China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy
This marks China's sixth major round of war games since 2022 and follows a rise in Chinese rhetoric over Beijing's territorial claims in recent months.
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Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
At least 13 dead, 98 injured after interoceanic train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico
All eyes on Florida as Trump, Netanyahu face Gaza ceasefire test - analysis
Anti-Israel activists disrupt Boxing Day shopping in London, Toronto malls
Boxing Day mall protests in London and Toronto saw activists hang Palestinian flags and disrupt shoppers while demanding an arms embargo on Israel.
Trump, Netanyahu talks shaped as much by politics as by policy - analysis
The Trump Netanyahu summit in Florida comes as both leaders face election pressures that could influence talks on Gaza, Iran and regional security.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida, talks to center on Gaza, Iranian missiles, Lebanon
Netanyahu is expected to present President Trump with evidence that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are capable of returning Ran Gvili's remains.
Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida amid Russian strikes on Ukraine
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to meet in Florida as Russia intensifies air attacks and key disputes over territory remain unresolved.
'Tip of very large iceberg': Patel says FBI operating to dismantle Minnesota fraud schemes
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau broke up a $250 million scheme that stole federal food aid for children during COVID, leading to dozens of indictments and convictions.
US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria raise questions over strategy - analysis
US airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day in what officials said was a joint operation, raising questions over whether further action will follow.
French actress, icon, advocate: Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91
Born in Paris on September 28, 1934, Bardot grew up in an upper-middle-class household. She described herself as a shy, self-conscious child who "wore spectacles and had lank hair."
Russia preparing for wider war with the West, outgoing Swiss army chief says
Thomas Süssli served as head of the Swiss army for six years. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he has worn a camouflage outfit in all his public appearances.
Russian man arrested for deadly stabbing of ex-wife at five-star Dubai hotel
According to reports, Morgan believed his ex-wife had worked as a "VIP escort" for clients when they had been married.
Denmark's postal service company to end letter-carrying service after 400 years due to digitization
Physical letters have declined dramatically in volume over the last twenty five years, the company said, from almost 1.5 billion in the year 2000 to only 110 million in 2024, over a 90% decrease.
