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Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidency

The businessman prevailed with just 40.1% of the vote to Salvador Nasralla's 39.5%.

What we know (and what we don’t) about the Epstein files’ release

US files show Donald Trump named repeatedly but not accused of any crime.

Two killed, 20 injured in explosions at Pennsylvania nursing home

Governor Josh Shapiro said the blast was 'quite catastrophic'.

Mother charged in ‘cold-blooded’ killing of 9-year-old daughter

Authorities say Ashlee Buzzard wore a wig and swapped licence plates to avoid detection.

Explainer: The European laws curbing big tech and irking the US

Brussels has adopted a powerful legal arsenal aimed at reining in tech giants.

King Charles calls for more compassion in Christmas speech

King Charles calls for more compassion in Christmas speech. Video / AFP

Andrew spends Christmas away from royal family

The former prince's daughters attended a service with King Charles.

Pope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing

King Charles calls for 'compassion and reconciliation'.

Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zoo

Keepers supported Anjalee through labour, but the calf was stillborn.

Bondi shooting suspects visited gun shop in Philippines, police say

CCTV shows 50-year-old Sajid Akram visiting a Davao City gun shop.

Perth mum fighting face infection after cosmetic surgery nightmare in Vietnam

A GoFundMe has raised nearly $70,000 to bring her home.

From chips to security: China is getting much of what it wants from US

New York Times: Trump Administration adopting a less hawkish, more pragmatic approach.

'We can't even afford to have sex': Anger as China adds tax to contraceptives

The drastic measure is the latest plan designed to increase the country's birthrate.

Tsunami warning after 6.7 quake in Japan

Jolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.

China delays plans for mass production of self-driving cars after accident

NY Times: After planning for hands-free driving, regulators have become more cautious.

2025 in review: How Israeli covert activities seek to thwart Syria's leader

As Syria's new leadership tries to restore stability, its neighbour Israel is wary.

Abandoning home ownership may be changing how people behave at work and home

By age 30, 15% of 1990-born renters had already abandoned hopes of buying a home.