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Donald Trump has appointed Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former TV personality and ex-prosecutor, as the ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, who previously dated Donald Trump Jr, has a background in law, media, and politics. Trump praised her qualifications for the role, while Guilfoyle expressed her hopes for Senate confirmation and her commitment to supporting the Trump agenda and US interests in Greece. Full Article

Roxy Horner, a 33-year-old model, has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall on social media, showing off her engagement ring in a series of videos. The couple, who began dating in 2020, welcomed their first child in 2023. Jack has revealed that Roxy has a "veto" over his comedy routines but has been very accepting, with Jack acknowledging that dating a comedian can be stressful but praising Roxy's patience and understanding. Full Article

A police officer in South Australia was allegedly stabbed with a sword while responding to a domestic disturbance in Port Augusta. The officer was struck in the arm by a man wielding a sword, but her injuries are not life-threatening. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Port Augusta, was arrested and will face charges, including assaulting an emergency worker, with a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Full Article

Nathan McSweeney expressed devastation after being dropped from Australia's Test team, with Sam Konstas set to replace him as Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the Boxing Day Test. McSweeney struggled to perform against India's Jasprit Bumrah, finishing with 72 runs at an average of 14.40 in his three matches. Former captain Michael Clarke criticized the selection panel for dropping McSweeney, questioning the decision and its implications for future opportunities. Full Article

Three individuals from different backgrounds, Ryan Borgwardt, Hannah Kobayashi, and Luigi Mangione, have disappeared from their lives, sparking frantic searches and arrests. Adults may run away due to various pressures, leading to increased anxiety and stress. The recent cases highlight the overwhelming feelings people experience, causing some to want to escape and start anew. Full Article

Malaysia will resume the search for the wreckage of missing flight MH370, with Ocean Infinity exploring a new 15,000 square kilometre area in the southern Indian Ocean. The Australian-led search was suspended in 2017 after three years of searching for the Boeing 777 that disappeared in 2014 with 239 people on board. The new search, on a "no find, no fee" basis, will cost Malaysia $70 million if the plane is found, with the hope...