Russia says sinking of ship sent to Syria to collect weapons was an 'act of terrorism'
The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says.
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Russia unleashes missile barrage on Ukraine power grid as locals scramble for cover on Christmas
Zelensky blasted Putin of cruelly choosing Christmas day for the strikes.
‘It never left’: GOP senator mocked for claiming Trump has brought Christmas ‘back in America’
People were quick to confirm that they have, indeed, celebrated Christmas during the period when Trump was not president
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'No respite even at Christmas': Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia's Christmas Day bombardment of Ukraine, saying the hail of missiles and drones was "bloody and brutal".
Zelensky condemns 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
From halibut and hot dogs to unlikely friendships: This is what happens inside the Senate lunch room
Senators might lose their ‘French working week’ under Trump. That could be a very good thing, writes Eric Garcia
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Driver jumps sidewalk, plows into crowd in London Christmas horror
The crash happened in the heart of London's theater district.
Desi Bouterse, a dictator convicted of murder who twice ruled Suriname, has died at 79
Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse has died at 79
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Saving Gaza’s forgotten animals: The family risking all to rescue cats, dogs and donkeys in war this Christmas
Sulala Rescue has rescued hundreds of animals despite facing shortages of food and medicine
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Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.
Airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, likely killing dozens after it mysteriously veers miles off course
An Azerbaijani airplane crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday likely killing dozens of the 67 people on board — even as others miraculously escaped with their lives, officials said.
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million Catholic faithful to Rome.
Israel probe says army actions had 'influence' on killing of six hostages by Hamas
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
Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day
Ukrainian officials say Russia launched a massive missile barrage targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
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Dozens killed in Kazakhstan passenger plane crash
About 30 of those on board survive the incident near the western Kazakh city of Aktau, officials say.
More than 30 feared dead as Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
67 people, including five crew members, were on board the plane
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Suspected Fiji poisoning victim Jill Juarez slams authorities over handling of case: ‘Unacceptable’
One of the people who fell ill after a suspected poisoning at a Fiji resort has called the reponse to the incident “unacceptable.”
Children among 32 survivors of deadly Kazakhstan plane crash
Children are among 32 people rescued alive from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day - but dozens are feared to have died in the catastrophe.
Luigi Mangione’s sweater sells out at Nordstrom one day after court appearance
Mangione appeared for his arraignment hearing on December 23
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