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Argentines protest Milei’s economic reforms
Protesters demand courts intervene to invalidate sweeping decree and deregulation.
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
It alleges the companies’ powerful models used millions of articles for training without permission.
Fan death at Taylor Swift's Rio concert caused by heat exhaustion
Autopsy report says the woman suffered from ‘cardiovascular shock’.
Macron asks Netanyahu for ‘lasting ceasefire’ in Gaza
This follows the escalating humanitarian crisis happening there.
US releases final package of authorised military aid for Ukraine
Congress now needs to decide whether to keep supporting Kyiv’s battle against Russian invasion.
Gaston Glock, inventor of cult guns, dies at age 94
Forbes estimates the fortune of the pistol maker and his family at US$1.1 billion in 2021.
Apple wins watch ban pause in US patent feud
Federal court says prohibition on selling affected products won’t take effect during full appeal process.
Eiffel Tower closed as staff go on strike
Union protests tower operator’s unsustainable way of managing the iconic attraction.
Gaza population in ‘grave peril’, says WHO
Continuity of humanitarian aid operations depends on more food arriving in the Palestinian territory.
Blinken seeks way forward in Mexico on migration headache
US delegation will speak to country’s president about ‘urgent need for lawful pathways and additional enforcement actions’.
South Korea sanctions the North’s spy chief for illicit cyber activities
He is barred from conducting foreign exchange, financial transactions with nationals without prior authorisation from Seoul.
Apple to appeal US watch ban
Legal tussles involving big tech companies over valuable patents continue.
North Korea kicks off key party meeting ahead of new year
Major policy decisions for 2024 are expected to be unveiled.
UN names outgoing Dutch minister humanitarian coordinator for Gaza
She will start work on January 8.
Shakira’s Colombian home city unveils statue in her honour
The 6.5m bronze-aluminium creation depicts singer in a characteristic dance move.
US stocks drift higher in post-holiday session
US stocks have been on a tear since late October as inflation has moderated.
US rap star Kanye West apologises for anti-Semitism
This could benefit the release of his next album, due in 2 weeks’ time.
US strikes sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq
This follows dozens of attacks on American, allied forces.
State of Brazil football team would sadden Pele, says son
Country struggles to qualify for 2026 World Cup, presently occupies 6th place in South American table.
Austria detains suspected Islamists amid security fears
They are believed to be Tajiks intending to carry out attacks for an IS offshoot in Afghanistan.
Serbian opposition marches in support of arrested protesters
Thousands gather to object to allegations of voter fraud in recent elections.
Australia storm cuts power to 110,000 homes, kills one
Meteorological authority issues major flooding alert for a river about 40km inland from Gold Coast.
History, propaganda are no bedfellows
Penang Institute wants to draw locals back to lit fest
Honouring the spirit of Malaysia 1963
Umno bukan lagi pemain politik negara, kata penganalisis