The 25 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now December 2024

Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024

Old liberation movements in Southern Africa suffered serious electoral declines this year as millions of people made their voices heard in elections

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Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month

Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime minister

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The best of the long read in 2024

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...

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South Korean opposition plans to impeach prime minister

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The video games you may have missed in 2024

A returning classic, a Love Island send-up and an answer to the age-old question: can you fry eggs atop Mount Everest? The year’s best games that might have passed you by. • More on the best ...

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These Students Ousted Bangladesh’s Government. Now They’re Rebuilding a Democracy.

It is a daunting task for Bangladesh. But an unusual mix of young people and seasoned technocrats are determined to make the most of their opening.

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UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns

Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...

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Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024

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Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister

The new leader was chosen by secret ballot two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly amid a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Tonga’s government elected a new ...

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Northern Lights: The aurora that dazzled us in 2024

There has been lots of aurora activity seen in the UK this year and there is likely to be even more in the coming year.

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Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, Dec. 23, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

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Movies and TV shows to stream this holiday season

It's award season and the holiday season, which means it's time to hunker down and watch something fun. But if you don't want to brave the cold this week, there's lots of great content to stream in ...

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Luigi Mangione's lawyer expresses concern about right to fair trial

The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains behind bars after pleading not guilty to murder and terrorism charges Monday morning in New York. Luigi Mangione's lawyer ...

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, fined again for publicly ripping refs, now up to $135K in fines this season

Edwards has lost $135,000 in fines over a 15-game span

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German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support

There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.

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5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.

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Here are the best remaining MLB free agents

It's been a wild winter so far, and several big names are still available in MLB free agency.

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Bangladesh asks India for extradition of former prime minister

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Luigi Mangione's lawyer on concerns about Eric Adam's comments, right to fair trial

Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Luigi Mangione's lawyer, protested New York City Mayor Eric Adam's statements about the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder case. CBS News legal contributor ...

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Vols, Auburn still atop SEC-heavy AP Top 25 poll

Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. It's a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams ...

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France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget

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Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It

The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.

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Trends Shaping E-Commerce as We Leave 2024

Three things retailers should watch this holiday season.

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From Amazon warehouse to port strikes, shippers and the DOT are preparing for an unpredictable 2025

Amazon worker labor action amid the holidays, and the threat of a ports strike in January, has shippers preparing for a chaotic start to 2025.

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JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn

The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.

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College basketball rankings: Kentucky slips in AP Top 25, No. 2 Auburn gains on top-ranked Tennessee

The Tigers received a few more first-place votes than last week and narrowed the gap behind the Volunteers

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Biden did the right thing granting clemency to 37 federal death row inmates

President Biden is urged to commute all federal death sentences to life in prison in order to keep his promise as the first president to oppose capital punishment and secure his legacy as a ...

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Germany's far-right AfD holds march after Christmas market attack

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Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia

Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.

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France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse

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A much-needed reality check on reality show labor rights

Reality television is about creating stories that resonate with audiences while offering contestants a chance to change their lives. The NLRB’s complaint risks undermining that balance by imposing ...

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Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party agree prime minister should resign

Core of the Liberals have abandoned Canada’s prime minister after last week’s resignation of his deputy. Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party have now agreed that Canada’s embattled ...

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Scheffler & Korda dominate, McIlroy's miss and a Woods ace - 2024 in review

Iain Carter embarks on a round to represent 2024 with, in no particular order, 18 of the key memories from the year.

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From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...

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The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix

It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.

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Baby mammoth in Russia is the ‘best-preserved’ ever found

The 50,000-year-old female, nicknamed Yana, is one of only seven whole remains discovered in world. Russian scientists have displayed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth found ...

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