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16,118 storiesRussian 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

Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the NBC Protection Troops, and his assistant are
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the NBC Protection Troops, and his assistant are assassinated by an IED hidden inside of an e-scooter in Moscow, Russia. A Ukraini
Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with a site in
War crimes in the Syrian civil war — Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with a site in Al-Qutayfah, Rif Dimashq Governorate, estimated to contain the remains of at l
The death toll in Mozambique from Cyclone Chido increase to 34, with more than 23,000 homes destroyed.
2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — The death toll in Mozambique from Cyclone Chido increase to 34, with more than 23,000 homes destroyed. [https://www.dw.com/en/cyclone-chido-kills-34-in-mozambique-after-battering-m
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Health Ministry announces that the mystery illness that has left at
2024 Kwango province malaria outbreak — The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Health Ministry announces that the mystery illness that has left at least 143 people dead in Kwango was a severe form of malaria. The World H
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee hold a closed-door classified briefing on drone sightings over the
2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — The U.S. House Intelligence Committee hold a closed-door classified briefing on drone sightings over the Northeastern United States. The briefing is provided by Federal Bureau of I
The U.S. Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President
Second presidential transition of Donald Trump — The U.S. Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election. [https://www
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visit the summit of Mount Hermon
Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visit the summit of Mount Hermon in Syria, which was captured by the Israel Defense Forces last week. [ht
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, with at least fourteen people killed and more
2024 Port Vila earthquake — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, with at least fourteen people killed and more than 200 others injured. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536941/l
A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Killing of Brian Thompson — A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/luigi-mangione-indicted-first-degree-mu
Switzerland's Federal Assembly votes 126–20 with 41 abstentions to outlaw membership or support of Lebanese
Second presidential transition of Donald Trump — Switzerland's Federal Assembly votes 126–20 with 41 abstentions to outlaw membership or support of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. [https://www.newarab.com/news/swiss-parliament