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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Monday, December 23 (game #1064)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also… Read Details ⇢
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The power and perils of political charisma – The Mail & Guardian
Antithesis: Supporters greet Brazil’s Lula da Silva ahead of the 1994 elections. (Collart Hervé/Sygma/Getty Images) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came to prominence in 1979 while leading a metalworkers’ strike under the military dictatorship that oppressed Brazil from 1964 to 1985. He founded the Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT), the Workers’… Read Details ⇢
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Read how the judges justified their verdict
Women rally in support of Gisèle Pelicot, on the day of the trial’s verdict, in front of the criminal court, in Avignon, southern France, on December 20, 2024. MANON CRUZ / REUTERS The highly detailed document explaining the reasoning behind the criminal court’s ruling in the Pelicot rape case, handed… Read Details ⇢
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Cowboys make clutch defensive plays to stymie Bucs, pull off win
The Dallas Cowboys threw a wrench into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South division title hopes on Sunday thanks to clutch plays from the defense when it mattered the most. Crucial Buccaneers drives were stopped dead in its tracks. In the fourth quarter, Baker Mayfield was intercepted in the end… Read Details ⇢
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Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push | Russia-Ukraine war
Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region. As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Moldova faces a pivotal choice: deepen ties with Europe or maintain historic connections to Russia. A recent referendum on European Union membership exposed sharp divisions, with a… Read Details ⇢
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Monday, December 23 (game #561)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands… Read Details ⇢
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Side-effects of medical aids in 2025 – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa’s medical schemes have increased premiums and reduced benefits while complicating their offerings, making it difficult for consumers to find the best value for money. With sharp price hikes and trimmed benefits, consumers must read the fine print carefully This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G… Read Details ⇢
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Tens of thousands protest in Serbian capital against government
Thousands of people protest against government policies, corruption, and negligence which they blame for the deaths of the victims in the Novi Sad railway station disaster in November, in Belgrade, on December 22, 2024. BRANKO FILIPOVIC / REUTERS Tens of thousands protested Sunday, December 22, in Belgrade to demand that… Read Details ⇢
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Panama dismisses Trump’s threats to retake control of Canal
Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, calling them baseless and affirming Panama’s sovereignty over the waterway. Trump, who criticised Panama’s management and raised concerns about China’s influence, warned that the US might demand the canal’s return if operations… Read Details ⇢