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Lynas' Malaysia processing plant in Pahang. Lynas Rare Earths

How Japan built a rare-earth supply chain without China

The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals.

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Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for an evidence hearing on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Why bullets from Mangione’s bag could be struck from evidence

Police hunting the killer of a US health care CEO say they found a gun magazine in underwear inside Luigi Mangione's backpack while searching him at McDonald's. However, it might be struck from evidence.

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A new lawsuit has claimed a cruise passenger was ‘negligently served’ at least 33 alcoholic beverages before he died aboard.

Family says cruise passenger served 33 drinks before death

A new lawsuit has claimed a cruise passenger was ‘negligently served’ at least 33 alcoholic beverages before unleashing on crew members in a violent rage.

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British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia’s war.

European leaders hold urgent talks on Ukraine peace deal

British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.

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Japan earthquake

‘Do not leave’: Tsunami warning as 7.6 earthquake hits Japan

An enormous 7.6 magnitude quake has struck Japan late at night, with major warnings issued for 90,000 people, as horror videos of the shudder emerge.

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Bryan Kohberger killed four university students.

Kohberger tries to ‘buddy up’ with serial killers in prison

He killed four university students in a brutal stabbing attack. Now he is trying to get to know prisoners who he thinks are on his level.

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Thai military have launched air strikes against Cambodia.

Thailand fires strikes at Cambodia after soldier killed

Thailand has launched air strikes against Cambodia after one of its soldiers was reportedly killed by gunfire.

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US President Donald Trump presents actor Sylvester Stallone with a medal as part of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honours.

Kennedy Center honours stars but Trump takes spotlight

Sylvester Stallone, disco queen Gloria Gaynor and KISS all found themselves in supporting roles as the President once again took control of proceedings.

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Interior Minister Alassane Seidou says Benin's armed forces have thwarted an attempted coup.

‘Senseless adventure’: African coup foiled, says government

Benin’s President has condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the country’s army in his first public comments since sporadic gunfire was heard in parts of the country’s capital.

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During Prince Harry's last UK visit in September, a "known stalker" came "within feet" of him. (AP PHOTO)

Prince Harry wins security review months after close call with stalker

Prince Harry has reportedly won a Home Office review of the decision to strip him of 24-hour armed police protection on visits to the UK.

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Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine.

Kremlin lauds US security plan as it keeps striking Ukraine

Russia welcomed the Trump administration’s national security strategy even as its drone strikes claimed four more Ukrainian lives.

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Trinity Madison Poague, 20, was found guilty of a raft of charges, including felony murder, aggravated battery and child cruelty over the horrific death of 18-month-old Romeo Jaxton Angeles at Georgia Southwestern State University in January last year.

Beauty queen sobs as she’s sentenced over toddler’s murder

A former beauty queen has broken down in tears as she was sentenced over the murder of a toddler that she beat to death in a college dorm room. WARNING: Disturbing details

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US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg says a peace deal with Russia is close. (AP PHOTO)

Ukraine peace deal is ‘really close’, US envoy claims

US President Donald Trump’s outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the war with Russia was ‘really close’ and now depended on resolving two main outstanding issues.

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The second phase of a Gaza Strip truce is close, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. (AP PHOTO)

Netanyahu says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US President will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.

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A pepper spray incident has caused several hours of delays for passengers at Heathrow Airport.

Woman attacked with pepper spray in airport suitcase robbery

A man has been arrested following a pepper spray attack that left several people injured, including a three-year-old girl, at London’s Heathrow Airport.

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