Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank
Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-26
Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes
A downed Somali Air Force MiG 17 on display at the Hargeisa War Memorial in Somaliland.
nytimes.com
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels
A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that 'encourage excessive use'.
aljazeera.com
Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury
British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.
bbc.com
Wrexham fight back against Blades to win eight-goal thriller!
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Wrexham and Sheffield United.
skysports.com
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
techcrunch.com
Forest to rename stand in honour of Robertson
Nottingham Forest are to rename a stand at the City Ground to honour their "great hero" John Robertson, who died at the age of 72 this week.
bbc.com
What’s next for the global economy in 2026?
2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.
aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war
Ukrainian president highlights 'significant progress' in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to 'torpedo' deal.
aljazeera.com
Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82
“Fusion” (1974), Mr. Urbaniak’s first major solo album, was an “enigmatic recording at once lyrical and noisy,” one reviewer wrote.
nytimes.com
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of global jus...
theguardian.com
Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns
A classic hardware startup, Naware's founders set out with a problem -- kill weeds without chemicals -- and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.
techcrunch.com
Sources: Raiders sit Crosby with top pick at stake
The Raiders informed defensive end Maxx Crosby that he will sit out Sunday's matchup against the Giants due to a knee injury, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Bills' Allen 'good to go' vs. Eagles after foot injury
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is set to play in Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles despite a right foot injury and is not expected to have any limitations, per coach Sean McDermott.
espn.com
Studying Physics in Microgravity
In this Oct. 20, 2025, photo, tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment, conducted inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) aboard the Interna...
nasa.gov
Packers rule out Love, will start Willis vs. Ravens
Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens has he continues to deal with a concussion. Malik Willis will start for Green Bay.
espn.com
Facts Clash With Trump Claim of Hitting ISIS and Shielding Nigerian Christians
President Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday. He said that the targets of Thursday’s strike on Sokoto State in Nigeria were members of the Islamic State.
nytimes.com
King Charles’s annual message is most watched TV show in UK on Christmas Day
Nearly 7m tuned in to watch monarch praise ‘great diversity of our communities’ on 25 DecemberThe king’s Christmas address was the most watched TV programme in the UK on Christmas Day, overnight da...
theguardian.com
Garrett eyes sack record vs. 'legendary' Rodgers
Defensive end Myles Garrett says it will be "special" to set the NFL's single-season sack record against "legendary" quarterback Aaron Rodgers when the Browns and Steelers square off Sunday in Clev...
espn.com
Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China
Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers.
aljazeera.com
Jewish klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi: ‘Musicians shouldn’t have to keep looking over their shoulders’
After 20 years playing around the world, the group had two UK gigs cancelled this year after protests from activists. It’s made them feel targeted for who they are, the band sayJosh Breslaw was loo...
theguardian.com
Why humans should be more like hedgehogs
People used to seek sun, fresh air and respite — but we have forgotten the lost art of convalescence at our peril
ft.com
The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the cybersecurity Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
techcrunch.com
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida to discuss a US plan aimed at ending Russia's war.
bbc.com
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
Breakaway region achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without international recognition.
aljazeera.com
Soul-baring ballads, alt-rock fury and neon-lit techno: five-star albums you may have missed this year
Valentina Magaletti drummed for her life, Sarz got hips swinging and Daniel Avery got slinky and serpentine: our writers pick their favourite unsung LPs from 2025• The 50 best albums of 2025• More...
theguardian.com
The Archers ‘live theatrical experience’ to tour UK
The Archers: Live at 75, set at the Ambridge Flower & Produce show, will feature a rotating cast of actors from the hit radio dramaPeople have been tuning in to hear rural tales from the fictio...
theguardian.com
‘My work is often misunderstood’: Shaun Tan on his surreal Tales from Outer Suburbia
The author-illustrator reflects on his ode to a suburban childhood as a small-screen adaptation comes to ABC this summerGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn the internet’s slop era, where...
theguardian.com
New Jail Term for Ex-Malaysian Leader Najib Razak in Corruption Scandal
Najib Razak, left, the former prime minister of Malaysia, arriving for a court hearing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday.
nytimes.com
British Museum’s plan for ‘red, white and blue’ ball sparks row
Exclusive: some staff claim the theme is ‘in poor taste’ following a rise in flag-hoisting across the UKAn internal row has broken out within the British Museum over its director’s suggestion of a...
