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Conflict
Dec 5
Mapped: The Covert Assassination Campaign Between Russia and Ukraine — From Kyiv Streets To Madrid Suburbs
Arrest in Ukraine Exposes Hidden Campaign: The detention of British national Ross David Cutmore has revealed a covert surge in targeted killings tied to the Russia–Ukraine war, stretching from Kyiv to Madrid. A...
Conflict
Dec 5
‘Only a Miracle Can End This Nightmare’: Eritreans Fear Renewed War With Ethiopia
- Eritreans Fear Renewed War With Ethiopia
- Veterans Warn Of Heavy Civilian Losses
- Lifelong Conscription And UN‑Flagged National Service
Economy
Dec 5
Provence’s Almond Revival: How French Makers Are Reclaiming a Century-Old Craft
- Le Roy René Uses Around 50 Tonnes Of Local Almonds Annually
- France Has More Than 2,700 Hectares Of Almond Trees
Society
Dec 5
Viral Kindness: Strangers Donate $1.7M So 88‑Year‑Old Veteran Can Retire From Supermarket Job
- Strangers Donated $1.7 Million To Support Ed Bambas
- Ed Bambas Is 88 And Worked At A Meijer In Brighton, Michigan
Politics
Dec 5
Jasmine Crockett Mulls Texas Senate Run, Shares Internal Polling With Rivals Ahead Of Filing Deadline
- Jasmine Crockett Confirms Outreach To Other Senate Contenders
- Special Announcement Scheduled In Dallas At 4:30 P.M. Monday
Science
Dec 5
James Webb Reveals Glowing Bridge Linking Colliding Dwarf Galaxies Arp 269 (NGC 4490 & NGC 4485)
- James Webb Images Interacting Dwarf Galaxies NGC 4490 And NGC 4485
- System Cataloged As Arp 269
- Located About 24 Million Light-Years Away
Environment
Dec 5
Heavy Rain Hampers Sri Lanka’s Recovery After Deadly Cyclone Ditwah
- Cyclone Ditwah Triggered Sri Lanka's Worst Floods In A Decade
- At Least 486 People Killed
- 341 People Still Missing
Politics
Dec 5
HKBU Suspends Student Union After 'Democracy Wall' Notice Urging Justice For Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire
- HKBU Suspended Student Union Acting Executive Committee
- Wang Fuk Court Fire Killed At Least 159 People
Conflict
Dec 5
Explained: Alleged War Crime in Trump Administration’s Anti‑Drug Boat Strikes
What to know: A September 2 U.S. strike on an alleged "drug boat" in the Caribbean killed 11 people; a follow‑on attack then killed two survivors. Reporting says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told officials to...
Politics
Dec 5
Pakistan Proposes New South Asian Bloc With China and Bangladesh — Can It Curb India’s Influence?
- Pakistan Proposes Expanding China–Bangladesh Trilateral Into Broader Bloc
- Ishaq Dar Advocates Cooperation Over Zero‑Sum Approaches
Health
Dec 5
Bill Gates: Aid Cuts Could Cause a 'Tragic' Rise in Child Deaths — 4.8 Million Projected
- Projected 4.8 Million Under-Five Deaths In 2025, Up 200,000 Since 2024
- Aid For Developing Countries Fell 27% This Year
Conflict
Dec 5
‘Land Without Laws’: Settler Harassment Forces Bedouin Family From Ancestral West Bank Lands
- Bedouin Family Forced To Flee After Settler Harassment
- Settlers Built Shack Approximately 100 Metres Above The Homes
Science
Dec 5
Ancient Earthquake May Have Triggered a Mass Sea Turtle Stampede on the Seafloor
- Free Climbers Photographed The Prints In 2019
- More Than 1,000 Paddle-Shaped Impressions Found In Limestone
Environment
Dec 5
Flood Survivors in Indonesia Begin Rebuilding as More Heavy Rain Threatens Recovery
- More Than 1,600 Dead Across Five Countries
- Indonesia: 846 Dead, 547 Missing; 800,000+ Displaced In Aceh
Politics
Dec 5
Federal Judges Rebuke DOJ Over Continued Use of Lindsey Halligan’s Name on Court Filings
- Federal Judges Criticize DOJ Over Halligan’s Name On Filings
- Judge Rules Lindsey Halligan Is Not The U.S. Attorney
Conflict
Dec 5
“The Homeland Is the Homeland”: Caracas Divided as US Forces Mass Offshore
- US Forces Massed Near Venezuelan Coast
- Nearly Two Dozen Strikes Since September Killed 80+ People
- Latest Reported Strike Killed Four People
Politics
Dec 5
Roberts vs. Kagan: Supreme Court Prepares For High-Stakes Clash Over Presidential Removal Power
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Elena Kagan are clashing again over the president’s power to remove officials of independent agencies. The case, brought by former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, chal...
