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Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend, but Russia accused the Ukrainian president and his EU backers Friday of seeking to "torpedo" a US-brokered plan to stop the fighting.
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red
A man has been arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with a chemical believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan. The attack happened Friday at the Yokohama Rubber Co. in Mishima, Shizuoka prefecture....
A pumped-up England grabbed six wickets before lunch to stay in the hunt on another chaotic day at the fourth Ashes Test Saturday as a fragile Australia built a 140-run lead.
A local Chatham restaurant was hustling and bustling on Christmas Day, with free turkey dinners served up for the community.
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Venezuela freed 99 people jailed after last year’s election protests, the prisons authority said on Thursday, but rights...
Mudslides, big waves and atmospheric rivers slam state after LA’s wettest Christmas season in 54 yearsA strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25ft (7.6 meters) on Friday, parts of southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned. Residents were told to be ready to evacuate the mountain town of Wrightwood about 80 miles (130km) north-east of Los Angeles because of mudslides. Continue reading...
Donald Trump said the “powerful and deadly” strikes were carried out against IS militants. Here is what to know about the militants.
At a Trader Joe’s in Pikesville, Maryland, there’s a surrealist mural above the Creamy Garlic Cucumber Tzatziki Dip and Unexpected Cheddar Cheese.It features a pear wearing a sweater depicting a house in the same picture, and it’s dedicated to a local talent — a knitter named Sam Barsky.Barsky, who has been a longtime customer at that Trader Joe’s, is known on social media for creating sweaters for himself based on landmarks, Jewish holidays, landscapes and other points of interest, often traveling to those locations for a very meta photo opp.Trader Joe’s did not immediately respond to TODAY.com’s request for comment on the mural, and the Pikesville store manager couldn’t reveal who painted it or when it was painted, but an associate says it’s been there for at least a year.Previously, a representative for the grocery chain told TODAY.com that every neighborhood store chooses its own artwork. For one location that opened in Harlem, New York, in 2024, nearly all of the art in-store was created by crew members, which is also likely the case with the one dedicated to Barsky.“There are some people who work at that Trader Joe’s and they’re fans of mine, so they know me personally,” Barsky, who has been knitting for over 26 years, tells TODAY.com. “After they were done, I got tipped off about it.”The Pikesville location is covered in art depicting local historical figures like Babe Ruth, Billie Holiday and Edgar Allen Poe, as well as Baltimore landmarks like the Inner Harbor. And with this mural, Barsky has now been cemented in Trader Joe’s history as a living legend.Barsky appreciates the attention on his craft, which has led him to show at the American Visionary Museum and the Renwick Gallery. He says he “never imagined” something like a mural would be created in his honor.“I’ve enjoyed all the travels that I’ve done over the years,” Barksy says, adding that knitting has opened so many doors for him. “I had no idea when I started it would define my life.”This story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:Girl, 3, Goes Rogue During a Choir Concert and Has the Audience CheeringCalifornia Couple Has 4 Daughters ... And Named Them All MaryWhoever You’re Gifting For, We Found Gifts That Will Arrive Overnight or Same DayThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
Thailand claimed that Cambodia fired heavy weaponry into its territory on Friday as talks on a possible ceasefire between the two countries continued.
