#Earth

#

Palestine

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a grim year for journalists in 2025, with 67 killings worldwide, marking a third consecutive annual increase. Palestine was the deadliest location, with the Israeli army accused...

5h/2h
#

USA

Jimmy Kimmel has signed a contract extension to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, the network announced in December 2025. This renewal follows a controversy earlier this year when Kimmel's comments led to ABC...

11h/1h
#

USA

Donald Trump announced a policy shift allowing Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to China under strict national security conditions, aiming to balance export controls with competition concerns. While the administration...

10h/36m
#

USA

Alina Habba, former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, resigned as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey following federal appeals court rulings that declared her appointment unlawful. The Third Circuit's...

15h/2h
#

USA

Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has launched a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), directly challenging Netflix's earlier proposal. Skydance claims its offer provides superior...

18h/30m
#

USA

Donald Trump announced on December 8, 2025, a $12 billion aid package for American farmers to mitigate economic damage from trade disputes and rising costs. The funds aim to stabilize the agricultural sector and lower...

17h/7h
#

Lithuania

Lithuania declared a national emergency on Tuesday due to security risks posed by repeated smuggling balloon incursions from Belarus, which officials view as a deliberate act of disruption and "hybrid attack." These...

2h/31m
#

Italy

A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by an ambulance responding to an emergency on Via Archimede in Genoa earlier today. Local police are investigating the incident, reviewing witness...

7m
#

USA

US District Judge Patti Saris ruled that the Trump administration's ban on federal permits for new wind energy projects was unlawful. The executive order, issued by Donald Trump, had indefinitely halted new leases and...

8h/1h
#

Sudan

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, a Janjaweed militia leader, received a 20-year sentence from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes in Darfur. The ICC convicted Abd al-Rahman on 27 counts, including...

33m
#

Italy

Rome's public transport system is facing significant disruptions this week due to a series of strikes initiated by ATAC personnel and planned for the coming days. Today, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, a 24-hour strike by...

4h/1h
#

Belgium

Negotiators reached a compromise to significantly weaken the EU's supply chain law, now applying only to large companies with over 5,000 employees and a 1.5 billion euro turnover. Civil liability for human rights...

20m
#

USA

The Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 22-19 in overtime on December 9, 2025, with Cameron Dicker kicking the winning 54-yard field goal. The Chargers' defense forced eight turnovers from the...

4h/1h
#

Italy

A fatal head-on collision on regional road 464 in Maniago this morning killed the car's driver and seriously injured the bus driver. The bus, carrying students and commuters, overturned, with five or six students...

1h
#

Netherlands

Fairphone launched its second-generation Fairbuds XL headphones, featuring a modular and repairable design with upgraded 40mm dynamic drivers. These headphones are now available globally in forest green and horizon...

1h
#

USA

Civic freedoms have been significantly curtailed globally, with the USA and Italy both downgraded to an "obstructed" civic space rating by the civil society watchdog Civicus. The US was downgraded from "narrowed"...

1h
#

USA

Kris Jenner publicly supported her daughter Kylie Jenner's relationship with Timothée Chalamet by wearing a "Marty Supreme" bomber jacket, merchandise from Chalamet's new film. Jenner shared a photo on Instagram Stories...

6h/3h
#

USA

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly considering a workout for veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who last played for the team in their 2020 playoff appearance. This move comes as the team faces a quarterback crisis...

4h/29m
#

Italy

A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured after being stabbed with a Swiss Army knife during a brawl in Maniago, Pordenone, on December 8, 2025. The dispute, which reportedly began over a cigarette request, escalated...

1h
#

Thailand

Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets today, escalating a border conflict that intensified yesterday. Thailand reported that Cambodian forces killed one Thai soldier and injured four, prompting...

28h/17h
#

Cuba

Cuba's Supreme Popular Tribunal has sentenced former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernández to life in prison for espionage and economic crimes. Gil, 61, who served as minister from 2018 to February 2024, also...

7h/5h
#

Greece

Greek farmers escalated nationwide protests on December 8, 2025, severely disrupting air and road travel. Protesters occupied airport runways in Crete, leading to clashes with riot police and injuries to eight officers....

13h/9h
#

USA

Donald Trump threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican goods, demanding Mexico release water owed under a 1944 treaty. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that Mexico owes the US approximately 987 million cubic meters of...

5h
#

USA

Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers both heavily criticized the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump, with Stewart mocking the trophy's design as a "fictitious golden butt plug" and Meyers calling it "creepy." Both...

1h
#

Argentina

Argentina has officially set a new world record for the largest gathering of golden retrievers, with 2,397 dogs assembling in Buenos Aires' Bosques de Palermo park on December 8, 2025. This event surpassed the previous...

