Authorities have “used U.S. pressure as an excuse to deploy the military, label critics as ‘traitors’ and arrest dozens,” a Human Rights Watch researcher says. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/25/maduro-venezuela-crackdown-dissent-trump/ Author : Ana Herrero, Matthew Brown Publish date : 2025-12-25 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Pope Leo XIV appealed Thursday in his Christmas Day message for peace in conflict-scarred regions, calling for an end to violence in the Middle East and Ukraine.Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his first Christmas Urbi et Orbi address, Latin for "to the city and to the world," Pope Leo prayed for "justice, peace, and stability for Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, and Syria."The pontiff then turned to the Russia-Ukraine war, calling on believers to pray for the "tormented people" of Ukraine. "May the clamor of weapons cease, and may the parties involved, with the support and commitment
Much of Southern California remained at risk of potentially deadly floods on Thursday, as heavy rains showed little sign of easing through the week. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/weather/rain-flooding-los-angeles-storm.html Author : Francesca Regalado Publish date : 2025-12-25 10:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) are two of the chamber’s staunchest believers in the value of constituency services. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/25/collins-ossoff-constituency-services/ Author : Dan Merica Publish date : 2025-12-25 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
It was the year of the UFO in 2025. From new-age documentaries to decades-old mysterious reports coming to light, both experts and civilians have been baffled by a slew of new information regarding otherworldly objects appearing over the country’s skies. Here is a look at the most compelling, out-of-this-world UFO headlines from 2025, as questions continue to swirl regarding the validity of such claims, and whether we are truly alone in the universe.Earlier this year, scientists at California’s Palomar Observatory discovered several instances of transient, star-like flashes in photographs taken over 70 years ago that may hold the key to answers
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. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/world/asia/north-korea-nuclear-submarine.html Author : Choe Sang-Hun Publish date : 2025-12-25 05:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The decision risks the president invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the regular military. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/24/supreme-court-trump-chicago/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-12-24 18:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Late December, for many people, is a time for family and holiday cheer. It's no different for folks on Capitol Hill, which is currently a ghost town after lawmakers went home to their various districts to celebrate their favorite end-of-year traditions.For some, like Reps. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., and Byron Donalds, R-Mo., that means annual Christmas traditions with loved ones."So, Christmas Eve is Spanish bean soup and Cuban sandwiches," Donalds told Fox News Digital. "And Christmas Day we just spend time, and Christmas night will be some basketball, some football, and maybe a fire."Burlison described a "special" Christmas scavenger hunt his
Populist rhetoric is numbing us to the plight of others. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/opinion/filippo-grandi-united-nations.html Author : Filippo Grandi Publish date : 2025-12-25 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Federal immigration agents fired at a vehicle in Glen Burnie on Wednesday after a driver allegedly tried to run them over, officials said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/24/ice-glen-burnie-shooting/ Author : Michael Brice-Saddler Publish date : 2025-12-24 21:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Kate Middleton played piano with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, in a sweet mother-daughter duet.The surprise moment aired on her Christmas Eve "Together at Christmas" carol service as the opening segment.In the clip, the Princess of Wales sat beside her daughter for a rendition of "Holm Sound" by Erland Cooper.She shared the moment on the @PrinceandPrincessofWales social media page Wednesday.PRINCE WILLIAM EAGER TO DITCH OUTDATED ROYAL CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AS KING CHARLES RESISTS THE CHANGE: EXPERT"Love and connection through music. A special duet playing Holm Sound by @erlandcooper to open this year's 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service," the post was captioned. "Watch
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. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/middleeast/gaza-killings-israel-cease-fire.html Author : David M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Saher Alghorra Publish date : 2025-12-25 02:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The annual holiday basketball quintuple-header features the top six teams in the Western Conference and is loaded with star power. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/24/nba-christmas-games/ Author : Ben Golliver Publish date : 2025-12-24 18:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
