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One dead and about 70 injured when car crashes at German Christmas market

A car crashed into a busy Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday, leaving one person dead and nearly 70 injured in what authorities suspect was a terrorist attack. According to the UK Telegraph, the attack occurred at 7:04 p.m....

Why Virginia's largest high school canceled classes

Northern Virginia's largest high school, Alexandria City High School, formerly known as TC Williams, announced the cancellation of the last two days of school in 2024. School Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt said in a letter Wednesday to families that classes would...

Should have invaded Ukraine sooner: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that he believes the decision to invade Ukraine should have been made sooner. During a marathon national address that lasted more than four hours, Putin reflected on the ongoing war, which began in...

The court condemns Mathias for attempting to extort 13 million euros from his brother Paul Pogba

A Paris court on Thursday sentenced Mathias Pogba, brother of French midfielder Paul Pogba, to three years in prison, with two years suspended, after being found guilty of a high-profile extortion case. Mathias will serve one year of his sentence...

An ancient tablet of the 10 Commandments sells for $5 million at Sotheby's auction

Sotheby's, the renowned New York auction house specializing in art and historical artifacts, announced that a stone tablet engraved with the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday. The impressive sale price was achieved despite doubts over...

The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique rises to 45

According to authorities, the number of people killed after Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen to 45. President Filipe Nyusi expressed his solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones and with all those affected by the cyclone, which...

UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November

The inflation rate in the UK rose to 2.6% in November, marking the second consecutive month of increases and the fastest pace of price rises since March, official figures reveal. Major contributors to rising inflation include higher prices for motor...

China executes former official Li Jianping over $421 million corruption case

China on Tuesday executed Li Jianping, a former official in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, who was convicted in the country's largest ever corruption case, totaling more than $421 million. According to the Indian Express, the death sentence for Li,...

US bans surprise charges for tickets, hotels and rentals

In a sea change that could save American consumers time and money, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday finalized a rule that would ban surprise "junk fees" for tickets to live events, hotels and vacation rentals. The rule would...

Drone sighting in New Jersey: Our military and Biden know: Trump

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that the Biden administration and the military are withholding information from the public about mysterious drones recently spotted over New Jersey. During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump questioned why the government has...

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FG defines priorities to promote preventive healthcare

The Federal Government has outlined its priorities to improve the health system in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to improve...