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Incidents of antisemitism have been increasing since October 7, 2023, causing concerns among Jewish communities globally.

A 22-year-old Italian woman who underwent nose surgery at a private clinic has tragically passed away after three days in a coma. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause of death and hold those responsible accountable.

President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has resumed his golfing activities after a hiatus of eight years, citing the need to engage with President Donald Trump of the United States on the golf course.

The war in Ukraine takes a remarkable turn as North Korean troops are reportedly active in the occupied Russian border region of Kursk. What does this mean for the course of the conflict? Follow the latest developments in the Ukraine war here.

The police are investigating threats made towards a number of secondary schools in Amsterdam-West. The police state that they are taking the threat seriously and have implemented visible and invisible measures. The schools are open as usual on Wednesday. It is not yet clear if the online threat is related to the recent unrest in the capital city in the past few days, as the police are still investigating.

The Spanish weather institute Aemet has issued a code red in parts of Spain once again due to heavy rains. Extreme danger is reported in Malaga and Tarragona where heavy rainfall warnings are in place.

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a simple solution to reduce the number of shark attacks on surfers.

Masked demonstrators in the United States wave Nazi flags and shout racist and anti-Semitic slogans at a play about Anne Frank.

President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to fill top positions in his new administration, including appointing Elon Musk to lead a new department focusing on streamlining federal bureaucracy.

A 22-year-old US military member, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking secret information online. Teixeira accessed and shared hundreds of classified documents, including information on the war in Ukraine.

Archbishop of Canterbury forced to resign following a report on mishandling of 'grotesque abuse of boys and men' within the Anglican Church.

Ukraine prepares for a second Russian counteroffensive in Kursk as Moscow mobilizes troops for a major assault. President Zelensky warns of a formidable Russian army presence in the region.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to hold a vote of confidence on December 16, paving the way for potential new elections in February.

The leader of the Anglican Church, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, announces resignation following abuse scandal within the church.

Paris, especially around the Stade de France, is under tight security due to the upcoming football match between France and Israel. Authorities fear a repeat of recent events in Amsterdam.

A man from England who claimed to be partially disabled due to a car accident was caught participating in a tractor-pulling competition, leading to his benefits being revoked.

The Russian parliament has unanimously approved a bill that bans 'propaganda' for a childless life, aiming to promote traditional family values.

Belgium's formateur Bart De Wever has been granted extra time by King Filip as efforts to form a new government continue. The discussions between five political parties have been hindered by financial issues, delaying the formation of a new Belgian government.

Defectors reveal the truth about North Korean 'elite troops' sent to Ukraine by Kim Jong-un, painting a far less intimidating picture than the dictator claims.

A homeless man was found dead on the streets of Lyon, France, possibly killed by a concrete block. The incident shows similarities to a prior case in Rotterdam.

An accident in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai has resulted in the death of 35 people and injuries to 43 others after a driver ran over a large number of people.

A woman who was fired for refusing the Covid vaccine receives a huge compensation. She will never have to work again with this amount.

American senator Marco Rubio is being tipped as the new Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, with strong views on China, Iran, and NATO.

Following Donald Trump's election victory, the Republicans also win the battle for the House of Representatives, according to Decision Desk HQ.

An aircraft belonging to the American budget airline Spirit Airlines was shot at while approaching the airport of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince. The company reported that a cabin crew member was injured.

The fire department in the Spanish municipality of Catarroja, in the Valencia region, evacuated a building with 50 apartments on Monday evening due to the risk of collapse. The underground parking lot of the building was flooded due to the floods in the region.

The region of Valencia is still searching for 32 'active' missing individuals, including two young boys aged three and five.

Argentinian President Javier Milei has fulfilled his promise of tackling bureaucracy in the South American country by abolishing an unnecessary law that designates the president as the godfather or godmother of the seventh child born to a couple.

A fallen American soldier, Jeremiah P. Mahoney, who perished in World War II, is finally getting his name back after almost 80 years.

German authorities have arrested a 17-year-old German-Turkish teenager who was reportedly planning to drive a truck into a Christmas market. The arrest apparently prevented a terrorist attack in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, German media reported.