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Trump accuses Democrats of ‘affordability hoax’ and brags about stock market in speech intended to tout economic record

With polls showing Americans holding increasingly dismal views of his job performance and his administration’s economic record, President Donald Trump went to Pennsylvania to convince voters that the pain they are feeling at the grocery store and when they look at their health insurance bills is not his fault.
He was not more than a few minutes into his remarks at a casino in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania when he blatantly lied to those who’d come to see him.
After offering up a set of unverifiable statistics about how many new jobs he’d brought to the Keystone State since returning to office, Trump turned his attention to the $12 billion bailout his administration is offering farmers who’ve been hurt by the double-whammy of low crop prices and high tariffs on farming equipment.
“You know, tariffs are bringing us hundreds of billions of dollars. I just helped our farmers out because they're starting to do really well. But in order to try and negotiate, some countries played a little ..

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Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders

Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders5 hours agoShareSaveRachel HaganShareSaveBloomberg via Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as “weak” and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine.
In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he said “decaying” European countries had failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia, accusing them of letting Kyiv fight “until they drop”.
European leaders have made attempts to carve out a role in the US-led efforts to end the war, which they fear will undercut the long-term interests of the continent in favour of a quick resolution.
In response, the UK's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said all she saw in Europe was “strength”, citing investment in defence as well as funding for Kyiv.
She added two presidents were “working for peace” – referring to Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – and “one presid..

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Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony

Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony7 hours agoShareSaveIone WellsSouth America correspondentShareSaveAFP via Getty ImagesA press conference by María Corina Machado – the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who is currently in-hiding – was cancelled on Tuesday, with the Nobel Institute saying they are “in the dark” about her whereabouts.
Machado is Venezuela's opposition leader and has been in hiding since the country's disputed 2024 election, which she and her supporters say was stolen.
She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to bring democracy to Venezuela, and was expected to formally collect it in a ceremony on Wednesday.
Although Machado regularly gives social media video updates, usually against a neutral white wall, her current whereabouts are unknown.
The Nobel Institute had previously said she would attend the event in person, however on Tuesday it said in a statement: “María Corina Machado has herself stated in interviews how c..

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‘He admitted he’s racist’: Piers Morgan fires back after Nick Fuentes explodes over family racism question

Piers Morgan fires back after Nick Fuentes explodes over family racism question (Image via Getty) Nick Fuentes, a far-right political streamer with a long history of racist remarks, clashed sharply with Piers Morgan during a tense episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored. What started as a discussion about Fuentes’ own words quickly turned into an angry exchange about race, family, and responsibility. The moment drew even more attention after Morgan posted a blunt response on social media.The argument began when Morgan asked Fuentes about a story he had shared earlier on his own podcast. In that story, Fuentes said his father avoided restaurants like Applebee’s and Red Lobster because many Black people ate there. Morgan asked if growing up with that thinking meant Fuentes was raised in a racist environment.Fuentes reacted strongly and accused Morgan of attacking his parents. Piers Morgan said the question was fair because the story came from Fuentes himself. After the episode aired, the deba..

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YouTuber WhistlinDiesel accuses Tennessee state of blocking him from speaking after tax arrest

YouTuber WhistlinDiesel accuses Tennessee state of blocking him from speaking after tax arrest (Image via Getty) WhistlinDiesel has claimed that Tennessee state officials are trying to stop him from speaking publicly after his arrest for tax evasion. The popular YouTuber, whose real name is Cody Detwiler, shared the accusation in a video posted earlier this week. He told his millions of followers that the issue began after his November arrest at his home in Tennessee and has now turned into what he believes is an attempt to mute him online.Cody Detwiler said he was shocked by both the arrest and the rules that followed. He explained that he had no idea there was a tax issue until officers arrived. He also said that after reviewing court papers, he now believes the state is trying to limit what he can share while the case moves forward.WhistlinDiesel claims gag order blocks him from talking about his caseIn his latest video, WhistlinDiesel explained that a court motion filed by Tennesse..

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Can Singapore’s cyber laws keep pace with speed of borderless online threats?

