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Algeria's New Bill Plans to Criminalize 132 Years of French Colonial Rule, Straining Ties
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Algeria's New Bill Plans to Criminalize 132 Years of French Colonial Rule, Straining Ties

Algeria is advancing a bill to criminalize the French colonial era from 1830 to 1962, escalating tensions with Paris. An analysis of the dilemma between historical justice and diplomatic fallout.

Bethlehem's Christmas Returns After 2-Year Hiatus, But Scars of War Remain
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Bethlehem's Christmas Returns After 2-Year Hiatus, But Scars of War Remain

Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem for the first time in two years, but the scars of the Gaza war and ongoing Israeli military presence linger. An analysis of the mixed emotions and cautious economic optimism.

XRP ETFs Hit $1.25 Billion, But Price Remains Capped Below $1.91
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XRP ETFs Hit $1.25 Billion, But Price Remains Capped Below $1.91

XRP spot ETF net assets have crossed $1.25 billion on strong institutional demand, yet the price remains capped below the $1.90 resistance level. An analysis of what's next.

How Well Do You Know These Christmas Movie Scenes? Test Your Holiday Film IQ
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How Well Do You Know These Christmas Movie Scenes? Test Your Holiday Film IQ

From Home Alone to Love Actually, Christmas movies are a holiday staple. How well do you really know these iconic scenes? We dive into why these films have become an unmissable cultural phenomenon.

Jordan Launches Airstrikes Inside Syria, Targeting 'Captagon' Drug Hubs in Post-Assad Power Vacuum
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Jordan Launches Airstrikes Inside Syria, Targeting 'Captagon' Drug Hubs in Post-Assad Power Vacuum

Jordan's military has launched airstrikes on drug and weapons smuggling operations inside Syria, highlighting the ongoing threat from the 'Captagon' trade in the post-Assad era.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $175M as BlackRock's IBIT Leads Pre-Christmas Outflows
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Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $175M as BlackRock's IBIT Leads Pre-Christmas Outflows

Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs experienced over $232 million in outflows ahead of Christmas, led by BlackRock's IBIT and Grayscale's GBTC, as traders reduced risk in a low-liquidity market.

“Buy Me This or Nothing”: Woman’s Expensive Christmas Wishlist Sparks Massive Family Showdown
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“Buy Me This or Nothing”: Woman’s Expensive Christmas Wishlist Sparks Massive Family Showdown

A woman's Reddit post about her sister-in-law's outrageously expensive Christmas wishlist has gone viral, sparking a heated debate about gift-giving, entitlement, and family boundaries.

China's Growth to Slow to 4.5% by 2026 as Property Slump Bites, Nikkei Survey Shows
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China's Growth to Slow to 4.5% by 2026 as Property Slump Bites, Nikkei Survey Shows

China's GDP growth is projected to slow to 4.5% by 2026, a Nikkei survey shows. A persistent property market slump is fueling weak domestic demand, weighing on the economy.

Brother Names Sister His 'Free Babysitter' Without Asking, Igniting a Reddit Firestorm
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Brother Names Sister His 'Free Babysitter' Without Asking, Igniting a Reddit Firestorm

A woman's Reddit post goes viral after her brother and his girlfriend designated her as their future child's full-time babysitter without her consent. The story sparks a debate on family obligations and personal boundaries.

China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine
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China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine

Chinese state-owned miner Jiangxi Copper is set to acquire London-listed SolGold for $1.2 billion, gaining control of the massive Cascabel copper project in Ecuador amid a global resource scramble.

Bondi Beach's Quiet Christmas: A Community Gathers in the Shadow of a Terror Attack That Killed 15
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Bondi Beach's Quiet Christmas: A Community Gathers in the Shadow of a Terror Attack That Killed 15

Eleven days after a mass shooting killed 15, Sydney's Bondi Beach held a somber Christmas gathering. PRISM examines the community's resilience amidst heightened security and rising political tensions.

Park Shin-hye & Go Kyung-pyo's Undercover Plans Go Awry in New 1997-Set Spy Comedy 'Undercover Miss Hong'
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Park Shin-hye & Go Kyung-pyo's Undercover Plans Go Awry in New 1997-Set Spy Comedy 'Undercover Miss Hong'

Park Shin-hye and Go Kyung-pyo star in 'Undercover Miss Hong,' a new tvN spy comedy set in 1997 Seoul. Get a first look at the new posters and teasers.