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No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire
The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure.By Kim Barker, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn and Laetitia Vançon
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldeurope
Odessa (Ukraine)
With Airspace Closed, a Lonely Christmas for Many Venezuelans
The holidays usually bring home huge numbers from the Venezuelan diaspora. But this year, after international airlines halted almost all service, many people are spending Christmas alone and on edge.By Annie Correal
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldamericas
VenezuelaSouth AmericaMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J
North Korea Unveils the Completed Hull of What It Calls a Nuclear Submarine
The debut followed the North’s first test of a new surface-to-air missile and the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub for a port call in South Korea.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldasia
North KoreaSouth KoreaKim Jong-un
Honduran Candidate Claims Fraud After Trump-Backed Opponent Is Declared Victor
After officials called the presidential race for Nasry Asfura, his rival, Salvador Nasralla, disputed the result but did not say if he would pursue a formal challenge.By Jack Nicas and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldamericas
HondurasOrganization of American StatesAsfura, NasryNasralla, SalvadorRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J
Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New U.S.-Ukrainian Peace Plan
The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaUnited StatesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationZaporizhzhia Power Plant (Ukraine)Putin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, VolodymyrDmitriev, Kirill A (1975- )Witkoff, Steven
King Charles Urges ‘Compassion’ and Finding Strength in Diversity
His annual Christmas message was more outward-looking than last year’s, when he focused on the medical workers who had helped him and his daughter-in-law after their cancer diagnoses.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldeurope
Great BritainCharles III, King of the United KingdomAndrew, Duke of York
Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America
Chosen by a British TV station to give an “alternative” to the king’s speech, Jimmy Kimmel said it had been a great year for the U.S. “from a fascism perspective.”By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldeurope
Great BritainABC IncJimmy KimmelTrump, Donald J
On Christmas, Pope Leo Tells World’s Leaders to Talk Rather Than Make War
Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldasia
EuropeLatin AmericaUkraineLeo XIV
Helicopter Crash Kills 5 on Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest Peak
The aircraft was on its descent from the mountain when it crashed around the Barafu Camp area in Kilimanjaro National Park, officials said.By Ephrat Livni and Brian Otieno
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
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Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)TanzaniaZimbabweCzech Republic
A Top Candidate for Prime Minister Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile
Tarique Rahman, who had managed his party’s political affairs from Britain, is back in his country to campaign in elections.By Saif Hasnat and Mujib Mashal
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldasia
BangladeshBangladesh Nationalist PartyBangladesh Awami LeagueTarique RahmanWazed, HasinaMujibur RahmanYunus, Muhammad
‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.
Mykola Leontovych, the Ukrainian composer of the famed festive song, lived in the eastern city of Pokrovsk. Months of Russian assaults have erased most tributes to his life there.By Constant Méheut and Olha Konovalova
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldeurope
Donetsk (Ukraine)Kyiv (Ukraine)Pokrovsk (Ukraine)UkraineRussiaLeontovych, Mykola (1877-1921)
Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country
The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.By Sui-Lee Wee and David Pierson
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldasia
MyanmarCommunist Party of ChinaNational Unity Government (Myanmar)Union Solidarity and Development Party (Myanmar)
After Suffering in Israeli Prison, a Gaza Detainee Comes Home to More Pain
Haitham Salem spent 11 months held by Israel without charge and said he endured beatings and abuse. He was released as part of the cease-fire deal, longing to return to his family.By Bilal Shbair and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripSde Teiman (Israel)Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Deir al Balah (Gaza Strip)Jabaliya Refugee Camp (Gaza Strip)Palestinian Islamic Jihad
What Parents in China See in A.I. Toys
A video of a child crying over her broken A.I. chatbot stirred up conversation in China, with some viewers questioning whether the gadgets are good for children. But the girl’s father says it’s more than a toy; it’s a family member.By Jiawei Wang
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldasia
China
Christmas Celebrated Around the World
The holiday spirit is bringing people together, with celebrations of lights, dance and Santa.By The New York Times
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldmiddleeast
They Are Brazil’s Favorite Flip-Flops. Now, the Right Is Boycotting Them.