11h/4h
#

USA

The Archdiocese of New York is establishing a $300 million fund for victims of sexual abuse, utilizing budget cuts, layoffs, and asset sales, including its former Manhattan headquarters. Cardinal Timothy Dolan stated...

11h/33m
#

SouthKorea

SVT's new reality show "Shaolin Heroes" features seven male participants, including entrepreneur Jan Emanuel, undergoing intense physical and mental training as Shaolin monks in South Korea. Jan Emanuel described the...

2h
#

Nicaragua

Honduras's National Electoral Council (CNE) has resumed vote counting for its general elections, with provisional results showing right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura leading. The outgoing ruling Libre party, led by...

13h/7m
#

USA

The Trump administration's "Operation Irish Goodbye" initiative aims to deploy ICE agents to the U.S.-Mexico border during the holiday season to apprehend migrants attempting to self-remove. A DHS report reveals a...

6h/5h
#

USA

A secret Pentagon report, "the Overmatch brief," hypothesizes a US defeat against China, revealing the American military is outmatched. The comprehensive review details China's capability to destroy American aircraft,...

2h
#

USA

Luigi Mangione faces state and federal charges, including murder and weapons offenses, in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Thompson was killed on December 4, 2024, in Manhattan,...

13h/8h
#

USA

Nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 8, 2025, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" leading the pack with nine nods. "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" followed with...

20h/14h
#

Netherlands

Europol reports that migrant smugglers are using increasingly brutal and technologically advanced methods to exploit geopolitical instability and poverty for profit in Europe. The European Migrant Smuggling Centre...

4h
#

USA

Erika Kirk is promoting her late husband Charlie Kirk's posthumous book, "Stop, In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," which emphasizes observing the Sabbath. Charlie Kirk, the chairman...

3h/1h
#

USA

Twelve former FBI agents are suing the agency and Director Kash Patel, alleging their constitutional rights were violated when they were fired for kneeling during a 2020 protest. The lawsuit claims the decision to...

15h/5h
#

USA

Michael Virgil died on a Royal Caribbean cruise to Mexico after allegedly being overserved alcohol and subdued by crew with excessive force. A lawsuit filed by his fiancée, Connie Aguilar, claims Royal Caribbean crew...

10h/6h
#

USA

The US Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Slaughter on December 8-9, 2025, concerning the removal of federal agency officials. President Donald Trump's administration defended his dismissal of FTC member Rebecca...

15h/5h
#

Syria

Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war. The collapse of the 53-year rule followed a rapid rebel offensive led by Hayat...

28h/10h
#

USA

Pregnant immigrants, including asylum seekers, are reportedly held for months in detention, facing inadequate medical care and poor conditions, with some allegedly offered money to leave voluntarily. Advocates and court...

4h
#

Mexico

Former Chihuahua Governor César Duarte was taken into custody by Mexican federal authorities on Monday, December 8, 2025, to face money laundering charges. The Attorney General’s Office stated that the funds were...

4h
#

USA

Representative Jasmine Crockett announced her bid for the Texas Senate seat, following the withdrawal of former Representative Colin Allred. Allred's departure aims to prevent a fractured Democratic primary and unite...

8h/6h
#

USA

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as "foreign terrorist organizations" through an executive order. Neither organization is officially...

8h/4h
#

USA

The proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc. faces scrutiny from Donald Trump and the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA). Nexstar CEO Perry Sook remains optimistic about the deal's...

6h
#

USA

The Trump administration has intensified visa revocations and immigration enforcement, revoking over 85,000 visas this year, impacting foreign students and citing reasons like DUIs and assaults. The DHS has also...

8h/14m
#

USA

Donald Trump made history on December 7-8, 2025, becoming the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors. Trump referred to the venue as "the Trump Kennedy Center" and awarded each honoree a new Tiffany &...

19h/5h
#

TheVergecast

Year in review
30m
#

USA

Donald Trump verbally attacked female reporters during a White House roundtable and a press conference in São Paulo earlier this month. He accused ABC News reporter Rachel Scott of incompetence and called her a...

11h/1h
#

UK

Two 17-year-old Afghan asylum seekers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa. The court viewed footage the victim recorded during...

8h/7h
#

USA

The play "Marjorie Prime," by Jordan Harrison, explores AI and memory at the Hayes Theater, starring June Squibb as an elderly woman interacting with an AI version of her deceased husband. Directed by Anne Kauffman, the...

6h
#

Palestine

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been removed from consideration for the Gaza "board of peace," a key component of a roadmap proposed by Donald Trump. Arab and Muslim states objected to Blair's inclusion due to...

