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1. As Trump's return threatens to end U.S. support for Ukraine, allies scramble to fill the gap

   

   While the incoming Trump administration appears determined to end U.S. support for Ukraine, other western allies — including Canada — say they're not ready to give in. But can they fill the vacuum if America decides to cut and run?

2. These rare and mysterious deepsea fish are washing up in California, and no one's sure why

   

   A 3.3-metre oarfish — an elusive deepsea creature shaped like an eel — washed up earlier this month in California. Also known as a "doomsday fish," this is the third one to wash ashore in as many months.

3. WATCH | 6 travellers dead from tainted alcohol in Laos

   

   Six tourists, including a young British lawyer and two Australian teenagers, have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, prompting new warnings for travellers about the dangers of tainted alcohol.

4. Indian billionaire Adani, 3 former executives of Canadian pension fund charged in fraud scheme

   

   Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia's richest men, may be facing his biggest challenge yet with an indictment by U.S. prosecutors for alleged fraud and bribery. But it's unclear just how the case will affect his businesses and own future — as well as the Indian economy and government.

5. Scott Bessent, a former Soros money manager, is Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Treasury

   

   U.S. president-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he'll nominate former George Soros money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary.