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Breaking: Tension as Trump issues another deadly warning to Iran, ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’
US President Donald Trump warns Iran of severe consequences if demands are unmet by the deadline, escalating tensions amid rising casualties across the region.
Breaking: US currency to carry Trump’s signature for the first time as sitting president
US Treasury plans to feature Trump’s signature on new currency, marking a first for a sitting president, as experts predict potential backlash amid rising costs.
Pilot and co-pilot declared dead as aircraft conveying over 70 passengers hits firetruck in popular city
A Jazz Aviation-operated Air Canada flight collided with a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport, causing significant damage and prompting an extensive investigation.
Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader and launches more attacks
Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran’s new leader, prompting military strikes and surging oil prices amid geopolitical instability.
In Bulgaria, villagers fret about euro introduction
In Bilyana Nikolova's grocery store in Chuprene, a village in northwestern Bulgaria, prices are now displayed in levs and euros on hundreds of food products and other items. But in small villages across Bulgaria concerns are running high that the euro will mean higher prices.
Delayed US data expected to show solid growth in 3rd quarter
The US economy is expected to post another solid economic growth reading Tuesday, but the much-delayed figures likely will not settle debate on the labor market, AI and other variables. Forecasters expect Tuesday's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report to show 3.2 percent growth, according to consensus estimates from MarketWatch and Trading Economics.
Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer
Equities extended a global rally Tuesday, while gold and silver hit fresh records as optimism for more US interest rate cuts and an easing of AI fears helped investors prepare for the festive break on a positive note. Precious metals were also pushing ever higher on the back of expectations for more US rate cuts, which makes them more attractive to investors.
Right wing urges boycott of iconic Brazilian flip-flops
Prominent figures on Brazil's right wing are calling for a boycott of Havaianas, the iconic Brazilian flip-flop sandals, over an ad seen as taking sides ahead of next year's presidential elections. I've seen many foreigners wearing this Brazilian flag on their feet... but I'm sorry, I'm going to throw these flip-flops in the trash," says the US-based, former Brazilian lawmaker.
Outcry follows CBS pulling program on prison key to Trump deportations
The leadership of CBS News was facing accusations of political meddling on Monday over a last-minute decision to not air a report on the notorious Salvadoran prison where US President Donald Trump has sent deported migrants. CBS, which was purchased by the Trump-linked Ellison family earlier this year, said that the prison report needed "additional reporting."
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