AdvertisementSingaporeThis Week in AsiaPoliticsCan Singapore’s cyber laws keep pace with speed of borderless online threats?Long-term resilience will hinge on complementary measures such as deeper regional cooperation and improved digital literacy, analysts say
Reading Time:5 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPKolette LimPublished: 10:30am, 9 Dec 2025Singapore’s approach to curbing foreign interference and cybercrime is being tested by the sheer speed and borderless nature of online threats, according to analysts who say the city state’s legal powers provide important safeguards but are unlikely to fully keep pace with a rapidly evolving digital landscape.They note that while swift takedown orders and targeted legislation have strengthened Singapore’s defences against misinformation and coordinated online harms, long-term resilience would hinge on complementary measures such as deeper regional cooperation and improved public digital literacy.
Last month, the city state ordered TikTok and Met..

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Operation Santa Claus helps Hong Kong children with rare rheumatic diseases

AdvertisementHong Kong societyHong KongSocietyOperation Santa Claus helps Hong Kong children with rare rheumatic diseasesHong Kong Paediatric Rheumatism Association subsidises medicine and provides support for children with rheumatic diseases and their carers
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPCindy SuiPublished: 10:15am, 9 Dec 2025Imagine waking up one day and suddenly being unable to use your legs. That was what happened to Rain Shiu Tin-yung in Hong Kong when he was six.
“He got up that morning, but his knees hurt so much that he couldn’t walk. He was in so much pain,” Shiu’s mother, Apple Kwok Siu-ping, recalled.
The pain only worsened.
Advertisement“All his joints were inflamed. It was so painful he would wake up crying,” Kwok said. “He went from being able to walk to not walking at all.”
It took several visits to the doctors and tests before Shiu, now 20, was diagnosed with paediatric rheumatism, a broad term for more than 100 autoimmune disorders in children, where the ..

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Major retailer’s ‘Trade Anything’ day backfires as shoppers bring in sex toys, a bobcat and a goose

The gaming retailer GameStop is famous for letting you trade in old video games for store credit. But what would happen if they let you trade in almost anything?
The answer, apparently, involves a gas mask, a stuffed bobcat, a 20mph speed limit sign, and an educational model of the blood vessels surrounding the human lung (written in Japanese, naturally).
Those were among the strange and dubious treasures handed in at GameStop branches on Saturday, the company's first ever 'Trade Anything Day'.
“For one day only, GameStop will be accepting more than the standard video game and tech-related product assortment we are known for and accepting almost anything in trade*!” said the company, whose share prices enjoyed a major boost last year due to CEO Ryan Cohen's vocal supporter of Donald Trump.
As the asterisk suggests, there were some limits: customers were only allowed to trade in one 'anything' item, and it had to be able to fit inside a 20-inch cube-shaped..

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PepsiCo to cut prices and eliminate products in major overhaul

Beverage and snack giant PepsiCo is set to overhaul its product portfolio, announcing plans to cut prices and streamline its offerings following pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
The New York-based conglomerate, known for brands such as Cheetos, Tostitos, and its extensive beverage range, intends to eliminate nearly 20 percent of its current product lines by early next year. This strategic move aims to free up capital for increased marketing investment and to deliver enhanced value to consumers, though specific products slated for removal and the extent of price reductions remain undisclosed.
Concurrently, PepsiCo is accelerating the launch of new items featuring simpler, more functional ingredients. Examples include Doritos Protein and the Simply NKD range of Cheetos and Doritos, which are free from artificial flavors or colors. The company also recently introduced a prebiotic version of its signature cola.
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Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say

Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say7 hours agoShareSaveFiona NimoniShareSaveStarmer: Ceasefire needs to be 'just' and lasting'European leaders have said “now is a critical moment” to ramp up support for Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to discuss the latest version of a peace plan, drafted between Ukrainian and US officials last week.
The European leaders said more work was needed to obtain security guarantees for Ukraine, as the US puts pressure on Kyiv to agree a swift deal with Russia.
Zelensky, who travelled on to Brussels to meet Nato officials, said that Ukraine would share a revised plan with the US on Tuesday.
Last week, Ukrainian officials spent three days with the US negotiating team in Florida pushing for changes to a US-backed peace pro..