#Earth

Honduras

Nasry Asfura was confirmed the winner of the Honduran presidential election following a recount and weeks of technical delays that sparked fraud allegations from opponents. Donald Trump significantly influenced the race...

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USA

Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency across six counties after a massive atmospheric river killed at least three people and triggered mudslides in California. The powerful Pineapple Express storm left over 125,000...

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Italy

Leo XIV made a surprise appearance to greet crowds in the rain before presiding over his first Christmas Mass at the Vatican. During the service, Leo criticized a distorted global economy that treats humans as...

4h/1h

Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to withdraw troops from Donbas as part of a 20-point peace proposal developed in collaboration with Donald Trump. The framework includes a national referendum on territorial...

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USA

Musician Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas performance after Donald Trump renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include his own name. Representative Joyce Beatty filed a federal lawsuit...

4h/47m

UK

Catherine Middleton and her daughter Charlotte performed a surprise piano duet during the Together at Christmas holiday special broadcast on December 24. Filmed at Windsor Castle, the performance of a piece by Erland...

3h/43m

USA

Donald Trump joked about "bad Santas" crossing borders and his election victories while taking calls from children during the 70th anniversary of the NORAD Tracks Santa program. The event was held at the Mar-a-Lago...

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USA

The DOJ announced a delay of several weeks in the release of Jeffrey Epstein records after the FBI and New York prosecutors discovered over one million additional documents. This delay follows a November law signed by...

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USA

Multiple investigations are underway after ICE agents shot two men during a high-stakes enforcement operation in Glen Burnie. Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins and Solomon Antonio Serrano-Esquivel were hospitalized after...

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Palestine

Donald Trump and Leo XIV participated in global Christmas Eve celebrations as Bethlehem marked its first full return to festivities following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Trump tracked Santa from Florida while Leo XIV...

16h/16m

Israel

A coalition of 14 nations led by Canada and France formally condemned the Israeli security cabinet following its approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The joint statement warns that the unilateral...

7h/2h

Nigeria

Security alerts were issued after at least seven worshippers were killed during an explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri. Police spokesman Nahum Daso confirmed an explosive ordnance team was dispatched to the Gamboru...

6h/2h

Palestine

Palestinian officials report 406 deaths since the October 10 ceasefire as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares retaliation for a recent explosion in Rafah. While the IDF defended its use of force near the demarcation line as a...

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USA

Former clerk Tina Peters requested that a state appeals court recognize a pardon from Donald Trump to secure her release from prison. The filing follows a nine-year sentence for a data breach involving voting machines,...

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USA

Donald Trump is planning to convert industrial warehouses into massive detention centers capable of holding over 80,000 migrants as part of a streamlined mass deportation strategy. The initiative includes seven large...

4h/3h

USA

Tributes are pouring in for veteran comedic actor Pat Finn after he passed away at his home in Los Angeles following a three-year battle with bladder cancer. Finn, who was 60 years old, was widely recognized for his...

9h/1h

Belarus

Donald Trump special envoy John Coale facilitated the release of 123 political prisoners in Belarus after building rapport with Alexander Lukashenko through discussions about weight-loss medication. This unconventional...

USA

Federal regulators opened a preliminary investigation into approximately 179,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles following reports that concealed door handles trapped occupants during emergencies. The probe by the NHTSA focuses...

UK

Irish actors Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan feature in the first teaser for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” following its announcement for a March 2026 release. The film follows the Shelby family during World War...

USA

Recovery teams found the body of military member Luis Enrique Castillo Terrones, bringing the death toll to six after a Mexican Navy aircraft crashed in Galveston Bay. Miriam Mancilla survived the humanitarian flight...

USA

A grand jury in Frankfort declined to indict Jacob Lee Bard for the fatal shooting of De'Jon Fox after determining he acted in self-defense. Bard fired his weapon to protect his family from a mob of approximately 30...

Russia

Ukraine's military intelligence agency, GUR, claimed responsibility for a Moscow bombing that killed two police officers and a civilian on Wednesday. The blast on Yeletskaya Street occurred just two days after a car...

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Poland

Prosecutors and police are investigating a head-on collision that killed six people after a Volkswagen Passat and a Ford Kuga crashed near Zielęcice on Christmas Eve. The accident, which saw one vehicle completely...

USA

Cultural highlights like the Oasis reunion and The White Lotus are featured alongside Donald Trump and political turmoil in the 2025 News Quiz. The assessment tests knowledge on everything from the viral fedora man meme...

USA

Frankie Grande is recovering in the hospital after undergoing a planned cervical spine surgery on December 22 to alleviate severe nerve compression. Grande expressed gratitude to supporters and expects a four-week...