9h/1h
#

USA

A competitive bidding war has erupted for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), with Paramount launching a $108 billion hostile bid financed partly by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and sovereign wealth funds from Saudi...

15h/4h
#

USA

In Below Deck Mediterranean, stew Kizzi Kitchener developed a strong infatuation with charter guest David, a professional boxer, despite strict rules. This distraction frustrated Chef Josh and impacted Kizzi's work,...

6h
#

Israel

Israeli authorities forcibly entered the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem on Monday, December 8, 2025, to collect on alleged municipal tax debts. Police removed the UN flag, confiscated furniture and IT equipment,...

17h/33m
#

USA

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on December 8, 2025, that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into Gracie Mansion on January 1, 2026. Mamdani, who won the November election with 50.4% of the vote, cited family...

16h/12h
#

China

China's trade surplus reached a record $1.08 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, driven by strong exports to various regions excluding the USA. Despite facing tariffs from Donald Trump, China has diversified its...

27h/10h
#

USA

Joshua Aaron, the developer of the iPhone app ICEBlock, filed a federal lawsuit in Washington D.C. against Trump administration officials, alleging violations of his First Amendment rights. The suit claims officials...

16h/1h
#

France

Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, faced criticism for her remarks at a comedy show in Paris on December 8, 2025. Protesters from the feminist collective #NousToutes interrupted Ary Abittan's...

12h/3h
#

USA

Global markets experienced mixed performance as investors awaited central bank decisions, with US stocks closing lower despite tech gains driven by companies like Nvidia. Nvidia shares rose after the Commerce Department...

10h/3h
#

USA

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 2026, following a severe rift with Donald Trump. Greene stated that Trump offered "harsh accusatory replies and zero...

27h/12h
#

Lebanon

The Israeli military announced Tuesday it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, targeting a training complex for the elite al-Radwan force, launch sites, and military structures. These strikes follow...

10h/4h
#

USA

Selena Gomez and Lena Dunham joined Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium on December 7, 2025, watching the Kansas City Chiefs lose to the Houston Texans 20-10. This marked Gomez's first game appearance with Swift, and...

14h/7h
#

USA

Dame Judi Dench, 91, has largely retired from acting due to significant declines in her eyesight and memory. Age-related macular degeneration causes blurred vision, impacting her ability to read scripts and see on set,...

17h/4h
#

USA

Donald Trump announced Monday he will sign an executive order this week to prevent US states from regulating AI individually. Trump stated on his Truth Social network that "There must be only one regulation if we are to...

8h
#

USA

Google is significantly advancing its Android XR mixed reality operating system, with new AI-powered glasses slated for release in 2026. At The Android Show: XR Edition on December 8, 2025, Google showcased advancements...

14h/9h
#

Kazakhstan

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky concluded their 245-day mission aboard the ISS on December 8, 2025. Their Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft undocked from the ISS, with a planned...

12h/7h
#

USA

Jason Bateman shared in a recent Esquire profile that he and his sister, Justine Bateman, maintain a respectful but distant relationship. He clarified their conversations are like those with an "adult friend,"...

12h/6h
#

USA

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed rapper and activist Mysonne Linen to advise on criminal justice, drawing criticism due to Linen's past felony conviction for robbery. Linen, who maintains his innocence...

8h
#

USA

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Australian counterparts in Washington on Monday to discuss Indo-Pacific security and countering China. The talks also covered the Russia-Ukraine...

9h
#

USA

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing controversy for his judgment and adherence to military protocols, particularly after launching airstrikes in the Pacific and Caribbean that critics claim crossed legal...

10h
#

USA

Actress Sydney Sweeney has definitively addressed cosmetic surgery rumors, stating she has "never gotten work done" due to a severe fear of needles. Appearing on Allure magazine's "Truth Serum" series with Amanda...

15h/6h
#

USA

Generation Alpha's holiday wish lists feature viral trends and luxury brands, with items like Pink Palm Puff hoodies and Longchamp tote bags in high demand. Comedian Megan Stalter curated a "Curated By" collection for...

9h
#

USA

Kimora Lee Simmons revisited her 2004 arrest for eluding police on E!'s Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane, clarifying it was for failing to stop, not marijuana possession. She also discussed her daughter Aoki Lee Simmons'...

9h
#

USA

Federal Judge James Boasberg is intensifying his criminal contempt investigation into a high-profile deportation case, ordering top Justice Department attorney Drew Ensign and former DOJ lawyer Erez Reuveni to testify...

9h
#

USA

Disabled fans are challenging Disney's revised Disability Access Service (DAS) program through a federal lawsuit and a shareholder proposal, arguing that the changes are too restrictive. Disney claims the modifications...

