» Finland probes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after cable-cutting incident
26/12/24 07:03 from FT.com - World
Disconnection of power line follows series of suspected sabotage attacks on Baltic Sea infrastructure
» Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike
26/12/24 06:58 from BBC News - World
A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van, but Israel says it targeted an armed group.
» Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces
26/12/24 06:39 from BBC News - World
The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.
» Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash
26/12/24 06:36 from BBC News - World
The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.
» Trump names Kevin Marino Cabrera U.S. ambassador to Panama
26/12/24 06:27 from World news
President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for American ambassador to Panama, days after suggesting that the United States should take control of the Panama Canal.
» The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024
26/12/24 06:16 from ABC News: ABCNews
This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.
» Dead body discovered in airplane wheel well on Christmas Eve
26/12/24 06:07 from ABC News: ABCNews
United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.
» Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers
26/12/24 06:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
Russia’s top security agency says that it has arrested several suspects accused of involvement in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officers
» US retail’s multibillion-dollar returns problem
26/12/24 06:00 from FT.com - World
Processing the increasing mountain of unwanted, used or damaged goods is hitting profits
» The enduring power of an accent
26/12/24 06:00 from FT.com - World
Identifying one’s tribe may be a matter of survival and we are surprisingly good at detecting fakes
» FirstFT: China’s EV sales zoom past western rivals
26/12/24 05:37 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, deal drought squeezes private equity payouts and why Canadians are steering clear of ice hockey
» South Korean opposition moves to impeach acting president
26/12/24 05:32 from FT.com - World
Han Duck-soo has refused to fill vacancies on the constitutional court hearing Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment
» Israeli strike kills five journalists according to reporters in Gaza
26/12/24 05:01 from World news
An Israeli strike killed five journalists in central Gaza according to reporters. The vehicle was clearly marked "press" and was frequently used to report from inside the Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat. hospital.
» Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison
26/12/24 04:25 from ABC News: ABCNews
Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison
» Dozens survive Kazakhstan passenger plane crash
26/12/24 03:57 from BBC News - World
Kazakh authorities say almost half the people on board the aircraft survived the deadly incident.
» Assad loyalists kill 14 troops of Syria's new rulers
26/12/24 02:54 from BBC News - World
Government forces clashed with supporters of the ex-leader in one of his community's strongholds.
» Syria says 14 security personnel killed in ambush by Assad loyalists
26/12/24 02:46 from BBC News - World
Government forces clashed with supporters of the ex-leader in one of his community's strongholds.
» 20 years after a devastating tsunami, a survivor celebrates what the disaster has given him
26/12/24 02:29 from World news
The Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami began with a 9.3-magnitude earthquake. A series of waves devastated coastal communities in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand.
» S Korea MPs file motion to impeach acting president
26/12/24 01:09 from BBC News - World
The motion comes less than two weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.
» World Bank lifts China growth forecast but calls for deeper reforms
26/12/24 00:50 from FT.com - World
Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidence
» FirstFT: China set to hit EV sales target a decade early
26/12/24 00:32 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Russia’s Christmas Day attack on Ukraine and Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
» What to expect in 2025
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
After the turbulence of 2024, what are the prospects for a peaceful new year?
» The South African gold mines taken over by criminal gangs
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Authorities have resorted to siege tactics to ‘smoke out’ thousands of miners trapped underground
» Russians turn to 'personal shoppers' to smuggle luxury bags
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Customs records show middlemen are keeping high-end fashion flowing to Moscow despite sanctions
» India roars ahead of China to top Asian IPO rankings
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Fast-growing Indian market behind only the US in money raised by company listings
» China’s EV sales set to overtake traditional cars years ahead of west
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Volumes forecast to rise 20% next year, smashing international projections and Beijing’s official targets
» UK Help to Grow SME productivity scheme hits 10,000 users
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Milestone helps survival of scale-up programme for next 12 months but longer-term future is uncertain
» Boom in US retail real estate defies prediction of ecommerce apocalypse
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Availability of outdoor shopping centre space is at its lowest in nearly two decades
» Year in a word: War in the Middle East
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflicts
» Young Canadians ditch ice hockey for football and basketball
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
High costs and scandals undermine appeal of the country’s national sport
» Food groups develop a taste for cocoa alternatives
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
High commodity prices and sustainability concerns prompting investment by likes of Mondelēz into lab-grown versions
» Russians turn to ‘personal shoppers’ to smuggle luxury bags
26/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Customs records show middlemen are keeping high-end fashion flowing to Moscow despite sanctions
» Taiwan's ex-presidential candidate charged with corruption
25/12/24 23:24 from BBC News - World
Ko, once a rising star in Taiwan politics, is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes.
» Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France
25/12/24 21:27 from BBC News - World
It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.
» Syria says 14 security personnel killed in 'ambush' by Assad loyalists
25/12/24 21:16 from BBC News - World
Interior ministry forces clashed with supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday.
» Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants
25/12/24 19:47 from BBC News - World
A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.
» At least 38 dead as passenger plane crashes en route to Russia
25/12/24 19:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport close to the Caspian Sea on Wednesday morning.
» Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013
25/12/24 19:01 from FT.com - World
Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in the rest of the country
» Twenty years on: 'My boat was metres from the shore when the tsunami hit'
25/12/24 18:50 from BBC News - World
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
» Zelensky condemns 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack
25/12/24 17:17 from BBC News - World
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
» Russia launches Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s energy system
25/12/24 17:06 from FT.com - World
More than half a million people left without heating, water and electricity
» Russia launches 'inhuman' Christmas Day attack, Ukraine says
25/12/24 16:56 from World news
Many Ukrainians were celebrating without heat or power after Russia launched a Christmas Day attack on the country’s energy infrastructure, an act that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as “inhuman.”
» Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
25/12/24 16:36 from BBC News - World
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.
» Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
25/12/24 15:42 from BBC News - World
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
» More than 1,500 escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
25/12/24 15:42 from BBC News - World
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
» WATCH: Video of Christmas tree illusion goes viral
25/12/24 15:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
Interior designer Sean Michael Waters created a Christmas tree display that is going viral online and causing traffic in real life near his home in Connecticut as people stop to look.
» Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips the country
25/12/24 15:32 from World news
A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country’s police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday.
» Mozambique prison riot kills 33 as civil unrest grips the country
25/12/24 15:32 from World news
A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country’s police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday.
» New York City sees white Christmas for 1st time in over a decade
25/12/24 15:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
New Yorkers are waking up to the first white Christmas in New York City in 15 years.
» Video shows deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 15:14 from World news
Dramatic video shows an Azerbaijan Airlines plane hitting the ground and bursting into flames near the city of Aktau in southwestern Kazakhstan. Dozens of passengers were killed, but video from the crash site also shows some of the survi...
» LIVE: ABC News Live
25/12/24 15:13 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport on Christmas Eve: Police
25/12/24 15:11 from ABC News: ABCNews
United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.
» How your favorite celebrities are celebrating Christmas
25/12/24 14:27 from ABC News: ABCNews
From matching pajamas to a baby's first Christmas, here's a look at how your favorite celebrities are spending the holiday.
» WATCH: ‘Trickshot Queen’ performs the wildest basketball trick shots you’ll see
25/12/24 14:11 from ABC News: ABCNews
Amanda Badertscherr, aka Trickshot Queen, showed off her outstanding skills by taking basketball trick shots up a few notches.
» Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
25/12/24 13:48 from ABC News: ABCNews
A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota woman
» Baby Freezes to Death in Gaza as Israel and Hamas Trade Accusations of Ceasefire Delays
25/12/24 13:46 from TIME: Top World Stories
A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts
» Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 13:41 from World news
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan. NBC News' Kelly Cobiella reports what is known about the number of survivors so far.
» How celebrities are celebrating Christmas
25/12/24 12:43 from ABC News: ABCNews
From matching pajamas to a baby's first Christmas, here's a look at how your favorite celebrities are spending the holiday.
» Dozens killed after passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 12:26 from World news
Dozens were killed Wednesday after a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan, authorities said.
» Dozens killed after passenger plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 12:26 from World news
Dozens were killed Wednesday after a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan, authorities said.
» Dozens killed as passenger plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 12:26 from World news
Dozens were killed Wednesday when a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan, authorities said.