Culture
Dec 5
Shimao Skull Pit Reveals Mostly Male Sacrifices — DNA Points to Gendered Rituals at 4,000-Year-Old City
- Pit Contained Roughly 80 Skulls
- About 90% Of Skull Pit Victims Were Male
- Shimao Occupied Circa 2300–1800 B.C.
Security
Dec 5
Alleged Russian Operatives Used Commercial Cargo Ships To Scout UK Military Sites, Reports Say
- Two Suspected Russian Operatives Entered UK Via Commercial Cargo Ships
- Arrivals Reported At Torquay, Middlesbrough And Grangemouth
Science
Dec 5
World’s Largest Dinosaur Tracksite: 16,600 Theropod Footprints Mapped in Bolivia
- Researchers Counted 16,600 Theropod Tracks At Carreras Pampas
- Mapped Area Covers Approximately 80,570 Square Feet (7,485 Square Meters)
Conflict
Dec 5
Zuma’s Daughter Accused Of Recruiting 17 South Africans To Fight For Russia; Police Probe Possible Human Trafficking
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Accused Of Recruiting 17 South Africans To Fight For Russia
- About Half Of The Recruits Are Reportedly Relatives Of The Intermediary
Security
Dec 5
Trump’s New National Security Strategy Prioritizes a Larger U.S. Military Role Across the Americas
- White House Released A 33-Page National Security Strategy
- Strategy Prioritizes Expanded U.S. Military Presence In The Western Hemisphere
Politics
Dec 5
Democrats Reintroduce Dream Act as Immigration Raids Rise, Urging Protections for 'Dreamers'
- Democrats Reintroduced The Dream Act To Create A Path To Citizenship For Dreamers
- Advocates Report Increased Immigration Raids Have Left DACA Recipients Living In Fear
Security
Dec 5
Pentagon Endorses AUKUS Submarine Deal, Clearing Way For Australia’s Virginia-Class Nuclear Subs
- Pentagon Endorses AUKUS Tripartite Security Pact
- Australia To Receive At Least Three Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarines Within 15 Years
Society
Dec 5
Searches Executed at California Farming Mogul’s Properties After Estranged Wife Fatally Shot; Investigation Ongoing
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants on Dec. 2 at properties tied to California farmer Mike Abatti after his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti, was fatally shot on Nov. 20 in Pinetop, Ariz...
Conflict
Dec 5
US Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Four; September Double-Strike Prompts War-Crimes Scrutiny
- US Military Says Strike Killed Four In Caribbean
- Southern Command Says Attack Was Directed By Pete Hegseth
Health
Dec 5
Insurer Denies Cutting-Edge Scoliosis Surgery for 12‑Year‑Old — Family Sues to Force Coverage
- Aetna Denied Coverage For Vertebral Body Tethering
- Family Postponed Surgery Because Of Potential $100,000 Out-Of-Pocket Cost
Politics
Dec 5
Steinmeier Urges a Confident, Competitive Europe on UK State Visit
- Steinmeier Calls For A New European Self-Confidence
- Speech Delivered At Guildhall During City Of London Banquet
- First German Presidential State Visit To The UK In 27 Years

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Conflict
Dec 5
Mapped: The Covert Assassination Campaign Between Russia and Ukraine — From Kyiv Streets To Madrid Suburbs
Arrest in Ukraine Exposes Hidden Campaign: The detention of British national Ross David Cutmore has revealed a covert surge in targeted killings tied to the Russia–Ukraine war, stretching from Kyiv to Madrid. A...
