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Wiz Khalifa Sentenced to Nine Months in Romanian Jail for Cannabis Possession

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

Wiz Khalifa, the Pittsburgh‑born rapper known for hits such as "Young, Wild & Free," was sentenced to nine months in jail by a Romanian court on...

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Thousands Rally in Sofia Demanding Elections After Budget Withdrawal

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Thousands rally in Sofia after Bulgaria’s government withdraws its 2026 budget and steps down. The country faces a budget void joining the eurozone...

Ukrainian President signs loan agreement with EU leaders around and golden light illuminates the room with a 90 billion euro

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EU Grants Ukraine 90 Billion Euro Interest-Free Loan, Rejects Frozen Russian Asset Plan

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

After a marathon negotiation that stretched into the night, European Union leaders announced on Friday that they will provide Ukraine with a...

Open briefcase with documents and faint Ukraine map sits on table surrounded by 27 EU leaders under soft golden light

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EU Secures Interest-Free Loan for Ukraine, Skips Frozen Russian Assets

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

In a dramatic late‑night summit, 27 European leaders agreed to give Ukraine a massive interest‑free loan, but the plan to tap frozen Russian assets...

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Travis Head’s Century and Celebratory Gesture Lights Up Adelaide Oval

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Travis Head celebrated a century in the fourth consecutive test on his home ground by taking off his helmet and gloves, dropping to his knees, and...

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Putin Declares Russian Forces Advancing in Ukraine, Demands Crimea Recognition, While EU Loan Plan Falters Over Frozen Assets

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

In a 4½‑hour televised address, President Vladimir Putin insisted that Russian troops are pushing forward across Ukraine’s front lines and that...

Lone figure gazing at the camera with a dimly-lit 1970s Brazilian street corner with graffiti walls and a vintage streetlamp.

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Brazil’s Oscar-Shortlisted Film “The Secret Agent” Opens in U.S. Theaters, Spotlighting Ordinary Heroism Amid a 1970s Dictatorship

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On Friday, Brazil’s newest Oscar‑shortlisted film, “The Secret Agent,” opened in U.S. theaters, drawing both critics and audiences into a story that...

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$50 Million World Cup Prize Sets Record, Up 49% From 2022

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will award the champion a staggering $50 million, a figure that eclipses the $42 million earned by Argentina in 2022 and the...