Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
Peru's Ministry of Education begins digital enrollment for 2026 school year starting January 19, with a structured timeline through March. The free process covers multiple regions with specific UGEL jurisdictions participating.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor at a rally for Palisades fire victims, vowing to 'expose the system' and end 'business as usual' in city politics.
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt officially launched his 2026 Los Angeles mayoral campaign at a wildfire accountability protest, criticizing city leadership as 'fundamentally broken' and pledging to expose political failures.
Actor Bipasha Basu champions strength training for women, debunking myths about bulking while highlighting benefits like fat loss, bone health, and injury prevention.
Corinthians secured Copa Libertadores group stage entry via Copa do Brasil victory and will be in pot 2, while Palmeiras as pot 1 seed faces various possible group combinations in March's draw.
TAP Air Portugal launches new weekly service between Porto and Terceira starting March 2026, while increasing Porto-Funchal flights from 14 to 18 weekly frequencies.
The Cleveland Browns will retain Deshaun Watson through 2026 due to salary cap constraints, not performance expectations, while evaluating rookie QBs Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel for the future.
Portugal's largest unions launched their first general strike since 2013, paralyzing transport and healthcare services to protest government labor reforms that would weaken worker protections despite strong economic conditions.
Latam cancelled six flights between Brazil and Portugal on December 10-11 due to a general strike in Portugal called by major unions. Four flights connect São Paulo's Guarulhos airport to Lisbon, while two link Fortaleza to Lisbon.
Portugal prepares for a general strike on December 11 against labor reforms, with TAP Air Portugal canceling flights and courts mandating extensive healthcare minimum services despite worker representative objections.
Interior Health has ordered immediate closure of food and water facilities at Spruce Hill Resort near 100 Mile House after finding persistent safety violations spanning four years, including contaminated water and unsafe pool equipment.
TAP Air Portugal is canceling flights on December 11 during a scheduled general strike, offering passengers rebooking options and maintaining minimal services on key routes.
TAP is canceling flights on December 11 due to a scheduled general strike in Portugal, offering passengers rebooking options and three-day flexibility without additional costs.
Disneyland Paris revealed its largest expansion ever with a drone show unveiling March 29, 2026 opening for World of Frozen, featuring a 36-meter North Mountain, 34 Audio-Animatronic figures, and innovative nighttime entertainment.
Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) receive their first discount during Black Friday, dropping from $449 to $399. The upgraded model features improved audio quality, advanced noise cancellation, and extended battery life.
POCO F8 Pro received Thailand NBTC certification, indicating an upcoming global launch alongside the F8 Ultra. The device is expected to arrive within months as part of POCO's accelerated flagship release cycle.
A Plan International report reveals that one in five Ecuadorian women aged 20-24 were married before 18, with informal unions circumventing 2015 legal bans. Poverty and cultural acceptance perpetuate the practice despite legislative reforms.
Netflix's new series 'Boots' dramatizes the experiences of LGBTQ+ service members in the US military, based on memoirs revealing decades of secrecy, discrimination, and the impact of policies like 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' that forced soldiers to hide their identities.
On World Day for the Eradication of Poverty, experts warn that homelessness in the Azores is a systemic crisis, not a personal choice. Current social services can only accommodate 30 of 160 homeless individuals tracked by local organizations.
Globo's new primetime soap opera Três Graças premieres Monday with Sophie Charlotte and Dira Paes leading a story about three generations of women facing early motherhood and breaking cycles of poverty in São Paulo.
São Paulo registered nine methanol poisoning cases in 25 days linked to adulterated alcoholic beverages consumed in social settings, marking a shift from previous cases among homeless populations.
KOORUI unveiled its Falconry Series of 13 gaming monitors ranging from FHD to 4K with refresh rates up to 320Hz, targeting casual to professional gamers with factory-backed quality and competitive pricing.
Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods announce their Never Coming Home nationwide arena tour across six cities in February-March 2026, celebrating their new album Fall from the Light.
TikTok is reportedly developing a new US-specific app to circumvent potential ban, with Oracle and US investors taking control while ByteDance retains minority stake. The transition deadline is set for March 2026.