» King Charles III Focuses Christmas Message on Healthcare Workers in Year Marked by Royal Illnesses
25/12/24 11:51 from TIME: Top World Stories
King Charles III hailed the selflessness of those who have cared for him and the Princess of Wales this year
» Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
25/12/24 11:42 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040
» Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
25/12/24 11:41 from BBC News - World
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.
» WATCH: Millions wake up to a white Christmas
25/12/24 11:27 from ABC News: ABCNews
Plus, storms and tech issues cause travel headaches. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.
» WATCH: Robin Roberts' nephew shares journey as a stem cell donor
25/12/24 11:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
"GMA" shares the story of Jeremiah Craft, who became a stem cell donor after his mom Sally-Ann told him to sign up for the NMDP registry.
» Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
25/12/24 11:14 from BBC News - World
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.
» Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks start of the 2025 Holy Year
25/12/24 11:11 from ABC News: ABCNews
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Hol...
» LIVE: Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: ABC News Live
25/12/24 11:11 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
25/12/24 10:57 from World news
The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite recent progress reported by both sides.
» WATCH: Frenchie is hilariously obsessed with his mom, won't let her in the bath without him
25/12/24 10:44 from ABC News: ABCNews
"Tanki is like super, super, super glue," his mom Milly Powell told "GMA." "He is 100 percent my soul dog."
» It's a white Christmas in New York City for 1st time in 15 years
25/12/24 10:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
New Yorkers are waking up to the first white Christmas in New York City in 15 years.
» The British royal family's Christmas rituals close out a difficult year
25/12/24 10:10 from World news
The King's Speech will see Charles in a former hospital chapel as he and Princess Kate mark the holiday after a year in which they were diagnosed with cancer. Prince Andrew and Prince Harry will be absent.
» Azerbaijani Airliner With 67 People Onboard Crashes in Kazakhstan Leaving 32 Survivors
25/12/24 10:01 from TIME: Top World Stories
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors.
» Dozens killed in Kazakhstan passenger plane crash
25/12/24 09:49 from BBC News - World
About 30 of those on board survive the incident near the western Kazakh city of Aktau, officials say.
» Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address
25/12/24 09:32 from World news
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."
» Full video: Pope Francis leads Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
25/12/24 08:35 from World news
Pope Francis presides over midnight mass on Christmas Eve from the Vatican in front of thousands of Catholics.
» Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
25/12/24 07:41 from ABC News: ABCNews
The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions
» Dozens feared dead after passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 07:34 from World news
Dozens were feared dead Wednesday after a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan, authorities said.
» Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan with dozens aboard
25/12/24 07:19 from ABC News: ABCNews
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport close to the Caspian Sea on Wednesday morning.
» Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed
25/12/24 06:46 from BBC News - World
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.
» Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 06:20 from BBC News - World
About 30 of those board survived the accident near the western Kazakh city of Aktau.
» Putin 'deliberately chose Christmas' for major Ukraine missile attack, Zelenskyy says
25/12/24 05:48 from ABC News: ABCNews
Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas Day morning.
» Dozens feared dead as Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 05:39 from FT.com - World
Flight from Baku to Grozny diverted due to weather conditions
» Dozens feared dead as Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 05:39 from FT.com - World
Flight from Baku to Grozny diverted due to weather conditions
» Israel probe says army actions had 'influence' on killing of six hostages by Hamas
25/12/24 05:08 from BBC News - World
It also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.
» Watch: ISS crew sends Christmas greetings from space
25/12/24 05:01 from BBC News - World
Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.
» Passenger plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 04:36 from World news
A passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday morning after colliding with birds while traveling from Azerbaijan to Russia, authorities said.
» Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza
25/12/24 04:30 from World news
Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.
» Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after 'massive' Russian strike
25/12/24 03:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas Day morning.
» Three shot dead as medics, journalists and police attacked at Haiti hospital
25/12/24 01:37 from BBC News - World
Two journalists and a police officer are reported to have been killed, with others injured in the attack.
» Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas
25/12/24 00:52 from BBC News - World
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.
