Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
Month: December 2025
In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza
Israel’s move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are “restrictive” and “unacceptable”.
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.
Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor’s office in Fasa.
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
Mantle Price Prediction: Is the MNT Price on a Crash Course With 8% Weekly Drop?
Technicals suggest the 8% weekly MNT drop may just be the start – bullish Mantle price predictions face a pivotal moment.
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LIT Token Plunges 22% as Lighter Airdrop Distribution Goes Live
LIT Token has fallen roughly 22% after Lighter’s airdrop distribution went live, with selling from recipients and leveraged traders. On-chain checks of 10,000 wallets have shown most cut balances, while perpetuals net flow has stayed negative as volume has surged. Tokenomics have drawn scrutiny too.
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Plasma Price Prediction: XPL Price Explodes 15% In 24 Hours, Further Increase Coming in 2026?
Plasma price prediction: XPL has traded near $0.17, after a 15% jump, as Plasma has reported 30+ exchanges supporting USDT and daily CEX transfers near 40k. The Plasma Card has logged $10k daily volume. Framework Ventures backed Plasma in a $20M round; charts show $0.20 resistance and $0.15 support.
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Gang Posed as Elon Musk Associates Arrested in $1.3M Crypto Romance Scheme
Crypto romance scam syndicate based in Poipet, Cambodia has been dismantled, after victims lost about $1.3M through a fake SpaceX app. South Korean prosecutors said 13 suspects have been charged, with 11 arrested, as seven others are being tracked. It comes as butchering scams have drained billions.
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