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Why Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s charming streets

The allure of seeing these cinematic backdrops firsthand is proving irresistible.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Mass shootings are rare in Australia. Here is a look at some previous attacks

Police say at least 11 people were killed Sunday in a shooting attack on a Jewish community event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

What to know about the US military's role in Syria after deadly IS attack

An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Trump says 'we will retaliate' after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS

President Donald Trump says that “we will retaliate” after two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed in a Syria attack that the U.S. blames on the Islamic State group

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Trump promises retaliation after two US Army soldiers and a civilian translator are killed in Syria attack

Attack on US forces occurred as soldiers were conducting ‘key leader engagement’ as part of a larger counter-terrorism operation

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Donald Trump vows to 'retaliate' after three Americans killed by suspected IS gunman in Syria

The identities of those killed are being held for 24 hours until their next of kin have been informed

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025

UN chief visits Iraq to mark end of assistance mission set up after 2003 invasion

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited Iraq to mark the end of the political mission established in 2003 in the wake of the U.S.-led invasion and occupation as well as the fall of Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Cotton Slipping at Friday’s Midday

Cotton futures are back to slightly weaker trade on Friday, with contracts down 2 to 5 points in the nearbys. Crude oil futures are up 5 cents per barrel at $57.64, with the US dollar index $0.21 lower to $98.365. Thursday’s online auction from The Seam showed sales of 13,615...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Cotton Trading with Slight Thursday Midday Losses

Cotton futures are down 7 to 12 points across most front months at Thursday’s midday. Crude oil futures are down $1.15 per barrel at $57.32, with the US dollar index $0.568 lower to $98.200. Export Sales data was released this morning for the week of 11/13 showed cotton bookings at...

Barchart · Dec 11, 2025

How a forgotten hellhole in Syria impacts millions of people in the UK

IN FOCUS: As a damning new report on Britain’s ‘two-tier’ stripping of citizen’s rights is released, Bel Trew reports on the legislation leaving swathes of Britons in the Middle East vulnerable

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025