» King Charles set to focus on healthcare workers in traditional Christmas message
25/12/24 00:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer
» Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second Christmas
» UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft power
» Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and Nintendo
» Year in a word: Bro-caster
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocks
» Hunt warns Reeves against ‘declinism’ on UK’s prospects
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Former Tory chancellor says Britain is strong in key growth sectors and should stop talking itself down
» Berlin cries Kulturkrise as cuts hit arts scene
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
One of Europe’s most vibrant cultural capitals is reeling over plans to slash subsidies
» China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis
» The paradox of Christmas is what makes it so compelling
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
In containing everything all at once, it turns a magnifying glass on your life
» The Rest is Silence — standing the test of time
25/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Augusto Monterroso’s playful tale of a writer in search of a lasting legacy takes aim at the literary establishment
» Princess Kate hosts 'Royal Carols: Together at Christmas' at Westminster Abbey
24/12/24 23:14 from World news
Britain's Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, hosted the fourth 'Royal Carols: Together at Christmas' at Westminster Abbey in London. It was attended by members of the Royal Family, including Prince William and their children George, Char...
» Armed men open fire on journalists at Haiti hospital reopening
24/12/24 21:39 from World news
Armed men opened fire on a group of journalists as they covered a government press conference set to announce the reopening of Haiti's largest public hospital. At least two people were killed at the scene.
» Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?
24/12/24 19:59 from BBC News - World
Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.
» King Charles III is set to focus on healthcare workers in his traditional Christmas message
24/12/24 19:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer
» Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche at 26
24/12/24 19:15 from World news
A member of Switzerland’s national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country, the Swiss-Ski federation said Tuesday.
» Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post
24/12/24 19:07 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.
» Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
24/12/24 19:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
Congress members urged President Joe Biden to exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.
» Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
24/12/24 18:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Joe Biden has made it official: The bald eagle is now the national bird of the United States
» Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
24/12/24 18:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
President-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions
» Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
24/12/24 17:06 from BBC News - World
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.
» At least 2 killed after armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening
24/12/24 16:34 from World news
At least two people were killed and others injured on Tuesday when armed men opened fire on a group of journalists who gathered for a government press conference set to announce the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital, a witness...
» Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
24/12/24 16:22 from BBC News - World
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.
» WATCH: Girl who prayed for a puppy everyday surprised with a new friend
24/12/24 15:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
Tabitha Grayson surprised her daughter, Georgia, with an adorable puppy while picking her up from school.
» Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
24/12/24 14:52 from BBC News - World
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
» Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'hostile' Hollywood tactics
24/12/24 14:34 from BBC News - World
The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations.
» Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
24/12/24 14:07 from BBC News - World
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.
» WATCH: 6-year-old is ecstatic to open 'Uncle Jesse' blanket for Christmas
24/12/24 14:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
Waylen Morrow wants to fly to San Francisco to meet Uncle Jesse, John Stamos' beloved "Full House" character.
» Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'sinister' Hollywood tactics
24/12/24 13:48 from BBC News - World
The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations.
» Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing
24/12/24 13:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.
» Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say
24/12/24 13:31 from BBC News - World
The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.
» WATCH: Adorable golden retriever therapy dog brings holiday cheer to Houston hospital
24/12/24 13:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
Annie and her handler help assist in therapy sessions with patients in TIRR Memorial Hospital in Houston, many of whom have enduring life-altering conditions. Now, she’s spreading holiday cheer.
» Bill Clinton discharged from hospital
24/12/24 13:13 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
» Hong Kong offers rewards for arrest of six activists abroad
24/12/24 12:54 from BBC News - World
The police say they will give HK$1m to people who can help them find those accused of breaching security laws.
» Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after 1-day stay
24/12/24 12:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
» WATCH: Entire class stops to wave at dog in window during NYC walk
24/12/24 12:16 from ABC News: ABCNews
The world needs more moments like this.
» Weather, airport delays disrupt Americans' Christmas travel
24/12/24 12:06 from BBC News - World
While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.
» Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president
24/12/24 11:52 from BBC News - World
Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.
» Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control
24/12/24 11:50 from BBC News - World
The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".
» Shooting at Indianapolis shopping mall injures 1, prompts police to evacuate shoppers
24/12/24 11:37 from ABC News: ABCNews
Police say an 18-year-old man allegedly fired shots inside an Indianapolis shopping mall, wounding one person and prompting officers to evacuate holiday shoppers on Monday night
» Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
24/12/24 11:35 from BBC News - World
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.
» How the Grinch arrested alleged drug dealers in Peru
24/12/24 11:31 from World news
Footage from Peru's national police agency shows a police officer dressed as the Grinch leading an operation to dismantle a suspected drug-trafficking gang in southern Lima. Peru's Green Squadron unit has a tradition of dressing agents i...
» Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
24/12/24 11:29 from FT.com - World
Reformist government promises removal of more internet curbs as it seeks to ease restrictions on population
» White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected
24/12/24 11:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.
» American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
24/12/24 10:55 from BBC News - World
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
» Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26
24/12/24 10:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort
» American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide 'technical issue'
24/12/24 10:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.
» Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Talks to Margaret Atwood About Reading The Handmaid’s Tale in an Iranian Prison
24/12/24 10:22 from TIME: Top World Stories
The Nobel laureate discusses reading 'The Handmaid's Tale' in an Iranian prison.
» Syria dissolves rebel factions as al-Sharaa consolidates power
24/12/24 10:05 from FT.com - World
Several groups agree to merge under defence ministry as interim government seeks to unite fractured country
» Hundreds protest in Damascus after hooded figures set Christmas tree ablaze
24/12/24 09:58 from World news
Hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree burning heightened fears that the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad could presage crackdowns on Syria's religio...
» 1 dead, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida
24/12/24 09:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
The boat explosion occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday and was caught on the live feed of an EarthCam set up at the dock.
» Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever, in 'good spirits': Spokesperson
24/12/24 09:37 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever, a spokesperson said Monday.
» Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning
24/12/24 09:28 from BBC News - World
Thousands of Christians protest to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
» WATCH: Family unexpectedly finds a ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree
24/12/24 09:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
What they thought was the perfect Christmas tree in the woods turned out to look a little bit different when they got it home.
» Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
24/12/24 08:42 from World news
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.
» Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth is a big boon to researchers
24/12/24 08:42 from World news
A team of scientists has unveiled a baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia.
» UK launches review of targets for sales of electric vehicles
24/12/24 08:12 from FT.com - World
Carmakers say current plan could lead to job cuts as shift away from petrol and diesel engines stalls
» Trump again suggests US should own and control Greenland
24/12/24 07:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
President-elect Donald Trump is again floating his interest in U.S. ownership of Greenland.
» American grounds flights nationwide amid 'technical issue,' FAA and airline say
24/12/24 07:37 from ABC News: ABCNews
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.
» American Airlines requests ground stop for all its flights, FAA says
24/12/24 07:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airline flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.
» Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas ... from alleged drug dealers
24/12/24 07:18 from World news
The Grinch is not just stealing Christmas this year, he's busting criminals in Peru as well.
» Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas from alleged drug dealers
24/12/24 07:18 from World news
The Grinch is not just stealing Christmas this year, he's busting criminals in Peru as well.
» Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans
24/12/24 07:16 from BBC News - World
Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
» Four jailed for Amsterdam violence against football fans
24/12/24 07:16 from BBC News - World
Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
» Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran
24/12/24 07:08 from World news
Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.
» How Often Does Hanukkah Start on Christmas?
24/12/24 07:00 from TIME: Top World Stories
In 2024, Hanukkah starts on Christmas, which only happens an average of five times per century.
» Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun
24/12/24 06:25 from BBC News - World
The hope is the probe could help us to better understand how the Sun works.
» FirstFT: Private equity groups unable to sell or list China-based portfolio companies
24/12/24 06:08 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, picks for France’s new cabinet, and Russian cargo ship sinks in the Mediterranean Sea
» Defaults on leveraged loans soar to highest in 4 years
24/12/24 06:00 from FT.com - World
Borrowers turn to distressed exchanges in the face of punitive interest rates
» Defaults on leveraged loans soar to highest rate in 4 years
24/12/24 06:00 from FT.com - World
Borrowers turn to distressed exchanges in the face of punitive interest rates
» Burning of Christmas tree triggers protests in Syria – video
24/12/24 05:59 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Protests broke out in Christian communities across Damascus on Monday night after footage circulated on social media appearing to show gunmen setting a Christmas tree ablaze in the Christian-majority town of Suqaylabiyah, near Hama Hundr...
