Business
Trump Account holders to receive SpaceX stock from Gwynne Shotwell in December
Eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving donated shares of SpaceX stock in December, President and COO Gwynne Shotwell said in a post on X.
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Entertainment
Sega’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ to Launch Lingokids Games (EXCLUSIVE)
“Sonic the Hedgehog” is coming to the popular interactive kids’ gaming platform Lingokids this December as part of a larger ongoing partnership with Sega. Developed as a collaboration between Sega and Lingokids Studios, these five “Sonic” games will combine “fast-paced adventures with playful learning experiences” and feature “Sonic the Hedgehog” characters including Sonic himself, as […]
Sports
Paul to fight MMA star Doumbe on 24 December
MMA and kickboxing star Cedric Doumbe will welcome Jake Paul back to the boxing ring on 24 December in Dubai.
World
European diplomats shun Russia at G20 gathering in the US
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declined to comment on Russia's participation in the G20 summit in December, telling DW that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should travel to Russia if he wanted talks with Vladimir Putin.
Sports
Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?
The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.
Sports
Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.
Sports
'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December
Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.
Sports
Briton Azim set for December return against Valenzuela
British light-welterweight Adam Azim is set to face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela at London's Copper Box on 4 December.
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Business
Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates this week — but stay hawkish: CNBC survey
All survey respondents said they expect the BOJ to set the stage for a rate hike in December or January, as inflation and wages continue to rise.
Politics
Will Guinea-Bissau remain trapped in political chaos?
Elections scheduled for December 6 in Guinea-Bissau have been postponed indefinitely. No new date has been set, leaving the country's return to civilian rule uncertain.
Business
Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign
The campaign, run by Little Stars, is running from today until 4 December.
World
Maradona death: Verdict in trial to be delivered on December 22
The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Maradona's death concludes, December verdict set.
World
Trump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit
Judge says Trump must sit for questioning from a BBC lawyer by December 11 or face possible dismissal of lawsuit.
Entertainment
Hunter Schafer Reveals She Had Gender-Affirming Bottom Surgery
Hunter Schafer has undergone bottom surgery, the “Euphoria” star revealed. “I just had bottom surgery in December, which was amazing, and I love it so much,” Schafer told Elle magazine, referring to the gender-affirming operation that alters a person’s genitals to align with their gender identity. “For a long time I’ve embraced the gender-expansive part […]
Health
Belgium and WHO sign new agreement to increase global equitable access to essential health products and technologies
On 16 December 2021 the Government of Belgium and WHO signed a new €8 million multiyear contribution agreement for the period 2021-2025, to support increasing global equitable access to health products and health technologies globally. This contribution will focus on equitable access for health products related to the current pandemic, and health products related to other communicable and non-communicable diseases. Through this support, the Belgium government will facilitate technology transfer through the mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub and work on increasing regulatory capacity and fair
Business
JetBlue’s new domestic first class, BlueFirst, is now on sale
JetBlue announced that BlueFirst, its new domestic first class option, is available for booking on more than 30 routes. It launches December 8.
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Politics
Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will not be livestreamed, Trump says
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was cancelling plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter – a project that had sparked outrage in the United States. Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3 at Fort Hood in Texas, where he killed 13 people in 2009.
Entertainment
‘Dune’ Immersive Experience Heads to L.A With Real Props, Sandworms and a $250 VIP Package
Fans won’t have to wait until December to return to Arrakis. Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment are bringing the world of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” films to downtown Los Angeles next month, with a new immersive attraction that lets visitors encounter giant sandworms, sit on Paul Atreides’ throne and get an up-close look at actual props […]
Sports
Pressure on Norway in play-off final - Wilkinson
Rhian Wilkinson says the pressure will be on Gemma Grainger's Norway in their Women's World Cup play-off final against Wales in December.
World
Syria: Israeli army accused of arbitrary arrests and detention
The Israeli army has arrested more than 200 people in southern Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, according to the Sijil Centre, which tracks Israeli activity in Syria. The Israeli military says it is targeting “suspected terrorists”. Witnesses, for their part, have denounced the arbitrary arrests, while former detainees and their loved ones have raised serious concerns over conditions in detention.