#Earth

Venezuela

Donald Trump is pursuing a third oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast following a sweeping naval blockade and terrorist designation. The maritime operation comes after US forces conducted 28 strikes killing 104 people...

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Venezuela

Donald Trump has escalated military pressure on Venezuela after USA forces intercepted the tanker Centuries carrying 1.8 million barrels of oil. The operation follows a total naval blockade aimed at forcing Nicolás...

31h/21h

USA

Future sequels to the "Avatar" franchise remain uncertain following an eighty-eight million dollar North American debut for "Avatar: Fire and Ash". James Cameron noted that the film must demonstrate commercial longevity...

2h/36m

USA

James Ransone has died at the age of forty-six following a suicide by hanging at his home on December 19, 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his death after investigating the scene where Ransone was...

1h/33m

Australia

More than 10,000 mourners gathered at Bondi Beach for a national memorial as political tensions flared over government responses to antisemitism. The ceremony honored 15 victims killed during a Hanukkah celebration on...

7h/9m

USA

Nicki Minaj headlined a surprise appearance at the 2025 AmericaFest in Phoenix to honor the memory of activist Charlie Kirk. The event drew a record 30,000 attendees as Minaj praised Donald Trump but accidentally...

34m/3m

USA

Critics labeled the Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul boxing match as a cynical spectacle after Joshua secured a decisive sixth-round knockout in Miami. Paul underwent surgery for a double jaw fracture following the bout at...

31h/21h

USA

Michaela Benthaus became the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line following a successful launch on December 20, 2025. The 33-year-old German engineer traveled aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket from West...

29h/22h

UnitedArabEmirates

Emmanuel Macron authorized the construction of a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier during a Christmas visit with soldiers in the United Arab Emirates. The 10 billion euro project will replace the Charles de Gaulle by...

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Palestine

Bezalel Smotrich announced that the Israeli government authorized nineteen new settlements in the West Bank to block the creation of a Palestinian state. This decision reverses a two-decade commitment to withdraw from...

10h/55m

SouthAfrica

Authorities launch a massive manhunt after twelve gunmen killed nine people at a tavern in Bekkersdal on Sunday. Fred Kekana and Brenda Muridili reported that the attackers used assault rifles before firing...

16h/2h

USA

Nick Reiner faces potential death penalty charges after being arrested for the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, at their Brentwood home. The 32-year-old suspect, who previously...

25h/22h

UK

Communities worldwide celebrated the winter solstice through diverse cultural traditions as daylight hours finally began to increase following the shortest day. Approximately 8,500 people gathered at Stonehenge in the...

1h/29m

USA

Millions of Americans face soaring insurance costs as Congress adjourns without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. The expiration of pandemic-era tax credits on December 31 could cause monthly premiums to triple...

52m/47m

USA

DOJ officials issued a fact sheet defending redactions and document removals following bipartisan accusations of a corrupt cover-up regarding Jeffrey Epstein archives. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie argued that Pam Bondi...

19h/16m

Australia

Josh Frydenberg blamed radical Islam and government inaction for the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration. The former minister criticized security screenings for migrants after...

30h/21h

Italy

Investigations continue after Diego Di Domenico killed partner Anna Tagliaferri and then committed suicide in Cava de' Tirreni. Tagliaferri's elderly mother suffered non-life-threatening injuries while attempting to...

USA

Saturday Night Live honored Rob Reiner with a memorial tribute following the arrest of his son Nick Reiner for murder. Authorities charged Nick Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder after the bodies of his...

Syria

Five people died after Donald Trump authorized Operation Hawk's Eye against ISIS targets in Syria following a deadly attack on Americans. The USA and Jordan launched the retaliatory strikes involving fighter jets and...

24h/22h

USA

Lawmakers and survivors are demanding answers after at least 16 investigative files concerning Jeffrey Epstein vanished from a DOJ website less than 24 hours after their mandated release. The missing records reportedly...

