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Nigeria

Donald Trump ordered powerful airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria following his pledge to end the religious genocide of Christians. The operation involved 12 Tomahawk missiles launched from a USA Navy...

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Nigeria

Donald Trump announced precision USA airstrikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria on Christmas night following warnings that the group was targeting and killing innocent Christians. The Department of War executed the...

18h/5h

UK

Jimmy Kimmel warned of rising fascism and the erosion of democracy in the USA during his Alternative Christmas Message on the UK's Channel 4. The comedian labeled Donald Trump a monarch who undermines judicial...

13h/12m

USA

Max Mayfield escapes the mental realm of Vecna and Eleven frees Will Byers as the fifth season of "Stranger Things" approaches its finale. These events follow the Christmas Day release of the penultimate installment...

6h/8m

NorthKorea

Kim Jong Un ordered a massive expansion of missile production for 2026 through the construction of new munitions factories to strengthen national war deterrents. The directive follows recent visits to submarine and...

4h/41m

Japan

Sanae Takaichi and the Japanese Cabinet approved a record defense budget exceeding 9 trillion yen to accelerate military expansion amid rising regional tensions with China. The 9.4 percent spending increase aims to...

4h/3h

USA

Officials remain on high alert as Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency following a series of deadly atmospheric river storms that killed at least three people. Torrential rainfall caused severe mudslides in...

6h/1h

Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky announced an upcoming meeting with Donald Trump to discuss a revised peace proposal that removes Moscow demands for a NATO ban and territorial retreats. The 20-point plan, developed alongside USA...

12h/42m

Canada

Creator Jacob Tierney confirmed that Season 2 will continue focusing on Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov following the successful Season 1 finale of Heated Rivalry on HBO Max. The hockey drama reached the top of the...

Japan

Gold and silver prices reached unprecedented highs as investors sought safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Simultaneously, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index...

35m

USA

Travis Kelce addressed retirement speculation with humor following the Kansas City Chiefs' elimination from the NFL playoffs after a Christmas Day loss to the Denver Broncos. Kelce, who leads the league in Pro Bowl fan...

5h/10m

USA

Donald Trump proposes naming a new class of warships after himself and featuring his likeness on a new dollar coin as he intensifies the personal branding of federal institutions. These recent actions follow the...

USA

Critics are denouncing the administration of Donald Trump for disseminating explicit religious messages through official government social media channels like the DHS. This shift toward overtly Christian rhetoric...

17h/26m

Russia

Sergei Udaltsov announced a hunger strike after a Russian court sentenced the opposition leader to six years in a penal colony for justifying terrorism. The verdict against Udaltsov, a long-time critic of Vladimir...

14h/6h

USA

Bo Nix threw a go-ahead touchdown to R.J. Harvey after an offsides penalty by Chris Jones extended the decisive drive in the Denver Broncos' 20-13 victory. Sean Payton celebrated the first win at Arrowhead Stadium since...

USA

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Donald Trump administration from deporting activist Imran Ahmed following the revocation of his visa. Ahmed, the chief executive of the Center for...

14h/4h

Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky introduced a revised 20-point peace proposal following a meeting with American emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss ending the conflict. The plan suggests a ceasefire along current...

24h/12h

Italy

Robert Francis Prevost delivered his inaugural "Urbi et Orbi" address as Pope Leo XIV, reviving the tradition of multi-language Christmas greetings before 30,000 people at the Vatican. During the message from St....

18h/15h

Myanmar

Critics label Myanmar's first general election in five years a sham as the military-led process begins on Sunday amid an ongoing civil war. Human rights organizations warn the three-phase vote will only solidify the...

USA

Martin Scorsese published an emotional essay in The New York Times following the December 14 murders of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner. The couple was found stabbed to death in their California home, which led...

9h/4h

USA

Detroit Lions are eliminated from playoff contention after Jared Goff committed six turnovers in a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Green Bay Packers secured a wild-card spot following Detroit's defeat, while...

11h/6h

USA

Detroit Lions were eliminated from NFL playoff contention following a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings during a Christmas Day game in Minneapolis. Dan Campbell attributed the defeat to six turnovers forced by the...

Brazil

Flávio Bolsonaro has been named the Liberal Party candidate for the 2026 presidential election following a formal endorsement from Jair Bolsonaro during his recovery from surgery. The former leader remains in custody at...

18h/10h

USA

New York and the Northeast prepare for major travel disruptions as a fast-moving winter storm is forecast to dump up to 10 inches of snow starting late Friday. Meteorologists Tyler Roys and Tom Kines warn that snowfall...

8h/4h

Türkiye

Turkish authorities detained 115 individuals in Istanbul after the prosecutor's office ordered the arrest of 137 suspects allegedly planning holiday terror attacks. Intelligence indicated that the group targeted...

22h/7h

UK

Charles Mountbatten-Windsor honored individuals showing spontaneous bravery during his Christmas address from Westminster Abbey, following a deadly terror attack in Australia. The monarch shared that his cancer...

18h/12h

USA

Viewers are praising Snoop Dogg following his festive 2025 NFL Christmas halftime show performance during the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game. Snoop Dogg led a star-studded lineup including Martha Stewart,...

NorthKorea

Kim Jong Un revealed a nearly completed 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine following recent security agreements between Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump. Accompanied by Kim Ju Ae, Kim described the vessel as an...

29h/12h

Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky discussed a potential demilitarized zone in Donbas with USA advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner following recent strikes by the Donald Trump administration against IS in Nigeria. This strategic...

11h/4h

USA

Emergency crews remain on high alert as a series of powerful atmospheric rivers leaves at least seven dead and over 120,000 residents without power across California. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in six...

33h/12h

Lebanon

Israeli forces killed Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari in a drone strike on Thursday after identifying him as a key Quds Force commander near the Syrian border. This operation follows a major 12-day conflict between...

15h/9h

Venezuela

Yván Gil expressed gratitude for the support of Russia as the USA naval blockade in the Caribbean cripples oil shipments from Venezuela to Cuba. Donald Trump ordered the deployment against the "ghost fleet" of tankers,...

USA

Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns announced their engagement on Christmas Day after dating for five years and fueling rumors for months. The proposal took place on a scenic balcony in New York, where Towns recently...

10h/8h

Italy

Robert Prevost calls for global peace and labels several conflicts as forgotten wars during his inaugural Christmas Day address at the Vatican following his election earlier this year. Prevost urged Russia and Ukraine...

34h/12h

Venezuela

Human rights organizations reported the conditional release of over 60 political prisoners for Christmas after the contested re-election of Nicolás Maduro. Among those freed from the Tocorón facility was Marggie Orozco,...

9h/7h

Honduras

Nasry Asfura was officially declared the winner of the 2025 Honduran presidential election following a contentious 24-day count and significant pressure from Donald Trump. Representing the conservative National Party,...

34h/18h

USA

Kendall Jenner made a second holiday appearance in a festive red dress after hosting the annual Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve party. Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner wore vintage designer gowns to the carousel-themed...

USA

Viewership for the Kennedy Center Honors plummeted to a record low of 2.65 million after Donald Trump hosted the event amid a legal battle over his decision to rename the facility. Joyce Beatty filed a lawsuit asserting...

13h/10h

Palestine

Bethlehem Christmas celebrations highlight a sharp decline in the Christian population as thousands gathered for midnight mass amid ongoing regional tensions. Recent data reveals Bethlehem's Christian community has...

24h/11h

USA

More than $61,000 has been raised via GoFundMe to support the family of Imani Dia Smith after the former Broadway child performer was fatally stabbed in New Jersey. Jordan Jackson-Small faces murder and weapons charges...

Israel

Tributes pour in for Mohammad Bakri after the acclaimed Palestinian actor died at age 72 in Nahariya. Bakri, known for bridging cultures through cinema and theater, passed away due to heart and lung complications as his...

14h/11h

Australia

Anthony Albanese announced a national bravery award and implemented strict firearm restrictions following a deadly ISIS-inspired terrorist attack at Bondi Beach that claimed 15 lives. The new legislation in New South...

28h/8h

Ukraine

The Kremlin is currently rejecting peace proposals involving NATO membership for Ukraine after National Security Archive transcripts revealed long-standing opposition from Vladimir Putin. These documents from 2001 and...

25h/21h

Israel

Israel rejected criticism from 14 countries including the UK and Germany after they condemned the approval of 19 new West Bank settlements. Gideon Saar and Bezalel Smotrich defended the expansion as a right to the land,...

14h/12h

USA

Alexa Lemieux and Brennon Lemieux reunited for Christmas to celebrate with their sixteen-month-old daughter Vienna following their recent separation announcement. The Love Is Blind stars shared holiday photos on social...

Honduras

Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election after a twenty-four-day wait marked by fraud allegations and a controversial endorsement from Donald Trump. The international community,...

UK

Erling Haaland shared a photo of himself weighing 94.4 kilograms on social media after Pep Guardiola warned that players returning from Christmas break overweight would be benched. The Manchester City striker...

Somalia

Opposition leaders dismiss the landmark December 25 local council elections in Mogadishu as a sham following the city's first direct vote based on a one-person, one-vote principle in 56 years. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud...

15h/9h

Russia

Ukrainian forces struck the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to disrupt fuel supplies for military operations. The General Staff confirmed multiple explosions at the...

