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Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

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Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower

Asian shares are mostly lower after declines for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|World

Arab female directors drive change at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah

Arab female film directors are reshaping Arab cinema by telling untold stories and claiming space in a traditionally male-dominated industry

Arab female directors drive change at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah
Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk

Turning Point begins its annual Christian youth conference on Thursday, marking the first event since the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk

Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Business|Crime|US|World

Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant set to present her case as trial winds down

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities is set to present her case as her trial on obstruction and concealment charges winds down

Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant set to present her case as trial winds down
Africa|Environment|Health|World

Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in

Bushfires are deadly, they can break out in the blink of an eye and last for days in the vast desert of Mauritania

Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders gather to discuss a massive loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders are gathering for a summit aimed at agreeing on a massive loan to cover Ukraine’s military and other financial needs for the next two years

EU leaders gather to discuss a massive loan to Ukraine
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Florida man set to be executed for killing 2 during a home invasion

A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman during home invasion robbery and later confessing to three other killings is set to be the 19th person executed in Florida this year

Florida man set to be executed for killing 2 during a home invasion
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws

Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Sydney for the funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration

Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws
Economy|World

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

President Donald Trump says he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
Arts|Entertainment|World

Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peter Arnett, who traveled the world covering wars from Vietnam to Iraq, has died

Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion
Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White House

President Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond

The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White House
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government says the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in a fatal collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India
Crime|Political|World

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific
Australia|Sports|World

Lyon moves to second on Australia's all-time bowling list as England struggles in 3rd Ashes test

Nathan Lyon took two wickets in his first over to move past Glenn McGrath for second place on Australia’s all-time bowling list as England struggled to 132 for five at tea on Day 2 of the third Ashes cricket test

Lyon moves to second on Australia's all-time bowling list as England struggles in 3rd Ashes test
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats

President Donald Trump's administration says its efforts over the past week are meant to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S. and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'

President Donald Trump is demanding Venezuela pay for assets that Trump says were stolen from U.S. companies when the South American country nationalized its oil industry years ago

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
Crime|Political|US|World

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC
Economy|Political|World

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives
Crime|Election|Interview|US|World

Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has told lawmakers in a closed-door interview his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” President Donald Trump criminally conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss

Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Crime|Political|US|World

Senator pauses Coast Guard nomination over policy on swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols

A U.S. senator says she's pausing the nomination for the top Coast Guard job because leaders appeared to have “backtracked” on a commitment to ensure that swastikas and nooses are considered hate symbols and prohibited from being displayed

Senator pauses Coast Guard nomination over policy on swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|World

Possible antisemitic attack leaves some in New York’s Jewish community on edge following Bondi Beach shooting

Possible antisemitic attack leaves some in New York’s Jewish community on edge following Bondi Beach shooting

Possible antisemitic attack leaves some in New York’s Jewish community on edge following Bondi Beach shooting
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager

Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager, AP source says