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Nov 25 2025RELIGION

A New Pope's Journey to Promote Peace and Unity

Pope Leo is set to make his first international trip as the leader of the Catholic Church, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. This journey is significant not only because it's his first overseas visit but also because it highlights his focus on peace and unity among different Christian denominations. In Turkey, Pope Leo will join Patriarch B...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

A High-Profile Target in Beirut: Israel's Bold Move

Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hezbollah's operations since the 1980s. He had held important roles, lik...

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Turkish Leaders Plan Meeting with Imprisoned Kurdish Figure

Turkish politicians are planning to meet with Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), who has been in prison for over two decades. This meeting comes after a suggestion from Devlet Bahceli, a strong ally of President Erdogan. Erdogan himself has hinted that he might allow Ocalan to speak to the lawmakers. Last year, the PKK made a big anno...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Political Tensions Surface at Cheney's Funeral

A significant political figure has passed away, and the event has sparked discussions about the current state of U. S. politics. Dick Cheney, who served as vice president under George W. Bush, was laid to rest in Washington. His funeral was attended by many high-profile figures, but notably absent were President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Cheney was k...

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Nov 21 2025CRIME

A Space Scandal Unfolds: The Truth Behind the First Alleged Space Crime

A former Air Force intelligence officer, Summer Heather Worden, has admitted to lying to authorities. She had previously accused her ex-spouse, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, of committing a crime while in space. Worden claimed McClain had guessed her bank password and accessed her account illegally from the International Space Station in 2019. This would have been a f...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

World Cup 2026: Who's Playing Who in the Play-offs?

The road to the 2026 World Cup is getting exciting. Italy will play Northern Ireland first, and the winner will then face either Wales or Bosnia & Herzegovina. Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland will travel to the Czech Republic and then host the winners of Denmark's match against North Macedonia. Jamaica is also in the mix, starting with a game against New Caledoni...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Absent at the Memorial: Trump's Snub and Cheney's Legacy

Dick Cheney, the former vice president, passed away recently at 84. He was known for his significant role in expanding presidential powers and shaping the nation's response to 9/11. His memorial service took place, but one notable figure was missing: Donald Trump. Trump was not invited to the service. This might not be surprising, given Cheney's public stance agains...

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Nov 18 2025POLITICS

Britain's Bold Move: Is Making Life Harder for Refugees the Solution?

The UK is taking a tough new stance on asylum seekers, aiming to control a heated immigration debate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is introducing strict rules that will delay permanent residency for refugees to 20 years, up from the current five. This means refugees will face regular checks and could be sent back if their home countries are considered saf...

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Turkey and Egypt Team Up to Talk Gaza Peace and Rebuilding

Turkey and Egypt are planning to have a big talk about Gaza. Their foreign ministers will meet in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire and what comes next. Turkey has been very vocal against Israel's actions in Gaza, even calling it a genocide. Israel, of course, disagrees. Turkey, along with Egypt and Qatar, has been helping to keep the peace in Gaza. They want to make ...

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Britain's Big Move on Asylum Rules: What's Changing and Why?

Britain is shaking things up with its biggest asylum policy changes in recent times. The government is taking a page from Denmark's book, a country known for its strict immigration rules. The new plan includes cutting support for some asylum seekers, like housing and weekly money, if they can work but don't or if they break the law. The goal? To make Britain less ap...

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