4. S Korea’s ex-first lady accused of taking bribes, meddling in state affairs - Al Jazeera #Al Jazeera
5. Russia changing ceasefire terms, claims Kyiv targeted Vladimir Putin - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
6. Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey - AP News #AP News
14. ‘A gift that cannot be sold’: the Palestinian family fighting to save their West Bank farm - The Guardian #The Guardian
20. Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens - ABC7 Los Angeles #ABC7 Los Angeles
21. Indonesian rescuers find body during search for missing Spanish soccer coach and 3 children - CBS News #CBS News
25. Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin''s residence so Moscow''s negotiating stance under review - Reuters #Reuters
27. China says it''s ''seriously dissatisfied'' with monument demolition in Panama - Reuters #Reuters
29. The biggest travel trend of 2026, according to Travel Troubleshooter - The Seattle Times #The Seattle Times
31. Indonesian rescuers find a body while searching for Spanish soccer coach and 3 children - AP News #AP News
32. Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured - CBS News #CBS News
33. Myanmar is going to the polls. But it’s not the people who hold the power – it’s China - The Guardian #The Guardian
34. Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 expected to resume on Tuesday - The Guardian #The Guardian
35. Families of Bondi Beach victims demand more federal action on antisemitism and security failures - ABC News #ABC News
40. Photos show the luxurious, heavily fortified presidential jets world leaders use for official travel - Business Insider #Business Insider
42. U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding, tells U.N agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" - CBS News #CBS News
46. South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases - AP News #AP News
47. See How a Chinese Attack on Taiwan Would Be Japan’s Problem - The Wall Street Journal #The Wall Street Journal
49. Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays - CNN #CNN
52. Why North American Punjabi Association is opposing Bal Veer term for Sahibzade? - Tribune India #Tribune India
55. US pledges 2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ''adapt or die'' - AP News #AP News
58. A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him - CNN #CNN
59. Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn ''external forces'' after US, Japan tensions - ABC News #ABC News
61. US pledges 2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ''adapt or die'' - Yahoo #Yahoo
63. Man kills at least 9, including his children, in Suriname stabbing, police say - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
64. Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens - AP News #AP News
68. Mikveh from Second Temple Period discovered under Western Wall Plaza - Israel National News #Israel National News
69. Indonesian rescuers find a body while searching for Spanish soccer coach and 3 children - ABC News #ABC News
72. Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute - AP News #AP News
75. Most Israelis feel there is no political party that represents their views – poll - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
79. Syria secures Assad-era mass grave revealed by Reuters and opens criminal investigation - Reuters #Reuters
81. Week in Pictures: From Gaza rains, France farmers protests to Myanmar vote - Al Jazeera #Al Jazeera
83. China’s anti-corruption campaign claims 3 more top military officers - South China Morning Post #South China Morning Post
84. Chile’s president-elect on the decision that changed his life forever - Catholic News Agency #Catholic News Agency
85. Seven Turkish police officers wounded in clash with ISIL fighters: Report - Al Jazeera #Al Jazeera
86. Benjamin Netanyahu to meet Donald Trump as differences over Gaza grow - Financial Times #Financial Times
88. Israel detained jihadist terrorist from heart of Gaza City, in attempt to recover body of Ran Gvili - Ynetnews #Ynetnews
89. People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year - WIRED #WIRED
90. Poland preparing 2bn anti-drone fortifications along its eastern border amid Russian threat - The Guardian #The Guardian
91. Hamas Is Proud of Its ''Achievements'' but Hasn''t Convinced the Gazans Who Pay the Price - Haaretz #Haaretz
92. Boy dies after becoming trapped in ski resort escalator in Hokkaido - The Japan Times #The Japan Times
97. The mystery of flight MH370: will a new search find the missing airliner after more than a decade? - The Guardian #The Guardian
101. With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure - The New York Times #The New York Times
104. Pope Leo XIV urges families to keep the flame of love alive - Catholic News Agency #Catholic News Agency
105. Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn''t want peace - NBC News #NBC News
112. In the US, Netanyahu aims to convince Trump that only threat of war can bring peace - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
115. India''s big cities face big challenges of toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - BBC #BBC
