'Putin chose Christmas': Ukrainians take shelter as missiles rain down
Ukrainians sheltered in metro stations on Christmas morning as Russian missiles and drones rained down on their cities.
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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 a shortage 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
The plane was en route from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus.
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 as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
About 30 of those board survived the accident near the western Kazakh city of Aktau.
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.”
Dozens feared dead as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Dozens are feared dead after a passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan, the country's emergencies ministry said.
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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Professor who fled Putin’s war warns Kremlin is playing ‘Russian roulette with lives’
Nearly 400 scholars have fled Russia, Belarus and Ukraine since the start of the war. One of them narrates his ordeal to Arpan Rai
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Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.
Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?
Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.
