Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release
Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-24
Lewis Berman, Veterinarian to the Stars, Is Dead at 90
He served a New York clientele with names like Kennedy, Kissinger, Fonda, Bacall and Trump by making sure Chappy, Buzzy, Spike and other cherished pets stayed healthy.
nytimes.com
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
It is not clear if Asfura's opponents will accept the result after saying the vote count was manipulated.
bbc.com
Nvidia acquires AI chip challenger Groq for $20B, report says
With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.
techcrunch.com
Phyllis Lee Levin, Times Fashion Reporter and Biographer, Dies at 104
Her 1960 essay about the frustrations of educated women prefigured Betty Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique.” She later wrote books on John Quincy Adams and others.
nytimes.com
Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura wins Honduras election: Authorities
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election
Nasry Asfura, of the National Party, after casting his vote in Tegucigalpa on Nov. 30.
nytimes.com
Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern
Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.
bbc.com
Finding Father Christmas review – Lenny Rush and James Buckley’s chemistry is just wonderful
The father-and-dad pair are a total delight in this tale of a 16-year-old trying to prove Santa’s existence. They deserve a whole new episode togetherIn an era in which it is now an annual traditio...
theguardian.com
Israeli forces kill, wound Palestinians as Netanyahu issues Hamas threat
Israeli forces breach Gaza ceasefire, killing a Palestinian and wounding six, including a child, in multiple attacks.
aljazeera.com
The year data centers went from backend to center stage
Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.
techcrunch.com
More than a million Epstein-related documents discovered; release delayed
Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.
aljazeera.com
Is peace in Sudan possible?
Khartoum proposes plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns violence is worsening.
aljazeera.com
Democratic board member muted during Kennedy Center vote sues to remove Trump's name
US Representative Joyce Beatty claims the renaming of the venue is illegal because the change requires "an act of Congress".
bbc.com
Farage criticised for £400,000 job promoting physical gold as pension investment
Exclusive: Reform leader promotes Direct Bullion – but experts say commodity is not for everyday investorsNigel Farage has been criticised over his £400,000-a-year second job promoting the idea tha...
theguardian.com
The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
Europe's startup market hasn't produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change.
techcrunch.com
Algeria declares France’s colonial rule a crime in new law
Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.
aljazeera.com
Sahel Summit: What is the biggest challenge facing the region?
Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.
aljazeera.com
French Empire: Civilising Mission
How the French Empire built power through language, schooling and cultural assimilation and what it means today.
aljazeera.com
Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.
techcrunch.com
Jacksonville State RB Cook plans to enter portal
Jacksonville State star running back Cam Cook plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Wednesday.
espn.com
Barcelona cool Guehi interest - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona cool their interest in Marc Guehi after meeting his agents, but Marcus Rashford wants to remain at the Spanish club, and Crystal Palace rival West Ham for Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen, pl...
bbc.com
Iran rejects inspections of bombed nuclear sites without IAEA framework
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define 'post-war conditions' following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
aljazeera.com
The final Christmas Day fixture in England - 60 years on
This year marks the 60th anniversary since the final Football League match was played on Christmas Day in England.
bbc.com
Are we heading for a Littler vs Humphries showdown at Ally Pally?
Are we heading for a Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries dream final at the World Darts Championship and why are so many seeds tumbling out at Ally Pally?
skysports.com
It's time for Wright to retire - Van Gerwen
Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen says Peter Wright should retire following his defeat in the PDC World Darts Championship.
bbc.com
Four Palestine Action hunger strikers vow to continue as two pause protest
Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they'll endure strike despite warnings over their health.
aljazeera.com
Apple pauses app store changes in Texas after court blocks age assurance law
Apple said it will pause its plans for compliance with the new law in Texas but notes other age assurance tech remains available to developers.
techcrunch.com
‘Freedom is a city where you can breathe’: four experts on Europe’s most livable capitals
From Copenhagen’s cycle lanes and Vienna’s shared parks to Barcelona and London’s unfulfilled potential, better living is close at handThe angry rumble of a speeding SUV. The metallic smog of backl...
theguardian.com
‘It’s the story of my life’: how a retired teacher transformed his memories into a miniature world
From postcards to 3D models of nativity scenes, Ken Bonham has spent decades crafting the vast collection of dioramas that fill his home in BirminghamA miniature world can be found hidden inside a...
theguardian.com
The video games readers couldn’t switch off in 2025
In this week’s newsletter: Pushing Buttons readers on their favourite games of the year, from Death Stranding 2 and Arc Raiders to Ghost of Yōtei and moreHappy holidays, Pushing Buttons readers! O...
theguardian.com
The 14 top agtech, food tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the agtech and food tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
techcrunch.com
What is the new peace initiative proposed by Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris?