» Europe's far-right tap into fears over German market attack — despite the suspect's Islamophobic views
24/12/24 05:48 from World news
When a Saudi Arabian national was accused of ramming a car into a German Christmas market, members of the frequently anti-Muslim European far right said it proved their point.
» Europe's far right taps into fears over German market attack — despite the suspect's Islamophobic views
24/12/24 05:48 from World news
When a Saudi Arabian national was accused of ramming a car into a German Christmas market, members of the frequently anti-Muslim European far right said it proved their point.
» Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz
24/12/24 05:41 from BBC News - World
The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman's alleged payments for sex and drugs.
» Blast kills 12 people at explosives factory in Turkey
24/12/24 05:30 from World news
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.
» Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know
24/12/24 05:11 from BBC News - World
The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.
» UK’s listed builders on track to build fewest new houses in a decade
24/12/24 05:06 from FT.com - World
Vistry shares drop after it issues third profit warning as others suffer from falling sales
» Biden and Democrats seal judicial confirmation push to beat Trump’s tally
24/12/24 05:00 from FT.com - World
Wave of confirmations attempts to balance rightward swing on the federal bench with a diverse range of candidates
» Cute, cuddly and tourist friendly: Hong Kong tries luring back visitors with pandas
24/12/24 05:00 from World news
The Chinese territory of Hong Kong, which now has more giant pandas than anywhere outside mainland China, hopes they will help revive tourism.
» Hong Kong's plan to lure back visitors? It's black, white and eats bamboo
24/12/24 05:00 from World news
The Chinese territory of Hong Kong, which now has more giant pandas than anywhere outside mainland China, hopes they will help revive tourism.
» Hong Kong hopes to bring back visitors with growing panda population
24/12/24 05:00 from World news
The Chinese territory of Hong Kong, which now has more giant pandas than anywhere outside mainland China, hopes they will help revive tourism.
» American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
24/12/24 04:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported
» Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido - French PM
24/12/24 04:53 from BBC News - World
French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.
» Russian court jails U.S. citizen Eugene Spector for 15 years in espionage case, state news reports
24/12/24 04:44 from World news
A Russian court has sentenced U.S. citizen Eugene Spector to 15 years in jail for espionage, Russia’s RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.
» Rules of thumb for understanding UK elections
24/12/24 04:30 from FT.com - World
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contest
» Actor Baldoni women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations
24/12/24 03:59 from BBC News - World
Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.
» Actor Baldoni's women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations
24/12/24 03:59 from BBC News - World
Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.
» Russian cargo ship sinks in the Mediterranean Sea
24/12/24 03:44 from FT.com - World
Two crew members remain missing after an explosion in Ursa Major’s engine room
» Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean Sea
24/12/24 03:44 from FT.com - World
Two crew members remain missing after explosion in Ursa Major’s engine room
» Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after engine room explosion
24/12/24 03:44 from FT.com - World
Two crew members of Ursa Major remain missing while 14 people rescued
» Fireworks explode as US house burns down
24/12/24 03:24 from BBC News - World
No injuries were reported from the fire but two homes were destroyed in the blaze, firefighters say.
» Twelve dead in Turkey ammunition factory blast
24/12/24 03:08 from BBC News - World
Officials are investigating the cause of the accident that engulfed part of the building in fire.
» A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people
24/12/24 03:07 from ABC News: ABCNews
An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning
» Only 1 hospital in northern Gaza now able to provide services, say officials
24/12/24 03:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
Health officials say there is just one hospital left providing humanitarian aid services in northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
» Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail
24/12/24 02:38 from BBC News - World
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.
» Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
24/12/24 02:15 from BBC News - World
More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.
» The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine's defenders
24/12/24 00:54 from BBC News - World
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.
