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The 'Doctor Who' Christmas special 2024 is pure Steven Moffat: Here's why 'Joy' is so important to the world

An intricately plotted festive tale checks into a hotel that takes guests everywhere in history.

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France's Second Woman Premier Makes Surprise Frontline Return

Elisabeth Borne, only the second woman to serve as French prime minister, is making a surprise return to frontline politics as education minister less than a year after losing a job that she never wished to relinquish.

International Business Times

Bing Crosby found it 'really difficult' to sing White Christmas during World War II

Bing Crosby found it "really difficult" to perform 'White Christmas' to the troops during World War II as he sang to thousands of crying soldiers.

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Best new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Max and more (Dec. 20-22)

'Virgin River,' 'Juror No. 2' and 'Six Triple Eight' lead our weekend watch list

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'I've had a lifetime of preparation for this role': Adrien Brody has a family connection to The Brutalist

Adrien Brody admits that his portrayal of architect Laszlo Toth in 'The Brutalist' was particularly personal as his family had also emigrated to the United States after World War II.

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Gabrielle Chanel: the untold story of a pioneering self-made woman

*When we think of Gabrielle Chanel, her iconic fashion empire comes to mind. Yet, few associate her with the groundbreaking role of a self-made woman – a trailblazer who defied societal norms to build a global empire. Though her name is synonymous with luxury and innovation, her entrepreneurial spirit remains…

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New on Netflix: 5 movies and shows to watch this week (Dec. 16-22)

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week.

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US and allies mark the 80th anniversary of WWII Battle of the Bulge

The United States, its European allies and a dwindling number of veterans are marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

The Independent UK

Trump wants to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants – but the 18th-century law has been invoked only during times of war

President-elect Donald Trump often said during the 2024 presidential campaign that he plans to launch the nation’s largest-ever mass deportation operation in his second term.

The Conversation

Anger At Plan To Turn Nazi Tunnels Into Bunker For Super-rich

A German property developer has sparked outrage with a plan to turn a World War II tunnel system into a luxury bunker for rich survivalists who fear the outbreak of World War III. Relatives of the prison labourers who built it under the Nazis are aghast at the business venture…

International Business Times

Descendant of last native leader of Alaska island demands Japanese reparations for 1942 invasion

The great-granddaughter of the last Alaska Native chief of a remote island in the Bering Sea believes Japan should pay more restitution for what its soldiers did to the residents of Attu Island during World War II

The Independent UK

Japan's A-bomb Survivors: From Discrimination To A Nobel

Survivors of the US atomic bombings of Japan will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday but, after years of anti-nuclear campaigning and showing the world their scars, they still retain the painful memories of the discrimination they have faced.

International Business Times

100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing 83 years ago

The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II

The Independent UK

Feds approve scaled-down Idaho wind farm near historic Japanese American incarceration site

The federal government has approved a scaled-down wind farm in Idaho over local opposition, including from groups concerned about its proximity to a historic site where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II

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Scars of December: A pivotal Cold War-era battle in Greece quietly passes its 80th anniversary

Eighty years ago, the December Uprising of 1944, known as the Dekemvrianá, turned Athens into a battlefield as British-backed forces clashed with communist-led resistance fighters in the waning days of World War II

The Conversation

What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend

Something unexpected – but hardly unprecedented – happened in South Korea on Dec. 3, 2024. With little warning, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, citing the threat from “pro-North Korean anti-state forces.”

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As the U.S.-China Trade War Heats Up, Here's 1 Stock to Buy

In the latest tit-for-tat trade war move, China is cutting off exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S. This move has one metals stock really heating up.

International Business Times

100-Year-Old Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Deemed Fit To Stand Trial For Thousands Of World War 2 Murders

A 100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard is deemed fit to stand trial for over 3,300 prisoners during World War II.

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100-Year-Old Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Deemed Fit to Stand Trial for Thousands of World War 2 Murders

A 100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard is deemed fit to stand trial for over 3,300 prisoners during World War II.

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Back To The Past: 56 Intriguing Vintage Thanksgiving Ads And Commercials

Considering how big of a role food plays when it comes to Thanksgiving, it’s no surprise that most of the advertising back in the day was focused on exactly that. The post Back To The Past: 56 Intriguing Vintage Thanksgiving Ads And Commercials first appeared on Bored Panda.

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New on Netflix in December 2024 — all the new shows and movies you need to watch

Netflix has confirmed its slate for December 2024 and it includes "'Squid Game" season 2, "Carry-On" and more.

Tom’s Guide

Netflix is getting a new war drama based on a true story — and you can watch the first trailer now

Netflix just released a trailer for its upcoming war drama, and it’s set to drop in December. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.

The Independent UK

Japan will hold Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions

Japan will go ahead with a memorial ceremony on Sunday near the Sado Island Gold Mines, despite South Korea’s last-minute boycott of the event that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the issue of Korean forced laborers at the site before and during World War II

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One of my favorite Apple TV Plus movies of 2024 is now streaming — watch this thrilling war drama now

"Blitz" has finally landed on Apple TV Plus — and this awards-hopeful is one of the streaming service's strongest original movies of 2024.

The Independent UK

South Korea will not attend Sado mines memorial event in Japan amid lingering historical tensions

South Korea’s government says it has decided not to attend a memorial service near Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines due to disagreements with Japan over the event, which stirred longstanding tensions over the abuse of Korean forced laborers at the site before the end of World War II

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