This Somali migrant watched others around her die at sea. But she wants to try again for Europe

More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says

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The Christmas that went wrong: My grandma was so shocked by our tree that she destroyed it

On seeing it in the dark, my Vietnamese grandmother was convinced it was Buddha himself – and that she had died and passed into the afterlife. When my cousins and I were young, we built a ...

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Loss of Antarctic Sea Ice Giving Rise to More Frequent Storms

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Support for Ukraine ‘until it wins’ falls sharply in western Europe, poll finds

YouGov survey finds negotiated end to war with Russia is preferred option in four out of seven countries. Readiness to support Ukraine “until it wins” has fallen sharply across western Europe at a ...

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Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan

Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.

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This Somali migrant watched others around her die at sea. But she wants to try again for Europe

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Over 100 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel on Christmas

At least 73 migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain this year, according to French authorities, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for the crossings.

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How the holidays are being celebrated around the globe

Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.

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Booker out for Xmas; other stars questionable

Suns guard Devin Booker is set to miss Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. Several other stars are listed as questionable.

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Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea

Experts decry lack of required equipment to clean up about 4,300 tonnes of oil after two tankers hit by storm in the Kerch Strait. Russian scientists have criticised the effort to clean up oil ...

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Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds. Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, ...

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20 big cats die from bird flu at Washington wildlife sanctuary

Bird flu ripped through a Washington state wildlife sanctuary, killing 20 big cats, the center said in a Facebook post, calling the deaths a "significant loss."

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All I want for Christmas is a pardon

It’s time for a Christmas of second chances.

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Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay

The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite recent progress reported by both sides.

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After a Family Tragedy, an N.B.A. Star Is Learning to Love Basketball Again

Andrew Wiggins felt helpless watching his father suffer, but he has rediscovered his spirit and found reconnection in his memory.

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WATCH: Frenchie is hilariously obsessed with his mom, won't let her in the bath without him

"Tanki is like super, super, super glue," his mom Milly Powell told "GMA." "He is 100 percent my soul dog."

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Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident

The Finnish electricity grid’s head of operations says sabotage can’t be ruled out. An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down on Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said, the ...

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Inside the Plan to Halt U.S.-Bound Migrants at the Treacherous Darién Gap

The U.S. “border is actually here,” Panama’s president says, describing the jungle route many migrants take on their way to America.

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At 94, She Had One of Her Best Years (and Made Sure Her Friend Did, Too)

Betty Gordon enjoyed reconnecting with a famous former paramour. But her favorite part of 2024 was helping out a friend in trouble.

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20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu at a Washington Sanctuary

More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.

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Lumps of coal for Wall Street money managers — again

Once again, you were better off buying the assets on Wall Street that were the most hated by the big-money crowd than the assets that were most loved.

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Everything to know about platinum and palladium, the other precious metals

Platinum and palladium can be valuable alternative investments, but their volatility could make them more risky.

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Blake Lively Turns the Shame Around

The actress’s lawsuit may prolong a humiliating episode for her. But the only way to end impunity is to speak up.

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Cathie Wood’s ETF keeps selling Tesla stock even as she gets more bullish

Cathie Wood’s flagship Ark Innovation ETF continues to sell Tesla shares, but the value of its stake has climbed above $1 billion.

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For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti-colonial message – without realising it | Mohammed Hirmoge

The instrumental theme tune is popular, catchy and authoritative – perfect for the coloniser’s news service. Unfortunately, everyone knows the lyrics. The British Broadcasting Corporation’s Somali ...

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