» MicroStrategy mania exposes rare faultline in ETF industry
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Sharp deviations have appeared in expected returns of two leveraged funds amid surge in bets
» Assad’s Syrian stronghold prepares for life after the regime
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
At ‘settlement centres’, ex-soldiers hand in weapons and spit on pictures of former dictator amid fear of retribution
» From vaccines to votes: Russian ad agency influences Europeans
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
AdNow was implicated in misinformation campaigns in France, Germany and Romania
» Revival in SNP fortunes raises fresh questions about Scottish independence
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Polls show highest level of support in four years for breaking away from UK
» Wes Anderson meets granny chic at a boutique Paris hotel: Le Grand Mazarin
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
A Martin Brudnizki triumph with a phenomenal restaurant lights up Le Marais
» Private equity investors trapped in China as top firms fail to find exit deals
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Sales and listings of Chinese companies by world’s biggest buyout groups have ground to a halt, data shows
» We should all sing the praises of City of London churches
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
These historic buildings remain important places of sanctuary, heritage and inspiration for many
» Thanks for the memories: Paris’s sumptuous Maison Proust hotel
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Cocoon yourself in a sensory rush inspired by the Belle Époque life and times of Marcel P
» US chiefs are leaving the corner office in record numbers
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Soaring stock markets have allowed company leaders to cash out rather than deal with turmoil in 2025
» Tourism squeezed in Argentina as peso strengthens
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
High prices in dollars deter foreigners and fuel Argentine holidays to Brazil
» Could Trump heal Canada’s ailing economy?
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Economists say a jolt from the south could shock the country out of its torpor
» Balearic chic near the Gare du Nord: Bloom House hotel, Paris
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
A cool urban oasis in an unlikely part of town
» What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
I plan to keep a property in the UK
» Germany joins EU’s ‘ultra-low’ fertility club
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Europe’s most populous country sees fertility rates fall below crucial threshold of 1.4
» The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned again
» Step back in time: Paris’s Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
A new, decently priced Left Bank stay evokes the glamour of the golden age of transatlantic travel
» How we fell out of love with dating apps
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meets
» UK mobile users had least reliable experience in G7 in 2024, data shows
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Research highlights impact of poor network performance on consumers
» New York vows to ‘fill the gaps’ left by Trump’s regulation rollback
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Head of state’s powerful financial regulator could seek new powers to scrutinise banks and crypto groups
» Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers say
» ‘Waste of time’: how Starmer fumbled his first months of power
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Plunging poll ratings have sapped morale as UK Labour government crawls towards Christmas break
» Germany’s own ‘magnificent seven’ help Dax defy bleak growth outlook
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Software provider SAP responsible for two-fifths of all Frankfurt gains in year of political tumult
» EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis
24/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Colder weather and lower seaborne imports increase reliance on stored gas
» Magdeburg attack offers far right fertile ground despite suspect's backing for AfD
23/12/24 23:46 from BBC News - World
There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.
» Justin Baldoni women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations
23/12/24 23:14 from BBC News - World
He was accused by his co-star Blake Lively of sexual harassment and lodging a campaign to wreck her reputation.
» House Ethics report finds 'substantial evidence' Gaetz violated statutory rape law
23/12/24 22:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
A House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" that former Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old in 2017 in violation of Florida's statutory rape law.
» WATCH: Santa Cruz wharf partially collapses amid high surf warning along California coast
23/12/24 22:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
Part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday after being battered by waves amid a high surf warning along the California coast.
» Australian towns evacuated over Christmas as fires rage
23/12/24 22:06 from BBC News - World
Conditions could mirror those of Australia's worst fire seasons on record, authorities say.
» Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency
23/12/24 22:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.
» Nippon’s bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands after panel vetting deal deadlocked
23/12/24 22:02 from FT.com - World
President has already voiced opposition to Japanese company’s takeover plan
» WATCH: Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island
23/12/24 21:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
Scientists are monitoring air quality after Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Monday, sending plumes of smoke and lava into the sky.
» Inside Syria’s torture chambers with ex-prisoner
23/12/24 21:30 from World news
NBC News' Matt Bradley visits an abandoned Syrian prison that once operated under the Assad regime and spoke with a former inmate, who recounted his terrifying experience.
» 1 missing, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida
23/12/24 21:11 from ABC News: ABCNews
Dive teams are searching for one individual who remains unaccounted for following the boat explosion at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday.