Conflict
Dec 5
‘Only a Miracle Can End This Nightmare’: Eritreans Fear Renewed War With Ethiopia
- Eritreans Fear Renewed War With Ethiopia
- Veterans Warn Of Heavy Civilian Losses
- Lifelong Conscription And UN‑Flagged National Service
Economy
Dec 5
Provence’s Almond Revival: How French Makers Are Reclaiming a Century-Old Craft
- Le Roy René Uses Around 50 Tonnes Of Local Almonds Annually
- France Has More Than 2,700 Hectares Of Almond Trees
Society
Dec 5
Viral Kindness: Strangers Donate $1.7M So 88‑Year‑Old Veteran Can Retire From Supermarket Job
- Strangers Donated $1.7 Million To Support Ed Bambas
- Ed Bambas Is 88 And Worked At A Meijer In Brighton, Michigan
Politics
Dec 5
Jasmine Crockett Mulls Texas Senate Run, Shares Internal Polling With Rivals Ahead Of Filing Deadline
- Jasmine Crockett Confirms Outreach To Other Senate Contenders
- Special Announcement Scheduled In Dallas At 4:30 P.M. Monday
Science
Dec 5
James Webb Reveals Glowing Bridge Linking Colliding Dwarf Galaxies Arp 269 (NGC 4490 & NGC 4485)
- James Webb Images Interacting Dwarf Galaxies NGC 4490 And NGC 4485
- System Cataloged As Arp 269
- Located About 24 Million Light-Years Away
Environment
Dec 5
Heavy Rain Hampers Sri Lanka’s Recovery After Deadly Cyclone Ditwah
- Cyclone Ditwah Triggered Sri Lanka's Worst Floods In A Decade
- At Least 486 People Killed
- 341 People Still Missing
Politics
Dec 5
HKBU Suspends Student Union After 'Democracy Wall' Notice Urging Justice For Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire
- HKBU Suspended Student Union Acting Executive Committee
- Wang Fuk Court Fire Killed At Least 159 People
Conflict
Dec 5
Explained: Alleged War Crime in Trump Administration’s Anti‑Drug Boat Strikes
What to know: A September 2 U.S. strike on an alleged "drug boat" in the Caribbean killed 11 people; a follow‑on attack then killed two survivors. Reporting says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told officials to...
Politics
Dec 5
Pakistan Proposes New South Asian Bloc With China and Bangladesh — Can It Curb India’s Influence?
- Pakistan Proposes Expanding China–Bangladesh Trilateral Into Broader Bloc
- Ishaq Dar Advocates Cooperation Over Zero‑Sum Approaches
Health
Dec 5
Bill Gates: Aid Cuts Could Cause a 'Tragic' Rise in Child Deaths — 4.8 Million Projected
- Projected 4.8 Million Under-Five Deaths In 2025, Up 200,000 Since 2024
- Aid For Developing Countries Fell 27% This Year
Conflict
Dec 5
‘Land Without Laws’: Settler Harassment Forces Bedouin Family From Ancestral West Bank Lands
- Bedouin Family Forced To Flee After Settler Harassment
- Settlers Built Shack Approximately 100 Metres Above The Homes
Science
Dec 5
Ancient Earthquake May Have Triggered a Mass Sea Turtle Stampede on the Seafloor
- Free Climbers Photographed The Prints In 2019
- More Than 1,000 Paddle-Shaped Impressions Found In Limestone
Environment
Dec 5
Flood Survivors in Indonesia Begin Rebuilding as More Heavy Rain Threatens Recovery
- More Than 1,600 Dead Across Five Countries
- Indonesia: 846 Dead, 547 Missing; 800,000+ Displaced In Aceh
Politics
Dec 5
Federal Judges Rebuke DOJ Over Continued Use of Lindsey Halligan’s Name on Court Filings
- Federal Judges Criticize DOJ Over Halligan’s Name On Filings
- Judge Rules Lindsey Halligan Is Not The U.S. Attorney
Conflict
Dec 5
“The Homeland Is the Homeland”: Caracas Divided as US Forces Mass Offshore
- US Forces Massed Near Venezuelan Coast
- Nearly Two Dozen Strikes Since September Killed 80+ People
- Latest Reported Strike Killed Four People
Politics
Dec 5
Roberts vs. Kagan: Supreme Court Prepares For High-Stakes Clash Over Presidential Removal Power
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Elena Kagan are clashing again over the president’s power to remove officials of independent agencies. The case, brought by former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, chal...
