❗️UPDATE: China knife attacker 'unhappy' with school grades
A police statement has explained that the suspect - who immediately admitted his guilt when caught by police - said he had become enraged by failing to achieve his diploma due to low grades.
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’This is not living’ | Gaza family forced to shelter in ruins of their own home
This Gaza family is forced to shelter in the collapsing ruins of their own destroyed home. Lacking resources and fearing further violence, they are trapped in a desperate situation with no safer alternative.
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Gay student killer jailed for life
Neo-Nazi-linked Samuel Woodward was convicted in 2018 for stabbing a gay, Jewish student - who had kissed him - 28 times in the face and neck. His lawyers argued he was on the autistic spectrum.
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⚡️Hostage-taker says he 'plans to commit suicide' - Le Figaro
The outlet reports that there are no customers involved in the hostage situation, with only staff in the restaurant at the moment.
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⚡️Hostages taken at restaurant in France
Police have cordoned off the area in the French city of Issy-Les-Moulineaux near Paris, BFMTV channel reports.
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Russia hopes for peaceful resolution to Abkhazia tensions - FM spox Maria Zakharova
She also accused opposition figures of rejecting "mutually respectful dialogue" to resolve differences with the Republic's leadership.
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❗️President of Abkhazia promises new elections when opposition protestors leave government buildings
Aslan Bzhania reportedly told supporters at a school in the village of Tamysh that if he resigns, he is ready to put forward his candidacy in new presidential elections.
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❗️Anti-Russia sanctions 'a horrible mistake' - Slovak MEP tells RT
Lubos Blaha explained that sanctions are not damaging Russia, but instead are damaging his country and others facing expensive alternative energy and gas supplies.
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Deliberately targeting civilians? Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon fuel suspicions
Continuous Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese apartment buildings - despite locals denying the presence of Hezbollah - have sparked fears of Tel Aviv's deliberate intention to target displaced citizens, including women and children.
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10 newborns killed in India neonatal ICU tragedy
A further 16 babies were left in critical condition after a fire ripped through a neonatal unit holding 54 infants in Uttar Pradesh state on Friday night, according to Times Now.
The blaze spread particularly rapidly after sparking from some equipment designed to enrich oxygen levels according to local reports.
Eyewitness reports suggested that it took 30 minutes for firefighting efforts to respond to the fire.
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'Life-threatening' typhoon charges towards Philippines
After Typhoon Usagi became the fifth major storm to strike the country in the last month, typhoon Man-yi is set to deliver "life-threatening" storm surges and severe impact.
The recent wave of natural disasters has killed at least 159 people in the country.
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ICYMI: ‘Second George Washington‘: Sylvester Stallone fawns over Donald Trump at conservative gala
Actor Sylvester Stallone introduced President-elect Donald Trump at the America First Policy Institute Gala, calling him the "second George Washington." The "Rocky" actor gave a brief two-minute speech before Trump took the stage.
“We are in the presence of a really mythical character. I love mythology,” Stallone said, adding, “This individual does not exist on this planet. Nobody in the world could have pulled off what he pulled off.“
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Taiwan president plans controversial US visit – report
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te plans stops in Hawaii and Guam during a Pacific trip, Reuters reported. It would be Lai’s first overseas visit since taking office in May. China, opposing Taiwan's diplomacy, condemns Lai as a “dangerous separatist.”
Taiwan's presidential office said Lai "at present has no overseas trips planned", but if he does the government will announce it at an appropriate time.
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Trump’s pick of Gabbard for intel chief sends shockwaves through US spy world – Reuters
Donald Trump’s pick of Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief sparked fears of politicization in the US intelligence community, Reuters reported. Officials said they are alarmed by her lack of experience, alleged ties to Russia and Syria, and warned of skewed intel and strained global alliances.
Experts warn Trump advisers may distort global threat assessments to please him, risking skewed intelligence. Even allies might hesitate to share vital information.
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Watch: Russian servicemen talk about using a trophy Bradley IFV
Russian fighters have complained a little bit about using a captured US-made Bradley vehicle, saying it has trouble moving through the mud, and was definitely not made for the colder Russian climate.
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⚡️China stabbing spree leaves 8 dead, 17 injured
Initial reports from police officials indicate a 21-year-old student went on a wild rampage in Wuxi city on Saturday.
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❗️4 hostages released, suspect detained in Paris suburbs restaurant standoff – BFMTV
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❗️Police are negotiating with the hostage taker - BFMTV
The restaurant where the situation has developed was earlier surrounded by response teams.
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❗️Restaurant owner has taken some employees as hostages, according to Agence France-Presse
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Ukraine confirms mobilization of people with HIV and tuberculosis
Ukraine’s Def Min confirmed that men suffering from the diseases can now be called up for military service.
The new medical exam for recruits be like: ‘Can you cough loud enough to scare the enemy?’
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Western Russophobia reminiscent of fascist era - Slovak MEP tells RT
Lubos Blaha claims the prevalence of Nazi symbols and ceremonies, and aggression towards Russia, is a mindset Europe should avoid.
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❗️Zelensky an American puppet - Slovak MEP to RT
This is why his perspective may change following the change of the US government, according to Lubos Blaha.
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Georgia election protestors clash with cops
Opposition supporters tried to break into the Central Election Commission building territory in Tbilisi after Georgia Dream’s parliamentary election victory was approved.
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Georgian election chief doused with black paint
Opposition United National Movement leader David Kirtadze attacked the official during summary statements about the parliamentary elections, sparking a scuffle.
A protest is ongoing outside the Central Election Commission building.
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Tucker meets Hasbulla: US, Russia should be at 'peace'
Tucker Carlson has teased an upcoming interview with Hasbulla Magomedov, in which the Russian blogger explained his admiration for the kindness of American people, and desire for peace between the two countries.
Carlson asked him what he thought of Mike Tyson - who lost to YouTuber Jake Paul in a depressing professional comeback late Friday, after 19 years without a sanctioned fight - to which Hasbulla simply replied: "Good".
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Footage: Russian drone discovers Ukrainian vehicles hiding in the woods
Russian reconnaissance forces used a precision-piloted drone to track down a group of Ukrainian vehicles hiding in a forest in Russia’s Kursk region. A second drone quickly showed that there’s nowhere to hide.
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Humanoid robot steals the show at Beijing half-marathon
Meet Tiangong, the humanoid robot who made headlines at the Yizhuang Half Marathon, despite only running the last 100 meters. After cheering the runners on from the sidelines, Tiangong began jogging alongside them as a pacer, crossing the finish line with the humans.
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New Zealand: War chant in Parliament and Maori march in the streets
Maori anger erupted in New Zealand over a controversial bill seeking to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi. While MPs performed the haka in Parliament, demonstrators in traditional clothes marched through Auckland, voicing their opposition and demanding respect for Maori rights and
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US city approves race reparations
California’s resort city of Palm Springs approved a $5.9M reparations settlement for former residents of Section 14, a mostly Black neighborhood razed in the 1960s. Another $21M for housing and business aid is planned for displaced families.
Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, before casting his vote to approve the settlement, said he knew it was a mostly symbolic measure. "The truth is we can't right the wrongs in the past," Bernstein said. "There is no amount of money that can make up for the loss."
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