The withdrawal by Hong Kong's largest health and beauty chain comes as parent DFI trims its money-losing assets, and follows a similar departure this year by peer Sa Sa InternationalKey Takeaways:Mannings is closing all of its Mainland Chinese online and offline stores, ending a 21-year foray in the marketA similar move by rival Sa Sa International in June leaves CK Hutchison's AS Watson as the sole major Hong Kong retailer still operating in China's health and beauty segmentMore than a century after its founding as a dairy farm operator in Hong Kong, DFI Retail Group Holdings Ltd. (D01.SI) has been busy trimming assets across its 10,000-strong retail network in Asia as it tries to make its sprawling empire more efficient. But it was the company's recent decision to call it quits in Mainland China that caught everyone's attention, making it the latest foreign retailer to withdraw from the market.The decision wasn't a huge surprise for company watchers. Between 2023 and 2024 the company closed 92 of its Mainland outlets, leaving only 16 at the start of the year. Even so, the Dec. 17 announcement on the Mannings China WeChat channel still came as a surprise. The post said Mannings would shutter its remaining Mainland operations by mid-January, leaving only an asset-light cross-border business allowing Mainland customers to buy from its Hong Kong stores.The move made Mannings the second of Hong Kong's "big three" personal care and beauty retailers to call it quits in China, following a similar shuttering of its Mainland brick-and-mortar presence by Sa Sa International (0178.HK), operator of the Sasa chain, in April. That leaves just Watsons as the sole representative of that trio still operating offline stores on the Mainland.Mannings opened its first Mainland Chinese store in Guangzhou in October 2004, and had over 200 stores in the market at its height in 2011. But its expansion slowed after 2015, and its parent said it was reassessing the business as early as 2018. DFI hinted at the China exit in its annual report for 2024, saying declining revenues of Mannings China as more local consumers shopped online would involve the closure ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
The meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will likely reject several aspects of the plan.
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and...
Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he plans to meet his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump “in the coming days,” signaling optimism about reaching a peace deal to end Russia’s almost four-year war.
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.
By Heejin Kim, Joyce Lee and Jack KimSEOUL, Dec 26 (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutor requested a 10-year prison sentence on Friday...
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, offered his first Christmas sermon as pontiff on Thursday, praying for peace from wars and freedom from economic distress. A crowd of 26,000 gathered to hear the words of the pontiff during the annual “Urbi et Orbi” address from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. “If he...
With the second batch of episodes from the final season now out, there's just one more to go. Here's what to know about timing and episode runtimes.
The Japanese government on Friday approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists. The 122.3-trillion-yen ($782 billion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some nine trillion yen for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae [...]The post Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget appeared first on Digital Journal.
President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country. The Nigerian foreign ministry early Friday confirmed the air strikes, describing them as “precision hits on terrorist targets” in the country. The Department [...]The post US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria appeared first on Digital Journal.
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region. The draft budget for fiscal 2026 beginning April is up 9.4% [...]
A group of retirees cheered under disco lights as 60-year-old Xu Li leapt into her partner's arms, her legs spread akimbo in perfect splits.
Russian forces were reportedly cut off and surrendering in Ukraine's Kupyansk as supply lines fail. Only dozens of isolated troops remain in the strategic...
Australia announced a national bravery award for heroes who confronted ISIS-inspired gunmen during a deadly Hanukkah attack that killed 15 people in Sydney.
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal...
Chinese pronouns are largely split between female and male – prompting LGBTQ activists to invent their own gender-neutral pronoun. That movement just took a big step forward.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's undergoing double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capital
The NGC 2264 is a vast stellar complex located in the Monoceros constellation, about 2,600 light-years away. It includes two remarkable structures: the Cone Nebula, a dark column of dust, and the Christmas Tree Cluster, populated by young blue stars.The post Meet the remarkable nebula shaped like a Christmas tree appeared first on Digital Journal.
These accelerating discoveries are crucial for conservation and finding new natural products.
Istanbul police have launched simultaneous raids at 124 locations, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the Islamic State group
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering. The first U.S. pontiff highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen, and that of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea and...
Wednesday’s Florida Lottery jackpot winners came from a very lucky Sunrise Key Food, Publix stores in Pembroke Pines and Jacksonville and a 7-Eleven in Palmetto.
National Hangover Day on Jan. 1 arrives with pounding heads, dry mouths and a trail of clues that reveal how New Year’s Eve unfolded. The ... Read moreThe post What the 1st morning of the year says about the last...
These Christmas recipes bring comfort without the stress, giving you simple ways to cook for quiet moments or small get-togethers. A friendly mix that keeps the season feeling easy.The post 13 Christmas recipes that’ll make this a season everyone remembers...
North Korea displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the technology
"Surfing Santas," which started as a humble gathering of a few families and friends, has grown to a record-breaking attendance of more than 12,000 people.
Nasry Asfura, a conservative businessman backed by US President Donald Trump, was declared winner of the Honduran presidential vote Wednesday, weeks after a razor-thin election marred by delays and allegations of fraud.