The RSF has rejected the plan proposed by Sudanese prime minister, which calls on the paramilitary group to withdraw.
aljazeera.com
Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Italy has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that bans companies from using WhatsApp's business tools to offer their own AI chatbots on the popular chat app.
techcrunch.com
Amorim: Impossible to replace Fernandes amid injury absence
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace Bruno Fernandes as the captain faces a spell on the sidelines with a muscle injury.
skysports.com
White Christmas ‘unlikely’ but health alert issued amid falling UK temperatures
Christmas Day expected to be dry and bright, with low temperature warnings posing greater risk to vulnerable peopleChristmas Day will bring bright weather in much of the UK, but a cold health alert...
theguardian.com
Welsh first minister vows to keep Labour ‘most successful democratic party on the planet’
Eluned Morgan says Welsh Labour would retain crown, despite polls indicating Reform UK and Plaid Cymru could win more seats in electionsThe first minister of Wales has said she is determined for We...
theguardian.com
How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve using AI
If you’re a parent with young children, then you’ll probably hear this a lot on Christmas Eve: “Where’s Santa right now?” With tracking tools like the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google’s Santa T...
techcrunch.com
Santa Visits Artemis II Rocket
Santa Claus (NASA engineer Guy Naylor) poses with NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...
nasa.gov
‘That’s a rare find!’ The casting genius who plucked this year’s biggest TV star out of 600 auditions
From Peaky Blinders to Sherwood, Shaheen Baig has cast some of the best shows on screen. But she struck gold with Owen Cooper for Adolescence – and won an Emmy. How does she spot such game-changing...
theguardian.com
Trump declared a ‘new Middle East’ – but what has changed?
Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump’s plan for a ‘new Middle East’.
aljazeera.com
Southampton and Coventry charged by FA over melee
Coventry City and Southampton are charged by the FA for the scenes after the final whistle in their draw at St Mary's on Saturday.
bbc.com
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash: What we know so far
Libya mourns military chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was seen as a unifying figure amid political divisions.
aljazeera.com
Libyan army chief killed in Turkey plane crash
Chief of ground forces of internationally recognised military also among the dead
ft.com
Zelenskyy open to demilitarised zone if Russia pulls back
Ukraine’s offer comes as Putin insists his hardline demands must form the basis for any peace talks
ft.com
EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?
From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?
bbc.com
Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers firing toward Russian targets in the Donetsk region in March.
nytimes.com
Afcon 'bringing hope' to Sudan amid civil war
Sudan's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is "bringing hope" to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.
bbc.com
Zelenskyy unveils details of new peace plan, seeks Trump talks on territory
President says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas 'most difficult point'.
aljazeera.com
Former captain Brierley returns to Salford as phoenix club's chief executive
Ryan Brierley has returned to Salford as the phoenix club's new chief executive.
skysports.com
FSU's Castellanos drops appeal, enters NFL draft
Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.
espn.com
Rob and Michele Reiner died minutes after attack, says death certificate, as children announce memorial
Two of the couple’s children have said they are planning a memorial service for their parents, as further details are released about their cause of death earlier this monthNew details have emerged...
theguardian.com
Video captures Libyan military chief’s fatal plane crash near Ankara
Video has emerged of the moment a plane, carrying Libya's military chief, crashed outside Ankara.
aljazeera.com
The 20 best podcasts of 2025
Can Bill Nighy solve your life problems? Why are comedians moonlighting as detectives? And what happens when an AI steals your heart? This year’s most addictive podcasts …20 Continue reading...
theguardian.com
The Age of the All-Access AI Agent Is Here
Big AI companies courted controversy by scraping wide swaths of the public internet. With the rise of AI agents, the next data grab is far more private.
wired.com
New clashes as Cambodia, Thailand hold first talks to end latest violence
Injuries reported in ongoing violence on both sides of the border ahead of negotiations over the renewed fighting.
aljazeera.com
Pinterest Users Are Tired of All the AI Slop
A surge of AI-generated content is frustrating Pinterest users and left some questioning whether the platform still works at all.
wired.com
Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice and restore memory
Alzheimer’s has long been considered irreversible, but new research challenges that assumption. Scientists discovered that severe drops in the brain’s energy supply help drive the disease—and resto...
sciencedaily.com
US bars former EU commissioner Breton and others over tech rules
France hits out at visa sanctions as Washington targets what it calls the ‘global censorship-industrial complex’
ft.com
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.
nytimes.com
AlphaFold Changed Science. After 5 Years, It’s Still Evolving
WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.
wired.com
Arab League welcomes Sudanese gov’t peace plan presented at UN
Paramilitary RSF group rejects plan, saying that proposals for its withdrawal are 'closer to fantasy than to politics'.
aljazeera.com
Why believe in Tyler Shough, Malik Willis and other unlikely playoff starters
'Tis the season for fantasy heroes! Liz Loza breaks down so players who can step in and help win a fantasy championship even if they're not necessarily the ones who got you here.
espn.com
What you eat could decide the planet’s future
What we put on our plates may matter more for the climate than we realize. Researchers found that most people, especially in wealthy countries, are exceeding a “food emissions budget” needed to kee...
sciencedaily.com
Latest peace plan offers possible Ukrainian withdrawal from east, Zelensky says
On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.
bbc.com
Test your knowledge in the rugby league quiz of the year
How closely were you paying attention to the world of rugby league in 2025? Find out in our quiz of the year.
bbc.com
'Tis the season for rating Christmas sweaters from top soccer teams!
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the selection of knitwear that fans can wear to support their team this Christmas is so delightful.
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'I'm in love with the squad we have' | Maresca plays down Semenyo interest
Enzo Maresca says he's 'in love' with his current squad of players when quizzed on any potential Chelsea interest in Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.
skysports.com
Two British anti-hate speech campaigners sanctioned by US state department – UK politics live
Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford among five Europeans hit with visa bans over claims they wish to ‘suppress American viewpoints they oppose’Good morning. Christmas is the time of peace on earth and go...
theguardian.com
Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine
Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.
bbc.com
Converts by Melanie McDonagh review – the road to Rome Catholicism’s unlikely 20th-century resurgence
A thought-provoking examination of the literary stars who became Catholic – from Evelyn Waugh to Muriel SparkIn the five decades between 1910 and 1960, more than half a million people in England an...
theguardian.com
Song Sung Blue review – Neil Diamond tribute act gets sweet treat of movie thanks to Jackman and Hudson
Film that follows a Milwaukee married couple as they rise to fame with a real-life band called Lightning and Thunder is undeniably entertainingHere is a startlingly strange, undeniably entertainin...
theguardian.com
What were the best moments of the 2025 F1 season? Have your say!
After a thrilling 2025 Formula 1 season, Sky Sports' digital F1 journalists have selected their favourite moments for you to vote on.
skysports.com
AI supercharges scientific output while quality slips
AI writing tools are supercharging scientific productivity, with researchers posting up to 50% more papers after adopting them. The biggest beneficiaries are scientists who don’t speak English as a...
sciencedaily.com
Australia’s NSW passes tough anti-protest, gun laws after Bondi attack
Palestinian, Jewish and Indigenous groups say they will launch constitutional challenge to laws described as 'rushed'.
aljazeera.com
Zelensky Opens Way to Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace
A heavily damaged Sloviansk, one of two Ukrainian-held cities that form Kyiv’s last main defensive belt in the Donetsk region in the east, and which could be included in a proposed demilitarized zo...
nytimes.com
Japanese golf great 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78
The golf world has "lost a truly great man", says Japan Golf Tour Organisation's chief following the death the country's most successful professional golfer, Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki.
bbc.com
BP to sell majority stake in $10bn Castrol to pay down debt
UK oil and gas major steps up asset sales under new chair Albert Manifold
ft.com
Power Rankings: Kentucky, Seton Hall crack top 25
The Wildcats reenter the mix while only one new team breaks into the top 10.
espn.com
Australian State Passes ‘Extraordinary’ Gun, Protest Laws After Bondi Attack
Police on horseback patrolling Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday.
nytimes.com
China’s rising economic influence in the Middle East
China’s rising economic influence in the Middle East
aljazeera.com
Sutton's predictions v The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
bbc.com
Archer ruled out of Ashes while Bethell replaces Pope for Boxing Day Test
England's Ashes tour lurched to a fresh low as their player of the series, Jofra Archer, was ruled out of the remaining two Tests through injury.
skysports.com
The 10 best folk albums of 2025
Jennifer Reid sang workers’ songs, Malmin plumbed gnarly Norwegian hinterlands and Quinie rode across Argyll on a horse• The 50 best albums of 2025• More on the best culture of 2025Inspired by Talk...
