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Trump promises delayed ban, TikTok restarts app in US

Trump announces 90-day extension for TikTok ban and proposes possible joint ownership with the US, while the app continues to face national security concerns under Biden's administration. Companies and investors show interest in acquiring TikTok, but ByteDance maintains that it is not for sale.

Jan. 19, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Gloomy' consumer drank less champagne last year

Champagne sales fell nearly 10 percent last year, according to the French trade association Comité Champagne. This drop is attributed to political and economic uncertainties, which reduced consumers' appetite for the bubbly.

Jan. 19, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Scams on elderly by fake cops skyrocket: 'They are ruthless'

Scams by fake agents are on the rise: In one year, the number of reports rose from 544 to over 8,000. Victims are contacted by organized gangs by phone and then persuaded to hand over valuables.

Jan. 19, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

PSV loses to PEC after false start, Ajax can approach leader to one point

In their third game of the season, frontrunners PSV suffered their first defeat at home to PEC Zwolle, despite an early equalizer and a missed penalty by captain Luuk de Jong, who missed his 18th goal against PEC.

Jan. 18, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Two people seriously injured in ski elevator accident in northern Spain

Breaking: Two people have been severely injured and eight others have been taken to the hospital after a ski lift accident in northern Spain, believed to be caused by a problem with the lift cable. See the first footage of the rescue operation on social media.

Jan. 18, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Gaza destroyed, but Hamas not defeated and recruiting new fighters

Hamas survived the Israeli attack and remains a threat to Israel, despite the destruction of Gaza and thousands of Palestinian deaths. There is uncertainty about who will now run Gaza, while the U.S. and Israel try to weaken Hamas' allies.