(FOX40.COM) — California officials warn that a powerful storm slamming the state on Christmas Eve could be one of the state's strongest holiday storms in years. The California Office of Emergency Services is actively monitoring real-time data coming in from impacted areas as crews have been deployed across the state to prepare and respond wherever [...]
Thirteen European countries and Japan condemned Israel’s decision earlier in the month to approve 19 new Jewish settlements in the Occupied West Bank saying the move harmed the prospects for long term peace and security in the region.
US President Donald Trump seized on the occasion of Christmas Eve to assail opposition Democrats, branding them "radical left scum" as he sent out holiday greetings.
Boeing's surprising decision left a gap in its lineup, but why didn't the 757 get a next-gen makeover?
From meat auctions to surf competitions, here are some Christmas events and celebrations happening around the world.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland.
From a total Washington novice, Silicon Valley investor David Sacks has against expectations emerged as one of the most successful members of the second Trump administration. He is officially chair of President Donald Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. However, in the White House he is referred to as the AI and crypto [...]The post David Sacks: Trump’s AI power broker appeared first on Digital Journal.
Mexico's president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast. The crash killed at least five people. Authorities initially believed it had...
The Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
Canada’s largest brewer Labatt says Canadians have begun to opt for 'easy-drinking styles' in the last five years
From a total Washington novice, Silicon Valley investor David Sacks has against expectations emerged as one of the most successful members of the second Trump administration.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of policyholders of Aetna Medicare Advantage plans through CVS Health Corporation (“CVS”) for breach of contract...
The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.7 billion and is one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. The lottery group will be drawing the 4th-largest jackpot ever on Christmas Eve. The record U.S. jackpot is $2.04...
Here are some suggestions on how to unplug from the online world as you sit down for a festive meal, exchange gifts or take time out for some self-reflection.
In Gaza, 2025 has been the deadliest year since the conflict between Hamas and Israeli forces began in October 2023. Despite President Trump’s multi-phase peace plan, the fragile ceasefire remains uncertain. NBC News’ Richard Engel reviews key developments in Gaza over the past year.
Sean Johnson, a backup U.S. goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup, has signed a 1 1/2-year contract with Major League Soccer’s D.C. United that runs through June 2027. The 36-year-old Johnson has made 13 international appearances, the last at the...
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Tuesday said Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke to Palau President...
British police said on Tuesday they would take no further action over comments made about the Israeli military during a performance by punk duo Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury music festival in June.
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 23, 2025 /CNW/ - The Financial Star News Inc., the publisher and operator of www.thefinancialstar.com, is issuing this statement to clarify recent public confusion arising from a warning issued by Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, concerning an unrelated...
The NFL has upheld a two-game suspension of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman for a helmet-to-helmet against the Dallas Cowboys last weekend. Hearing officer Jordy Nelson, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association, agreed with the...
SYDNEY, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Australia cancelled the visa of a British national after he was charged with displaying a banned Nazi symbol, the...
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
Pennsylvania's governor says an explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia killed at least two people. The explosion Tuesday collapsed a part of the building and happened just as a utility crew had been on site at Bristol Health...
The upcoming aircraft's wingtips are one of its standout features.
Engaging one of the world’s most repressive regimes, Trump envoy bonded with Belarusian dictator over Zepbound and obtained the release of hundreds of prisoners.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestinian protest, police said.
UN experts and rights organizations on Tuesday raised alarm over coordinated attacks on journalists, media outlets, and cultural institutions in Bangladesh following the assassination of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, describing the violence as a serious threat to freedom of expression and democratic participation ahead of the February 2026 parliamentary elections. Hadi, 32, a key [...]The post UN calls for justice after attacks on media during Bangladesh protests appeared first on JURIST - News.
Mexico's president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast. The crash killed at least five people. Authorities initially believed it had...
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Trees don’t just clean the air, they also keep a quiet record of the...
After photos of Clinton appeared in newly released files, his spokesperson says withholding documents fuels speculation and unfair assumptions.
