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Meta's new board appointments include Trump ally UFC boss Dana White

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, appears to be making moves to improve relations with president-elect Donald Trump.

Health news

US reports first human death from H5N1 bird flu

US public health agencies said the risk to the general public remains low.

Japan

Blinken seeks to strengthen relations with Japan in final visit

There have been tensions in the Pacific region recently, with Russia allegedly providing North Korea with military equipment and training.

Business

Major London insurer shuns LSE listing in favour of New York

Aspen Insurance has became the latest company to choose to list on the New York Stock Exchange instead of the London Stock Exchange, mainly because of higher valuations and less rigid listing requirements in the US.

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Japan

Source: 'regrettable' that Nippon Steel deal blocked due to security

A Japanese government source told Euronews that the Biden adminstration's decision to block the takeover of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel might have an impact on future investments between Japan and the US.

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See images of the Tesla exploding outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Investigators are trying to understand the motives of the perpetrator of Wednesday's explosion, a highly decorated soldier.

Health news

US top doctor calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

The recommendation isn’t legally binding, but could help bring public awareness to the health risks associated with alcohol.

USA

New Orleans car attack investigated as 'terrorism', authorities say

At least 15 people were killed and 35 others injured on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday as a driver intentionally hit a crowd of people celebrating the New Year.

USA

Norway's chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over his jeans

Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competitions.

Travel News

Groundstop of all American Airlines flights across US lifted

American Airlines flight services have resumed across the United States after they were temporarily grounded due to a technical issue impacting the airline's entire system.

USA

US House ethics panel accuses Gaetz of paying for sex and drug use

The US House Ethics Committee has accused Republican Matt Gaetz of paying women for sex, including a 17-year-old-girl, and use of illicit drugs while the Florida native was a member of Congress in a damning new 37-page report.

USA

Does the angel on your tree have six wings and dozens of eyes?

Well, if you want it to be biblically accurate it should - as well as pink, blue and gold feathers, according to one angel devotee.

USA

Luigi Mangione agrees to New York extradition

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO will return to New York to face murder charges.

USA

Shooting at a Christian school in Madison kills teacher and a student

A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin has killed two people. Police say the shooter also died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

USA

Three killed in school shooting in the US state of Wisconsin

A school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, left three dead on Monday, including the shooter.

Markets

European Central Bank warns of effects of shift in US trade policies

Christine Lagarde also said that the ECB will continue to cut interest rates, but that worries persisted about economic growth.

Europe News

Pelosi hospitalised in Luxembourg after injury

The former US-House of Representatives Speaker had travelled to Luxembourg to attend commemorations on the 80th anniversary of WW II 'Battle of the Bulge'.

World News

First Friday prayers held in Syria since fall of al-Assad

HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa called on Syrians to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad peacefully in the squares, asking them to refrain from using gunfire.

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A choir inside a giant Christmas tree in the USA

In Michigan, the Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree is 20 metres tall, with 25,000 LED lights, 1,580 linear metres of greenery and 15 levels on which 180 choir members stand. The 40-year-old tree can hold up to 220 singers.

USA

New York police hunt for health care CEO killer

The CEO of one of the largest US health insurance companies was fatally shot on Wednesday outside a Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York City. Investigators say it was no random act of violence.

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