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BuzzFeedI Don't Think I've Ever Laughed Harder At All These People Who Got Absolutely Roasted Into Oblivion In 2024
Oooof. That stings.
- Investing.com
In case of TikTok ban, Meta, Snap set for significant upside, says Deutsche Bank
Investing.com -- In case TikTok is banned in the United States, it could drive significant gains for rivals Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP), according to a Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) note.
- BuzzFeed
Here Are The Absolute Funniest Weekend Tweets
"good morning is anyone available to pick me up from the hospital with a car seat since it look like i was born yesterday"
- The Independent
Death of singer, 20, sparks warnings against ‘neck-twisting’ massages in Thailand
It’s not not clear if massages were reason for deaths of Singaporean tourist and Thai singer
- The Telegraph
What now for Asma al-Assad – the former British private schoolgirl turned international pariah
What must Asma al-Assad be thinking right now? Bright, beautiful and British-born, she could be living an affluent life in England, with friends, family and a fine career, had she not sold her soul to the devil. As it is, she is an international pariah, the wife of a monster responsible for more than half a million deaths, and she faces – along with her three children – the very real prospect of spending the rest of her days in joyless exile in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
- The Telegraph
Iran’s armed forces ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad
A furious blame game is unfolding among Iran’s armed forces over the fall of Bashar al-Assad, The Telegraph has learned.
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- People
How Police Closed in on Man Suspected of Shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pa., in connection with Brian Thompson's fatal shooting on Dec. 4, in New York City
- Hello!
Princess Beatrice's stepson, 8, to undergo cosmetic 'transformation' – details
Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son has attended a private clinic in London with his mum – see his predicted transformation
- Associated Press
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a television interview that aired Sunday, Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO.
- The Telegraph
Putin and I are the only significant world leaders left, Erdogan says
Turkish-backed rebels claim to have seized a city in northern Syria from US-backed Kurdish militants.
- The Telegraph
Manchester United open to selling Marcus Rashford amid lifestyle concerns
Marcus Rashford is fighting to save his Manchester United career after Telegraph Sport learnt the club were open to selling him last summer and remain receptive to bids being made.
- PA Media: UK News
British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says
The Prime Minister said it was too early to say whether the Government would strip Asma Assad of her British citizenship.
- MoneySmart
Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore (Dec 2024)—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ang baos (red packets) are purely a gift from the heart. In Singapore,...
- The Telegraph
How Dan Ashworth’s ruthless sacking deepened culture of fear at Manchester United
It was news that stopped many Manchester United staff in their tracks and deepened a culture of fear and foreboding that has spread among employees at the club in recent months.
- Hello!
Prince Louis and Princess Kate's sweet moment at carol concert didn't go unnoticed
Prince Louis was on his best behaviour when he joined his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte at mum Kate's annual Christmas carol concert…
- Evening Standard
Liverpool 'make contract offers' to Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk
Reds keen to keep star trio - who are all set to be free agents next summer
- The Telegraph
Ruud van Nistelrooy keeps impressive unbeaten run going after Leicester comeback
It is now 22 matches unbeaten for Ruud van Nistelrooy in this new chapter of his career as a manager, and he is clinging onto that record like the defenders who used to man-mark him.
- INSIDER
10 months after landing a job in my dream city in Europe, I packed up and moved back to Manila. I have no regrets.
She met her fiancé after moving back to the Philippines. She's unsure whether she'll start a family there but knows it's where she wants to retire.
- HuffPost
M.I.A. Names ‘First Thing’ Jay-Z Told Her To Do After He Signed Her, And It’s Gross
The “Paper Planes” rapper signed to Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation in 2012 before leaving two years later.