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A US army veteran motivated by loyalty to the jihadist group Islamic State likely acted alone when he killed and injured dozens in a truck attack against a New Orleans crowd of New Year revealers, the FBI said Thursday. Source link

France has solidified its title of Europe’s healthiest Box Office — with 2024 ticket sales up on the previous year – bucking a worldwide trend. One factor helping put bums on theater seats is the high concentration of local films – with more than ten million admissions sold for the heartwarming French comedy “A Little … Read more

The Israeli defense minister has threatened more strikes on Gaza if Hamas does not stop firing rockets at Israel. This comes as the IDF published a report about the health and well-being of its soldiers in the year and three months since the war began. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky in Jerusalem explains. Source link

Israel Wednesday warned that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths from Israeli strikes on the first day of the New Year. Over the past week, Palestinian militants have repeatedly fired rockets at Israel, particularly from northern Gaza, where the Israeli … Read more

A Bangladesh court on Thursday rejected another bail plea of ​​a jailed Hindu monk who had led protests for better protection for Hindus in the Muslim-majority country. Krishna Das Prabhu was detained after leading large rallies in the southeastern city of Chattogram. He was arrested for insulting the Bangladeshi flag during a rally in November … Read more

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday summoned the Iranian ambassador over the detention of an Italian journalist in Tehran two weeks ago, demanding her release. Source link

A US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill, US President Joe Biden said. The FBI said … Read more

Finally coming to a halt on Tuesday — the last day of 2024 — Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne felt she had done all to take the world record as the first woman to run a marathon every single day of the year. On top of the reward for her perseverance in running at least … Read more

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remained defiantly inside his residence resisting arrest for a third day on Thursday, after vowing to “fight” authorities seeking to question him over his failed martial law bid. The embattled leader issued the bungled declaration on December 3 that led to his impeachment and has left him facing … Read more