For decades, Havaianas flip-flops have been a beloved global symbol of Brazilian culture, worn by millions of people each day. They are now ensnared in a political fight.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldamericas
BrazilHavaianasBolsonaro, EduardoBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Torres, FernandaDa Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula
Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass
Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.By Steve Kenny
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldeurope
St. Peters SquareRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVBenedict XVI
Peng Peiyun, 95, Dies; Official Renounced China’s One-Child Policy
She was given the “hardest job under heaven”: upholding birth limits enforced by often brutal local officials. She came to support softening the policy, then abolishing it.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu Dec 25 2025
worldasia
ChinaCommunist Party of ChinaPeking UniversityPeng Peiyun
Honduras Declares Trump-Backed Candidate Winner of Presidential Election
Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election. His opponent, Salvador Nasralla, said he would not accept the results.By Annie Correal and Jeff Ernst
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldamericas
HondurasUnited StatesTrump, Donald JCastro, XiomaraHernandez, Juan OrlandoNasralla, Salvador
Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineEuropean UnionZaporizhzhia Power Plant (Ukraine)Putin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr
Blast Kills Three in Moscow Near Site of General’s Car Bombing
Two police officers died in the explosion, the authorities said. Earlier this week a car bomb killed a military commander in the same area of Russia’s capital.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldeurope
RussiaMoscow (Russia)Investigative Committee (Russia)
Ousted and in Exile, Generals Secretly Plot Insurgency in Syria
Hacked communications and a social media analysis reveal how former regime leaders are trying to arm fighters and exert influence as far away as Washington.By Erika Solomon, Christiaan Triebert, Haley Willis and Ahmad Mhidi
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldmiddleeast
SyriaAl QaedaAssad, Bashar al-al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Makhlouf, RamiMast, Brian J (1980- )Trump, Donald J
The Truce Is 2 Months Old. So Why Have Hundreds of Gazans Been Killed?
Since the cease-fire took effect, Israel says it has targeted only militants. But death can come for Gazans while on a family outing or sleeping in a tent.By David M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldmiddleeast
Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripIsraelNuseirat (Gaza Strip)
China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says
The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldasia
ChinaPeople's Liberation Army (China)Xi Jinping
Zelensky Opens Way to Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace
The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldeurope
UkraineDonetsk (Ukraine)RussiaZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald J
Australian State Passes ‘Extraordinary’ Gun and Protest Laws After Bondi Attack
While the new restrictions on firearms have broad support, new police powers to crack down on some protests were criticized as limits on civil liberties.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldaustralia
Labor Party (Australia)Akram, Sajid (d 2025)
Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry
Thai warplanes have bombed compounds where people are forced to defraud others online. Rights activists say trafficking victims’ lives are at risk.By Sui-Lee Wee and Lam Yik Fei
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldasia
CambodiaThailand
A Vintage Kabul Cinema Finally Falls to Taliban Bulldozers
Built during a cosmopolitan era in the 1960s, the Ariana closed when the Taliban took power, but it was still standing. Now it’s making way for a shopping mall.By Safiullah Padshah and Elian Peltier
Published on : Wed Dec 24 2025
worldasia
AfghanistanKabul (Afghanistan)Taliban
Trump’s Tanker Crackdown Paralyzes Venezuelan Oil Exports
Oil exports, the country’s financial lifeblood, have plummeted after the United States took action against three ships that have been used to carry its crude.By Anatoly Kurmanaev and Rebecca F. Elliott
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldamericas
VenezuelaCaribbean AreaUnited States Coast GuardChevron CorporationS&P Global IncMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J
Libyan Military Leaders Are Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey
The internationally recognized government of Libya confirmed the deaths of Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the army chief of general staff, and other officers flying home after a meeting in Turkey.By Ephrat Livni, Safak Timur and Islam Al-Atrash
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldmiddleeast
LibyaTurkeyDbeiba, Abdul Hamid
Dating ChatGPT
The bot has been marketed as a general-purpose tool that can write code, summarize documents and give advice. But can it be a good boyfriend?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
world
France Fails to Adopt a Budget by Year’s End. Again.
French lawmakers passed a special law on Tuesday to avoid a shutdown until a budget is adopted. Negotiations will resume in January.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldeurope
FranceLecornu, SebastienMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )
Yemen’s Warring Sides Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap in a Decade of Fighting
The Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government plan to exchange about 2,900 detainees, a rare humanitarian win at a time of deepening political stalemate.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldmiddleeast
YemenHouthisInternational Committee of the Red CrossUnited Nations
Thunberg Arrested at U.K. Protest Supporting Palestine Action Prisoners
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested after holding a sign that the police said showed support for the group, which Britain banned this year.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldeurope
Great BritainLondon (England)Palestine ActionElbit Systems LtdThunberg, Greta
Ukraine Withdraws From Eastern Town, Complicating Negotiating Stance
The town of Siversk had served as a stronghold in the portion of eastern Donetsk still under Ukrainian control. Moscow wants Kyiv to surrender the town as part of a peace deal.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaZelensky, Volodymyr
Wise Man? King? In Naples, Trump Joins Jesus in Nativity Displays.
For generations, Italian craftspeople have built scenes depicting Jesus’ birth, sometimes including figures of celebrities. This year, some are adding statuettes of President Trump.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldeurope
Naples (Italy)Trump, Donald J
The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops
The Russian-labeled candy bars are a reminder of how difficult it is to completely disconnect a major economy from the global flow of goods.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldeurope
EuropeGreat BritainRussiaMars Inc
Tariffs and a Christmas Reckoning for Canadian Shop Owners
Small businesses across Canada have lost out on sales because of the trade war, and many worry about their future.By Vjosa Isai and Ian Willms
Published on : Tue Dec 23 2025
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesTrump, Donald J
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