Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
Local media says one of the suspects is an imam at a mosque, and police allege he "called for a vehicle attack".
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Tens of thousands protest in Budapest over alleged child abuse in Hungary's state-run institutions
Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched in the capital, Budapest, to decry a leaked video showing children in a juvenile correction facility being subjected to abuse. The march was organised by Viktor Orbán’s main challenger in the upcoming elections, Péter Magyar.
Australia police responding after gunshots reported at Bondi beach
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - Australian police said on Sunday they were responding to a developing incident at Sydney's Bondi Beach and were urging the public to avoid the area.
Two in custody, multiple injured after gunshots reported at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Police urged the public to avoid the area.
Visitors in South Korea may be able to use public transit with credit cards issued abroad
The authorities has commissioned a study that looks into the feasibility of the plan.
South Korean mother who saved daughter from e-scooter crash suffering memory loss
“Her brain has been damaged, resulting in amnesia like the cases you see on TV dramas," her husband said.
Funeral held in Japan for cat stationmaster Nitama, with 500 fans bidding farewell
The calico cat died at the age of 15 in November.
Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas
Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.
Trump vows 'serious retaliation' after gunman kills two soldiers, one civilian at US base in Syria
Two US service members and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria after a lone gunman, believed to be part of ISIS, opened fire at the gate of a military post. Three other US troops as well as members of the Syrian forces were injured. Trump has promised “serious
'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.
‘SNL’: Watch Lily Allen Perform ‘Sleepwalking,’ ‘Madeline’
Allen performs two tracks from her latest album, West End Girl , with actress Dakota Johnson joining for one
Mass weddings and political power: Why Unification Church keeps resurfacing in South Korean politics
The Unification Church has long viewed political access as a means of fulfilling religious purpose.
‘Shui’ (tax) voted Malaysia’s Chinese character of the year
The character appeared in the top 10 Chinese characters for six consecutive years from 2014 to 2019.
Thailand declares curfew along coast as border clashes with Cambodia enter second week
Thailand's curfew covers five districts of Trat province that neighbour Koh Kong. Residents are prohibited from leaving their homes between 7pm and 5am.
Islamabad puts drivers on notice as smog crisis worsens
Over 300 fines were issued at checkpoints within the first week of crackdown, announced on Dec 7.
Iran's foreign minister to visit Russia and Belarus, foreign ministry says
DUBAI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, will visit Russia and Belarus in the next two to three days, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Sunday. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in
Bangladesh says peacekeepers killed, injured in Sudan UN base attack
DHAKA, Dec 13 - At least six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight injured in an attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan, the Bangladesh Army said on Saturday.
Search for suspect still ongoing after Brown University shooter kills two and injures nine others
Two people were killed and nine others were injured after a shooter dressed in dark clothing entered the engineering building at the prestigious Brown University and opened fire in a classroom where a final exam was taking place. At least one of the victims remains in critical
Thai premier Anutin’s support declines as election looms
Thais who said they didn’t believe there were any suitable candidates for PM jumped to 40.6%.
India govt’s attempts to mandate 24/7 phone tracking faces pushback
It had ordered mobile manufacturers and importers to preload a government app on all new devices.
India tightens pollution curbs in New Delhi, halts construction
New Delhi’s air quality index surged to 555, a level classified as hazardous.
‘SNL’ Brings Spotify Metrics to Food Delivery with ‘Uber Eats Wrapped’
"I'm in the top one percent of nuggets," one app user learns
Indonesia flood death toll tops 1,000 as Prabowo vows to rebuild
At least 5,400 people were injured in the disaster and 217 were reported to be missing.
Hong Kong’s last opposition party to vote on disbandment under China pressure
The Democratic Party has been the city's flagship opposition.
‘Arriving in my ancestral town offered me closure’: Inside the rise of roots tourism in Italy
Americans are tracing their Italian ancestry with the help of genealogy experts, DNA testing, and a rise in roots tourism.
