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Alexis Caraco

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Migrant crossings slow as Trump policies take hold

Shelters in Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana are only half-full as illegal border crossings in San Diego drop, but concerns about Trump's policies and migrant conditions remain.

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China unveils first humanoid robot training base in Shanghai

China's Pudong District opens a humanoid robot training base, training 100 robots now with a goal of 1,000 by 2027, enhancing applications in manufacturing and services.

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Snowball fights go viral as Texas and Gulf Coast face unusual blizzard

Videos posted on social media captured nuns having a snowball fight and Houston firefighters having a friendly battle as a rare storm swept across Texas and the Gulf Coast. The snow closed motorways, grounded flights and closed schools for more than a million pupils unaccustomed to winter weather.

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Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris Agreement

Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.

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6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, injures 27

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, causing minor injuries to 27 people and some structural damage.

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Watch Trump take the oath of office in a historic political comeback

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking an unprecedented political comeback four years after being voted out of office.

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Watch: deadly ski resort fire in Turkey captured in first images

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a ski resort in Turkey's Bolu province, claimed 76 lives and left 51 others hospitalised early Tuesday.

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Watch West Bank joy as 90 freed Palestinian prisoners return

Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The next exchange is scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds.

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Emotional reunion of Israeli hostages with families after truce

Three Israelis, including Romi Gonen, were freed and reunited with their families amid celebrations, as a ceasefire begins, hoping to end the 15-month conflict.

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Help cats and the environment with new Bucharest vending machines

Bucharest has introduced eco-friendly vending machines in Tineretului, Floreasca, and Circului parks, offering food and water for stray cats in exchange for recycled bottles and cans.

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Madrid pet owners bring animals for Saint Anthony blessing

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

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Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding across southern Brazil

Heavy overnight rain caused floods to wreak havoc in Brazil's Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú regions.

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 72 as ceasefire delayed

Gaza's Health Ministry reports 72 dead from Israeli airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas reportedly agreed on Wednesday.

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84-year-old pensioner thwarts launderette mugger with pair of jeans

An 84-year-old man in Maltby, England, fended off a would-be mugger using nothing but a pair of jeans in a dramatic confrontation inside a launderette.

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Santa departs Lapland on Christmas eve mission

Santa Claus set off from his home in snowy Rovaniemi, Finland, embarking on his magical global journey to deliver Christmas cheer. Crowds gathered at Santa Claus Village to wave him off as he boarded his reindeer-drawn sleigh, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas in multiple languages.

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Osaka shrine hosts annual laughter ritual

Hundreds gathered on Monday at Hiraoka Shrine in Osaka, Japan, to participate in a year-end Shinto ritual aimed at "laughing away" the bad memories of the past year.

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As cholera fears grow in Mayotte, France observes national mourning

French troops and firefighters are working around the clock in Mayotte, which was devastated by Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to strike the region in 90 years.

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Oil spill ravages Black Sea shores, causing major environmental crisis

Footage showed oil-streaked shores and birds covered in mazut. Officials say clean-up efforts are underway, though environmental impacts remain uncertain.

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Watch: AI-powered robot teaches German students

A secondary school in northern Germany became the first to trial a humanoid robot teacher on Tuesday. The robot, named Captcha, was developed by Hong Kong start-up Hidoba Research and introduced to students in Lower Saxony to discuss artificial intelligence.

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Watch: Vanuatu shaken by 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Videos shared on social media show debris scattered in shops and structural damage to buildings housing diplomatic missions after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu.

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