41h/21h

Israel

Lindsey Graham warns that Hamas is rearming in Gaza despite a peace plan brokered by Donald Trump ninety days ago. Graham urged Trump to set a strict disarmament deadline or unleash Israel after reports indicated the...

USA

NTSB investigators have retrieved the cockpit voice recorder and maintenance logs after a plane crash killed Greg Biffle and six others in North Carolina. The Cessna C550, which was traveling to Florida on December 18,...

24h/22h

USA

Miami secured a spot in the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State following a 10-3 win over Texas A&M that featured the first scoreless halftime in CFP history. Malachi Toney scored the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter...

24h/23h

Pakistan

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of illegally retaining and selling state gifts in the Toshakhana corruption case. The verdict follows international alarms raised by...

33h/27h

USA

Georgetown University suspended Ed Cooley for one game after he threw a water bottle into the stands and struck a child. The incident occurred during a home loss against Xavier as Lee Reed stated that the behavior...

UK

Wes Streeting advocates for rejoining EU structures to boost growth amid rumors of leadership plotting against Keir Starmer. Streeting argues that deeper European ties are necessary for tax cuts while facing criticism...

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USA

Quinshon Judkins suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle after being carted off during the Cleveland Browns loss on Sunday. The rookie running back was injured on a play involving Matt Milano as the Buffalo...

33m

USA

Elsie Hewitt revealed an unexpected wisdom tooth surgery while sharing emotional motherhood updates following her daughter's birth with Pete Davidson. The couple welcomed Scottie Rose on December 12 and may relocate to...

USA

Tulsi Gabbard denounces Reuters reports on Russian war aims as propaganda after Donald Trump hosted Vladimir Putin in Alaska. While the Kremlin exploits Western rifts, ongoing negotiations in Miami involve potential...

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USA

A West Virginia resort district fired Timothy Loehmann after public outcry over his involvement in the 2014 killing of Tamir Rice. This termination marks the fourth time Loehmann has lost a security position since...

4h/1h

Nigeria

Sunday Dare confirmed the release of 130 remaining students after armed bandits kidnapped over 300 people from a Nigerian school in November. This development follows threats of military intervention from Donald Trump...

USA

Paramount+ renewed Landman for a third season following record viewership as Sam Elliott reveals a tragic backstory in Season 2. Billy Bob Thornton will return as Tommy Norris while Demi Moore takes a larger role...

USA

Nick Reiner appeared in Los Angeles County court wearing a suicide-prevention smock after being charged with murdering Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. The stabbings occurred shortly after Conan O’Brien reportedly stopped...

USA

Jake Paul underwent surgery for a double-broken jaw after a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight bout in Miami. Joshua dominated the crossover event at the Kaseya Center, knocking Paul down four...

4h/3h

Brazil

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Javier Milei clashed over Venezuela after US air strikes and a naval blockade by Donald Trump escalated regional tensions during the Mercosur summit. Lula warned of a humanitarian...

33h/25h

France

Three men face trial in February after a steward allegedly stole valuable national heritage items from the French Élysée Palace. Investigators recovered approximately 100 objects including Sèvres porcelain and a René...

USA

A New York judge is set to rule on May 18 whether key evidence against Luigi Mangione can be used in his trial for the December 2024 killing of Brian Thompson. Defense attorneys argue that a 3D-printed gun and notebook...

32h/26h

USA

House Oversight Committee members are considering impeachment articles against Pam Bondi after the DOJ removed files featuring Donald Trump from a public database of Jeffrey Epstein records. The missing documents, which...

45h/23h

USA

Digital ministries are reaching millions as young American Christians seek practical guidance on social media following a decline in traditional church attendance. Influencers like Megan Ashley, Angela Halili, and...

5h/4h

Italy

Columnist Emiliano Di Giambattista described Roma as failing another major test after Juventus secured a victory in their recent league clash. Former coach Luciano Spalletti praised the win but warned that Juventus must...

USA

Adam Mockler leads a new wave of progressive debaters reaching young voters following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. These influencers, including streamer Hasan Piker, aim to reclaim the Gen Z...

