U.S. conducts strikes on ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas
U.S. conducts strikes on ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas
A murder, a manhunt and the grandmother who wouldn’t stop the search for her daughter’s killer
Josephine Wentzel spent years tracking down the suspect in her daughter’s death and is now helping others grieving cold cases.
Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead
The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida and believes “a lot can be decided before the new year”.
Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak given 15-year jail term over state funds scandal
Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country’s sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
Rachel Maddow calls on the media to cover “the people,” not Tweety McTreason
While accepting one of this year’s Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Political Journalism from the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center earlier this month, Rachel
8 dead, 18 wounded in Syria mosque bombing
A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others, authorities
Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?
A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans.
California battles ‘life-threatening’ storms as floods, high surf and avalanches threaten state
Stormy conditions are expected to persist across California, with authorities warning that the risks of flooding, high surf and avalanches remain.
China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales
Beijing urged the US to cease ‘dangerous’ efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low
Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.
RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala
Drone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF’s alternative government.
Turkey arrests suspected ISIS member linked to planning attacks on new year celebrations
Turkish authorities said Friday they’ve apprehended a suspected ISIS member who was planning attacks on celebrations ushering in the new year. It comes a day
Epstein owned painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress. Here’s context
At Congress’ behest, the U.S. Department of Justice released hundreds of files related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, on Dec. 19, 2025.