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Trump expected to expand access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy

December 19, 2025 - 01:01
The order to place cannabis in the same category as Tylenol with codeine would mark the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.
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Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal

December 19, 2025 - 00:11
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
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Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91

December 18, 2025 - 23:07
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
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Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91

December 18, 2025 - 23:07
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
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French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

December 18, 2025 - 22:24
A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.
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Thailand bombs near Cambodia's Poipet border crossing

December 18, 2025 - 22:08
The bombings come as renewed border clashes show no sign of letting up between the two countries.
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Thailand bombs near Cambodia's Poipet border crossing

December 18, 2025 - 22:08
The bombings come as renewed border clashes show no sign of letting up between the two countries.
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Rebels start to withdraw from key DR Congo city, leaders say

December 18, 2025 - 21:23
DR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.
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Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained

December 18, 2025 - 20:42
The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.
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Trump announces 'warriors dividend' for troops as he defends economic record

December 18, 2025 - 20:25
In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
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Trump announces 'warriors dividend' for troops as he defends economic record

December 18, 2025 - 20:25
In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
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Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting

December 18, 2025 - 20:18
Measures include fresh penalties for 'those who spread hate' as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas.
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Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love'

December 18, 2025 - 19:38
The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should "plant a seed of happiness" in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda..
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Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director

December 18, 2025 - 19:35
The ex-podcaster announced he would leave the FBI after US President Donald Trump told reporters he "wants to go back to his show".
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Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

December 18, 2025 - 19:17
Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.
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French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

December 18, 2025 - 18:33
A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.
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'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim

December 18, 2025 - 13:15
Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.
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Venezuela denounces Trump's order for ship blockade as 'warmongering threats'

December 18, 2025 - 13:02
It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the country's coast, intensifying pressure on Nicolás Maduro.
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Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting

December 18, 2025 - 11:47
Measures include fresh penalties for 'those who spread hate' as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas.
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EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine

December 18, 2025 - 09:43
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
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