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16,028 storiesThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency reports 271,484 deportations in the past fiscal year, the
Deportation and removal from the United States — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency reports 271,484 deportations in the past fiscal year, the most since 2014 and almost double of the previous fiscal year. [https:
The Baniyas Refinery, Syria's largest oil refinery, stops operating after ceasing to receive the crude oil
Fall of the Assad regime — The Baniyas Refinery, Syria's largest oil refinery, stops operating after ceasing to receive the crude oil from Iran that previously made up the majority of the country's input. [h
Nine people are killed during a fire at a PX Mart warehouse building under construction in Taichung, Taiwan.
Nine people are killed during a fire at a PX Mart warehouse building under construction in Taichung, Taiwan. [https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-taichung-fire-px-mart-supermarket-fo
The United Kingdom and the United States impose sanctions on Georgian officials, including Interior Minister
Sino-Indian border dispute — The United Kingdom and the United States impose sanctions on Georgian officials, including Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, in response to alleged violent crackdowns on pro-Eu
The Judicial Court in Avignon, France, finds Dominique Pelicot guilty of the aggravated rape of his ex-wife
Mazan rapes — The Judicial Court in Avignon, France, finds Dominique Pelicot guilty of the aggravated rape of his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot, and imposes the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Operation Dawn of Freedom, Turkish involvement in the Syrian civil war
Fall of the Assad regime — Operation Dawn of Freedom, Turkish involvement in the Syrian civil war
Hungary grants political asylum to former Polish deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski, who faces
Hungary–Poland relations — Hungary grants political asylum to former Polish deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski, who faces allegations of corruption in Poland. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hun
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala is detained by Iranian authorities in Tehran and held at Evin Prison.
Mazan rapes — Italian journalist Cecilia Sala is detained by Iranian authorities in Tehran and held at Evin Prison. [https://apnews.com/article/italian-journalist-cecilia-sala-detained-iran-fb8e
Hadi al-Bahra, President of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, says that
Syrian opposition — Hadi al-Bahra, President of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, says that the coalition will dissolve once a national conference is convened and a
At least fifteen people are killed after an Indian Navy craft collides with a passenger ferry off the coast
2024 Mumbai boat accident — At least fifteen people are killed after an Indian Navy craft collides with a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, India. [https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/mumbai-bo
Russian state media agency TASS claims that the nation developed an mRNA cancer vaccine, which is planned to
Ibadan Christmas funfair crowd crush — Russian state media agency TASS claims that the nation developed an mRNA cancer vaccine, which is planned to be distributed to patients free of charge beginning next year. However,
Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillance station on
Chinese espionage in the United States — Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillance station on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security to monitor, threaten and c
In his first direct comments on the issue, president Joe Biden states there is "nothing nefarious,
2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — In his first direct comments on the issue, president Joe Biden states there is "nothing nefarious, apparently" and "no sense of danger so far" behind the aircraft sightings in the
2024 Georgian presidential election, 2024 Georgian parliamentary election, 2024 Georgian post-election
Legal affairs of the Tate brothers — 2024 Georgian presidential election, 2024 Georgian parliamentary election, 2024 Georgian post-election protests
In association football, Real Madrid wins the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup after defeating Pachuca 3–0
2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup — In association football, Real Madrid wins the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup after defeating Pachuca 3–0 in the final in Lusail, Qatar. Vinícius Júnior is awarded the Golden B
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says that arms sent by France to Armenia pose a threat to Azerbaijan.
Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says that arms sent by France to Armenia pose a threat to Azerbaijan. [https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3983542.html (Trend News Agency)]
A Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft flying from Punta del Este, Uruguay, veers off the runway while trying
2024 Mumbai boat accident — A Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft flying from Punta del Este, Uruguay, veers off the runway while trying to land at San Fernando International Airport in the Province of Buenos
The state of California, United States, declares a state of emergency over bird flu.
Ibadan Christmas funfair crowd crush — The state of California, United States, declares a state of emergency over bird flu. [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/health/bird-flu-emergency-california.html ( The New York Ti
Mary Jane Veloso, a former inmate on death row in Indonesia, is repatriated to the Philippines following
Indonesia–Philippines relations — Mary Jane Veloso, a former inmate on death row in Indonesia, is repatriated to the Philippines following negotiations between the two countries. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia
The Westminster Magistrates' Court rules that British police may seize £2.2 million (US$2.5 million) from
Legal affairs of the Tate brothers — The Westminster Magistrates' Court rules that British police may seize £2.2 million (US$2.5 million) from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan for allegedly failing to pa
In an address to the European Parliament, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili urges the European Union to
Legal affairs of the Tate brothers — In an address to the European Parliament, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili urges the European Union to economically and politically pressure the current Georgian government
Thirty-five children are killed and six others are injured in a crowd crush during a Christmas funfair in
Ibadan Christmas funfair crowd crush — Thirty-five children are killed and six others are injured in a crowd crush during a Christmas funfair in Ibadan, Nigeria. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89xdd07585o (BBC News
The U.S. Department of Defense repatriates two al-Qaeda members, Mohammed Farik Bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir
Malaysia–United States relations — The U.S. Department of Defense repatriates two al-Qaeda members, Mohammed Farik Bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir Bin Lep, from Guantanamo Bay to Malaysia, where they will undergo a reha
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines Netflix €4.75 million ($4.98 million) for failing to properly
Legal affairs of the Tate brothers — The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines Netflix €4.75 million ($4.98 million) for failing to properly inform subscribers about the handling of their personal data between 2018 an
Simon Harris submits his resignation as Taoiseach of Ireland to President Michael D Higgins.
2024 Irish general election — Simon Harris submits his resignation as Taoiseach of Ireland to President Michael D Higgins. [https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/simon-harris-tenders-his-resignation-as-taoiseac