No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:01:09 +0000 The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure.: With Airspace Closed, a Lonely Christmas for Many Venezuelans
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:15:13 +0000 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.: North Korea Unveils the Completed Hull of What It Calls a Nuclear Submarine
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:28:03 +0000 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.: Honduran Candidate Claims Fraud After Trump-Backed Opponent Is Declared Victor
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:05:43 +0000 After officials called the presidential race for Nasry Asfura, his rival, Salvador Nasralla, disputed the result and expressed ire over the U.S. role.: Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:28:10 +0000 The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.: King Charles Urges ‘Compassion’ and Finding Strength in Diversity in Annual Christmas Message
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:13:21 +0000 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.: Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:51:16 +0000 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.”: Pope Leo Makes Christmas Call for Dialogue to Address World’s Conflicts
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:56:46 +0000 Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.: Five Killed in Helicopter Crash on Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest Peak
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:43:29 +0000 The aircraft was on its descent from the mountain when it crashed around the Barafu Camp area in Kilimanjaro National Park, officials said.: A Top Candidate for Prime Minister Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:18:44 +0000 Tarique Rahman, who had managed his party’s political affairs from Britain, is back in his country to campaign in elections.: ‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:14:04 +0000 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.: Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:01:08 +0000 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.: After Suffering in Israeli Prison, a Gaza Detainee Comes Home to More Pain
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:34 +0000 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.: What Parents in China See in A.I. Toys
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:15:29 +0000 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.: Remembering Those Who Died This Year
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:02:06 +0000 We look back at the lives of some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in 2025.: Christmas Around the World in Photos
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:27:47 +0000 The holiday spirit is bringing people together, with celebrations of lights, dance and Santa.: Why the Right Is Boycotting Havaianas Flip-Flops
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:02:10 +0000 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.: Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:38:11 +0000 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.: Peng Peiyun, 95, Dies; Official Renounced China’s One-Child Policy
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:55:53 +0000 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.: Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:15:13 +0000 Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election. His opponent, Salvador Nasralla, said he would not accept the results.: Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:06:17 +0000 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.: Blast Kills Three in Moscow Near Site of General’s Car Bombing
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:45:02 +0000 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.: The Deposed Assad Henchmen Plotting to Retake Syria
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:02:01 +0000 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.: The Truce Is 2 Months Old. So Why Have Hundreds of Gazans Been Killed?
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:54:03 +0000 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.: China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:26:33 +0000 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.: Zelensky Open to Pulling Back Troops in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace Deal With Russia
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:15:06 +0000 The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.: Australian State Passes ‘Extraordinary’ Gun and Protest Laws After Bondi Attack
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:39:58 +0000 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.: Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:03:52 +0000 Thai warplanes have bombed compounds where people are forced to defraud others online. Rights activists say trafficking victims’ lives are at risk.: A Vintage Kabul Cinema Finally Falls to Taliban Bulldozers
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:28:23 +0000 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.: Trump’s Tanker Crackdown Paralyzes Venezuelan Oil Exports
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:49:39 +0000 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.: Libyan Military’s Chief of Staff and 4 Others Are Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:53:57 +0000 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.: Dating ChatGPT
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:36:53 +0000 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?: France Fails to Adopt a Budget by Year’s End. Again.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:00:20 +0000 French lawmakers passed a special law on Tuesday to avoid a shutdown until a budget is adopted. Negotiations will resume in January.: Yemen’s Warring Sides Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap in a Decade of Fighting
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:52:08 +0000 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.: Greta Thunberg Arrested at U.K. Protest Supporting Palestine Action Prisoners
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:12:50 +0000 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.: Ukraine Withdraws From Eastern Town, Complicating Negotiating Stance
