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War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no longer perform its main safety function due to drone damage, the UN nuclear watchdog said
A Russian opera again opens La Scala's season as the theater defends art over politics
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
Milan's storied Teatro alla Scala celebrates its gala season premiere Sunday with a Russian opera for the second time since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. But this year, instead of drawing protests for showcasing the invader's culture, a flash mob will demonstrate for peace.
Hostile powers sending spies to west’s universities, says former security chief
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
Canadian expert David Vigneault warns of China’s ‘industrial-strength’ attempts to steal new technologiesHostile spy agencies are now as focused on infiltrating western universities and companies as they are on doing so to governments, according to the former head of Canada’s intelligence service.David Vigneault warned that a recent “industrial-scale” attempt by China to steal new technologies showed the need for increased vigilance from academics. Continue reading...
Days After Trudeau's Post, Katy Perry Makes Their Relationship Instagram Official
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
American singer Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau are in a relationship. The announcement was officially made by Perry in a series of photographs on her Instagram account, including one with Trudeau.
Russian strikes kill 1 as U.S. and Ukraine officials wrap up third day of diplomatic talks
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
Russian missile, drone and shelling attacks overnight and Sunday killed at least three people in Ukraine, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials wrapped up a third day of talks aimed at ending the war.