USA

Waymo suspended its ride-hailing services after autonomous vehicles stalled in intersections during a massive San Francisco power outage. The blackout affected approximately 130,000 customers following a fire at a PG&E...

18h/27m

USA

Jeffrey Hirsch monitors potential Santa Claus rally prospects for the S&P 500 after volatile holiday trading impacted AI stocks. While US and U.K. exchanges operate half-day sessions on Wednesday, markets in Sweden and...

USA

Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron signaled a return to direct diplomacy following an invitation for France, Germany, and the UK to join previously US-led peace talks in Miami. Negotiators including Steve Witkoff and...

12h/1h

China

Christo Popov pledges to maintain his elite momentum after becoming the first French badminton player to win the World Tour Finals. Popov defeated world number one Shi Yuqi in straight games on Sunday despite playing...

5h/3h

USA

Republicans predict record 2026 tax refunds following Donald Trump signing the massive tax cut bill known as the OBBB. Scott Bessent urges states to adopt the new rules as several governors resist potential budget...

USA

Colin Jost read humiliating jokes about Scarlett Johansson after Michael Che revived their annual Christmas Joke Swap on SNL. The segment included a menopause joke and a reference to Jenna Ortega as a backup option...

6h/1h

Egypt

Hassan Moustafa secured a seventh term as International Handball Federation president following a controversial election process in Cairo on December 21, 2025. The 81-year-old official received 129 votes to defeat...

Palestine

Pierbattista Pizzaballa led a Christmas Mass in Gaza following his arrival to support a community facing hunger and Storm Byron. The visit occurred while Gabriel Romanelli warned of "silent deaths" from medicine...

USA

Donald Trump has brought Jared Kushner back into sensitive diplomatic negotiations to bridge gaps in Ukraine and Middle East peace talks. Kushner and Steve Witkoff recently hosted Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev in...

8h/15m

Spain

AEMPS warns against using counterfeit COVID-19 and influenza self-test kits after Portuguese regulators detected fraudulent units circulating in the EU market. The agency confirmed that batch number FCO24090516 from...

24h

USA

Shane Newman faces attempted murder charges after his handgun jammed during a shooting attempt on an officer in Canton. A Walmart employee intervened as Newman drew the weapon while being questioned for shoplifting by...

Italy

Tea Dubois and other activists condemned Giuseppe Laterza after the apostolic nuncio claimed that Mary was free because she obeyed. The remarks delivered during a Christmas service in Conversano sparked intense national...

3h/2h

Morocco

Morocco won its opening match against Comoros after Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El-Kaabi scored in the second half. The victory in Rabat follows a massive investment strategy led by Mohammed VI to modernize the national...

10h/18m

UK

Morgan Rogers scored two goals to secure a victory for Aston Villa against Manchester United as injuries sidelined Bruno Fernandes. The win marks a tenth consecutive victory for Unai Emery after the Birmingham club...

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France

Eric Perrot consolidated his second place in the overall standings after finishing second in the Annecy mass start. Perrot hit all twenty targets but lost to Tommaso Giacomel who displayed superior speed despite missing...

6h/2h

USA

Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 29 to discuss military actions against Iran's reconstructed missile and nuclear programs. The briefing follows reports that Tehran has...

27h

USA

A Fox News poll shows 64% of American voters support banning social media for minors under 16 after Australia implemented similar restrictions in December 2025. While Anthony Albanese defends the measure as protective,...

25h

Italy

Marco Schwarz claimed a remarkable World Cup giant slalom victory in Alta Badia after overcoming a severe knee injury in 2023. Schwarz edged out Lucas Pinheiro Braathen by 0.18 seconds as defending champion Marco...

USA

Legal challenges and family backlash follow the renaming of the Kennedy Center to include Donald Trump after a controversial board vote. Trustees cited revitalization efforts for the addition, though board member Joyce...

28h/25h

USA

Studios announced a massive slate of literary adaptations for 2026 featuring stars Margot Robbie, Matt Damon, and Nicole Kidman on Netflix and Apple TV+. These upcoming projects follow a diverse winter 2025 programming...

