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PA Media: UK NewsMother and daughter who ‘terrorised’ neighbours with campaign of abuse jailed
Susan Chen, 61, and her solicitor daughter Linda Lu, 35, were jailed for five-and-a-half years on Friday for their ‘malicious’ behaviour.
- Evening Standard
Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- The Hill
Opinion - President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up
The Biden years have planted land mines on many fronts for the incoming Trump team. Shamefully, rather than trying to repair the damage they’ve caused, they are racing to do more.
- The Telegraph
Assad’s family ‘flees’ to Russia – but Kremlin ‘won’t come’ to Syrian leader’s rescue
Bashar al-Assad’s family fled to Russia in the days after rebel forces launched a shock offensive that captured swathes of territory across northern Syria, it has been revealed.
- HuffPost
Barron Trump Introduces Himself In Video With Donald Trump And People Have Same Reaction
Many viewers said the same thing when a clip emerged of Trump's youngest son talking to Dana White and others.
- Cinema Online
Aaron Kwok doesn't want to indulge daughters with luxury
The singer wants his two kids to learn that they have to work for what they want
- The Daily Beast
Cops Bust Notorious Hitwoman Known as ‘The Doll’
Police in Colombia have arrested a notorious alleged hitwoman nicknamed “The Doll” who is suspected of being involved in a string of killings, reportedly including one of her ex-boyfriends. The 23-year-old known to local authorities as La Muñeca, whose real name is Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodríguez, is considered one of the most feared women in the country and is accused of being the mastermind and perpetrator of several murders, according to El Espectador.
- KameraOne
Airport staff calmly escorts monkey invaders from Singapore airport
A pair of cheeky macaques caused a stir at Singapore's Changi Airport on December 3 after they were spotted wandering around the Terminal 2 concourse. Comical footage of the incident has gone viral, with users praising a female employee who appeared to be politely talking with one of the primate invaders as she calmly escorted it out of the building.
- Cinema Online
Jennifer Hung and Marcus Zhang are married and expecting!
The two stars suddenly surprised fans with news of their marriage and upcoming parenthood
- The Daily Beast
CEO Killer Spent 10 Days in NYC After 17-Hour Bus Trip
Cops believe the main suspect in the cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson rode a bus from Atlanta to New York City 10 days prior to the headline-grabbing incident—even more evidence that may point to premeditation of the grisly act. CNN reported Thursday night that the killer spent his days bouncing around the city before his shocking encounter with the insurance executive outside a New York Hilton early Wednesday morning, while a conference for the Minnesota-based health
- INSIDER
We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the trade-offs are worth it.
In New Zealand, the couple gets to enjoy more time exploring the outdoors with their two young kids.
- The Telegraph
Two thirds of Man Utd fans ‘unhappy’ with Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Almost two thirds of Manchester United supporters are “unhappy” with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers’ running of the club as the co-owners come under renewed pressure to abandon their controversial mid-season ticket-price hikes.
- The Independent
Migrant teen stabbed to death in NYC by group of men who asked if he spoke English
Mayor Eric Adams said the incident could be classified as a hate crime
- People
French Debutante in Viral Apple Martin Video Speaks Out About 'Mean Girl' Accusations (Exclusive)
"She really doesn’t deserve an ounce of what she’s getting,” fellow debutante, Aliénor Loppin de Montmort, tells PEOPLE
- The Smart Investor
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Conducted Share Buybacks Last Week
We feature four blue-chip stocks that bought back their shares last week. The post 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Conducted Share Buybacks Last Week appeared first on The Smart Investor.
- Cinema Online
Zhao Wei breaks social media silence to mourn mentor Chiung Yao's death
The actress posted on Weibo for the first time in three years to express grief of the loss
- People
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Make First Public Appearance in Six Months: 'It's Been a Difficult Year'
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are stepping out to support their mom's big night
- INSIDER
Ukraine just gave a first look at its new homemade Hell 'drone-missile' with more than twice the range of ATACMS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the weapon, called "Peklo," has already been used in combat.
- CBC
In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?
Across northern and central Syria this week, families who've been torn apart by more than a decade of civil war have been holding joyous reunions."I didn't believe it, it was very emotional," said Ismail Alabullah, a volunteer with the Syrian NGO the White Helmets, as he described returning to the city of Aleppo for the first time since 2013 and reuniting with his sister."I couldn't believe I was seeing her again," he told CBC News from northern Syria. "I lost my brother, my mother and father ov
- BuzzFeed
17 Simple Things That Were Once Normal But Are Now Considered Luxuries Proving How Much Times Have Changed
"I remember not having to download an app to do this."