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Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence Following Coup Conviction
He had been under house arrest since he was found guilty in September, but has been moved to jail after allegedly attempting to remove his ankle monitor.
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Campaign Group, Teens Ask High Court to Block Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s
In November 2024, Australia became the first country to pass a law on a social media ban for children under 16 from several platforms.
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America in Brief
President Donald Trump Meets NYC Mayor-elect; the Supreme Court takes on Texas redistricting case
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Taiwan President Announces $40 Billion in New Defense Spending to Counter China
The top U.S. envoy in Taiwan has welcomed Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s announcement, saying the entire world ‘has a stake’ in ensuring peace in the region.
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Witkoff to Visit Moscow to Discuss Peace Plan Next Week, Kremlin Says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed there was a preliminary agreement for Trump’s envoy to travel to the Russian capital.
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No Firm Deadline for Conclusion of Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal: Trump
The U.S. president had earlier suggested Thanksgiving as a possible deadline for Russia and Ukraine to come to an agreement on ending the war.
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Brains Have 5 ‘Major Epochs’ in a Lifetime: Study
Neuroscientists studied the structure of the brain at different ages for the research.
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Beijing Uses Security Dialogue as Cover for Indo-Pacific Expansion: Analysts
Observers warn the threat to Taiwan and U.S. allies remains high even as strategic calculations and internal instability affect future Chinese military drills.
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Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence Following Coup Conviction
He had been under house arrest since he was found guilty in September, but has been moved to jail after allegedly attempting to remove his ankle monitor.
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Campaign Group, Teens Ask High Court to Block Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s
In November 2024, Australia became the first country to pass a law on a social media ban for children under 16 from several platforms.
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America in Brief
President Donald Trump Meets NYC Mayor-elect; the Supreme Court takes on Texas redistricting case
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Taiwan President Announces $40 Billion in New Defense Spending to Counter China
The top U.S. envoy in Taiwan has welcomed Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s announcement, saying the entire world ‘has a stake’ in ensuring peace in the region.
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Witkoff to Visit Moscow to Discuss Peace Plan Next Week, Kremlin Says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed there was a preliminary agreement for Trump’s envoy to travel to the Russian capital.
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No Firm Deadline for Conclusion of Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal: Trump
The U.S. president had earlier suggested Thanksgiving as a possible deadline for Russia and Ukraine to come to an agreement on ending the war.
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Brains Have 5 ‘Major Epochs’ in a Lifetime: Study
Neuroscientists studied the structure of the brain at different ages for the research.
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Beijing Uses Security Dialogue as Cover for Indo-Pacific Expansion: Analysts
Observers warn the threat to Taiwan and U.S. allies remains high even as strategic calculations and internal instability affect future Chinese military drills.
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