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Brad Lander has been arrested twice at 26 Federal Plaza since June, once while escorting a migrant

The European Commission's 'Small Cars Initiative' aims to make small electric vehicles more affordable, boosting demand and reducing China's expanding influence in Europe.

Major UK lenders have cut mortgage rates ahead of the Bank of England's upcoming decision, igniting a competitive mortgage market just days before the MPC meeting.

NASA scientists stunned as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shows bizarre near-Sun behaviour, defying known physics and hinting at secrets older than the Solar System.

Erika Kirk accused of faking tears before a speech as viral clip sparks backlash. Even conservatives question her sincerity amid JD Vance rumours.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to impose a fake 100% tariff on New Yorkers moving to Texas after Zohran Mamdani's win, highlighting Republican unease over the city's new progressive leadership.

3I/ATLAS has become visible to the Earth-based telescope again, and it changed colour for the third time, leaving scientists baffled..

For U.S. investors heading into Friday, the message is mixed. On one hand, robust data supports earnings durability for cyclical and industrial sectors. On the other, it raises the risk that the Fed will keep rates higher for longer.

Australia expanded its world-first under-16 social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, effective December 10. Nine platforms—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, Reddit, and Kick—face AU$49.5M fines for non-compliance. WhatsApp and gaming platforms are exempt.

NASA confirms 3I/ATLAS visible tonight — learn when and where to spot the rare interstellar comet lighting up Earth's skies before it vanishes again.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. counterpart Donald Trump over the sanctions against him and his family, saying they are "not only profoundly rude, but an insult to the Colombian nation, a humiliation."