Italy

Darren Star defends the escapist nature of Emily in Paris after the fifth season premiered on Netflix to polarized reviews and record viewership. Star explained that Emily Cooper, portrayed by Lily Collins, ultimately...

28h/24h

USA

Entry prices for the Steam Deck have risen to $549 after Valve officially discontinued the production of its final remaining LCD model. Jackson Chen reported that the 256GB version is no longer being manufactured and...

28h/27h

USA

Kevin Hassett stated that Donald Trump plans a formal proposal for two thousand dollar tariff-funded checks following improved fiscal data. This initiative joins other measures like the Warrior Dividend and Trump...

UK

Lily Allen confirmed she does not interfere with her daughters' ongoing relationship with David Harbour after being seen with Jonah Freud. Allen told The Observer that her children from her first marriage to Sam Cooper...

28h/24h

UK

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces pressure for ignoring a US Congress deadline after the DOJ released photos of Jeffrey Epstein at royal estates. The photographs document the extensive access the convicted sex offender...

UK

Chelsea remains in fourth place after a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United where Nick Woltemade scored his first Premier League brace. Reece James and Joao Pedro led the second-half comeback for the visitors after the...

31h/22h

Spain

Citizens in Extremadura cast ballots in a historic snap election following corruption and harassment scandals involving Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE. The conservative PP leads polls as María Guardiola seeks a majority...

Italy

Italian police arrested 384 people and seized 1.4 tonnes of narcotics following a massive nationwide crackdown on organized crime and drug trafficking. The operation targeted over 300 cannabis shops and resulted in the...

29h/28h

Egypt

Egyptian authorities lifted the travel ban on Alaa Abdel-Fattah following a request from his legal team after he was previously blocked from traveling to the UK. Abdel-Fattah received a presidential pardon from...

25h

France

Carla Bruni announced the completion of five years of hormone therapy following her breast cancer diagnosis in late 2019. Bruni expressed gratitude to her medical team and urged women to undergo annual screenings as she...

25h

USA

Tulsi Gabbard and Ken Paxton are headlining the ongoing TPUSA AmericaFest in Phoenix as the organization holds its first major gathering since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. More than 30,000 attendees joined the...

25h

Italy

Lazio extended their unbeaten streak to three matches after playing to a scoreless draw against Cremonese at the Stadio Olimpico. Maurizio Sarri and Davide Nicola saw their sides struggle to create scoring opportunities...

25h

USA

A federal jury acquitted Bobby Nunez of stealing government property after he towed an ICE vehicle during the arrest of Tatiana Mafla-Martinez in Los Angeles. Rebecca Harris and David Menninger argued Nunez moved the...

25h

USA

Dave Chappelle mocked comparisons between the recently murdered internet personality Charlie Kirk and Martin Luther King Jr. during his new Netflix special “The Unstoppable”. While some conservative figures likened the...

25h

Italy

The Italian government must pay approximately one billion euros to Tim after the Court of Cassation rejected an appeal regarding a contested 1998 concession fee. This final ruling concludes a legal battle spanning over...

26h

Brazil

Mercosur leaders postponed signing the EU trade agreement until January after Ursula von der Leyen canceled her trip amid farmer protests. Javier Milei criticized the trade bloc for inefficiency while aligning with...

France

Paris officials led by Anne Hidalgo passed a resolution to offer €300 million for the historic BHV Marais building as Galeries Lafayette enters exclusive negotiations with an unnamed Anglo-Saxon investor. The potential...

26h

USA

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney star in "The Housemaid" which concludes by setting up a sequel after deviating from the original ending of the Freida McFadden novel. Paul Feig opted for a more cinematic finale where...

26h

France

Lou Jeanmonnot secured the yellow leader's bib after winning the women's pursuit at the Biathlon World Cup in Annecy-Le Grand-Bornand. Jeanmonnot finished ahead of Suvi Minkkinen and Dorothea Wierer as Sweden's Hanna...