theguardian.com
‘Cocaine, gold and meat’: how Colombia’s Amazon became big business for crime networks
Armed groups have moved in to the space left by the Farc after the civil war, cutting down rainforest to control land and build thousands of kilometres of smuggling routesHigh above the Colombian A...
theguardian.com
Global dealmaking hits $4.5tn in second-best year on record
Highest ever number of megadeals lifts total value of M&A by 50% in 2025
ft.com
Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low
Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.
aljazeera.com
'Respect the culture' - Fifa urged to allow Pride Match
An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.
bbc.com
Al Jazeera witnesses fighting at Thai-Cambodia border despite talks
Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig witnessed fighting at the Thai-Cambodia border despite talks taking place.
aljazeera.com
Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue
Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.
bbc.com
Guinea elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?
Military ruler Mamady Doumbouya is set to legitimise his rule after barring key opposition challengers.
aljazeera.com
Trump could unveil Gaza ‘peace council’, ‘government’ soon: Israeli media
US wants to move to phase 2 of ceasefire in January, is frustrated by Israeli 'delays', reports Israel's Channel 12.
aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy preparing to meet Trump within days
Talks expected to address the most sensitive parts of US peace plan
ft.com
The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy; Darkrooms by Rebecca Hannigan; The Nancys and the Case of the Missing Necklace by RWR McDonald; Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino; Your Every Move by Sam Bla...
theguardian.com
Populists attack London because it is ‘progressive and successful’, says Khan
Rightwing attacks on one of the world’s most visited cities at odds with reality, says mayor
ft.com
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural onesKeir Starmer’s government has been told it has “a...
theguardian.com
The three elections observers are concerned about
Three countries go to the polls on December 28, and observers say there is a chance for protest, even violence.
aljazeera.com
Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak found guilty in 1MDB trial: What we know
The judge has yet to deliver the complete verdict, but Najib has been found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering.
aljazeera.com
Jota's sons to join mascots for Liverpool v Wolves
Diogo Jota's sons will accompany the matchday mascots as the Portuguese's two former sides - Liverpool and Wolves - meet for the first time since his death.
bbc.com
Tributes as UK's first female Asian lord mayor dies
Councillor Manjula Sood, who served Leicester throughout her political career, dies aged 80.
bbc.com
How U.S. Soccer can grow the game with $100 million World Cup windfall
The U.S. Soccer Federation is expecting to earn $100 million from co-hosting next summer's World Cup, so how will that money be invested in the game?
espn.com
‘We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’—Trump’s Mass Deportations Will Only Grow From Here
Militias and far-right extremists believed they would be central to Trump’s mass deportation plans. Instead he militarized law enforcement agencies.
wired.com
Saudi Pro League clubs target Joelinton - Friday's gossip
Newcastle United's Joelinton is a target for Saudi Pro League clubs, Oscar Bobb could leave Manchester City if they sign Antoine Semenyo, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is not intending to sign...
bbc.com
Zelensky Says He’ll Meet With Trump in the ‘Near Future’
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has acknowledged major sticking points in talks on a peace plan for Ukraine.
nytimes.com
Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Lagos’s Month of Partying Is Getting Pricier
Detty December means a month of “back to back to back” partying in Nigeria’s megacity. Ruth Maclean, the West Africa bureau chief for The New York Times, attends for the first time.
nytimes.com
How Ryan Wedding, a Canadian Olympic Snowboarder, Turned into a Drug Lord
Ryan Wedding, the police said, ordered the murder of an associate who became an informant. The man was shot and killed while dining in Medellín, Colombia.
nytimes.com
The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025
There was no shortage of fun and video games in the Diamond household in the last 12 months. Which ones did we play so much our thumbs hurt? And which one saved my soul? Let the ceremony begin …• T...
theguardian.com
Colton Herta's adaptation to F2 could define IndyCar's global reputation
Colton Herta left IndyCar for F2 in hopes of moving up to F1. Whether he succeeds could determine how the world views the American open-wheel series.
espn.com
Jokic sets new NBA triple-double record in Nuggets OT victory over Wolves
Denver centre Nikola Jokic is first player in NBA history to have 55+ points, 15+ rebounds and 15+ assists in a game.
aljazeera.com
Jokic makes NBA history with 56-point triple-double
Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day.
skysports.com
Why some people keep making the same bad decisions
Everyday sights and sounds quietly shape the choices people make, often without them realizing it. New research suggests that some individuals become especially influenced by these environmental cu...
sciencedaily.com
Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospital
Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza's medical system.
aljazeera.com
Jokic breaks Curry record in historic triple-double
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic breaks nine-year Steph Curry record in the Denver Nuggets' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
bbc.com
US air strikes in Nigeria “very much welcome” although late
US air strikes in Nigeria against ISIL are late but needed, says analyst Ebenezer Obadare
aljazeera.com
Will the Russia-Ukraine war end in 2026?