Thousands of AI videos featuring sexualised minors shared on TikTok, report finds
TikTok videos show young girls in sexualised clothing or in suggestive positions with links in the comments to child pornography selling groups on Telegram.
Hong Kong's last opposition party to vote on disbandment under China pressure
HONG KONG, Dec 14 - Hong Kong's last major opposition party holds a final vote on Sunday on whether to disband, as China ratchets up pressure on the city's remaining liberal voices in a years-long national security crackdown.
Weekend Update Skewers ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Golden Globe Noms and the ‘Stranger Things’ Cast on ‘SNL’
“Weekend Update” anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost brought their usual pop culture snark to “Saturday Night Live” on the Dec. 13 episode, and several topics have been of interest to Variety readers this week. He are some of the punchiest pop culture jokes. On Trump’s recent
Police in Tasmania say missing Belgian woman's phone found two years after her disappearance
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - Police in Australia's Tasmania said on Sunday they would join a privately organised search for a Belgian woman who went missing in wilderness more than two years ago, after her mobile phone was discovered in the southern island state.
Cambodia-Thailand border clashes enter second week after Bangkok denies Trump’s truce claim
The conflict along the 800km border has displaced around 800,000 people, officials said.
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Has One Big Takeaway from Trump’s Kennedy Center Awards
"Is Donald Trump a gay man from 1978?" Michael Che wonders
‘SNL’ Parodies Variety’s Actors on Actors Series With Holiday Characters Edition, Featuring The Grinch, Scrooge and Rudolph
“Saturday Night Live” revealed their own version of Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” series on the Dec. 13 episode of the late night sketch show. The “SNL” spin was dubbed “Characters on Characters,” and invited some iconic holiday favorites to interact — including a discussion
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Dakota Johnson Joins Lily Allen to Play ‘Madeline’ on ‘SNL’
Star Dakota Johnson made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” this week, playing the mysterious “Madeline” during Lily Allen’s performance of that track. The song was Allen’s second of the night. During the performance, Johnson was mostly hidden behind a screen
Thailand declares curfew along coast as Cambodia border fighting spreads
BANGKOK, Dec 14 - Thailand announced a curfew in its southeastern Trat province on Sunday as fighting with Cambodia spread to coastal areas of a disputed border region, two days after U.S. President and would-be peacemaker Donald Trump said the sides had agreed to stop.
Manhunt continues after two killed in shooting at Brown University
The gunman is at large after opening fire in a building where exams were taking place at the campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Stumped By Epstein Photos While on Ambien, Adderall
The president also reveals his administration has blown up a "drug plane," which is actually Santa's sleigh
Donald Trump Bombs Santa, Slams Warner Bros. Sale and Celebrates Epstein Condoms in ‘SNL’ Cold Open
“Saturday Night Live” opened this week’s episode with Donald Trump commenting on the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery — by asking why anyone would even want to buy the studio: “They’ve got one of the worst studio lot tours in LA,” he groused. “You go on that thing, and it’s
Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot
Here are Saturday's winning Powerball numbers.
Acclaimed novel The Sorrow Of War sells out in Vietnam after viral controversy
Some conservatives denounce the book as they believe it diminished the victors’ heroism.
‘Hot droughts’ could push the Amazon into a hypertropical climate by 2100 - and trees won’t survive
A hypertropical climate has not occurred on Earth in at least 10 million years.
The Weeknd Closes Catalog Partnership With Lyric Capital Said to Be in $1 Billion Range, ‘Unique’ Deal ‘Sets New Standard for Artist Equity and Control’
The Weeknd and Lyric Capital Group have closed a deal forming a business venture together wherein Lyric has invested in the artist’s music catalog from inception through 2025, reps for the artist confirm to Variety. The deal sees the Weeknd — real name: Abel Tesfaye — and his
Kanye West Documentary ‘In Whose Name?’ Available to Stream at Midnight
The film features high profile appearances from President Donald Trump, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Drake, Rihanna, LeBron James, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Diddy, Anna Wintour, the late Charlie Kirk and Kim Kardashian.