USA

Americans are embracing regifting and debating whether “Die Hard” is a holiday movie as recent surveys reveal a strong preference for Melania Trump's White House decorations. While many find “Elf on the Shelf” creepy...

USA

Justin Bieber shared a new image of his son Jack Blues following a series of reflections about the emotional toll of the music industry. Bieber described feeling used and pressured by a system that prioritized his...

5h/4h

USA

The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $1.7 billion for the Christmas Eve drawing after no tickets matched all winning numbers during the previous Monday draw. This massive prize stands as the fourth-largest in the...

11h/17m

USA

Amir Ali granted a preliminary injunction after Donald Trump attempted to revoke the security clearance of lawyer Mark Zaid. The ruling follows a lawsuit from Zaid who argued the move was improper political retribution...

7h/5h

USA

Gold futures climbed to a historic high of $4,500 per ounce after a 71% annual increase driven by geopolitical conflict and global economic uncertainty. Central banks and investors are rapidly accumulating precious...

SouthAfrica

Fred Kekana announced the arrest of 11 suspects following a mass shooting that killed 10 people at a pub in Bekkersdal. Authorities seized an AK-47 and ammunition during raids in Westonaria while investigating links...

USA

The EU and Emmanuel Macron condemned the USA after Donald Trump imposed visa bans and sanctions on five European citizens following multi-billion dollar fines against Elon Musk and his platform X. Marco Rubio accused...

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USA

A federal judge upheld a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications following a legal challenge from the Chamber of Commerce against the administration of Donald Trump. The ruling by Beryl Howell allows USCIS to...

8h/2h

USA

Jill Otake denied a request to halt Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise ship passengers, which is the first levy of its kind in the USA. The measure is expected to generate approximately $100 million annually...

Cambodia

Eang Sophallet condemned the Thai military for allegedly killing two endangered Asian elephants in a wildlife reserve during recent border shelling. These accusations surface as officials from Thailand and Cambodia meet...

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USA

The Pentagon released an annual report indicating a slowdown in the rate of China's nuclear buildup even as the Department of Defense adopts a more conciliatory tone toward Beijing. While China is still projected to...

Algeria

Algeria demands full reparations and a formal apology after passing a landmark law that designates the French colonial era as a state crime. Approved by Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the legislation mandates the decontamination...

10h/4h

USA

Nvidia agreed to acquire AI chip specialist Groq for $20 billion in cash, marking the largest acquisition in the history of the semiconductor giant. Disruptive CEO Alex Davis confirmed the deal follows a rapid valuation...

USA

The DOJ announced the full release of Jeffrey Epstein records will take several more weeks after missing a congressional deadline and discovering one million new documents. Although hundreds of thousands of files were...

27h/6h

ElSalvador

Nayib Bukele offers to release El Salvador's entire prison population to any willing country following human rights criticism from Hillary Clinton regarding the Terrorism Confinement Center. This provocative proposal...

13h/10h

USA

Nostalgic throwback photos showcase the Kardashian family holiday celebrations before their reality television fame as Kris Jenner shares details regarding her elaborate year-round gift-giving traditions. Jenner noted...

8h/2h

Libya

Gian Carlo Perego condemned a "bloody Christmas Eve" following a catastrophic shipwreck in the Mediterranean that left 116 migrants dead. A single survivor rescued by Tunisian fishermen reported that the wooden boat...

USA

Medical experts plan to publish the story of Suze Lopez after she gave birth to a healthy son following a rare pregnancy where the fetus developed outside her uterus. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai hospital delivered Ryu on...

USA

Other jurisdictions may resist future federal interventions after the Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago. The 6-3 ruling upheld a stay against federalizing approximately...

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France

French intelligence agencies investigate pro-Russian hackers after a distributed denial-of-service attack crippled La Poste services during the busy Christmas season. The group Noname057 claimed responsibility for the...

10h/9h

USA

Major US stock indexes reached record closing highs on December 24, 2025, as Nike shares surged 4.6 percent after Tim Cook purchased three million dollars in stock. While Intel shares declined following a report that...

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NewYorkTimes

“

The Best Albums of 2025”

49m

USA

Global clean energy investment reached a record $2.2 trillion in 2025 as the International Court of Justice ruled that nations have a legal obligation to take climate action. This growth persisted despite Donald Trump...

USA

Analysts at Morgan Stanley predict companies will continue raising prices through 2026 to avoid widespread layoffs following tariff-driven economic volatility throughout 2025. While Donald Trump claimed economic...

