Alexander Katiraie
‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.
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.
Published: December 25, 2025, 10:02 am
Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass
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.
Published: December 25, 2025, 10:38 am
Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan
The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
Published: December 25, 2025, 5:00 am
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.
Published: December 24, 2025, 3:02 pm
Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
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.
Published: December 24, 2025, 1:06 pm
Blast Kills Three in Moscow Near Site of General’s Car Bombing
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.
Published: December 24, 2025, 12:45 pm
Zelensky Open to Pulling Back Troops in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace Deal With Russia
The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.
Published: December 24, 2025, 4:15 pm
The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops
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.
Published: December 24, 2025, 3:53 pm
Reality TV star's $10,000 Christmas stunt backfires after dad is publicly humiliated for unexpected reason
A reality TV star's festive charity drive has erupted into controversy after a feel-good toy giveaway took an uncomfortable turn in New Zealand.
Published: December 24, 2025, 5:17 am
Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring sells for $124K after player put it up for auction following wedding
This is the first player Super Bowl LIX ring to surface on the auction market in the 10 months since the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans last February.
Published: December 24, 2025, 4:50 am