26h

USA

Speculation grows over the future of Jonathan Gannon and the Arizona Cardinals as the team faces another losing season under Steve Bidwill. This instability comes amid a broader wave of coaching changes across the NFL,...

26h

USA

Lawmakers demand full transparency after Donald Trump signed a $901 billion defense budget and the DOJ released heavily redacted files from the Epstein Library. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna accused Pam Bondi of a...

41h/28h

USA

Erika Kirk endorsed JD Vance for the 2028 presidential nomination during a TPUSA convention following her husband's assassination. Vance rejected ideological purity tests amid internal debates over the future of the...

14h/12m

USA

George Retes was detained as Donald Trump moves to restrict birthright citizenship and weaken the 14th Amendment. Experts like Tess Bridgeman warn that subordinates lack immunity and could face prosecution for illegal...

USA

Investors weigh potential year-end gains against AI spending concerns after a forty-three day government shutdown distorted key economic data. Nigel Tupper and his team identified twenty stocks including Microsoft and...

USA

Volodymyr Zelensky reports that diplomatic efforts are moving quickly as negotiations continue at a luxury golf club in Miami hosted by Donald Trump. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev described the progress as constructive...

23h/2h

USA

JD Vance and Gavin Newsom emerge as early frontrunners for the 2028 presidential election following a recent CNN voter survey. The poll reveals that nearly half of Americans are already considering the race while...

Germany

Blaise Metreweli warned that the West is in a "space between peace and war" as Russia intensifies a campaign of sabotage and hybrid attacks across Europe. These warnings come after Germany approved a 50 billion euro...

34h/28h

USA

TikTok will remain in the USA under a new majority-local ownership structure following an agreement that coincided with Keith Lee being named Creator of the Year. The deal involving Oracle and Silver Lake aims to...

27h

USA

Blake Toppmeyer defends the College Football Playoff format after Tulane and James Madison suffered lopsided first-round losses. Toppmeyer argues that postseason blowouts are inevitable and feel more significant because...

Italy

A court in La Spezia authorized a 13-year-old boy to legally change his gender following a four-year therapeutic journey. Stefano Genick stated that judges ordered birth certificate corrections for the youth known as...

USA

Activists like April Ajoy and Tia Levings warn that vertical morality justifies harsh policies amid Donald Trump's rising influence. Pastors Doug Pagitt and Lori Walke organize local resistance against what they...

Portugal

Thiago Silva has joined FC Porto on a contract until the end of the season following the mutual termination of his deal with Fluminense. The 41-year-old defender returns to the Portuguese club 20 years after his first...

28h

USA

Karolyn Grimes visited Seneca Falls amid landfill disputes as critics recommend alternative holiday films like "Little Women" for seasonal viewing. Ted Koppel explored the town's link to "It's a Wonderful Life" while...

SaudiArabia

Federico Bernardeschi is expected to be sidelined until 2026 after suffering a fractured collarbone during Bologna's Super Cup semi-final against Inter. The midfielder will undergo surgery on Tuesday following an aerial...

28h

USA

Paige DeSorbo highlights fashion and beauty favorites as Amazon launches its Super Saturday Sale with discounts of up to 52 percent. The retail event features tech accessories like Beats headphones and the new color...

29h/26h

Italy

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man in Ferno after a woman signaled for help to escape kidnapping and sexual violence. This follows a separate case in Caserta where a 23-year-old suspect was detained for stalking and...

Belgium

Bill Browder criticized the EU for granting Ukraine a 90 billion euro loan instead of confiscating 210 billion euros in frozen Russian assets following the withdrawal of US military support under Donald Trump. Browder...

33h/21h

Denmark

Private firm Dao will handle Danish mail after PostNord ends its 400-year letter service on December 30, 2025. The decision to cut 1,500 jobs follows a significant volume drop amid digitalization while Erik Slottner...

Italy

Four individuals face charges after Carabinieri uncovered an illegal used clothing trafficking network involving forty seized bins in Udine. The enforcement action follows a simultaneous crackdown on unauthorized...