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December 4, 2024

Expert says South Korean president's failed martial law declaration attempt a ‘blunder,' to ‘reassert himself’

South Korea’s opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.

December 4, 2024

Mexico to impose tax for cruise ship visitors starting in 2025

Mexican officials are planning to implement a $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico. Industry experts share why they are against the tourist tax.

December 4, 2024

'Number of people' stabbed in downtown Vancouver

The Vancouver Police Department said that a suspect has been shot and killed following a stabbing on Dec. 4. (@19th_place via X)

December 4, 2024

Lawmakers hold moment of silence for slain Omer Neutra as thousands mourn in hometown synagogue

A bipartisan group of lawmakers held a moment of silence for the slain Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli who was killed by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, according to new intelligence uncovered by the IDF.

December 4, 2024

Mexico seizes record amount of fentanyl days after Trump issued tariff threats

Mexican troops seized a record amount of fentanyl pills in the state of Sinaloa on Tuesday, which broke a record, authorities said this week.

December 4, 2024

French government collapses after no-confidence vote passes against Prime Minister Michel Barnier

Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to resign after the National Assembly passed a vote of no-confidence on Wednesday, effectively collapsing the current government.

December 4, 2024

UK killer nurse Letby questioned over further baby deaths

Lucy Letby, a former British nurse who is serving a life sentence for the murders of babies in her care, has reportedly been questioned about more infant deaths.

December 4, 2024

Biden appears to rest his eyes at African summit in Angola

President Biden appeared to rest his eyes during a summit with African leaders in Lobito, Angola, during his travel overseas to visit African nations.

December 4, 2024

Pence backs Trump's 'hawkish' tariffs on China but warns it 'must not become our enemy'

Former Vice President Mike Pence came out in support of the additional tariffs that President-elect Trump promised to slap on China over the continued fentanyl crisis plaguing the U.S.

December 4, 2024

Hamas issues instructions to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel attempts rescue operation

Hamas threatened to "neutralize" its hostages if Israel attempted another rescue operation, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters.