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The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real
World
December 25, 2025
The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real
When a group of defense insiders gathered in Whitehall, the home of the British government, last month to discuss how…
Ukraine’s Zelensky offers peace concessions – and puts the ball in Putin’s court
World
December 25, 2025
Ukraine’s Zelensky offers peace concessions – and puts the ball in Putin’s court
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled new willingness to make concessions on several key negotiating points that have threatened to stall…
Bomb blast in Moscow kills two police officers, days after apparent assassination of general
World
December 24, 2025
Bomb blast in Moscow kills two police officers, days after apparent assassination of general
Two police officers were killed early Wednesday by a bomb in Moscow, close to the scene of a car bombing…
China has condemned Trump’s Venezuela blockade. But it may also see some upsides to a new era of gunboat diplomacy
World
December 24, 2025
China has condemned Trump’s Venezuela blockade. But it may also see some upsides to a new era of gunboat diplomacy
Beijing — China has ample reason to oppose the ramp-up of American military pressure on Venezuela and the recent US…
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
World
December 24, 2025
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
Reuters — Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestinian…
‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents
World
December 24, 2025
‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents
When the Justice Department released a first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday that included photographs of former President…
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
World
December 24, 2025
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
One year ago this week, Joe Biden was president. I was in Doha, Qatar, negotiating with Israel and Hamas to…
Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
Middle East
December 24, 2025
Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
Libya’s army chief was killed in a plane crash while returning home from an official visit to Turkey on Tuesday,…
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks
World
December 24, 2025
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks
Kyiv — Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks this month on Ukraine overnight, killing at least three people…
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Middle East
December 24, 2025
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Jerusalem — They called themselves the “Women in Red.” Dressed in crimson robes and white caps, they marched with faces…
What has Trump previously said about his relationship with Epstein?
World
December 23, 2025
What has Trump previously said about his relationship with Epstein?
President Donald Trump has said he had a “very bad relationship” with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for “many years.”…
The ‘city of prophets’ where three religions align
Middle East
December 23, 2025
The ‘city of prophets’ where three religions align
Şanliurfa, Turkey — Under the shadow of a centuries-old castle in Şanlıurfa, in southeastern Turkey, black-spotted golden carp swim in…
While most of the world is preparing for Christmas, the Philippines has been at it for months
World
December 23, 2025
While most of the world is preparing for Christmas, the Philippines has been at it for months
Via Arboleda stepped back to admire the six-foot tree glittering in her living room. Though the narra trees along Manila’s…
The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right
World
December 23, 2025
The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right
London — For hundreds of years, Britons accused of substantial crimes have had the right to be tried by their…
He names these ships — the Trump class
World
December 23, 2025
He names these ships — the Trump class
Just call it Trump America. Come the next presidential inauguration on January 20, 2029, there might not be much left…
Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
Middle East
December 23, 2025
Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
Jerusalem — The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a…
Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say
World
December 23, 2025
Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say
As authorities investigate the motives behind last week’s deadly Bondi Beach attack, leading criminologists note an unusual characteristic differentiating this…
‘Nobody wants peace’: The Ukrainian men risking death to avoid the front line
World
December 23, 2025
‘Nobody wants peace’: The Ukrainian men risking death to avoid the front line
Maramures, Romania — Viktor Pinkhasov can’t stop smiling. He has just managed to escape Ukraine after hiking alone for five…
Bondi terror suspects threw unexploded bombs at crowd and practiced shooting ahead of attack, document reveals
World
December 22, 2025
Bondi terror suspects threw unexploded bombs at crowd and practiced shooting ahead of attack, document reveals
The father and son accused of carrying out Australia’s worst terror attack undertook firearms training at an undisclosed location in…
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
World
December 22, 2025
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Japanese authorities have approved a decision to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, which has sat dormant for more…