King Charles is reportedly frustrated by Prince Andrew's association with an alleged Chinese spy, impacting the monarchy's reputation. The Palace lacks authority to investigate Andrew's finances, including funds from Chinese donors for his Royal Lodge residence. MI5 barred the alleged spy, who had access to royal properties, raising concerns and overshadowing the King's Christmas message.
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Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1847, Bell came from a family where communication was more than just talking—it was a science. His father, Alexander Melville Bell, was a speech therapist who developed “Visible Speech,†a phonetic system to help deaf people communicate. His grandfather? Also a speech expert. And then there was his mother, Eliza Grace Symonds Bell, who was deaf—a fact that shaped young Bell’s fascination with sound.
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The death toll from clashes between security forces and Assad loyalists, along with subsequent revenge killings, has risen to over 600. Alawite communities faced severe violence, with many homes looted and burned. The Syrian government claims to have regained control of most areas impacted by the conflict.
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized for a lung infection with early signs of kidney insufficiency but is stable and in good spirits, according to the Vatican. While he continues therapy and supplemental oxygen, doctors warn of potential complications like sepsis. His condition has sparked speculation about possible resignation. Cardinal Timothy Dolan acknowledged his fragile state, calling for prayers. This marks Francis’ longest hospitalization as pope.
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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the US before attending the G20 meeting in South Africa. In London, he will meet UK foreign secretary David Lammy as relations improve between the two nations. Wang will also attend the Munich security conference and later chair a UN security council event on global governance. At the G20, he aims to promote multilateralism, while the US secretary of state Marco Rubio is skipping the summit over an "anti-American" agenda.
US President Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump, 18, has co-founded a luxury real estate company, Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., focusing on high-end properties and golf course projects in western US states. The company, initially launched in July 2024, paused to avoid election-related attention but plans to relaunch in spring 2025.