Man’s death blamed on major storm pounding California’s central coast
In Santa Cruz, the municipal wharf under construction partially collapsed and fell into the ocean.
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Ex-president Bill Clinton admitted to hospital after developing fever
The former US president is said to be ‘in good spirits’.
Man faces murder charge over death of woman set on fire in New York subway train
Surveillance video from the subway car showed the suspect ‘calmly’ walk up to the victim.
New pro-European coalition approved in Romania amid period of political turmoil
Parliament approved the new administration in a 240-143 vote in Romania’s 466-seat legislature.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza ‘kill at least 20 people’
One of the strikes hit a tent camp in the Muwasi area, an Israel-declared humanitarian zone.
One of the world’s most active volcanoes begins erupting again
Kilauea, in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, also erupted in June and September.
New French government named after previous one collapsed in budget fight
The new government enters office after months of political deadlock.
Ethics report accuses Matt Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex while in office
The findings conclude that Matt Gaetz violated multiple state laws.
Magdeburg mourns Christmas market attack victims amid fears of social divisions
Five people were killed and more than 200 others were injured in the attack on Friday.
Balkans snowstorm causes traffic disruption and leaves homes without electricity
Authorities in Croatia and Bosnia urged citizens to avoid travel.
Donald Trump makes fresh call for US to buy Greenland
He also suggested during the weekend that the US could retake control of the Panama Canal.