» Bollywood is losing the plot
23/12/24 20:30 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Nandan Nilekani’s productivity tip, and my favourites from 2024
» Just 1 hospital providing humanitarian services in north Gaza, health officials say
23/12/24 20:19 from ABC News: ABCNews
Health officials say there is just one hospital left providing humanitarian aid services in northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
» ‘A hostage situation’: South Korea paralysed in fight against Trump tariffs
23/12/24 20:00 from FT.com - World
Companies fear political vacuum in Seoul will leave them vulnerable to tariffs and loss of subsidies
» As Biden commutes death row sentences, how Trump plans to expand executions
23/12/24 19:58 from BBC News - World
Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 death row inmates, derailing Trump's plan to ramp up executions.
» 5 skiers hospitalized in chairlift malfunction at Lake Tahoe winter resort
23/12/24 19:51 from ABC News: ABCNews
Three skiers were injured falling from a height of 30 feet after a chairlift appeared to malfunction on Monday, officials said. Five were hospitalized in total.
» The US town where it's the law to own a gun
23/12/24 19:46 from BBC News - World
Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.
» Gaetz 'has a real problem here,' former Ethics chairman says
23/12/24 19:23 from ABC News: ABCNews
Lawmakers and officials react to Gaetz ethics report release
» WATCH: Mom shares adorable ornament her son made at preschool
23/12/24 19:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
"This string is very special, as you will soon see, unravel it and you'll find that, it is the same size as me," the mom read the note.
» On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone
23/12/24 19:18 from BBC News - World
The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.
» Detained Ugandan politician's wife condemns ban on Christmas Day visit
23/12/24 19:12 from BBC News - World
Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.
» Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever
23/12/24 19:07 from BBC News - World
The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.
» Spacecraft attempts closest ever approach to Sun
23/12/24 19:07 from BBC News - World
It will plunge into our star's outer atmosphere to uncover its secrets
» Biden commutes most federal death sentences
23/12/24 18:35 from BBC News - World
The president condemns the murderers but says the death penalty at federal level "must stop".
» News updates from December 23: Matt Gaetz accused of paying for sex and using drugs; France’s new premier taps Lombard as finance minister
23/12/24 18:33 from FT.com - World
» France’s new premier selects Eric Lombard as finance minister
23/12/24 18:32 from FT.com - World
François Bayrou unveils members of cabinet and starts to focus on trying to enact a budget
» Officer killed after responding to supermarket: 'We are heartbroken'
23/12/24 17:53 from ABC News: ABCNews
A police officer was fatally shot while responding to a report of a person with a firearm inside a North Carolina supermarket, authorities said.
» Trump ally Gaetz paid 'tens of thousands' for sex and drugs, ethics report says
23/12/24 17:15 from BBC News - World
An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.
» US stocks close higher on tech gains
23/12/24 17:15 from FT.com - World
» Indian fans fed up of paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts
23/12/24 17:12 from BBC News - World
India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.
» Indian fans fed up with paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts
23/12/24 17:12 from BBC News - World
India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.
» Israeli confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
23/12/24 17:10 from BBC News - World
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.
» Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
23/12/24 17:10 from BBC News - World
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.
» El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban
23/12/24 17:04 from FT.com - World
President Nayib Bukele had called prohibition ‘absurd’ despite pushback from environmental and social groups
» 'Depravity': Undocumented migrant charged with fatally burning woman on subway
23/12/24 17:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
The suspect -- identified by police on Monday as 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta -- was taken into custody on Sunday, hours after the incident.
» Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends jets of lava into the air
23/12/24 16:59 from BBC News - World
One of the world's most active volcanoes, situated on Hawaii's Big Island, has erupted again.
» Governor thrown off horse, recovering from serious injuries
23/12/24 16:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was transported to the hospital on Sunday after being bucked off a horse, according to a statement from his office.
» FirstFT: The worsening tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China
23/12/24 16:51 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Honda and Nissan agree to merger talks and Bangladesh asks India to return exiled former prime minister
» Biden commutes sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates
23/12/24 16:48 from ABC News: ABCNews
The move reduces the sentence for all but three of the 40 inmates on federal death row.
» Boy, 7, injured by falling drone during holiday show
23/12/24 16:43 from BBC News - World
The boy required open-heart surgery after he was hit in the chest by the drone in Orlando, Florida.