Culture
Dec 5
Shimao Skull Pit Reveals Mostly Male Sacrifices — DNA Points to Gendered Rituals at 4,000-Year-Old City
- Pit Contained Roughly 80 Skulls
- About 90% Of Skull Pit Victims Were Male
- Shimao Occupied Circa 2300–1800 B.C.
Security
Dec 5
Alleged Russian Operatives Used Commercial Cargo Ships To Scout UK Military Sites, Reports Say
- Two Suspected Russian Operatives Entered UK Via Commercial Cargo Ships
- Arrivals Reported At Torquay, Middlesbrough And Grangemouth
Science
Dec 5
World’s Largest Dinosaur Tracksite: 16,600 Theropod Footprints Mapped in Bolivia
- Researchers Counted 16,600 Theropod Tracks At Carreras Pampas
- Mapped Area Covers Approximately 80,570 Square Feet (7,485 Square Meters)
Conflict
Dec 5
Zuma’s Daughter Accused Of Recruiting 17 South Africans To Fight For Russia; Police Probe Possible Human Trafficking
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Accused Of Recruiting 17 South Africans To Fight For Russia
- About Half Of The Recruits Are Reportedly Relatives Of The Intermediary
Security
Dec 5
Trump’s New National Security Strategy Prioritizes a Larger U.S. Military Role Across the Americas
- White House Released A 33-Page National Security Strategy
- Strategy Prioritizes Expanded U.S. Military Presence In The Western Hemisphere
Politics
Dec 5
Democrats Reintroduce Dream Act as Immigration Raids Rise, Urging Protections for 'Dreamers'
- Democrats Reintroduced The Dream Act To Create A Path To Citizenship For Dreamers
- Advocates Report Increased Immigration Raids Have Left DACA Recipients Living In Fear
Security
Dec 5
Pentagon Endorses AUKUS Submarine Deal, Clearing Way For Australia’s Virginia-Class Nuclear Subs
- Pentagon Endorses AUKUS Tripartite Security Pact
- Australia To Receive At Least Three Virginia-Class Nuclear Submarines Within 15 Years
Society
Dec 5
Searches Executed at California Farming Mogul’s Properties After Estranged Wife Fatally Shot; Investigation Ongoing
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants on Dec. 2 at properties tied to California farmer Mike Abatti after his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti, was fatally shot on Nov. 20 in Pinetop, Ariz...
Conflict
Dec 5
US Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Four; September Double-Strike Prompts War-Crimes Scrutiny
- US Military Says Strike Killed Four In Caribbean
- Southern Command Says Attack Was Directed By Pete Hegseth
Health
Dec 5
Insurer Denies Cutting-Edge Scoliosis Surgery for 12‑Year‑Old — Family Sues to Force Coverage
- Aetna Denied Coverage For Vertebral Body Tethering
- Family Postponed Surgery Because Of Potential $100,000 Out-Of-Pocket Cost
Politics
Dec 5
Steinmeier Urges a Confident, Competitive Europe on UK State Visit
- Steinmeier Calls For A New European Self-Confidence
- Speech Delivered At Guildhall During City Of London Banquet
- First German Presidential State Visit To The UK In 27 Years