A Ukrainian serviceman, ex-military chief and analysts predict what lies ahead.
aljazeera.com
Unpublished ‘Tupperware erotica’ novel prompts fierce contest for TV rights
Interest in Wet Ink by Abigail Avis is part of a trend for works by female authors among streamers and production companies A much-hyped novel about a housewife who uses Tupperware parties to secre...
theguardian.com
Nix's late TD pass clinches win for Broncos over Chiefs
Bo Nix found RJ Harvey in the end zone on a late go-ahead touchdown pass to propel the Denver Broncos past the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 in the final game of the NFL's Christmas schedule.
skysports.com
Can BNP leader Tarique Rahman unite a divided Bangladesh as election looms?
Rahman's return will bolster the BNP, and could stabilise Bangladesh politics amid chaos and violence, say experts.
aljazeera.com
Detroit disaster and a Kelce farewell? - Christmas Day in the NFL
The Detroit Lions suffer a disastrous defeat that ends their play-off hopes while Denver beat Kansas City in what could be Travis Kelce's final home game for the Chiefs.
bbc.com
Year in wildlife – in pictures
We look back over the year’s wildlife photographs, and hand out some much-deserved gongs to brilliant and beautiful creatures around the world Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Papers: Tottenham have £150m to spend in January transfer window
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
skysports.com
One stat that will make or break 2026 for all 15 NL teams
Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.
espn.com
Cook on wild 20-wicket day in Melbourne: Pitch made for 'unfair contest'
Sir Alastair Cook says the bowler-friendly MCG pitch on day one of the Boxing Day Ashes Test made for an "unfair contest".
skysports.com
Court finds Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power
Malaysian high court finds former PM Najib guilty in trial related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.
aljazeera.com
Japan gov’t greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension
Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan amid mounting tensions with China.
aljazeera.com
Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis
Public debt reaches $14.6bn, exceeding GDP, while unemployment in Gaza hits a staggering 77 percent by late 2025.
aljazeera.com
Cambodia blames Thailand for ‘ruthless’ bombardment amid border talks
US offers to mediate more talks to end the latest flare-up of violence, which has upended an October peace accord.
aljazeera.com
A look back at Congress' tumultuous year
Congress kicked off 2025 with an ambitious agenda, but 12 months later, it has ceded much of its power to President Trump and passed a record low number of bills.
npr.org
Jokic's 56-point triple-double lifts Nuggets in OT
Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
espn.com
‘It’s all about love’: how a Swiss photographer’s intimate honeymoon pictures caused a scandal
René Groebli took portraits of Charlie Chaplin and Walt Disney and pioneered new modes of photography. But it was his tender, erotic pictures taken in a Paris hotel room in the 50s that really caus...
theguardian.com
UK ministers urged to cap political donations to ‘rebuild voter confidence’
Letter from 19 organisations says a cap would help to protect democracy, weeks after £9m donation to Reform UKMinisters should legislate to cap political donations to “rebuild voter confidence” in...
theguardian.com
First of nine new river walks in England announced for north-west
Mersey Valley Way takes in Manchester and Stockport on its 13-mile route with other walks to be identified in 2026A new river walk has been announced by the government as ministers try to improve a...
theguardian.com
Littler 'expecting the worst' from Suljovic as styles expected to clash
Luke Littler says he's "expecting the worst" from Mensur Suljovic when they meet in the third round of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night.
skysports.com
Statement year for women's sport: Record successes and England glory
This year was set to be a big year for women's sports and it certainly lived up to those expectations with endless success from female athletes.
skysports.com
Mount on overcoming setbacks, returning to form and World Cup hopes
If anyone has spent this season reminding people just what they are capable of, it's Mason Mount.
skysports.com
Video game golf in the real world?! Horschel explains big TGL changes
Billy Horschel believes PGA Tour stars will be able to showcase "how good they are" with exciting new changes to TGL ahead of the new season, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’
North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
aljazeera.com
US releases missile launch video after northwest Nigeria strike
The US Department of War published footage of a missile being fired on Nigeria.
aljazeera.com
Can Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen break the career rushing TD record?