21h/1h

Italy

The Juvenile Court of L'Aquila ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Trevallion following a brief Christmas reunion with their children. Psychiatrist Simona Ceccoli will...

13h/12m

USA

Detroit Lions face elimination after a Christmas Day loss to the Minnesota Vikings as the NFC playoff race narrows down to final spots. Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, San...

16h/4h

USA

Patricia Heaton led tributes after actor Pat Finn passed away at age 60 following a three-year battle with bladder cancer. Finn died at his Los Angeles home on December 22 surrounded by his wife Donna and their three...

13h/12h

USA

Social media users reacted with humor and criticism after Joe Biden shared a Christmas Eve family photograph in which he appeared partially obscured by Jill Biden. The 83-year-old Biden, who is battling metastatic...

10h

Ukraine

Reports from photographer Gabriele Micalizzi depict Mariupol as a Potemkin village where Russian authorities are erasing evidence of wartime destruction while Volodymyr Zelensky meets with envoys of Donald Trump to...

18h/1h

Palau

Palau will host 75 migrants from the USA under a deal signed by Donald Trump and Surangel Whipps, as the administration also pushes to revoke citizenship and expand detention facilities. In exchange for accepting...

27h/9h

USA

Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny after the DOJ released documents alleging he flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times between 1993 and 2006. While the DOJ dismisses an alleged letter regarding Trump as...

24h/11h

Spain

Smugglers are no longer sinking narco-submarines after cocaine prices plummeted to approximately 15,000 euros per kilogram across Europe. Alberto Morales of the Spanish police noted that criminal organizations now reuse...

13h/10h

Russia

Emmanuel Macron stated he is fully mobilized to secure the release of Laurent Vinatier following a formal proposal from the Kremlin regarding the imprisoned French scholar. Vladimir Putin and the Russian government...

19h/13h

USA

The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship begins in the USA as the American team seeks a third consecutive title, while the US Collegiate Selects prepare for their historic Spengler Cup debut in Switzerland. Top prospects...

10h

USA

Kelly Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne celebrated their first Christmas since the death of Ozzy Osbourne after a family gathering in matching pajamas. The festive season also saw Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber mark family...

11h/8h

USA

Artists have canceled the scheduled December 25 Christmas concert and other productions after Donald Trump rebranded the John F. Kennedy Center to include his own name. Representative Joyce Beatty filed a federal...

34h/15h

USA

Timothée Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme" as the film continues its theatrical run following a Christmas release that dramatizes the life of table tennis champion Marty Reisman. Director Josh Safdie makes his solo...

18h/13h

Poland

Polish military officials are warning of deliberate provocations after fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft and dozens of balloons entered their airspace from Belarus. The National Security Bureau...

22h/4h

UK

Nottingham Forest has paid tribute to club legend John Robertson following his death at the age of 72. Robertson was a pivotal figure in the back-to-back European Cup triumphs of 1979 and 1980, scoring the winning goal...

15h/14h

Tanzania

Tanzanian authorities have launched a formal investigation after a medical rescue helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board. Simon Maigwa confirmed the victims included two tourists from...

23h/10h

Reuters

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Pope leads Christmas mass from Vatican”

Venezuela

Mariela Gómez and thousands of other migrants are facing severe poverty in Venezuela following a strict immigration crackdown initiated after Donald Trump returned to the White House. Families like the one of Gómez...

12h

CNN

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Christmas around the world”

Palestine

Palestinian Authority police arrested three suspects following an arson attack on a Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin. Law enforcement identified the individuals using surveillance...

18h/5h

Italy

Matteo Zuppi shared humorous greetings with Carabinieri officers after Francis used his Urbi et Orbi address to demand peace between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia condemned a holiday message from...

16h/10h

Fox

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Supreme Court deals Trump a rare defeat in Illinois”

USA

Republicans align with Donald Trump's call for stricter vetting as ICE summons Afghan refugees for holiday document checks following a fatal shooting by Rahmanullah Lakanwal. The administration has frozen green card...

12h

SouthKorea

Lee Byung-hun stars in Park Chan-wook's satirical film "No Other Choice" using dark humor to critique modern job market instability. The story follows a former executive who plots to eliminate his competitors after...

13h

USA

Russia and the EU condemn the USA for "piracy" and entry bans as Donald Trump intensifies a second presidency defined by international friction and radical executive actions. Following a Christmas message labeling...

31h/13h

USA

Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in six counties as a powerful atmospheric river caused deadly flooding and mudslides in California on Christmas Day. The storms left over 120,000 residents without power and...

22h/7h

Italy

Employers have until January 12, 2026, to apply 2025 tax thresholds to employee fringe benefits and bonuses as Italy shifts toward more targeted structural incentives. The new budget law prioritizes family support...

