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Sea Drones Sink Russian Warship, Marking Ukraine's Tactical Win in the Black Sea
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Delhi Police Use Drones, Barricades to Halt Farmer Protests
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday. -
Rafah Under Siege: Israel's Military Offensive Sparks Global Outcry
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Backlash After Offering $100,000 Private Dinners for Charity
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have quietly auctioned access to an ultra-exclusive private dinner with themselves for as much as $100,000 per seat, a move that has sparked criticism in royal and public-relations circles even as their charitable organization undergoes a strategic rebrand. 
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UN Says Gaza Famine Has Receded After Ceasefire, Warns Entire Strip Still at Risk of Starvation
The United Nations' top food-security monitoring body said Friday that famine conditions in Gaza have eased following an October ceasefire and increased humanitarian access, but warned that the entire territory remains at risk of starvation and could slide back into famine if aid flows are disrupted or fighting resumes. 
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U.S.–EU Tech Clash Escalates as Washington Warns of Retaliation After €3B in Fines on Google, Apple and Meta
A deepening rift between Washington and Brussels over the regulation of large technology companies is hardening into a transatlantic confrontation, with U.S. officials warning that European champions such as Spotify could face countermeasures after the European Union imposed multibillion-euro penalties on American firms including Google, Apple and Meta. The dispute centers on the EU's Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, which U.S. officials argue disproportionately burden U.S.-based companies operating in Europe. 
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Ukraine’s “Mindich-Gate” Corruption Probe Puts National Bank AML System Under Spotlight After $100 Million Laundering Claim
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau, the state-owned nuclear firm Energoatom and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's circle are at the center of a scandal that investigators say involved a wartime kickback operation and roughly $100 million in laundering. But as "Mindich-gate" roils Kyiv, a parallel question is emerging for the National Bank of Ukraine and the country's financial watchdogs: how did a purported money-moving pipeline operate "without triggering a single alarm" inside the banking system? 
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Prince William’s Windsor Pub Visit Sparks Tourism Surge After Apple TV Episode Airs
A brief, previously undisclosed visit by Prince William to a Windsor pub earlier this year has triggered a sharp rise in tourism and foot traffic, underscoring the economic impact of even informal royal appearances. The Prince of Wales, 43, stopped by The Two Brewers in Windsor on Feb. 4, 2025, to film a segment of Apple TV's travel series The Reluctant Traveler, an appearance whose commercial effect only became clear after the episode aired in early October. 
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Two Near Midair Collisions in Days Prompt FAA Warning as U.S. Military Activity Intensifies Near Venezuela
Two near-collisions between U.S. military aircraft and civilian jets within days have raised fresh concerns about flight safety in airspace near Venezuela, prompting renewed warnings from U.S. aviation authorities as military operations in the Caribbean intensify. Audio recordings reviewed by CNN and ABC News detail incidents in which civilian pilots reported narrowly avoiding U.S. Air Force refueling tankers at cruising altitude. 
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King Charles’ Health Draws Scrutiny Ahead of Christmas as ‘Sausage Fingers’ Resurface in Spotlight
As King Charles III prepares for the royal family's annual Christmas appearances at Sandringham while continuing cancer treatment, renewed public attention has settled on the monarch's physical condition, particularly the appearance of his hands. The 77-year-old king is expected to take part in traditional holiday events, placing renewed focus on his health as cameras capture every public interaction. 
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King Charles’ Desk Display Highlights Royal Rift as Only Prince George Photo Is Shown
A rare public glimpse inside Clarence House has drawn attention to a quiet but telling detail of King Charles III's private life, revealing how the monarch's personal space reflects both continuity in the line of succession and the enduring strain within the royal family. During a charity event hosted this week by Queen Camilla, visitors were able to see the king's working desk, where a single framed photograph of Prince George was prominently displayed. 
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Inside Palace Unease: Queen Camilla Said to Object to Kate Middleton’s Spotlight Moment
Tensions within Buckingham Palace have resurfaced following a recent State Banquet, where Queen Camilla was privately angered by what aides describe as an unusually bold appearance by Catherine, Princess of Wales, according to people familiar with the matter. 
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Prince Andrew Faces Eviction Pressure as Aides Describe Isolated Royal as ‘Unravelling’
Prince Andrew is facing renewed scrutiny inside Buckingham Palace as King Charles III moves to reclaim Royal Lodge and aides privately express concern that the disgraced royal is increasingly isolated and emotionally unstable, according to people familiar with the situation. 
