The Daily Populous

Monday December 22nd, 2025 day edition

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Once rock solid, his reliance on his two main allies - China and Russia - now appears increasingly uncertain.

For years, both countries supported Venezuela's socialist-led government politically, financially and militarily - a relationship that began under former President Hugo Chávez, Maduro's mentor and predecessor.

But experts say that backing now seems to be largely symbolic, with statements being given in support rather than concrete military or financial aid.

The Trump administration has said the military build-up and strikes are targeting drug trafficking, and the tanker had been sanctioned.

Experts say China defending Maduro could jeopardise recent diplomatic gains between Beijing and Washington, while offering little beyond ideological alignment.

Beijing has reduced new lending in recent years and is now focused mainly on recovering past loans.

Getty Images Venezuela has purchased hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Chinese military equipment since 2005. »

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say

Authored by bbc.com

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say.

A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, officials have said.

Russia's Investigative Committee said Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated. »

Charlie Kirk Fans Are Snapping Selfies in Replica Death Tent

Authored by yahoo.com

Attendees of the conference have the opportunity to take photos inside the tent, surrounded by portraits of Kirk, including one of him inside the very same tent.

“This is a recreation of the tent where Charlie Kirk lost his life at Utah Valley University in September, and people are taking selfies with it,” Zadrozny explained.

“You can see all around, people are saying like, ‘For Charlie,’ they’re wearing replicas of the shirt that Charlie Kirk was wearing when he was killed.”. »

Battlefield 6 Becomes Latest Game Under Fire For Alleged AI Use

Authored by clawsomegamer.com
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However, sentiment regarding the game has begun shifting recently, owing to an underwhelming battle royal mode, among other problems.

Making matters worse, a new social media post shows that instances of AI-generated art have been spotted in Battlefield 6.

This appears to be a clear sign of AI use in the game, something that fans have not taken too well to. »

‘Miracle’ of Zealandia: chick is born to rare takahē pair thought to be infertile

Authored by theguardian.com

While they resemble Australasian swamp hens, or pūkeko in New Zealand, they are in fact their chunkier, flightless, mountain-dwelling cousin.

The birds once roamed the South Island, but were thought extinct at the turn of the 20th century, until they were rediscovered in 1948.

Bendigo, Waitaa and their chick are Zealandia’s only takahē residents but they are not the only takahē to surprise staff with a chick. »