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- CNN
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- Malay Mail
Kindergarten teacher in Johor dies five days after cobra bite
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- Reuters
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire, Kyiv and Moscow cite conditions
PARIS (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end "the madness", prompting Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy and the Kremlin to list their conditions. Trump made his comments just hours after meeting Zelenskiy in Paris for their first face-to-face talks since Trump won last month's U.S. election. Trump has vowed to bring about a negotiated end to the conflict, but so far has not provided details.
- People
Jennifer Lopez Decks the Halls in Eye-Popping Cutout Gown with Daringly Low Back: ‘Believe in Yourself'
A video of Lopez strutting in the dress — which the star posted on Instagram on Dec. 8 — amassed more than 150,000 likes in just 30 minutes
- KameraOne
Goat kid born with unusual features in India attracts crowd
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- HuffPost UK
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- Malay Mail
Health minister vows thorough probe on MO’s alleged assault on Perak doctor
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- Malay Mail
Thai country music singer dies after getting massages at Udon Thani spa
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- The Telegraph
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They must be cursing the memory of Yahya Sinwar in Tehran’s corridors of power.
- Malay Mail
Auction of Vida’s seized assets postponed to January 8 after Vida Beauty claims ownership, say lawyers
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- The Guardian
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The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army
- The Telegraph
Ruud van Nistelrooy keeps impressive unbeaten run going after Leicester comeback
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- People
Man Who Spent Hours with Hannah Kobayashi Before Her Disappearance Reveals What They Discussed: Police (Exclusive)
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- The Independent
Family blames Elon Musk for son’s death while driving Tesla in ‘autopilot’ mode
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- The Telegraph
Fall of the House of Assad, with a billion-pound fortune and blood on their hands
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- Cinema Online
Susan Lankester wins Best Actress back-to-back for "Rain Town"
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- InStyle
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- The Daily Beast
Trump Rewards His Fire-Breathing Lawyer Alina Habba With High-Ranking Title
President-elect Donald Trump has named his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, as counselor to the president. In a Truth Social post published Sunday night, Trump described Habba as a “tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team” while announcing her new role in the White House. “She has been unwavering in her loyalty and unmatched in her resolve,” the president-elect continued. “Standing with me through numerous ‘trials