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Five-year-old boy dies after getting caught in Japan ski travelator
Officials spent 40 minutes dismantling the travelator to free him, but he was later pronounced dead.
Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets after calls for deportation from UK
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.
Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues
They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.
China’s PBOC Issues ‘Action Plan’ to Strengthen Digital Yuan Starting January 2026
China’s PBOC has rolled out digital yuan action plan for the upcoming year, to enhance the CBDC’s management and financial infrastructure.
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Nears Record High as 2026 Approaches
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is once again edging closer to uncharted territory as the network prepares for its first adjustment of 2026.
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Ethereum Staking Sees Inflow Surge as Entry Queue Overtakes Exits
Ethereum staking inflows have overtaken exits for the first time in six months, pointing to renewed validator confidence.
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Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin Acts as a “Check and Balance” on US Dollar
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Bitcoin plays a constructive role in the global financial system by applying pressure on US policymakers to maintain fiscal discipline.
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Japan’s Crypto Tax Cut to 20% Takes Shape, But Applies to Only ‘Specific’ Digital Assets
Japan’s new crypto tax cut to 20% is limited to “specified crypto assets” handled by registered businesses, a new report says.
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