13h

UK

Catherine Middleton and her daughter Charlotte performed a surprise piano duet to open a televised holiday special following Middleton's recovery from cancer earlier this year. The duo performed a fragment of the piece...

33h/23h

UK

Surrey Police are requesting access to redacted FBI documents after new allegations of abuse parties involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. These claims,...

13h

USA

Tech leaders emphasize AI proficiency and interpersonal skills as essential for future employment while experts warn about the technology's psychological and political risks. Jensen Huang and Sam Altman suggest that...

19h/27m

Spain

Carlos Alcaraz González addressed claims of external influence following his son's split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven years. Ferrero revealed that contractual disagreements led to the termination...

14h

Syria

Syrian and USA-led coalition forces killed Mohammad Shahada and captured Taha al-Zoubi during a precise security operation targeting high-ranking ISIS leaders near Damascus. The intensified military pressure follows a...

26h/17h

Ukraine

Moscow is formulating a response to a new 20-point peace proposal presented by Volodymyr Zelensky after consultations with Donald Trump and USA officials. The framework includes a demilitarized zone in Donetsk, an $800...

46h/27h

Italy

Italian authorities confirmed the accidental death of Giovanni Lopez after the 47-year-old man choked on festive panettone during a family lunch on Christmas Eve. Emergency personnel from the 118 service arrived at the...

18h/17h

Italy

Villacidro residents are mourning Noemi Collu after she died in a violent car crash on the SS 196 state road during Christmas Eve. The Carabinieri are investigating the fatal incident which occurred shortly before 9:30...

16h

Australia

Thousands of backpackers crowded Sydney's Coogee Beach for Christmas celebrations as neighboring Bondi remained somber following a terror attack that killed 15 people on December 14. Anthony Albanese denounced an...

21h/20h

USA

Maryland officials demand transparency following an ICE shooting in Glen Burnie that Stephen Miller labeled domestic terrorism. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve when Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins allegedly rammed...

32h/15h

Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in London exile, positioning himself as a leading candidate for the general elections scheduled for February 12, 2025. Millions of supporters greeted the acting...

20h/17h

Algeria

Ibrahim Boughali presided as Algeria passed a law labeling French colonial rule a state crime after 340 lawmakers voted to demand financial reparations. The legislation mandates the return of national archives and the...

19h/11h

France

Record numbers of French citizens want to emigrate after confidence in the government of Emmanuel Macron dropped sharply following the 2024 dissolution of parliament. This national malaise mirrors the decline of Paris,...

17h

Italy

Health officials highlight contrasting outcomes as Paul Nana Ampong died following a cardiac arrest in Pordenone, shortly after a 19-year-old was saved in Palermo. The 15-year-old athlete collapsed on December 24, 2025,...

20h/19h

Belarus

Aleksandr Lukashenko released over 250 political prisoners following unconventional negotiations involving a weight-loss drug brochure provided by US envoy John Coale. The exchange occurred after Lukashenko expressed...

31h/23h

Morocco

Organizers are reportedly allowing spectators free entry into stadiums after kickoff to fill empty stands during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The logistical move follows the conclusion of opening matches...

17h

Nigeria

Investigators are processing forensic evidence after a suspected suicide bombing killed at least five people at a mosque in Maiduguri. Babagana Zulum condemned the strike at the Gamboru market during evening prayers as...

36h/22h

USA

A single ticket sold in Arkansas has claimed the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot following the longest accumulation cycle in the history of the game on Christmas Eve. This massive prize marks the second-largest lottery...

41h/20h

USA

Amanda Seyfried stars as Shaker founder Ann Lee in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” a musical biopic by Mona Fastvold featuring narration by Thomasin McKenzie. Following its independent production, the film exploring Lee’s...

18h

USA

Susan Collins and Jon Ossoff are emphasizing constituent services as a key strategy for the 2026 midterm elections following their commitment to resolving federal agency issues. Both senators are leveraging direct voter...

18h

UK

UK government spending on social media influencers has surpassed £1 million following a surge in content creators hired to reach Gen Z. Keir Starmer and ministers like Bridget Phillipson are engaging digital...

18h

USA

Donald Trump joked about border security and 'clean, beautiful coal' while fielding calls from children for the 70th anniversary of the NORAD Tracks Santa program on 24 December 2025. Following these interactions at...

42h/27h

Israel

Gideon Saar rejected international condemnation as "morally reprehensible" after 14 nations urged Israel to cease the expansion of 19 West Bank settlements. Bezalel Smotrich confirmed the plan to establish 11 new...

37h/20h

CNN

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Another storm slams California on Christmas Day”

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