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Deutsche Welle

December 13, 2025

IS Gunman Kills US Personnel in Syria After Assad's Fall

Two US service members and a civilian were killed by an Islamic State gunman in central Syria, marking the first deadly attack since Assad's ouster.

#Syria #ISIS #US military

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The Guardian

December 13, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker, Oil Exports Plummet Amid Rising Tensions

Venezuela's oil exports drop dramatically after US forces seized the Skipper tanker, marking the first cargo capture since 2019 sanctions and escalating tensions with Maduro's government.

#Venezuela #oil sanctions #US foreign policy

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Deutsche Welle

December 13, 2025

Chevron Outpaces China in Venezuela's Oil Revival Under Maduro

US energy giant Chevron is leading Venezuela's oil sector recovery as Chinese investment retreats, shifting geopolitical dynamics in the crisis-hit nation.

#venezuela #chevron #china

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Al Jazeera

December 13, 2025

Myanmar Military Defends Hospital Bombing That Killed Dozens

Myanmar's military justifies deadly hospital attack claiming armed groups used facility, as UN warns strike may constitute war crime.

#Myanmar #war crimes #hospital bombing

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The Guardian

December 13, 2025

Meghan's Father Confides in Mail Editor, Sparking Ethics Debate

Thomas Markle's close relationship with a Mail on Sunday editor raises questions about journalistic ethics as he shares personal health news with media before family.

#meghan-markle #media-ethics #british-royals

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Deutsche Welle

December 13, 2025

Eurovision 2024 Winner Nemo Returns Trophy Over Israel Participation

Swiss singer Nemo returns Eurovision trophy in protest of Israel's inclusion in 2026 contest. Five nations announce boycott amid growing political tensions.

#Eurovision #Israel #geopolitics

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France 24

December 13, 2025

Thailand's High-Stakes Election: Nationalism and Regional Tensions

Thailand heads toward early elections amid rising nationalism and Cambodia border disputes. Political expert calls it calculated strategy, not gamble.

#Thailand #Southeast Asia #nationalism

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Deutsche Welle

December 13, 2025

400,000-Year-Old Fire Tech Discovery Reshapes Human Evolution

Groundbreaking archaeological evidence from southern England reveals Neanderthals' sophisticated fire-making capabilities 400,000 years ago, fundamentally changing our understanding of early human technological development.

#archaeology #human-evolution #neanderthal-research

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The New York Times

December 13, 2025

Pacific Diplomacy: Orcas and Dolphins Form Hunting Alliance

New research reveals unprecedented cooperation between killer whales and dolphins off British Columbia, highlighting evolving marine ecosystems.

#marine-cooperation #pacific-ecosystem #species-alliance

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BBC

December 13, 2025

Historic Marine Cooperation: Killer Whales and Dolphins Unite in Hunt

First-ever footage captures killer whales and dolphins hunting together in the North Pacific, revealing unprecedented marine cooperation with potential implications for ocean ecosystems.

#marine-policy #pacific-region #environmental-diplomacy

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The Guardian

December 13, 2025

Colombian ELN Rebels Launch Military Drills After Trump Cocaine Threats

Colombia's ELN guerrilla group orders civilians to stay indoors during three-day military exercises, responding to Trump's threats against cocaine-producing nations.

#Colombia #ELN #Trump

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Al Jazeera

December 13, 2025

Spain's FM Albares Addresses Trump's Security Strategy & Palestine

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares discusses Trump's new security approach, NATO dynamics, Ukraine conflict, and Spain's roadmap for Palestinian statehood.

#Spain #NATO #Trump

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