USA

Democratic senators are urging Donald Trump to retract his decision to recall nearly 30 career ambassadors, warning that the move creates a dangerous leadership void. This mass recall leaves more than 100 ambassadorial...

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Türkiye

Investigators recovered flight recorders after a private jet crash killed Mohamed al-Haddad and seven others near Ankara on Tuesday. The Dassault Falcon 50, carrying senior Libyan military officials and French crew...

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USA

The American Academy of Pediatrics is suing the Department of Health and Human Services after the Donald Trump administration abruptly terminated 12 million dollars in child health grants. The lawsuit alleges that...

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USA

Nike shares rose 2 percent in premarket trading after disclosures revealed Tim Cook and Bob Swan purchased millions in stock following a recent market slump. The insider activity prompted Jim Cramer to increase his...

Italy

Four individuals remain in custody in Milan after Tommaso Perna validated the arrests of an adult and three minors following a violent robbery. Perna highlighted the extremely high criminal capacity of the 20-year-old...

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Italy

Norwegian officials established a support center in Lillehammer as an autopsy is scheduled for biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken after he was found dead in Italy. Bakken was discovered in a hotel room wearing a hypoxic...

Türkiye

Turkish authorities have recovered the flight recorders and initiated an investigation after a private jet crashed near Ankara, killing Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and seven others. The aircraft reportedly experienced...

USA

Experts suggest acts of kindness can mitigate rising holiday stress as a recent poll shows 41 percent of Americans expect more pressure this season. While 31 percent anticipate gift-giving according to the American...

Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu announced a $110 billion investment to build an independent arms industry after regional conflicts and international supply restrictions increased pressure on Israel. The ten-year initiative aims to...

Venezuela

Nobel Prize laureate María Corina Machado requested immediate international monitoring following reports that Venezuelan officials threatened political prisoners with extrajudicial execution at El Rodeo prison. The...

Israel

Tributes follow the death of Palestinian filmmaker Mohammed Bakri who passed away at 72 due to heart and lung complications in an Israeli hospital. Bakri gained international notoriety for his documentary “Jenin, Jenin”...

Palestine

Billions of people worldwide celebrated Christmas 2025 with diverse traditions and prayers for peace following a year of intense geopolitical tensions and ongoing global conflicts. Bethlehem hosted its first major...

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Russia

Russia has officially contracted the Lavochkin Association to develop a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036 to support a joint research station with China. Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov confirmed the initiative...

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USA

Box office projections reach 15 million dollars as a diverse slate of acclaimed films, including "Marty Supreme" and "The Testament of Ann Lee", prepares for the 2025 Christmas holiday release. Timothée Chalamet and...

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France

Jérémie Patrier-Leitus suspended summonses for the parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting until January 6, 2026, amid rising tensions and accusations of distorted testimonies. The decision followed formal...

Venezuela

Donald Trump directed the military to prioritize an oil quarantine for two months as the White House shifts toward economic pressure over immediate ground strikes. The US Coast Guard is currently pursuing the tanker...

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CNN

“

CNN investigates alleged Russian spying on board shadow fleet”

USA

Reviewers praise Bradley Cooper for directing "Is This Thing On?" following the comedic drama's release on December 24, 2025. Will Arnett stars as a man attempting to process a divorce from his wife played by Laura Dern...

USA

Construction crews and emergency teams are searching through wreckage after a gas explosion at Bristol Health & Rehab Center killed two people and injured 20 others. Josh Shapiro confirmed that utility workers from PECO...

28h/8h

USA

Angela White confirmed she is ending the year single after rumors circulated about a potential reconciliation with Rob Kardashian. The announcement follows a cryptic October post where White expressed eternal love for...

UK

Analyses suggest Ebenezer Scrooge provides a blueprint for overcoming trauma as Charles Dickens remains the primary architect of modern Christmas celebrations. While various adaptations like the 1951 film starring...

USA

Gary Davenport and other experts provide picks for NFL Week 17 as the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants battle for the top draft pick. The upcoming schedule also features the Baltimore Ravens fighting for playoff...

USA

Nathan Hochman will seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner following the release of death certificates confirming Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died from stab wounds. The official documents reveal Rob Reiner was...

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Syria

Armed guards and neighborhood committees are patrolling Damascus as Christians celebrate Christmas under heightened security following the ouster of Bashar Assad. The new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Charaa has...

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Italy

Giorgia Meloni warned her staff that 2026 will be much worse as she prepares for major structural reforms and a referendum on judicial changes. The prime minister emphasized traditional identity through her Nativity...

