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It's easy to get lost in multi-point plans and spin - but Zelenskyy's reaction to Trump said it all
Sky News - 29 Dec 2025 02:17
Not going backwards is a win. Given Donald Trump's fraught relationship with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that's important.
China Will Hold Live-Fire Military Exercises Around Taiwan
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2025 05:28
The exercises end months of relative calm across the Taiwan Strait and come after the Trump administration announced arms sales to the island.
Five-year-old boy dies after getting caught in Japan ski travelator
BBC - 29 Dec 2025 05:13
Officials spent 40 minutes dismantling the travelator to free him, but he was later pronounced dead.
More than 300 earthquakes recorded in UK this year, study finds
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 05:00
Western Highlands and southern Wales among most active regions, according to British Geological SurveyMore than 300 earthquakes have been recorded in the UK this year, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS).Amo...
The mystery of flight MH370: will a new search find the missing airliner after more than a decade?
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 05:00
In 2014 the Malaysian Airlines jet vanished over the Indian Ocean. Now the team that located Shackletons Endurance is looking again with the latest undersea robotsMore than a decade after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 w...
That video saved our lives: how women are defying the Talibans brutal crackdown on protest
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 05:00
The activist Zarmina Paryani speaks from exile in Germany about how Afghanistan has tried to silence the voices of women and girls since the 2021 takeoverIt was nearly dark on 19 January 2022 when the knocking began. At ...
Heat, drought and fire: how extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 05:00
National Trust says these are alarm signals we cannot ignore as climate breakdown puts pressure on wildlifeExtremes of weather have pushed nature to its limits in 2025, putting wildlife, plants and landscapes under sever...
Passengers on cruise ship that ran aground off PNG to be flown home after refloat efforts fail
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 03:47
Coral Adventurer, being investigated for allegedly leaving behind passenger who died, ran aground with 124 people on board on SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian cruise ship r...
Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13 People
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2025 02:43
The train was carrying around 250 passengers and crew members on a cross-country route linking the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Nearly 100 people were injured.
Zelenskyy says US has agreed to offer Ukraine strong 15-year security guarantees
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 13:02
Future of Donbas region remains unresolved after Ukrainian presidents talks with Donald Trump in FloridaUkraine war - latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy says the US has agreed to offer strong security guarantees to Ukrain...
ISIS Militants Kill 3 Police Officers in Turkey
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2025 12:37
A raid on a suspected safe house for the terrorist group Islamic State set off a clash that killed the police officers as well as six Turkish militants.
My target was just to take the gun: wounded hero Ahmed al-Ahmed speaks of saving lives at Bondi beach
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 05:03
I know I saved lots, but I feel sorry for the lost, Ahmed tells CBS News of those who died in Bondi attack on 14 DecemberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAhmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the ...
Trump Says the U.S. Struck a Big Facility in Campaign Against Venezuela
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2025 03:36
The administration provided no details of what the president said was an attack last week linked to U.S. efforts to disrupt drug trafficking from Latin America.
State Department Slams Daily Beast Over 'Sexist' Attack on Trump's New Consular Chief, Mora Namdar
IBTimes - 29 Dec 2025 23:45
The US State Department called an article by the Daily Beast a 'sexist' attempt to describe Namdar's career.
Beyoncé is now the fifth billionaire musician, Forbes reports
The Guardian - 29 Dec 2025 23:38
Grammy-winning artist joins husband Jay-Z and artists like Taylor Swift following the success of Cowboy Carter tourBeyoncé is now a billionaire, according to a report from Forbes - becoming the fifth musician to obtain ...
Why Mike Vrabel put his arts-and-crafts skills to the test designing Drake Mayes game ball
Boston - 29 Dec 2025 23:26
"He better put it in the quarterback room because I put a lot of time and effort into that thing." The post Why Mike Vrabel put his arts-and-crafts skills to the test designing Drake Mayes game ball appeared firs...
Trump admin pausing some federal funding to Minnesota amid fraud scandals
New York Post - 29 Dec 2025 23:18
This Admin will not continue to hand out blank checks to fraudsters - and we will not rest until we clean up the criminal networks that have been stealing from American taxpayers.
Littler thanks booing crowd for 'paying for my prize money' as he reaches quarter-finals
BBC - 29 Dec 2025 23:08
Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
Drake Maye admits he was playing sick during record-setting performance vs. Jets
Boston - 29 Dec 2025 23:05
"Shoot, we battle the elements and came out with the win. Thats what mattered. The post Drake Maye admits he was playing sick during record-setting performance vs. Jets appeared first on Boston.com.
More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trumps Renaming
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2025 23:04
A dance company withdrew from two performances next year, and the arts centers website says two New Years Eve jazz concerts have been canceled.
K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
BBC - 29 Dec 2025 23:03
Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.
Russia Threatens to Harden Its Stance on Ukraine
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2025 23:02
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