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Violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua terrorizing Americans in at least 19 states

Tren de Aragua has a presence in at least 19 states as of December, which is up from 16 in November, indicating the gang’s expansion within the United States.
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Trump Threatens Panama Canal Takeover Over

President-elect Trump threatens to retake control of the Panama Canal, sparking a diplomatic dispute with Panama over sovereignty and management of the vital trade route.
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Woman dies after being set on fire on New York City subway train

Police arrest a man for the apparently motiveless attack on a stranger on an early morning train
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Police arrest suspect who set woman on fire in New York subway

New York City police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a woman on the subway in Brooklyn who died from the incident, authorities said, calling it “one of the most depraved crimes” a person could commit.The man “calmly walked up to the victim” on the F train in Brooklyn and set her ablaze on Sunday morning, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told a press conference.
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Magdeburg: Parties clash amid calls to bolster security

The political fallout from the deadly attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which killed five people, continues. Far-right AfD and its opponents are planning rallies on Monday. Follow DW for more.
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Trump Says Talk of Ceding Presidency to Elon Musk Is a ‘Hoax’

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we’ll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins.
On today’s show, Panama’s president rebuffed Donald Trump’s threat to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, saying its shipping tolls aren’t inflated and that sovereignty over the waterway isn’t negotiable.
Elsewhere, Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are looking to finalize a merger agreement as soon as June after negotiations begin later Monday, and may combine in 2026, Japanese media reported, citing unidentified sources.
The two automakers plan to create a holding company that would be helmed by a president picked by Honda, Japanese broadcaster NHK said. A press briefing is expected Monday afternoon after the companies hold board meetings. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance memb…
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Ukrainian air defences destroy 47 Russian-launched drones, 25 disappear from radar

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 72 Shahed loitering munitions and other types of drones. Ukrainian air defence units have destroyed 47 Russian drones, while others have disappeared from radar. Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram Quote: “As of 09:00, 47 Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones are confirmed to have been shot down i…
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Why is Trump threatening to regain control of the Panama Canal?

US President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that Panama reduce its canal fees for American ships or face calls to return the Panama Canal to US control. Addressing a crowd of supporters in Arizona, Trump criticized Panama’s pricing policies as “exorbitant” and “highly unfair,” claiming they impose an undue burden on American shipping and naval ope…
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Steve Ballmer is richer than Warren Buffett. But his portfolio depends mostly on one stock.

The former Microsoft CEO said his investment strategy was partly influenced by Buffett.