New ‘Jackass’ Movie From Johnny Knoxville Sets Summer Release
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New ‘Jackass’ Movie From Johnny Knoxville Sets Summer Release

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Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest
world

Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest

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Jan 8, 2026 1 min read
Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama
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Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama

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Jan 8, 2026 1 min read
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term

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Jan 8, 2026 1 min read
Vigil held for woman killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting
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Vigil held for woman killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting

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Jan 8, 2026 1 min read
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Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strike
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Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strike

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Jan 8, 2026 1 min read
Homeland Security plans 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota
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Homeland Security plans 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
‘The Rookie’ Creator Talks Premiere’s Chenford Milestone & Monica Return, Teases “Relationship-Forward” S8 That May Be Series’ “Biggest Ever”
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‘The Rookie’ Creator Talks Premiere’s Chenford Milestone & Monica Return, Teases “Relationship-Forward” S8 That May Be Series’ “Biggest Ever”

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
Best Hogwarts Legacy Mods To Download In 2026
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Best Hogwarts Legacy Mods To Download In 2026

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
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Chris Redd Says He Sold Pills to Fellow Cast Members While on ‘SNL’: ‘I’m Not Gonna Snitch on Y’all Motherf—–s’
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Chris Redd Says He Sold Pills to Fellow Cast Members While on ‘SNL’: ‘I’m Not Gonna Snitch on Y’all Motherf—–s’

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ Lead U.K., Ireland Box Office to $1.45 Billion in 2025, Best Post-Pandemic Result Yet
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‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ Lead U.K., Ireland Box Office to $1.45 Billion in 2025, Best Post-Pandemic Result Yet

Imagine you have a giant jar of cookies. Each year, you and your friends try to fill it up as much as possible by adding cookies based on how many fun...

Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
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Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
Learner drivers face longer wait for tests as lower drink-drive limit proposed
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Learner drivers face longer wait for tests as lower drink-drive limit proposed

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as death toll rises
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Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as death toll rises

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
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Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found
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Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found

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Jan 7, 2026 1 min read
Chris Mason: Starmer's strategy of avoiding criticising Trump over Maduro
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Chris Mason: Starmer's strategy of avoiding criticising Trump over Maduro

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
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Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
Electric car discounts are unsustainable, warns industry group
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Electric car discounts are unsustainable, warns industry group

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
Jon Stewart Slams Trump Reversal On Non-Interventionism: “I Think There’s Still Some Time To Go After Warner Bros. Discovery”
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Jon Stewart Slams Trump Reversal On Non-Interventionism: “I Think There’s Still Some Time To Go After Warner Bros. Discovery”

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
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Artist and fashion writer Molly Parkin dies
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Artist and fashion writer Molly Parkin dies

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
Police Release Video of Person of Interest in Murders of Dentist and His Wife
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Police Release Video of Person of Interest in Murders of Dentist and His Wife

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
'None of Your Gates Are Real' — Stranger Things Fans Warn Each Other Not to Get Upset When 'Conformity Gate' Theory Turns Out to Be Nonsense
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'None of Your Gates Are Real' — Stranger Things Fans Warn Each Other Not to Get Upset When 'Conformity Gate' Theory Turns Out to Be Nonsense

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol
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This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
'Within the law': Deputy attorney general defends legality of Maduro arrest
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'Within the law': Deputy attorney general defends legality of Maduro arrest

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
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Trump on Venezuela: ‘We’re in charge’
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Trump on Venezuela: ‘We’re in charge’

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Jan 6, 2026 1 min read
Elon Musk's Starlink offers free internet access in Venezuela following U.S. airstrikes and Maduro’s arrest
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Elon Musk's Starlink offers free internet access in Venezuela following U.S. airstrikes and Maduro’s arrest

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
How Trump went from boat strikes to regime change in Venezuela
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How Trump went from boat strikes to regime change in Venezuela

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court
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Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
Ahn Sung-ki, Veteran Korean Actor of ‘Silmido’ and ‘Radio Star,’ Dies at 74
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Ahn Sung-ki, Veteran Korean Actor of ‘Silmido’ and ‘Radio Star,’ Dies at 74

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
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Critics Choice to Oscars: Does ‘One Battle After Another’ Need Acting or Tech Wins? Is Jacob Elordi the New Frontrunner?
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Critics Choice to Oscars: Does ‘One Battle After Another’ Need Acting or Tech Wins? Is Jacob Elordi the New Frontrunner?

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
Louis Koo Action Drama ‘Back To The Past’ Scores Record-Breaking Opening Day In Hong Kong 
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Louis Koo Action Drama ‘Back To The Past’ Scores Record-Breaking Opening Day In Hong Kong 

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
Oil prices swing after U.S. captures Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
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Oil prices swing after U.S. captures Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court on Monday
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Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court on Monday

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
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New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
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Rubio says there's 'not a war against Venezuela' despite U.S. capture of Maduro
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Rubio says there's 'not a war against Venezuela' despite U.S. capture of Maduro

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Jan 5, 2026 1 min read
Starmer won't be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law
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Starmer won't be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law

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Jan 4, 2026 1 min read
Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026?
finance

Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026?

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Jan 4, 2026 1 min read
Son of British woman detained in Iran describes 'criminal' government response
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Son of British woman detained in Iran describes 'criminal' government response

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Jan 4, 2026 1 min read
U.S. prosecutors prepare case against Maduro
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U.S. prosecutors prepare case against Maduro

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Jan 4, 2026 1 min read
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