Sunday, December 28, 2025
Updated 2m ago
Russia launched heavy drone and missile strikes on Kyiv as President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Florida to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a proposed peace plan.
The United States carried out large-scale airstrikes against suspected Islamic State positions in northwest Nigeria on Dec. 25, officials said, while villagers disputed militant presence.
Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to do so, and provoked condemnation from Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and the African Union.
The Kennedy Center demanded $1 million from jazz drummer Chuck Redd for canceling his Christmas Eve show in Washington, D.C., in protest of the venue's renaming to include Donald Trump.
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck offshore near northeastern Taiwan, shaking buildings in Taipei; authorities reported no major damage or injuries and TSMC evacuated some facilities.
Ricardo Pietreczko was eliminated by Sweden’s Andreas Harrysson in the third round of the World Darts Championship in London, ending the German’s tournament.
A former constitutional judge warned against blanket Nazi accusations of the AfD while observers said the party’s assertive, disruptive Bundestag conduct spread fear, and experts warned about left-wing extremism.
Iranian President Massud Pezeshkian accused the United States, Israel and European countries of waging a "comprehensive" war against Iran, saying it was worse than the Iran–Iraq War.
Ukraine’s National Anti‑Corruption Bureau opened investigations into several parliamentarians and said its investigators were blocked from searching parliamentary offices in Kyiv amid bribery allegations.
Storm Johannes tore through Sweden, Finland and Norway, killing at least two people in Sweden and leaving tens of thousands without power while disrupting transport.
Aemet activated a red warning for heavy rain in Málaga province and Protección Civil sent EsAlert mobile alerts to affected municipalities, with the warning set to last until 04:00.
The UK Treasury said it would insure the Bayeux Tapestry for £800 million against damage during transfer from France and display at the British Museum from September 2026.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez shared a playlist titled "Monstruo 2025" on social media, featuring tracks by Rosalía, Florence + The Machine and a closing Extremoduro tribute.
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League by beating Brighton 2-1, while Manchester City stayed close after a 2-1 win at Nottingham.
Aston Villa substitute Ollie Watkins scored twice to overturn a 1-0 deficit and secure a 2-1 victory at Chelsea, boosting Villa’s title push.
Airlines preemptively canceled thousands of flights at New York and New Jersey airports on Saturday as heavy snow swept the U.S. Northeast, prompting weather-emergency declarations.
A 36-year-old man was charged with murder after his 34-year-old Belgian partner was found dead at their Lille home on Christmas Day; a friend was charged with failing to assist.