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USA

Whitney Purvis avoided arrest in a child support case by paying a 4,000 dollar lump sum while already facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Purvis paid the amount to resolve a warrant involving 23,000 dollars in...

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USA

Michael Abatti was arrested in El Centro after an Arizona grand jury indicted him for the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti. Authorities allege Abatti drove from Southern California to a remote...

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USA

Donald Trump deployed federal troops to five cities as his approval rating fell to 36 percent amid rising economic concerns. Public scrutiny intensified following reports of Trump falling asleep during official meetings...

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USA

ICE reveals plans for industrial warehouses holding 80,000 people following the deportation of 605,000 migrants since January 2025. Donald Trump is utilizing a 45 billion dollar allocation to convert massive facilities...

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Italy

Working mothers face mixed outcomes under Italy's finalized 2026 Budget Law as the "Opzione donna" pension scheme is abolished amid new family support measures. The legislation, which the Chamber of Deputies must...

15h/8h

USA

Donald Trump announced an eighteen-month delay for new tariffs on Chinese semiconductors after a federal investigation concluded that Beijing uses unfair trade practices. The USTR found that China provides massive state...

12h

UK

Thames Water issued a public warning after discovering a massive 100-ton fatberg measuring 100 meters in length within a Whitechapel sewer. Tim Davies explained that the blockage, caused by oils and wet wipes, follows...

11h

USA

Mary McElroy ordered DHS to reinstate over 233 million dollars in funding after the Donald Trump administration tried to penalize states for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The ruling follows a...

12h

USA

Travelers are urged to reconsider holiday plans after intense winter storms fueled by atmospheric rivers hit California, leading to mass evacuations and one death. Meteorologists like Ariel Cohen and Mike Wofford from...

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Italy

Carabinieri launched an extensive manhunt after Nicola Ambresi was killed in a hit-and-run accident during heavy rain in Casalgrande. Ambresi died instantly while taking out trash as the driver fled the scene without...

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Portugal

Portuguese ground handlers announce strikes for New Year's Eve as labor unrest continue to affect major European airports this holiday season. Unions Sitava and STHAA demand job security for 3,700 workers amid licensing...

18h/12h

UK

Russell Brand is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 20 after being charged with an additional count of rape and one of sexual assault involving two women in 2009. These new allegations...

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CNN

“

Dangerous scenario unfolding in Southern California from potent storm”

USA

Donald Trump influenced the sports landscape through executive orders as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA title. These major American victories followed a record-breaking financial year...

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Greenland

Jeff Landry clarified that the USA does not intend to conquer Greenland following Donald Trump's reiterated desire to acquire the autonomous territory for national security reasons. Landry emphasized that his mission...

22h/17h

USA

Netflix announced that the finale of Stranger Things will feature a runtime of 128 minutes as Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer conclude the hit series with its fifth season. The reveal of the episode lengths follows...

13h

Israel

International concern for Gaza dissipates as world powers embrace Donald Trump's peace plan despite reports of ongoing military strikes and a humanitarian crisis. Following the implementation of the 20-point plan,...

14h

TheJoeRoganExperience

“

Jay Anderson”

USA

Garmin's Autoland technology successfully guided a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 to a safe landing at Broomfield Airport after the pilot became incapacitated shortly after takeoff from Aspen. This incident on December...

13h

Italy

Seventeen people are under investigation after Carabinieri dismantled a smishing scam that stole 96,000 euros through fraudulent text messages across several Italian cities. The operation follows the arrest of a...

14h

Italy

Carabinieri officers arrested Ciro Andolfi in Naples after discovering him concealed in a brick hideout walled up behind a radiator. Wanted since 2022 and listed among the 100 most dangerous fugitives, Andolfi faces...

14h

USA

Fed resumes QE with $40 billion monthly purchases as unemployment reaches 4.6 percent despite a revised 4.3 percent GDP growth rate. Donald Trump pressured the central bank for stimulus while his "Liberation Day" tariff...

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USA

Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern Santa Claus image in 1863 as scholars like Jens Rydström examine the figure's role as a patriarchal symbol. These historical records clarify that Nast's illustrations for...

19h/17h

Morocco

Senegal, Nigeria, and Tunisia secured crucial opening victories in the Africa Cup of Nations as Cameroon prepares to face Gabon in Agadir. Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Senegal in a dominant three-goal win over...

15h

USA

Tiger Woods and a specialized committee will evaluate the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour after he became the first high-profile player to leave LIV Golf. Koepka officially ended his tenure on December 23, 2025,...

27h/12h

TEDTalks

“

What successful negotiators do differently”

10h