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Oxford Releases Shortlist for 2025 Word of the Year

November 26, 2025

Oxford Unveils 2025 Word of the Year Shortlist, Public Voting Begins

Oxford University Press has announced the top contenders for the 2025 Word of the Year, opening the final round of public voting that will remain active until 27 November. The selection process highlights how language evolves with changing social behaviours, digital habits and global cultural shifts.

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EU Court Mandates Cross-Border Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages

November 26, 2025

EU Court Declares Same-Sex Marriages Must Be Recognised Across All Member States

In a historic judgment, the European Union Court of Justice has ruled that same-sex marriages legally performed in any EU member country must be recognised across the entire bloc, regardless of a state's domestic laws. The verdict marks a major advancement for marriage equality and directly challenges Poland’s previous refusal to acknowledge a same-sex marriage registered in Germany.

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China Executes First-Ever Emergency Shenzhou Launch to Rescue Tiangong Crew

November 26, 2025

China Launches Shenzhou-22 on Emergency Mission to Secure Tiangong Return Route

China has undertaken an unprecedented emergency spaceflight with the launch of the uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft, aimed at providing a safe return option for astronauts currently aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission was activated after a damaged return capsule temporarily left the crew without a functioning re-entry vehicle.

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World Oldest San Diego Zoo Tortoise Gramma Dies at 141

November 26, 2025

141-Year-Old Galápagos Tortoise Gramma Passes Away at San Diego Zoo

Gramma, one of the oldest known Galápagos tortoises in captivity, has died at the age of 141, marking the end of a remarkable life that spanned more than a century. A long-time resident of the San Diego Zoo, she was admired for her gentle temperament and became one of the institution’s most recognisable ambassadors for wildlife conservation.

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BEL Safran Tie-Up to Build HAMMER Precision Weapons in India

November 26, 2025

India–France Seal Deal to Manufacture HAMMER Smart Strike Systems in India

India and France have taken another major stride in bilateral defence cooperation with the signing of a pact to manufacture HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) smart precision weapons within India. The agreement strengthens New Delhi’s push to expand indigenous production of advanced weapon systems under “Make in India” and reduce foreign equipment dependence.

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