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:41:39 +0000 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.: Italian Artisans Add Figurines of Donald Trump to Nativity Scenes
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:17:10 +0000 For generations, Italian craftspeople have built scenes depicting Jesus’ birth, sometimes including figures of celebrities. This year, some are adding statuettes of President Trump.: The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:53:53 +0000 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.: Trump Tariffs Threaten Canadian Holiday Sales
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:35 +0000 Small businesses across Canada have lost out on sales because of the trade war, and many worry about their future.: German Leaders, Undercutting the Far Right, Are Leaning on the Far Left
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:07 +0000 Germany’s centrist establishment has long scorned the far left, but it is increasingly reliant on leftists to outmaneuver the far right in crucial votes in Parliament.: After Bondi Massacre, a Moment of Unity. Then, Bitter Partisanship.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:07:28 +0000 The political point scoring that has erupted after the terror attack last week is unusual in Australia, where leaders tend to unite after catastrophes.: China Delays Plans for Mass Production of Self-Driving Cars After Accident
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:09 +0000 After years of planning for cars that would let drivers take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road, China’s regulators have become more cautious.: Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:40:21 +0000 A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.: Trump Administration Oil Tanker Seizures Are Meant to Force Maduro Out, Officials Say
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:12:46 +0000 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the ship seizures were meant to force Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro from power.: Two New Banksy Murals Appear in London
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:02:52 +0000 Two new London murals, widely attributed to the mysterious street artist, combine seasonal themes with what appears to be social commentary on rising child homelessness in Britain.: Understanding Male Loneliness
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:24:22 +0000 Why is it harder for men to have intimate friendships into adulthood?: U.K. Man and 5 Others Charged With Sexual Offenses Against His Wife
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:02:26 +0000 Philip Young, 49, is accused of drugging and raping the woman over a 13-year period. Five other men have been charged in the same case.: Carney Names Financier Mark Wiseman as Canada’s U.S. Ambassador
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:46:08 +0000 Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation with Washington at a critical moment.: Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:22:21 +0000 Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.: After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:49:12 +0000 A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.: Christmas Is Back in Bethlehem, but Peace and Joy Have Yet to Arrive
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:16:06 +0000 Palestinian Christians are reviving their seasonal public celebrations, hoping to bring light and holiday spirit at the end of a gloomy year in the West Bank.: Angering Denmark, Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Greenland
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:27:21 +0000 President Trump, who has long said he wants to “get” the semiautonomous Danish territory, tapped Louisiana’s governor for the new position. Officials in Greenland and Denmark expressed outrage.: Lynching of a Hindu in Bangladesh Fans Fears of Rising Intolerance
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:15:56 +0000 Muslim co-workers accused the garment factory worker of blasphemy and dragged him into the street, where an angry mob murdered him.: More Abducted Nigerian Children Are Released, Government Says
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:34:24 +0000 A spokesman for the Nigerian government said the “remaining” students taken from a Catholic school had been freed, but the local diocese said that only a “second batch” had been released.: What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:07:21 +0000 A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest twist in the escalating U.S. pressure campaign against the Maduro government.: Puzzle Designers Search for That ‘Satisfying Click’
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:05:06 +0000 For prizewinning puzzle creators, the devilish ideas are in the details.: As Trump Clings to Tariffs, His Argentine Ally Is Opening Up to Trade
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:59:57 +0000 President Javier Milei is eliminating barriers to what had been a closed-off economy, moving in the opposite direction of his main political ally, President Trump.: Bondi Beach Gunmen Also Used Pipe Bombs in Attack, Police Say
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:48:19 +0000 But the explosives did not detonate, according to investigators, who also found a video of the two men training with firearms.: Russian General Is Killed in Car Bombing in Moscow
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:35:06 +0000 The attack appeared to be the latest targeted assassination of a senior military official inside Russia’s borders.: Élysée Palace Silver and Tableware Stolen by Steward, Prosecutors Say
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:58:04 +0000 In what prosecutors say was an inside job, copper pots, porcelain and Baccarat Champagne glasses were stolen from the inventory of the Élysée Palace.: Russia Dismisses Reports of Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:03:25 +0000 Proposals that emerged in recent negotiations with the United States were “rather unconstructive,” a Kremlin official said on Sunday.: Jimmy Kimmel Will Deliver Britain’s ‘Alternative Christmas Message’
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:16:23 +0000 Mr. Kimmel will speak out against fascism and about the importance of free speech in the holiday address, according to a Channel 4 spokesman.: The Sibling Bond
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:49:21 +0000 Parenting is closely studied, but sibling relationships have gotten much less attention.