Global Issues

The Guardian

December 17, 2025

Amazon Drops First Melania Documentary Trailer Ahead of 2025 Inauguration

Amazon releases trailer for $40M Melania Trump documentary offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the incoming First Lady's pre-inauguration preparations.

#Melania Trump #Amazon Prime #Political Documentary

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Al Jazeera

December 17, 2025

Tunisia's Shattered Dreams: Revolution's Promise Fades After 15 Years

Fifteen years after the Arab Spring began in Tunisia, the nation grapples with broken promises and dashed hopes. What was once the region's democratic beacon now faces authoritarian backsliding.

#Tunisia #Arab Spring #democracy

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BBC

December 17, 2025

Jimmy Lai Verdict Reshapes Hong Kong's Political Landscape Forever

Media mogul Jimmy Lai's conviction under Hong Kong's national security law marks a watershed moment for press freedom and political dissent in the former British colony.

#Hong Kong #Jimmy Lai #national security law

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Deutsche Welle

December 17, 2025

Mass Protests Rock Hungary as Orban Faces Growing Opposition

Thousands marched in Budapest demanding Viktor Orban's resignation after disturbing videos emerged showing abuse at a juvenile facility. Opposition leader Peter Magyar led the demonstrations.

#Hungary #Viktor Orban #Peter Magyar

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BBC

December 17, 2025

Rhode Island Campus Shooting: Manhunt Intensifies as Death Toll Rises

Police release new images in search for gunman who killed two and injured nine at Brown University. The attack raises fresh concerns about campus security nationwide.

#campus-shooting #rhode-island #domestic-security

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France 24

December 17, 2025

Mbappé Wins €60M Legal Battle Against PSG in Landmark Ruling

Paris labor court orders PSG to pay Kylian Mbappé €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses, marking a significant victory for player rights in European football.

#european-football #labor-law #sports-governance

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The New York Times

December 17, 2025

Australia Faces Unity Crisis After Deadly Hanukkah Mass Shooting

A devastating mass shooting at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah has killed 15 people, leaving Australia's Jewish and Muslim communities in fear while the nation grapples with rising tensions and the challenge of maintaining social cohesion.

#Australia #mass-shooting #Hanukkah

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France 24

December 16, 2025

Emmy Winner Osit Exposes Dark Reality of Predator-Hunting TV Shows

Director Daniel Osit's controversial Sundance film 'Predators' examines the ethics behind America's sensationalized approach to catching sexual predators on television.

#media-ethics #american-television #criminal-justice

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The Guardian

December 16, 2025

Hollywood Diversity Crisis: 90% of Streaming Shows White-Created

UCLA study reveals alarming decline in diversity across streaming platforms, with over 90% of shows created by white producers, signaling retreat from inclusion efforts.

#hollywood-diversity #streaming-media #cultural-representation

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BBC

December 16, 2025

Australian PM Honors Bondi Hero: 'Best of Our Country' Hospital Visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits father-of-two hailed as 'true Australian hero' following heroic actions in Bondi incident.

#Australia #political-symbolism #national-unity

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Al Jazeera

December 16, 2025

Morocco Flash Floods Kill 37 in Safi: Climate Crisis Hits North Africa

Deadly flash floods devastate Morocco's coastal city of Safi, killing 37 people and highlighting North Africa's growing vulnerability to extreme weather events.

#Morocco #climate-change #North-Africa

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France 24

December 16, 2025

Chile Elects First Far-Right Leader Since Pinochet Era

Jose Antonio Kast's victory marks a dramatic political shift in Chile, bringing arch-conservative ideology back to power after three decades of democratic governance.

#Chile #far-right #Latin America

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