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Donald Trump stunned guests at a White House Christmas party by asking an Ivanka look-alike to 'turn around'.

Rising stars Tyla and Kim Petras distance themselves from Nicki Minaj as her right-wing pivot and feud with Governor Gavin Newsom spark industry-wide backlash.

Melania Trump is 'furious' after a pastor leaked details of a late-night call where Barron Trump revealed he was 'close to Christ'. Inside the privacy breach that caused family fury.

Former aide says Melania Trump faced years of criticism over White House Christmas decor, revealing how festive backlash quietly wore down the First Lady.

FBI Director Kash Patel ignites controversy within conservative circles after an Ivy League shooting investigation yields a released 'person of interest' and reignites scrutiny of his public conduct.

Donald Trump's 'Things can happen' comment on the Brown University shooting sparks fury. Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump clash over empathy and leadership.

Trump's restrained remarks on the Brown University mass shooting, including the phrase 'things can happen', have ignited intense controversy, prompting debate on leadership amid recurring gun violence in the US.

Trump said his eldest son would 'rather be in the jungle' than attend his memorial, sparking outrage and amusement among supporters; backlash exposes deep divides over the Trump family and MAGA loyalty.

Displaced Gazans in al-Qarara face rent demands from Hamas for beach tents amid Storm Byron floods, the IDF reveals.

Far-right hardliner José Antonio Kast has been elected Chile's next president after a decisive runoff victory, pledging deep spending cuts, tougher security, and mass deportations.

A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing a woman doctor's hijab at an appointment letter distribution in Patna has drawn sharp reactions from political parties. The Congress and RJD criticised the act as disrespectful, while discussions on respect, dignity and women's safety have intensified.

A Sydney man named Naveed Akram is worried about his life since he has the same name as the Bondi Beach shooter. Many netizens who misidentified him send threatening messages.

New observations show interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has changed the direction of its rare anti-tail as it nears Earth, deepening scientific debate over its nature and behaviour.

U.S. President Donald Trump veered abruptly into a bizarre rant about snakes and an Ivanka Trump lookalike, raising political and health concerns and prompting a rare wave of unease among allies and critics alike.

Police release the Brown University shooting suspect, marking a humiliating U-turn for FBI Director Kash Patel after his premature victory lap on social media.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says President Trump's tariff policies are causing higher inflation, increased costs for households and businesses, and could weaken job creation, forcing the Fed into a delicate policy balancing act.

Horror strikes at Hyde Park as a woman is punched unconscious in a mass brawl at Winter Wonderland. Visitors blame severe overcrowding and lax security for the 'lawless' violence.

Fifteen people were killed in a father-and-son shooting rampage at Bondi Beach, Australia, on Sunday, 14 December 2025. The shooters, armed with legally acquired firearms, targeted Jewish worshippers celebrating Hanukkah, leaving dozens more injured. Police are now being slammed for being 'frozen' during the attack.

Political tensions shifted Chinese tourists from Japan to South Korea, boosting arrivals and sparking competition, local unease, and enforcement measures.

Political commentator, professor, and former US labour secretary Robert Reich has published a video on his social media, including Facebook and TikTok, in which he claims that the US president Donald Trump's health is declining, alleging signs of dementia.

Candace Owens and Erika Kirk are set for a private face to face meeting on December 15 as tensions over conspiracy theories, grief, and online attacks reach breaking point.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised a civilian's bravery after he disarmed one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack.

CNN's Jake Tapper questions White House claims about Donald Trump's health after visible bruises and an MRI spark debate over transparency and public trust.

Bondi sits at the heart of Sydney's Jewish community, a connection that helps explain why one of the city's most visible Jewish celebrations takes place there each year.

Donald Trump condemned global attacks, vowing retaliation after US casualties in Syria and praising a Sydney hero following the Bondi Beach antisemitic shooting.

A House Oversight Committee report alleges that Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith pressured commanders to manipulate crime data, misleading the public and prompting calls for leadership change.

Jimmy Lai is convicted in Hong Kong's landmark national security trial. Here is what the guilty verdict means for his net worth and frozen assets.

Police name Nick Reiner as prime suspect in stabbing deaths of actor-director Rob Reiner and wife Michele in LA home.

Internet sleuths wrongly identified Benjamin Erickson after the Brown University shooting, but police say he was released and no suspect has been charged today.