ATLANTA (AP) — Three inmates who escaped from a jail east of Atlanta, including a murder suspect, commandeered a terrified Lyft driver's car to reach south Florida before she was rescued and they were captured, according to details revealed in...
ATLANTA (AP) — Three inmates who escaped from a jail east of Atlanta, including one who was being held on a murder charge, have been apprehended in Florida, a member of a federal fugitive task force confirmed.
Yemen’s government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have agreed to release 2,900 detainees from the 11-year civil war
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Skye Bioscience, Inc. (“Skye” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: SKYE ) for violations of §§10(b)...
In a breathless year of tariffs unleashed by the administration of President Donald Trump, perhaps no one has had to live the reality of every fluctuation of trade policy than customs brokers
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew. Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s total output...
As Trump and Vance attack immigrants and proclaim religious liberty, some Christian denominations are uncomfortable
Spokeo reports job offer scams via text are rising, often posing as recruiters to steal personal info.
When her children, trembling with fear, ask where the family can go to escape Israel's continued bombardment in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis area, Umm Ahmed has no answer.
A situation that has largely remained behind closed doors has taken another step into the public eye, as a personal dispute involving one of MMA’s most...
Julius Halaifonua scores 20 points as Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67. The game on Monday night happened without coach Ed Cooley, who was suspended for one game. Cooley was suspended on Sunday after throwing a water bottle into the stands...
Ahmad Nowell scored 19 points off of the bench to lead the VCU Rams past the Rider Broncs 100-79 on Monday. The Rams moved to 9-4 with the win and the Broncs fell to 1-10.
Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others died last year, desperate for the truth about South Korea’s deadliest airline disaster. Jeju Air Flight 2216 was coming in to land at Muan International Airport from Thailand when it struck a flock of birds and was forced to [...]The post Families want answers a year after South Korea’s deadliest plane crash appeared first on Digital Journal.
Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others died last year, desperate for the truth about South Korea's deadliest airline disaster.
The idea of a customs union has gained traction, but agreeing a deal would be far from straightforward Almost a decade on from the Brexit vote, the verdict is clear. Britain’s immediate doomsday economic scenario might not have come to pass. But after years of political paralysis – and with the eventual introduction of tougher trade barriers in 2020 – trade, investment and growth in living standards have all suffered.Just as it was on the morning after the 2016 referendum, the big fight is about what the government should do in response. Continue reading...
The move is sure to increase scrutiny on CBS and “60 Minutes,” which Trump sued last fall over an interview with Kamala Harris and has recently complained about stories critical of him.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired shots at a Cuban man allegedly in US illegally after the man hit two agents with an SUV in St Paul, Minnesota, according to ICE. Government officials said the man also bit an ICE agent after he tried to flee the scene on foot. The first agent struck [...]
By Tim CocksDURBAN, South Africa, Dec 22 (Reuters) - South African father-of-three Dubandlela was overcome with pride when his 20-year-old son...
The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a move that shutters one of Israel’s oldest media institutions at a time of mounting concerns over press freedom.
Edmunds reports on top-rated used small SUVs, including the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-50, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and Hyundai Tucson.
CheapInsurance.com reports that auto insurance policies can be canceled within 60 days for various reasons, including misrepresentation or undisclosed risks.
The prohibition on "live fire" training that includes animals is part of this year's annual defense bill, although other uses of animals for wartime training will continue.
Each Dec. 22, National Date Nut Bread Day returns with a loaf that has long been part of holiday kitchens and cold mornings. Old recipe ... Read moreThe post National Date Nut Bread Day fills kitchens with holiday warmth and...
These Christmas appetizers keep hosting simple while still feeling special. They’re easy to set out, fun to share, and bring the kind of warm energy that makes holiday gatherings even better.The post 13 Christmas appetizers that make every gathering more...
As Australia reeled from its worst mass shooting in decades, baseless rumours surfaced online that one of the attackers was named Khaled Al-Nabulsi, a...
Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 15 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said. The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a to...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said.
Australia’s most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country’s strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying “terrorist” symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week. A father and son are accused of targeting a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, killing 15 people [...]The post Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting appeared first on Digital Journal.
Australia's most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country's strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying "terrorist" symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week.