117. UK leader criticized for applauding return of man freed from Egyptian prison as old tweets resurface - ABC News #ABC News
120. China announces major military drills around Taiwan in ‘serious warning’ against any push for independence - CNN #CNN
121. "Imagine Americans Acting Like This!": People Are Sharing Common Customs Abroad That They Want The US To Adopt - BuzzFeed #BuzzFeed
126. Photos show flour, eggs and firecrackers flying at Spain’s Els Enfarinats festival - AP News #AP News
128. Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro’s treatment for persistent hiccups touches a nerve - The Guardian #The Guardian
130. Bondi Beach shooting hero says he just wanted to stop the assailant from killing more innocent people - CBS News #CBS News
131. Israel said to detain Islamic Jihad operative during search for final hostage’s body - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
132. Somali president: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a ‘threat’ to regional stability - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
133. Trump Takes Credit For Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire—Before Zelenskyy Peace Meeting - Forbes #Forbes
134. ‘The sight of it is still shocking’: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far - The Guardian #The Guardian
136. One dead, two missing in southern Spain as torrential rains cause flash floods - Reuters #Reuters
138. African regional bodies reject Somaliland''s recognition as independent nation by Israel - PBS #PBS
139. Skier glides down Mount Etna as volcano erupts in the background - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
147. Suriname: Man fatally stabs nine people including 5 kids; all dead - Times of India #Times of India
149. USF hits enemy base for storing and launching unmanned maritime vessels in Crimea - Ukrinform #Ukrinform
152. Three dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators - CNN #CNN
155. Swiss army chief warns Russia could expand war with West - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
157. Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
159. Israel, Greece, Cyprus sign 2026 trilateral military plan - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
160. Defense Forces strike Syzran oil refinery in Russia and several targets in Luhansk and Donetsk regions - Ukrinform #Ukrinform
162. A building collapse in South Africa kills three people, including a 1-year-old - ABC News #ABC News
163. Gordon Ramsay''s Daughter Holly Marries Olympic Swimmer Adam Peaty—See Her Stunning Dress - Yahoo #Yahoo
164. Kosovo votes in snap election in bid to end a year of political deadlock - Al Jazeera #Al Jazeera
168. Netanyahu’s ties with Trump to be tested amid differences ahead of visit - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
171. Debate over surfing in German park gets gnarly after city removes wave-creating device - AP News #AP News
172. A brain drain is coming for America — and it’s going to be catastrophic - The Independent #The Independent
173. Pope Leo at Angelus: Pray for peace and for families suffering due to war - Vatican News #Vatican News
179. Rise of military lasers in 2025: How directed weapons reshaped defense plans - Interesting Engineering #Interesting Engineering
181. For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up - NPR #NPR
184. Russia claims Ukraine evading talks as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump - Financial Times #Financial Times
186. Russia''s Syzran Oil Refinery under attack by Ukrainian drones, media reports - The Kyiv Independent #The Kyiv Independent
189. Twins’ Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite Your Country’s Map - The New York Times #The New York Times
190. Guinea votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win - AP News #AP News
192. Our top global photo stories from 2025: Fearless women, solo polar bear, healing soups - NPR #NPR
193. ‘Counting Every Day’: The Soldier Who Spent More Than a Year on the Front Line - The New York Times #The New York Times
194. Cyclones, floods and wildfires among 2025’s costliest climate-related disasters - The Guardian #The Guardian
195. UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers - The Guardian #The Guardian
196. Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn''t want peace - CNBC #CNBC
199. Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn''t want peace - Reuters #Reuters
201. Israel’s multi-front war, lasers and unmanned systems: 2025 review - Breaking Defense #Breaking Defense
202. A child is born: Italians celebrate village’s first baby in 30 years Italy - The Guardian #The Guardian
203. Worn down by worry, parents look longingly at Australia’s social media ban - The Seattle Times #The Seattle Times
205. Victoria Beckham''s Slinky Emerald Gown Plunges to Her Ribs for a Friend''s Wedding With David - Yahoo News Singapore #Yahoo News Singapore
208. Families Demand Answers a Year After Deadliest Plane Crash in South Korea - The New York Times #The New York Times
210. China showed off its nukes and caused problems in the region: 5 Indo-Pacific stories from 2025 - Breaking Defense #Breaking Defense
211. Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record - Interesting Engineering #Interesting Engineering
213. Pileup involving 67 cars in Gunma leaves two dead and 26 injured - The Japan Times #The Japan Times
214. ''If Ukraine did not want to resolve ...'': Putin sends warning ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting - Times of India #Times of India
215. Former Malaysian Leader Sentenced to 15 Years Over Multibillion-Dollar 1MDB Scandal - The Wall Street Journal #The Wall Street Journal
219. Year in review: A look at some milestones, events in Church education ‘worthy of a resounding “hurrah”'' - Church News #Church News
220. Likud downplays Netanyahu’s ties to Feldstein after ex-aide implicated PM in intel leak - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
223. Elon Musk slams Canadian health care after Edmonton father dies in ER - Yahoo News Canada #Yahoo News Canada
225. Central African Republic goes to polls as president seeks third term - The Guardian #The Guardian
228. Why Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-Lago is the opening act to Israeli Prime Minister’s reelection bid - CNN #CNN
230. Science history: Dian Fossey found murdered, after decades protecting gorillas that she loved — Dec. 27, 1985 - Yahoo #Yahoo
233. Mosque bombing in Alawite district in Syria leaves at least 8 dead - Financial Times #Financial Times
235. Ukraine war briefing: Nabu and Sapo raid Kyiv parliament in new corruption inquiry - The Guardian #The Guardian
237. At least 15 injured in chemical attack and stabbing at Japan tyre factory - Euronews.com #Euronews.com
238. Indonesian rescuers search for Spanish soccer coach and 3 children after tour boat sinks - CNN #CNN
239. British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after travel ban lifted - The Guardian #The Guardian
240. Myanmar elections: voting begins under junta stranglehold with Aung San Suu Kyi banned - The Guardian #The Guardian
241. The Ashes Briefing: England win in Australia for the first time since 2011 as Melbourne Test lasts two days - The Athletic - The New York Times #The New York Times
242. Israel Can''t Shield Itself Behind Cyprus and Greece From Turkey''s Vast Regional Power - Haaretz #Haaretz
248. Two killed in stabbing and suspected car-ramming in northern Israel - The Guardian #The Guardian
252. Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action - AP News #AP News
253. Italian police arrest nine and seize 8 million in Hamas financing probe - Euronews.com #Euronews.com
254. What President Oaks said about Jesus Christ in 2025: ‘The central message of prophets’ - Yahoo #Yahoo
258. Bus accident leaves 15 dead in Guatemala and government declares 3-day national mourning period - ABC News #ABC News
260. Starlink Rival Launches Its Largest Satellite Yet for Space-Based Cellular Network - Gizmodo #Gizmodo
261. UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting on Israel’s Somaliland recognition - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
264. Iran’s president says country in midst of ‘total war’ with US, Israel and Europe - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
267. Bayeux tapestry to be insured for 800m for British Museum exhibition - The Guardian #The Guardian
268. Opposition anger as Guinea’s junta leader is frontrunner to be elected president - The Guardian #The Guardian
272. Japan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions - The Guardian #The Guardian
274. Year-end ‘good news’ as flat-headed cats reappear in Thailand after 29-year absence - Mongabay #Mongabay
275. Bruised but undeterred: Iran braces for more risks in 2026, experts say - ایران اینترنشنال #ایران اینترنشنال
276. Spanish women''s soccer coach, 3 children missing after boat sinks near Komodo Island in Indonesia - CBS News #CBS News
279. Ukraine anti-corruption agency blocked during probe into MPs bribery scheme - politico.eu #politico.eu
284. Pope Leo to Taizé: Become pilgrims of trust, creators of peace and reconciliation - Vatican News #Vatican News
287. War update: 237 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors see fiercest fighting - Ukrinform #Ukrinform
288. Israeli Police Release Settler Filmed Running ATV Over Praying Palestinian in West Bank - Common Dreams #Common Dreams
291. Malcolm Gladwell tells young people if they want a STEM degree, ‘don’t go to Harvard.’ You may end up at the bottom of your class and drop out - Yahoo #Yahoo
292. Amid massive sewer upgrade, fishermen and ecologists hope for revival of London''s Thames river - ABC News #ABC News
293. Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy - ABC News #ABC News
295. From shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: how viral AI slop took over the internet - The Guardian #The Guardian
297. UPDATE 6: Massive Pileup in Gunma Pref. Kills 2, Injures 26; Slippery Conditions Believed to Be Cause of Accident - The Japan News #The Japan News
298. 5 dead including 2 tourists after helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro - The US Sun #The US Sun
299. Hamas set to hold internal elections to select new leader - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
300. Saudi-Led Group in Yemen Tells Separatists to Withdraw, or Be ‘Dealt With’ - The New York Times #The New York Times