili has vowed to fight for the sovereignty of the country.
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Travel Freely Across Africa
The dream of seamless African travel is becoming a reality.
Nations like Rwanda, Kenya, Seychelles, Gambia, and Benin now offer visa-free entry for all Africans, fostering regional ties and economic growth.
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🌃 2024: A Record Year for Northern Lights
Auroras ventured farther south than usual in 2024, wowing stargazers in southern England. Fueled by the Sun's peak activity in its 11-year cycle, the displays included rare colors and phenomena, marking the best year for northern lights since 2004.
Better forecasting tools and enhanced camera technology made it easier for people to capture these magical moments.
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⚡️Controversy Surrounds China’s Tibetan Megadam Project
China's approval of the Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower dam has reignited tensions with neighboring countries and activists. Expected to displace thousands and reshape the river's ecosystem, the dam raises geopolitical concerns for India and Bangladesh, who depend on the river's flow.
Despite Beijing’s assurances, risks tied to seismic activity and ecological disruption highlight the challenges of this $127 billion endeavor.
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⚡️Pope Francis on Ukraine and Global Peace
Pope Francis renewed his call for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia during his Christmas message.
He also highlighted other global crises, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the plight of Christians in Syria, urging dialogue and compassion worldwide.
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❗️Damaged Oil Tanker Blocks Bosporus Passage
A Panama-flagged tanker traveling from Yalova, Turkey, to Russia was halted south of Istanbul due to an accident, temporarily closing the Bosporus Strait. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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⚡️El Al Pauses Moscow Routes Over Russian Airspace Risks
El Al has stopped flights to Moscow, citing safety concerns following a plane crash in Kazakhstan.
The incident, which claimed 38 lives, is under investigation, with evidence pointing to a Russian missile strike during the aircraft's approach to Grozny.
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⚡️Russia Issues Warning Over 'Hypotheses' After Fatal Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
The Russian government has urged caution following suggestions that an air defense missile from Russia may have downed a plane in Kazakhstan, killing 38.
Russia's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that no hypotheses should be put forward before the investigation concludes.
The crash, which occurred near Aktau, was caused by the diversion of the plane, which was originally headed to Chechnya.
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✅ Iran Lifts WhatsApp Ban Amid Loosening of Internet Restrictions
WhatsApp is now accessible in Iran again after the government reversed its ban on the app, as well as on the Google Play Store.
The move is a significant step for President Massud Peseschkian, who has been in office for about six months and promised to ease internet censorship.
The restrictions had been enforced after the 2022 protests to prevent the spread of information.
However, many Iranians have been using VPNs to access blocked services, and this decision marks a partial victory in easing censorship.
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⚡️ Zelenskyy: Over 3,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy shared this estimate after a meeting with Ukraine's military command, although the number has not been independently verified. South Korea’s military has reported a lower estimate of around 1,100 casualties.
It is also reported that North Korean soldiers are carrying fake Russian passports, raising suspicions about their involvement.
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⚡️Syrian Protests Demand Minority Protections After Christmas Tree Incident
A Christmas tree arson in Suqaylabiyah triggered widespread protests, with demonstrators urging the Islamist authorities to defend minority rights. HTS has detained suspects and pledged to rebuild the tree.
Protesters in Damascus expressed frustration over the presence of foreign fighters and demanded greater security for religious groups.
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