Friday, December 26, 2025 4:01 AM ET
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Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak guilty of abusing power in 1MDB case -- Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.1 minute ago
US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump - The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria's foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion. 3 hrs ago - World7 minutes ago
Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys -- Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.10 hours ago
Turkey detains 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks' -- Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.16 hours ago
Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful' -- The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.10 hours ago
Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead -- A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides.7 minutes ago
Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid -- Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.9 hours ago
Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address -- The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.21 hours ago
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner -- Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.1 hour ago
Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile -- Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before pivotal elections are held.22 hours ago
Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime -- Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.1 day ago
Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release -- Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out.1 day ago
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case -- The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks".1 day ago
Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea? -- The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.7 hours ago
India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem -- A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.9 hours ago
Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world -- From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.1 day ago
Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators: Takeaways from new Epstein files -- The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.1 day ago
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out -- Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.2 days ago
Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message -- Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.15 hours ago
Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker -- Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.1 day ago
Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store -- The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.1 day ago
Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio -- Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".1 day ago
Watch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorway -- The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.1 day ago
Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight? -- Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?8 hours ago
Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center -- Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.1 day ago