France Arrests 22 Year Old After Hack of Interior Ministry Systems
France confirms a cyberattack on its Interior Ministry as a 22-year-old is arrested. Hacker claims access to police, tax, and criminal record systems.
Day: December 18, 2025
Florida teen undergoes 17-hour surgery to amputate 170-pound leg that grew so fast she had to use a wheelchair
14-year-old Jasmine Ramirez’s condition is so rare doctors do not have a name for it
Venezuelans Express Anger at Trump’s Oil Tanker Blockade
Venezuelans spoke out after President Trump ordered a “complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela. Hours after he announced the blockade, the Venezuelan Navy began escorting tankers sailing around the country’s east coast….
Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street declines as rotation out of tech continues
Softbank Group Corp was among the top losers in the benchmark Nikkei 225, falling as much as 7.25%.
Candace Owens denies getting paid after internet questions her shift in tone following Erika Kirk meeting
Candace Owens addressed online claims that she was paid to soften her stance after a private meeting with Erika Kirk, dismissing the backlash as bot-driven. She explained why the discussion was held off the record and admitted her earlier post targetin…
AOC pulls ahead of JD Vance for first time in 2028 election head-to-head, poll finds
The New York democratic socialist tweeted about the poll and spoke to The Independent about why she did
Western claims of Russian threat ‘lies and nonsense’: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Western claims of an imminent attack by Moscow as “lies and nonsense”, stressing that such deliberate statements are meant to raise the level of hysteria on the continent.
Putin’s nuclear ally issues ‘spiralling into’ WW3 warning
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said the conflict “must be frozen” to avoid a dangerous escalation.
Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director
The ex-podcaster announced he would leave the FBI after US President Donald Trump told reporters he “wants to go back to his show”.
US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions
The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation.