Five Killed in Helicopter Crash on Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest Peak

The aircraft was on its descent from the mountain when it crashed around the Barafu Camp area in Kilimanjaro National Park, officials said.
Published: December 25, 2025, 6:43 pm
Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America

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.”
Published: December 25, 2025, 5:51 pm
No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire

The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure.
Published: December 25, 2025, 9:01 pm
Estonia’s Man on Capitol Hill Is on a Charm Offensive

The Baltic nation’s congressional liaison is using candy, an American flag outfit and “Die Hard” jokes to make friends in Congress as the Trump administration turns against Europe.
Published: December 25, 2025, 3:57 pm
King Charles Urges ‘Compassion’ and Finding Strength in Diversity in Annual Christmas Message

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.
Published: December 25, 2025, 3:13 pm
‘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, 9:14 pm
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, 9:42 pm
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, 5:28 pm
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