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Barcelona Advances to Copa del Rey Last 16 with 2-0 Win Over Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Spain – December 17, 2025 – Defending Copa del Rey champions Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory against third-tier side Guadalajara, advancing to the last 16 of Spain’s premier domestic cup competition. Late strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford proved decisive at the Estadio Pedro Escartin on Tuesday. Barcelona Struggles Against Resolute Guadalajara
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Lagos APC Slams Kenneth Okonkwo Over ‘Tinubu Military Rule’ Claim
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned comments attributed to African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo, which suggested that President Bola Tinubu could “rule Nigeria with the military” following a Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State emergency rule. Describing the remarks as “reckless and misleading,” APC emphasized that
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Morocco Launches Nationwide Emergency Relief After Deadly Floods Kill Dozens
Rabat, December 17, 2025 – Morocco has initiated a nationwide emergency relief operation to assist families affected by severe winter storms, including deadly floods and plummeting temperatures. Authorities say the program will reach around 73,000 households across 28 provinces, offering urgent support amid freezing conditions, heavy rainfall, and snowstorms. Devastating Flash Floods in Safi The
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Israel to Advance Plans for 9,000 Housing Units in Occupied East Jerusalem Amid International Concerns
Jerusalem, December 17, 2025 – Israeli authorities are expected to advance plans to construct 9,000 new housing units in the Atarot neighborhood on the site of the abandoned Qalandiya airport in occupied East Jerusalem, according to advocacy group Peace Now. The move, critics say, threatens the prospect of a contiguous Palestinian state and risks further
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U.S. Dollar Drifts Near 2-1/2-Month Lows Amid Soft U.S. Labor Data, Central Bank Uncertainty
Singapore, December 17, 2025 – The U.S. dollar wavered near its lowest levels since early October after November labor data indicated a softening in the U.S. job market, leaving investors uncertain about the timing of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. The dollar’s performance comes amid a flurry of global central bank activity, as policymakers across
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Fed’s Bostic Warns Against Further Rate Cuts: Risks Inflation and Credibility
Washington, D.C., December 16, 2025 – Raphael Bostic, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, cautioned that additional interest rate cuts in the United States could reignite inflation pressures and undermine the Fed’s credibility. In an essay published by the Atlanta Fed on Tuesday, Bostic emphasized that moving monetary policy into an accommodative stance
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Honda Recalls Over 70,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Reduced Brake Function
Washington, D.C., December 17, 2025 – Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has announced a recall of 70,658 vehicles in the United States due to a potentially reduced brake function that may increase the distance required to stop, raising the risk of vehicle crashes or injuries, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Details
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‘Stay Back, Build Your Country’ – Shehu Sani Reacts to US Visa Ban
Former lawmaker and Kaduna Central Senatorial District representative, Shehu Sani, has called on African leaders and citizens to focus on developing their own countries. Sani made the remarks on Wednesday via his verified X account, following a new US visa ban affecting several African nations. The United States, under President Donald Trump, recently issued a
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Louvre Museum Staff Extend Strike Amid Pay, Staffing, and Working Condition Disputes
Paris, December 17, 2025 – Staff at the Louvre Museum, the world’s most visited museum, have unanimously voted to extend their strike, leaving the museum closed until further notice. The strike, which began on Monday, is focused on pay, working conditions, and staffing shortages, highlighting ongoing operational challenges at the iconic Paris landmark. The museum
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Warner Bros Discovery Likely to Reject Paramount’s $108.4 Billion Bid, Stay Committed to Netflix Offer
Los Angeles/New York, December 17, 2025 – Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion takeover bid, according to sources familiar with the matter, and remain aligned with Netflix’s $72 billion offer for the studio’s non-cable assets. The decision could be announced as early as Wednesday, potentially advising shareholders to vote
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