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Where Is Jacob? His Mother Wont Say, and the Police Cannot Find Him.
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2025 00:49
Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts.
Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws
BBC - 5 Dec 2025 03:31
Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms
BBC - 5 Dec 2025 02:55
The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections.
Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific
The Guardian - 5 Dec 2025 02:27
Strike comes amid congressional turmoil over legality of US attacks on suspected drug smugglersThe Pentagon announced on Thursday that the US military had conducted another deadly strike on a boat suspected of carrying i...
Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family
BBC - 5 Dec 2025 02:25
Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.
Human Remains Found Buried at San Diego Home
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2025 02:09
Prosecutors are looking at potential connections to a former resident, who faces a murder charge in another case.
Three-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest player to earn official rating
The Guardian - 5 Dec 2025 01:26
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha practises for four to five hours each dayIndian boy beats multiple adults to secure record-breaking statusIndias Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an ...
Wary of Russia, German Defense Minister Pistorius Is Growing His Army
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2025 13:51
Boris Pistorius, Germanys defense minister, is pushing to expand its military in case tensions with Russia escalate. Thats tricky in a country where the Nazi era casts a long shadow.
Homeland security head reveals plans to widen US travel ban to more than 30 countries
The Guardian - 5 Dec 2025 13:30
Kristi Noem said the list of countries from which travel to the US is prohibited will increase to an unspecified numberUS politics live - latest updatesThe US plans to expand the number of countries covered by its travel...
Marquis Fintech Hack Exposes 780,000 People as Stolen Data Fuels Security Fears
IBTimes - 5 Dec 2025 05:06
Marquis Fintech is under scrutiny after a data breach exposed the personal data of at least 780,000 people across Texas and many states.
Chicago Pastor Speaks Out After Being Shot by ICE in the Head and Body with Pepper Balls
IBTimes - 5 Dec 2025 23:58
Chicago pastor Rev David Black speaks out after being shot in the head and body with pepper balls by ICE during a peaceful protest, sparking outrage and legal action.
Trump Pulls 'Bidenomics' Tic Tacs Shrinkage Lesson on Infantino During World Cup Draw
IBTimes - 5 Dec 2025 23:43
Trump uses Tic Tacs to explain inflation to FIFA's Gianni Infantino, revisiting his favourite visual prop to criticise Bidenomics during the high-profile World Cup draw.
Biden Says Republicans Aim to Turn L.G.B.T.Q. Identity Into Something Scary
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2025 23:35
The former president defended his support for transgender rights, a stance that has provoked second-guessing among some Democrats.
12-year-old girl from Gaza receives vital brain operation after Israeli bombing near her home
Sky News - 5 Dec 2025 23:22
The 3D picture we're shown of Maryam's skull shows a gaping hole.
Southampton name Tonda Eckert as manager after successful interim spell
The Guardian - 5 Dec 2025 23:16
Under-21 coach has overseen improvement in formWe go all in for promotion, Eckert saysSouthampton have appointed their under-21 coach Tonda Eckert as manager with a contract taking him through to 2027, the Championship c...
Inside Dozy Don's World Cup Fiasco: The Band-Aid, the Fake Tan and the Health Cover-Up Rumours
IBTimes - 5 Dec 2025 23:13
At the 2026 World Cup draw, Trump's Band-Aid and heavy tan sparked fresh health cover-up rumours, despite his doctor insisting his condition remains 'excellent.'
How Has Congestion Pricing Changed Your Year?
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2025 23:09
The tolling program, decades in the making, has shown signs of being effective after a rocky rollout.
Running Out of Time, Republicans in Congress Still Lack a Health Plan
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2025 23:05
Top Republicans have said they want to produce a proposal in short order to counter Democrats pressing for an extension of health care subsidies. They have not gotten far.
Heres one vote that the hot Celtics should still tank this season. But its evident theyre much too prideful to do so.
Boston - 5 Dec 2025 23:02
The most enjoyable plot twist of this season has been the emergence of assorted members of the supporting cast around the veteran stalwarts. The post Heres one vote that the hot Celtics should still tank this season. But...
From terrorist to national treasure, renowned Mori activist finally tells his own story
The Guardian - 5 Dec 2025 23:00
Tme Itis colourful memoir covers his decades-long fight for Indigenous rights in New Zealand and takes aim at saboteurs in the governmentThere are so many ways to begin telling the story of Tme Iti, arguably New Zealands...
3I/ATLAS: Harvard Scientist Says Alien 'Interstellar Gardener' Seeded Life on Earth
IBTimes - 5 Dec 2025 22:59
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb claims the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be alien technology sent to seed life on Earth, sparking a debate with sceptics who insist it is merely a comet.
Lakers LeBron James, Luka Doncic, ex-Celtic Marcus Smart out vs. Boston
Boston - 5 Dec 2025 22:59
Jamess NBA record of scoring double-digit points in 1,297 consecutive regular season games came to an end Thursday. The post Lakers LeBron James, Luka Doncic, ex-Celtic Marcus Smart out vs. Boston appeared first on Bosto...