One of the United States’ most recognisable charity traditions in hockey unfolded again on Sunday in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As soon as the Hershey Bears scored their first goal, fans showered the ice with thousands of teddy bears…
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The chatbot will see you now: how AI is being trained to spot mental health issues in any language | Global development
When patients telephone Butabika hospital in Kampala, Uganda, seeking help with mental health problems, they are themselves assisting future patients by helping to create a therapy chatbot.
Calls to the clinic helpline are being used to train an…
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Woman chokes to death on mochi rice cake as fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan
A woman died and six other people were hospitalized in Tokyo after choking on mochi, a chewy rice cake that in recent years has killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is often eaten to celebrate the new year.
Seven…
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Paris court convicts 10 for cyberbullying France's First Lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court sentenced 10 individuals for cyberbullying the spouse of French President Emmanuel Macron with false allegations about her gender identity, doling out sentences including suspended prison terms and awareness training.
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Ukraine’s Security Service chief resigns under Zelensky pressure, to focus on operations against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Jan. 5 that Vasyl Maliuk will step down as head of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) but remain in the agency to focus on asymmetric operations against Russia.
“(Maliuk) knows how to do this best and will…
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Russian overnight strikes kill at least one in Ukraine's capital Kyiv
At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital targeted a civilian hospital and called on allies to ramp up military support.
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Latest news bulletin | January 5th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Fifteen buildings to look out for in 2026
We’re ringing in the new year with a look at 15 landmark architecture projects scheduled for completion in 2026, including museums, performing arts venues and a face-shaped…
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