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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
USA-TRUMP/NIGERIA-AIRSTRIKES
U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says
LAGOS, Dec 27 (Reuters) - U.S.-backed air strikes in Nigeria hit two Islamic State-linked camps in the Bauni forest of Sokoto State, targeting foreign fighters infiltrating from the Sahel, the Nigerian government said.
MYANMAR-ELECTION/CRISIS
Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Myanmar heads to the polls on Sunday as it battles a civil war that has ravaged parts of the country as well as one of Asia's worst humanitarian crises.
U.S.
USA-CALIFORNIA/TRUMP (PIX)
California drops suit against Trump's high-speed rail funding revocation
WASHINGTON, Dec 26 (Reuters) - California has dropped a lawsuit challenging the decision by the administration of President Donald Trump to cancel more than $4 billion in federal grants for the state's high-speed rail project, the state said late on Friday.
USA-WEATHER/ (PIX)
Winter storm bears down on U.S. Northeast, disrupting airline travel
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A winter storm packing a frosty mix of snow and ice bore down on the U.S. Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations.
BUSINESS
CHINA-AI/CYBERSECURITY
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction.
CHINA-LAWMAKING/AVIATION
China revises aviation law to regulate drones, tighten safety rules
BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China passed a revised law that for the first time formally regulates unmanned aircraft, a move set to reshape the country's fast-growing drone and low-altitude economy sectors, according to state media on Saturday.
SPORTS
CRICKET-ASHES/ (PIX, TV)
Cricket-England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win
MELBOURNE, Dec 27 (Reuters) - England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years on Saturday as they chased down 175 runs for a four-wicket Ashes victory completed in two manic days at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
TENNIS-BATTLE/ (PIX, TV)
Tennis-Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge
DUBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios said they were excited about facing the unknown when they meet in Sunday's "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match that has divided opinion in the tennis world.
UPCOMING STORIES
WAYMO-OUTAGE/ A stalling of robotaxis from Alphabet GOOGL.O unit Waymo at various San Francisco intersections on Saturday when a widespread power outage darkened city streets has sparked safety concerns over the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies.
Following a fire at a PG&E substation that knocked out power to roughly one-third of the city, multiple videos posted on social media showed Waymo robotaxis stuck at intersections with their hazard lights turned on as traffic lights stopped working. Waymo resumed operations a day after a halting services Saturday evening.
But autonomous vehicles industry experts said the incident raises serious questions about whether robotaxi operators are ready to handle catastrophic events like earthquakes, wildfires, or floods and renewed calls for stricter regulation of the nascent but fast-growing industry as others, including Tesla TSLA.O and Amazon's AMZN.O Zoox race to expand robotaxi services.
Reporter: Abhirup Roy
Editor: Sayantani Ghosh
GUINEA-ELECTION/
Guinea will hold its first presidential election since a coup in 2021, which allowed coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to seize power.
Reporter: Anait Miridzhanian, AyenDeng Bior, Bate Felix Tabi Tabe, Robbie Corey-Boulet
KOSOVO-ELECTION/
Kosovo holds a snap parliamentary election nearly a year after a political deadlock prevented the formation of a new government.
Reporter: Edward McAllister, Fatos Bytyci, Ivana Sekularac
ROMANIA-POLITICS/COURT
Romania's top court expected to rule on the government's second attempt to raise the retirement age for judges and prosecutors and cap their pensions after it struck down the initial bill.
Reporter: Luiza Ilie
CENTRALAFRICA-ELECTION/
Central African Republic will hold the first round of its presidential election on December 28. Provisional results are expected on January 5 and final results on January 20. The country is also planning to hold a possible second round on February 15.
Reporter: Anait Miridzhanian, AyenDeng Bior
Editor: Bate Felix Tabi Tabe, Robbie Corey-Boulet
UKRAINE-CRISIS/TRUMP-ZELENSKIY
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Florida, the Ukrainian president said, as Washington pushes diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.
Reporter: Andrea Shalal
Editor: Sergio Non
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