Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says.
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StoryfulMore Than 80 Rescued Migrants Disembark in Reggio Calabria
More than 80 rescued migrants were able to disembark in Reggio Calabria, in southern Italy, on Thursday, December 5, the NGO SOS Humanity said.The people were rescued by the NGO two days earlier from an “unseaworthy, overcrowded wooden boat,” SOS Humanity said.SOS Humanity also said that some people were “hypothermic, unconscious or had water in their airways” when they were rescued.SOS Humanity’s boat, “Humanity 1,” was allowed to disembark in Reggio Calabria on Thursday, where the migrants were identified by local authorities, according to ANSA.Footage provided to Storyful by SOS Humanity shows migrants stepping off the “Humanity 1” in the harbor of Reggio Calabria, with police and Red Cross volunteers at the scene. Credit: SOS Humanity via Storyful
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Water sloshed out of area pools in northern California after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the region, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).This footage was captured by X user @NorthWindAerial, who said it was filmed in Glenn County, northwest of Sacramento.“Just got the alert for the earthquake, and it overflowed our pool! That’s a new one,” they can be heard saying in the video. Credit: @NorthWindAerial via Storyful
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Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated
A 2021 map showing how a tsunami could impact San Francisco was thrust back into the spotlight after a 2024 earthquake
- BBC
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake strikes California coast
A tsunami warning was issued for northern California and southern Oregon, but was later cancelled.
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Kendall Jenner Poses Topless in Risqué New Photos Flaunting Her Tiny Waist
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- Evening Standard
Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- The Daily Beast
Neighbor Complains Meghan Markle Isn’t ‘Asset’ to Community
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Locals told to steer clear of popular Aussie beach after rare discovery: 'Numerous risks'
Authorities have told people and their pets to avoid the area, with warning signs set in place.
- The Independent
Trio arrested after two kids locked in ‘bug-infested’ home found begging for help from broken window
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Commonwealth Bank customers expose cash access issue for all Australians: 'Shut account with $33,000'
Steve was furious when he was asked a few questions about what he planned to do with his money.
- BuzzFeed
"It's Overused And Overhyped": People Are Sharing The "Popular" Home Upgrades That Are Getting WAY Out Of Hand In 2024
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- HuffPost
Jimmy Fallon Trolls Donald Trump Over ‘Totally Made Up’ Award From Fox
The “Tonight Show” host said it was a “huge honor.”
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Alex de Minaur's surprise move ahead of awkward showdown with girlfriend Katie Boulter
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Severe storm warning, 100km/h winds
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- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strikes kill 12 as Zelensky hopes to meet Trump in Paris
US committed to delivering hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of rockets, and hundreds of armoured vehicles by mid-January
- Reuters
Ukraine shows off new 'rocket-drone' in bid to boost long-range strikes
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Inside Blackadder star Tony Robinson's private life: From his wife Louise to rarely-seen children
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- Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins takes swipe at Adam Gilchrist and David Warner over claims about Aussie Test team
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- BuzzFeed
17 Simple Things That Were Once Normal But Are Now Considered Luxuries Proving How Much Times Have Changed
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