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Shamima Begum citizenship fight revived as ECHR probes UK; NYC mayor-elect Mamdani plans inauguration block party and bans Raspberry Pi; DC pipe-bomb suspect indicted and held; China “J-36” stealth jet rumors spike as US pitches F-22 infrared upgrade; windstorm sparks Radnor outages and pole fire; Seacrest and Rita Ora return for New Year’s Rockin’ Eve; “Mossad-linked” X account pushes Iran protests; missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos found dead, no foul play suspected
Shamima Begum case revived as ECHR questions UK citizenship stripping
The European Court of Human Rights has contacted the UK Home Office with four questions about whether removing Shamima Begum’s citizenship breached human-rights and anti-trafficking obligations, including possible violations of Article 4. The move tees up a potential London versus Strasbourg showdown, with senior Conservatives already urging the UK to block any return and floating withdrawal from the court. Begum left east London for Syria at 15 to join ISIS, has lived in the al-Roj camp since 2019, and the UK Supreme Court previously upheld the citizenship decision.
NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani invites residents to inauguration block party, bans Raspberry Pi devices
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is marking his inauguration with a block party and, in a sentence nobody expected to exist, told attendees not to bring Raspberry Pi devices. Nothing says “civic celebration” like preemptively disarming the roaming army of hobbyists who might otherwise try to run City Hall on a breadboard.
Pipe bomb suspect indicted in Washington, D.C., judge keeps him jailed
A man accused of building and placing pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., has been indicted and will remain in jail after a detention hearing, despite defense arguments for pretrial release.
China stealth aircraft rumors flare after video suggests third “J-36” prototype flight
A video posted on Chinese social media on December 25 has fueled speculation that China has flown a third prototype of its large, tailless stealth combat aircraft, often dubbed the J-36. The distant footage appears to show the aircraft flying alongside a J-10C that likely served as a chase or safety jet, keeping interest in the program high even though the visuals are limited.
Windstorm knocks out power for thousands, utility pole fire burns for hours in Radnor Township
A windstorm toppled trees and cut electricity to thousands across the region. In Radnor Township, a utility pole reportedly sparked flames for hours as smoke drifted uphill, leaving nearby residents without power overnight.
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora return to Times Square for New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora are set to host and perform in Times Square for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” because nothing says “fresh start” like watching the same ritual of celebrity stamina and network scheduling march on with near-military reliability.
Questionable “Mossad-linked” X account urges Iran protests amid economic strain
A Farsi-language X account described by some outlets as linked to Israel’s Mossad urged Iranians to continue protests and suggested on-the-ground involvement. The demonstrations were driven by inflation, a weakening currency, and wider economic pressure under U.S. sanctions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for central bank leadership changes and said the government would engage with protesters’ representatives, while U.S. and Israeli figures voiced support for the protests.
US Air Force proposes new F-22 upgrade package with embedded infrared sensors
The Air Force’s proposed FY2026 budget includes a new F-22 “viability upgrade package” intended to keep the Raptor effective into the 2030s. A key element is IRDS, embedded infrared sensors designed to improve threat warning, target tracking, and survivability against increasingly capable Chinese and Russian air defenses.
Body found in search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, no foul play indicated
Officials say a body has been found during the search for Camila Mendoza Olmos, a Texas teenager last seen on Christmas Eve. The sheriff said there is currently no indication of foul play.
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