US national parks drop free admission on MLK Day and Juneteenth, but add Trump’s birthday
Americans will be able to visit national parks for free on Tweety McTreason’s birthday next year, but will no longer be able to do so
Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia unleashes huge waves of attacks
Negotiations fail to yield progress, while Moscow launches more than 700 drones and missiles across Ukrainian territory.
Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties
The two countries’ traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel’s genocidal war on the people of Gaza.
Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery
Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
Hayley Williams says transphobes are not welcome at her concerts: “That’s a hard line for me”
Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams recently declared that transphobes, among others with bigoted beliefs, should not feel welcome at her concerts. “I’ve always said, all
13 rumors about Rep. Rashida Tlaib, fact-checked
The Palestinian-American representative has been the subject of numerous rumors based on her religious identity and background.
Olympic flame arrives in Rome ahead of Winter Olympics
The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is set to take place in February.
Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
The Ukrainian leader says he is “determined” to continue working with US, as Russian strikes continue.
Americans to get free entry to parks on Trump’s birthday
At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.
Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can’t be enforced – and shouldn’t be either.
Golf’s Rory McIlroy Met With ‘Double Whammy’ In Bizarre Banana Peel Moment
The five-time major champion tried to steer clear of the obstacle after it was apparently thrown away by a spectator during the Australian Open.
What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran’s rise, colonialism, and US political change
Mahmood Mamdani on exile from Uganda, Idi Amin, and what Zohran’s rise says about politics in the US.
What message does Putin’s visit to India send?
Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.