How much does the tush push play a factor in their records?
espn.com
‘Bob Odenkirk called to check on me after he saw it’: Rhea Seehorn on the intensity of making hit show Pluribus
The star has hit the big time as a total grump in her new Apple TV drama – no mean feat, given how delightful she is. She talks Lego therapy, freaking out her Better Call Saul co-star and her frust...
theguardian.com
Staying at home could leave you exposed to indoor air pollution, study reveals
Secondhand tobacco smoke and routine tasks such as operating the stove shown to be biggest emitters of indoor pollution in UK homesChristmas and New Year is a time when many people will be at home....
theguardian.com
Sustainable aviation fuel take-up in UK unlikely to hit 2025 target, data suggests
Provisional figures in government mandate’s first year show 20% shortfall in levels of SAF supplied for UK flightsThe take-up of sustainable aviation fuels is on course to fall short of the UK gove...
theguardian.com
Radu Lupu: The Unreleased Recordings album review – treasures from the vaults are a wonderful surprise
(Decca, six CDs)This six-disc collection to mark the late pianist’s 80th birthday is full of treats and includes rare ventures into Chopin and Copland, along with Lupu’s legendary rendition of Bart...
theguardian.com
Country diary: Little rituals to help sparrows and wrens | Paul Evans
The Marches, Shropshire: Boxing Day has its own more violent customs between humans and animals. That’s not the world I choose to live inThe sparrows are a shuffling, chirruping shadow in the bushe...
theguardian.com
Myanmar’s Health Crisis Spills Over Borders
People wait at the Mae Tao Clinic in Thailand near the Burmese border. The number of patients has soared after a coup in Myanmar ignited a civil war.
nytimes.com
AI boom adds $500bn to net worth of US tech billionaires in 2025
Elon Musk stays on top as Nvidia’s Jensen Huang powers up the rankings on an AI-fuelled surge in fortunes
ft.com
Outdated furniture fire safety rules putting people at risk, MP warns
Millions of households are exposed to materials in upholstered furniture that can release dangerous fumes when they burnThe UK is still using extremely outdated furniture fire safety rules, putting...
theguardian.com
‘When no one laughs, your soul leaves your body’: have you heard the one about the Bradley Cooper film inspired by John Bishop … ?
Is This Thing On? is Cooper’s third film as writer/director – and his third to wonder whether performing saves or destroys your love life. He and stars Will Arnett, Laura Dern and Andra Day talk ga...
theguardian.com
The Lowdown review – Ethan Hawke’s new drama is hilariously poignant
The actor plays a ‘truthstorian’ trying to uncover how a powerful man’s death came about. Brace yourself for a hugely funny, all-American wild goose chase!Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) is a “truthstoria...
theguardian.com
US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion.
bbc.com
This common food ingredient may shape a child’s health for life
Scientists discovered that common food emulsifiers consumed by mother mice altered their offspring’s gut microbiome from the very first weeks of life. These changes interfered with normal immune sy...
sciencedaily.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United want Gallagher loan, Atlético want €30m
Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher is the subject of interest from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
espn.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,401
These are the key developments from day 1,401 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
‘A comedy show’: Myanmar youth in exile slam military-run ‘sham’ election
Myanmar tattooist Ng La cares little for the national election organised by his country's despised military leaders.
aljazeera.com
A strange star near a black hole is defying expectations
Astronomers have decoded the hidden past of a distant red giant star by listening to tiny vibrations in its light, revealing clues of a dramatic cosmic history. The star, which quietly orbits a dor...
sciencedaily.com
How Earth endured a planet-wide inferno: The secret water vault under our feet
When Earth was a molten inferno, water may have been locked safely underground rather than lost to space. Researchers discovered that bridgmanite deep in the mantle can store far more water at high...
sciencedaily.com
Feeling burnt out? A bush blessing for the end of the year | Jess Harwood
Now is the time to think of new beginnings Continue reading...
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Stranger Things season five vol 2 review – the fact that this isn’t unbearable is a miracle
Yes, the kids are now 90% Adam’s apple. Yes, Winona Ryder has been unforgivably sidelined. And yes, some characters are trapped in a room filling with yoghurt. But despite our misgivings, this show...
theguardian.com
Trump says US struck Isis targets in Nigeria over attacks on Christians
President posts on social media that the defence department ‘executed numerous perfect strikes’