9h
#

USA

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dismissed reports of her impending firing, stating she received no such indications and is proud to serve Donald Trump. The White House labeled reports of Trump considering Noem's...

14h/12h
#

Congo

Renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has jeopardized a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025, challenging President Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts. The...

17h/13h
#

USA

The Houston Texans secured a significant 20-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, boosting their playoff aspirations and improving their record to 8-5. This win marks the Texans' fifth consecutive triumph and ends a...

28h/19h
#

NorthKorea

Russia's Ambassador to North Korea, Alexandre Matsegora, has died suddenly at the age of 70. His death was announced by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 6, 2025, with deep regret expressed for the...

10h
#

France

The Louvre Museum faces an impending open-ended strike by staff starting December 15, protesting deteriorating working conditions and inadequate resources. This follows a recent $100 million jewel heist and a water leak...

32h/16h
#

Venezuela

Lawmakers are debating the release of classified video from a US military strike on September 2, 2025, targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels near Venezuela. The operation resulted in approximately 87 deaths and...

32h/10h
#

Spain

Four people have died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday afternoon. The incident involved approximately 20 people,...

23h/7h
#

Reuters

Space crew returns from ISS
4h
#

Russia

Four Russian soldiers have been sentenced for the torture and murder of Russell Bentley, a 64-year-old pro-Russian influencer and correspondent for Sputnik. Bentley, a former US Army soldier who obtained Russian...

18h/7h
#

NewYorkTimes

Germany passes controversial law to boost soldier numbers
5h
#

Albania

EU interior ministers approved a controversial migration agreement, known as the "Albania model," to establish repatriation hubs outside the bloc. Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi called the deal a turning...

14h/8h
#

China

A tourist in China's Huaying Mountain miraculously survived a fall of approximately 50 feet down a cliff face while attempting to take a selfie near Blade Rock. Chinese officials confirmed Blade Rock is outside...

11h
#

USA

Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill pleaded guilty to felony charges including obstruction of justice, perjury, and misconduct in office, stemming from her actions during the Alex Murdaugh...

18h/12h
#

Italy

Christian Pulisic proved decisive for AC Milan in their 3-2 comeback victory over Juventus on December 8, 2025. The American forward scored twice after coming off the bench, including the winning goal that propelled AC...

11h
#

USA

Janice Combs, mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has denounced the Netflix docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," calling it "full of lies" and damaging to their reputation. She specifically denies allegations made by Kirk...

16h/12h
#

USA

The Big Ten conference now leads all conferences with nine ranked teams in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll. Nebraska entered the poll at No. 24, joining three other Big Ten teams in the top 10: No. 3 South...

12h
#

CNN

Finnish foreign minister reacts to Trump's national security strategy
7h
#

USA

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Texas library book removals, allowing books on sensitive topics to remain off shelves. The case centered on residents' objections to books covering transgender...

15h/10h
#

USA

The Golden Globes will introduce a new best-podcast category for the 2026 awards ceremony, recognizing excellence in audio. Six podcasts, including 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard' and 'Call Her Daddy,' earned...

12h
#

USA

Republicans in vulnerable US House districts are concerned about the political fallout from the December 31 expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. The potential lapse, which could lead to...

20h/9h
#

USA

Meghan King and ex-husband Jim Edmonds have settled their custody dispute, avoiding a court hearing. Edmonds' representative, Steve Honig, confirmed the resolution was in the best interest of their three children. This...

13h
#

France

Croatia confirmed on Monday the purchase of 18 French Caesar self-propelled howitzers for 320 million euros to bolster its artillery and committed to modernizing its twelve Rafale fighter jets. French President Emmanuel...

13h
#

France

Cocaine trafficking generated the most revenue in France's illicit drug market in 2023, with an estimated turnover of 3.1 billion euros, according to a study by the French Observatory on Drugs and Addictive Behaviors...

13h
#

USA

Anthropic has launched a beta integration embedding its Claude Code AI assistant directly into Slack, allowing software engineers to delegate coding tasks within the platform. This "research preview" aims to embed AI...

13h
#

USA

Seattle will host the "LGBTQ+ Pride Match" between Egypt and Iran on June 26, coinciding with the city's LGBTQ+ Pride weekend. The match at Lumen Field is intended to support the LGBTQ+ community and presents FIFA with...

14h
#

Germany

Germany's domestic intelligence chief, Sinan Selen, warned on December 8th, 2025, that Russia may escalate sabotage and disinformation campaigns in 2026. Selen stated that Germany is a prime target for Moscow due to its...

14h