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Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

December 11, 2023
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Anna Cardwell, the sister of reality TV star Honey Boo Boo and co-star of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," has passed away at the age of 29. Cardwell had been battling adrenal cancer since her diagnosis in January 2023. In an Instagram post, Honey Boo Boo (Alana Thompson) shared the news, expressing that Anna was in pain the previous night but is now at peace.

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I’m A Celebrity winner named after Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage made final

December 11, 2023
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An average audience of 6.6 million viewers watched the finale of this year's "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" in which Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle. Despite overnight ratings being lower than the previous year's, consolidated figures reveal that episodes have generally attracted audiences of well over eight million, maintaining the show's status as one of ITV's most popular programmes. Thompson, known for his positive personality, emerged as the bookmakers' favourite and secured 56.6% of the vote. The reality star's victory marked a culmination of his engaging and upbeat presence throughout the series.

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Mthuli Ncube: Zimbabwe shock as finance minister named Africa’s best

December 11, 2023
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The naming of Mthuli Ncube as "Best African Finance Minister of the Year" has sparked astonishment among many Zimbabweans, given the country's economic challenges. Critics likened the award to applauding a captain steering a ship into an iceberg.

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Mother and toddler killed in Tennessee tornadoes

December 11, 2023
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A tragic incident unfolded in Tennessee over the weekend as tornadoes and powerful storms swept through the region, claiming lives and causing extensive damage. Among the victims were 31-year-old Floriderma Perez and her two-year-old son, Anthony, who were found lifeless in the wreckage of their mobile home near Nashville. The storms, which triggered a state of emergency in Tennessee, resulted in at least six fatalities and widespread destruction.

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Pressure mounts on Harvard president Claudine Gay to step down

December 11, 2023
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Harvard President Claudine Gay is under increasing pressure to resign following a controversial appearance before Congress. Dr. Gay faced criticism after failing to clarify whether students advocating for the genocide of Jewish people would face disciplinary action. While hundreds of Harvard faculty members have rallied behind her, supporting her despite the controversy, her fate may be determined at a meeting of the Harvard Corporation on Monday.

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader ‘removed from penal colony’

December 11, 2023
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Alexei Navalny, the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, has been relocated from the penal colony where he was serving his sentence, and his current whereabouts are unknown, according to his spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh. Officials at the Melekhovo colony stated that Navalny is no longer registered there. Concerns have been raised about his disappearance, especially as his aides expected him to be transferred to a stricter regime jail after an extension of his prison sentence. The move is believed to be connected to recent announcements about elections in Russia.

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Donald Tusk nominated as Polish prime minister

December 11, 2023
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Following a crucial vote in the Polish parliament on Monday, Donald Tusk has been nominated to become the next prime minister, as the current leader, Mateusz Morawiecki, lost a key confidence vote. Morawiecki's Law and Justice (PiS) party, which failed to secure a majority in October's elections, faced opposition in the parliamentary vote, resulting in 190 MPs supporting the government and 266 against. Consequently, Tusk, the leader of the coalition that won the majority of seats in October, has been nominated to lead the country and is expected to assume office this week.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky heads to US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid

December 11, 2023
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington DC in an attempt to salvage a jeopardized US defense package for Kyiv worth billions of dollars. The aid has become entangled in US domestic, partisan politics, with Republicans insisting on concessions related to border funding in exchange.

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Jon Rahm joins LIV: Rory McIlroy says Spaniard must be on next European Ryder Cup team

December 8, 2023
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Rory McIlroy has reversed his position on LIV golfers participating in the Ryder Cup after Jon Rahm's decision to join the Saudi-funded tour. Earlier, McIlroy had expressed that LIV players should not represent Europe against the United States. However, following Rahm's announcement, McIlroy emphasized that Rahm should play at Bethpage, New York, in 2025.

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Sean McDermott: Buffalo Bills head coach apologises for referencing 9/11 hijackers in 2019

December 8, 2023
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Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has issued an apology for referencing the 9/11 hijackers during a team meeting in 2019. McDermott made the comments while emphasizing the significance of effective communication within a team.