While football fans may enjoy some NFL football on Christmas Day, not all players share the same thoughts.Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed on his "St. Brown Podcast" with his older brother, Equanimeous, that he isn’t a fan of having to work on the holidays.The Lions, who play yearly on Thanksgiving Day, will play at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The two biggest holidays I feel like in the United States, we played on both of them." Amon-Ra told his brother."And I don’t even have kids yet. If
Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/business/media/larry-david-ellison-warner-bros-discovery-cbs.html Author : Theodore Schleifer Publish date : 2025-12-25 01:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Whitney Museum of American Art’s ambitious effort to rewrite art history is largely a grab bag of disparate stuff. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art/2025/12/24/sixties-surreal-review/ Author : Philip Kennicott Publish date : 2025-12-24 12:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Nasry Asfura has won the 2025 Honduras presidential election, delivering victory for the right-of-center National Party of Honduras (PNH) and shifting the political landscape of Central America. The 40.3% to 39.5% result in favor of Asfura over Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla arrived after the vote-counting process had been delayed for days by technical glitches and claims by other candidates of vote-rigging. Rixi Moncada, the candidate of the ruling LIBRE party, came in a distant third.The results of the race were so tight and the ballot processing system was so chaotic, that about 15% of the tally sheets, which accounted for
Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election and vote counting that experienced technical problems and claims of fraud. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/americas/honduras-election-results-asfura.html Author : Annie Correal and Jeff Ernst Publish date : 2025-12-24 22:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A roundup of the most-read Carolyn Hax columns of 2025 includes a woman’s birthday obsession, a flight-tracking in-law and a petty inheritance decision. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/12/24/carolyn-hax-most-read-2025/ Author : Carolyn Hax, Haben Kelati Publish date : 2025-12-24 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Two people were injured after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents opened fire on a van in Maryland on Christmas Eve when the driver allegedly tried to run them over during a law enforcement operation, officials said.Anne Arundel County Police Department spokesperson Justin Mulacahy said officers responded to West Court in Glen Burnie at about 10:50 a.m. Wednesday for reports of a shooting involving ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations agents.A preliminary investigation found that ICE agents were conducting a detail in the area when they approached a white van, according to police.Police alleged the driver attempted to run the agents
Muthoni Nduthu was one of two killed by explosions at an eastern Pennsylvania facility that was plagued by poor ratings, citations and fines from the federal government. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/us/politics/nursing-home-blast.html Author : Chris Hippensteel, Jack Healy and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs Publish date : 2025-12-24 20:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“Most of our staff, from our legal and economic centers, are departing immediately,” Heritage President Kevin Roberts wrote in a Sunday night email. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/22/heritage-walkout-antisemitism/ Author : Jacob Bogage, Isaac Arnsdorf Publish date : 2025-12-24 15:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
MEMORY LANE – NFL players balanced holiday work with giving back, teaming up with Raising Cane’s to donate more than 4,000 bikes to children nationwide while reflecting on their own Christmas memories. Continue reading … ROSTER DECISION – The Cleveland Browns declined to activate Deshaun Watson following his 21-day return window, leaving the quarterback sidelined for the season. Watson has not played since tearing — and later re-tearing — his Achilles. Continue reading …DIGITAL TRAIL – Sherrone Moore allegedly used social media to message multiple women over a five-year period before his firing and arrest, The Athletic reported. Continue reading …EARLY
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. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/world/middleeast/assad-syria-enforcers-lives-now.html Author : Erika Solomon, Christiaan Triebert, Haley Willis, Neil Collier, Danny Makki and Ahmad Mhidi Publish date : 2025-12-24 17:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Travel writer Rick Steves said he takes the verse ‘love thy neighbor’ seriously and paid more than $2 million to save the facility in Washington state. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/24/rick-steves-hygiene-center-homeless/ Author : Kim Bellware Publish date : 2025-12-24 13:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.