theguardian.com
Bowie: The Final Act review – moving and enjoyable tribute to music legend’s last stand
Singer’s final decades can’t really be called his creative golden years but there are touching contributions from his collaboratorsIt feels like the Bowie nostalgia industry is getting out of hand,...
theguardian.com
Killing the Dead by John Blair review – a gloriously gruesome history of vampires
Shroud-chewers, lip-smackers and suckers populate this fascinating study of ‘the unquiet dead’ across the centuriesThe word “vampire” first appears in English in sensational accounts of a revenant...
theguardian.com
Trump says ‘anyone who disagrees’ with him will never head Federal Reserve
US president is reviewing candidates to replace outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell, who disagreed on interest rates.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine’s Zaporizhia comes under deadly attack
Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhia region kills at least one and injures three, according to its governor.
aljazeera.com
Three people killed in explosion in Moscow: Russian investigators
Two traffic police officers were among those killed, authorities said.
aljazeera.com
Archer ruled out of Ashes as Bethell replaces Pope
England pace bowler Jofra Archer is ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a side strain, while England drop former vice-captain Ollie Pope for the fourth Test in Melbourne.
bbc.com
Victory against Israeli West Bank settlement offers Palestinians some hope
Christian activist Kisiya regains access to family land after an Israeli court ruled against settlers in the West Bank.
aljazeera.com
We are living in a golden age of species discovery
The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, p...
sciencedaily.com
‘I think I was relatively astute in The Traitors!’ Nick Mohammed on magic, TV mayhem and why he turned on Joe Marler
He stole our hearts in The Celebrity Traitors – then it all went wrong. The actor and comedian opens upWhen I catch up with Nick Mohammed, he is on the set of War, a new HBO series. Full of legal e...
theguardian.com
Algeria bill seeks to criminalise era of French colonial rule
Algeria’s parliament has begun debating a draft law that would criminalise France’s colonial rule from 1830 to 1962.
aljazeera.com
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, ranked!
Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.
espn.com
Tech groups shift $120bn of AI data centre debt off balance sheets
Creative financing helps insulate Big Tech while binding Wall Street to a future boom or bust
ft.com
Top Shell auditor leaves EY role as regulators probe independence breaches
Exit comes after oil major said in July that lead partner had exceeded period allowed under rotation rules
ft.com
No, you can’t tell when something was written by AI
Context matters as much as content in determining whether text is machine generated or not
ft.com
Investors bet on smaller private equity funds to break deal drought
Larger funds’ global share of commitments slides as fundraising winter drags on
ft.com
The slow death of Britain’s TV channels
Amid the rise of streaming, younger viewers barely watch the broadcasting that once dominated Christmas schedules
ft.com
One of the world’s hottest IPO markets shows signs of weakness
Series of disappointing debuts in Hong Kong has come in the last quarter of a record year
ft.com
Crypto deals running at record pace with more expected in 2026
Dealmaking has been driven by Trump administration’s crypto-friendly policymaking
ft.com
Barracuda, grouper, tuna – and seaweed: Madagascar’s fishers forced to find new ways to survive
Seaweed has become a key cash crop as climate change and industrial trawling test the resilient culture of the semi-nomadic Vezo peopleAlong Madagascar’s south-west coast, the Vezo people, who have...
theguardian.com
Can AI fix the operating room? This startup thinks so
There’s plenty of hype around AI and robots in healthcare, but the problem that’s actually costing hospitals money right now is operating room coordination. Two to four hours of OR...
techcrunch.com
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea eye January move for Marseille's Bakola
Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
espn.com
Russian forces seize embattled Siversk town as Ukrainian troops withdraw
Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a 'demilitarised', 'free economic zone' in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
aljazeera.com
How the Guardian reported 2025 – podcast
The Guardian’s editor-in-chief Katharine Viner looks back on the biggest news stories of 2025It has been a year dominated by Donald Trump. It has not yet even been 12 full months since his return t...
theguardian.com
U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.
npr.org
19 states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young...
npr.org
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
bbc.com
Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.
bbc.com
Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators - Takeaways from new Epstein files
The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
bbc.com
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a "witch hunt" is taking place.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,399
These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Keir Starmer encourages Britons to ‘reach out’ to others this Christmas
Prime minister calls on people to show kindness to friends or family as leaders broadcast their festive messagesKeir Starmer has called on Britons to show kindness to struggling friends or family t...
theguardian.com
Letter to the Editor: Qatar Is a Partner for Peace
A response to Israel’s vision of victory.