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Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue

The SEAL, who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave, has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation.

USA

Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires

Koalas are native to Australia and are one of the country's most beloved animals, but they've been under threat due to a loss of habitat.

Greece

Tom Hanks receives honorary Greek citizenship

The 63-year-old actor has produced a number of films in the country and often spends his holidays on the Greek island of Antiparos.

USA

Car bomb in Somali capital kills at least 30

The death toll will likely rise further, officials said, with more than 60 people wounded and still being taken to hospitals.

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USA

U.S. contractor killed, service members wounded in rocket attack on Iraq base

The attack reportedly involved as many as 30 rockets fired into the base, which is hosting coalition troops.

USA

Russia commissions 'landmark' intercontinental hypersonic weapon

"I congratulate you on this landmark event for the military and the entire nation," Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

USA

U.S. senators banned from visiting Philippines after they raise case of government critic

The move comes after Congress approved a provision against anyone involved in the incarceration of Sen. Leila de Lima.

USA

Bruce Lee's daughter sues Chinese fast food chain for using his image

Real Kungfu, which sells rice bowls with Chinese dishes, was founded in 1990 and has outlets in over 57 Chinese cities.

United Kingdom

British lawyer's tweet about killing a fox incites outrage

"Already this morning I have killed a fox with a baseball bat. How's your Boxing Day going?" wrote Jolyon Maugham.

USA

Tour helicopter carrying 7 people goes missing off Hawaii coast

"We have trained crews responding and on scene searching for any signs of the helicopter and those aboard."

USA

At least 14 dead after passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say

The Fokker-100 aircraft was heading for the capital and crashed shortly after takeoff. At least 35 people were injured, officials said.

USA

Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone stranded many people in sea and airports at the peak of holiday travel, set off landslides and flooded low-lying villages.

Switzerland

Avalanche at Swiss ski resort buries 'a number' of skiers

"We believe there are more people buried but we can't say how many," a police spokesperson said.

USA

Iran anticipates renewed protests amid social media shutdown

Iranian news agency ILNA reported that authorities have restricted mobile internet access in several provinces.

USA

Australian firefighters brace for extreme heatwave over the weekend

About 12.35 million acres of land have burned nationwide over the past months, with nine people killed and more than 950 homes destroyed.

USA

Lawmaker aims to oust scandal-hit Netanyahu in Likud primary

Despite the shadow of corruption indictments hanging over him, the prime remains popular among Likud members and the fiercely loyal party.

USA

Months after devastating fire, Notre Dame 'is not out of danger'

Cathedral's congregation, clergy and choir held Christmas celebrations at the Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church across from the Louvre Museum.

USA

ESPN's Ed Aschoff dead at 34 after battling pneumonia

The reporter recently announced on social media that he had contracted an illness while covering the Ohio State-Michigan football game.

USA

Taliban ambush peace convoy in Afghanistan, abducting activists

The militants stage near-daily attacks targeting Afghan and U.S. forces despite ongoing peace talks with the U.S.

USA

'Even the worst of us': Don't let Church failings drive you away, Pope urges Catholics

"Whatever goes wrong in our lives, whatever doesn't work in the Church, whatever problems there are in the world, will no longer serve as an excuse."