Banksy's Walled Off Hotel reopens in Bethlehem after two-year closure
A guest house filled with Banksy's artwork has reopened in Bethlehem after a two-year closure due to the Gaza war.
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Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say
JERUSALEM, Dec 26 (Reuters) - A Palestinian assailant ran over a man and stabbed a woman and killed them both in northern Israel on Friday, Israeli emergency services said. The assailant, from the occupied West Bank, was shot and wounded by a civilian at the scene and taken to
Israel recognises Somaliland, Somalia's breakaway region, as independent state
(Fixes spelling in "breakaway" in headline) Dec 26 (Reuters) - Israel has recognised Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an "independent and sovereign state," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, making Israel the first country to do so.
Trump Spent This Christmas Having His Most Deranged Meltdown Yet
What’s Grandpa Trump’s version of telling stories by the fire on Christmas? It seems to be unleashing a flurry of more than 100 posts on Truth Social lying, complaining, and congratulating himself. In the early hours of Thursday, Trump published a torrent of posts targeting
Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms
President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion.
From a village to global AI, Samandar Tursunaliev reflects Uzbekistan’s tech rise
At 25, Samandar Tursunaliev is turning Uzbekistan’s AI ideas into reality. From a small village to a growing startup, his work shows how young innovators are shaping the country’s digital future.
Astronomers explore the double nucleus of galaxy NGC 4486B
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has observed an elliptical galaxy known as NGC 4486B. Results of the observational campaign, published Dec. 16 on the arXiv preprint server, deliver important insights into the properties of the
New Navy new frigate program is sound — the new battleship, maybe not as much
The fundamental concept behind the new frigate is sound, and the Navy’s goal of having the first one built in three years may be attainable.
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight
DAMASCUS, Dec 26 - Eight people were killed in an explosion at a mosque of the Alawite minority sect in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday, Syrian state news agency SANA said.
Comedy Writer Bought ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Domain Names, Anticipating President Would Rename Institution After Himself: ‘Satire Became Unavoidable’
Last week, President Donald Trump’s name was emblazoned across the Kennedy Center’s building façade, website and social media accounts. The organization’s new name, after what the White House claimed was a unanimous vote by the board of trustees, is “The Donald J. Trump and The
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida and believes "a lot can be decided before the new year".
Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday, citing progress in peace plan
The meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will likely reject several aspects of the plan.
From 'Liberation Day' to legal fights: Trump's turbulent year of tariffs
From sweeping “Liberation Day” levies to courtroom battles and sudden reversals, Donald Trump’s return to office has delivered a volatile year for US trade policy.
Nigeria Clarifies What Really Happened With Trump’s Airstrikes
The Nigerian government took the time to debunk President Trump’s claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria after he announced the bombing of Africa’s most populous (and most oil-rich) nation. “The United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in
Palestinian man kills two in car and knife attack in northern Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was shocked by the "horrific killing spree" and pledged Israel would reinforce its security.
DJI Slashes the Osmo Gimbal Stabilizer to a Record Low Following Drone Clearance Deals
Save $20 on the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P gimbal stabilizer for iPhone and Android for a limited time. The post DJI Slashes the Osmo Gimbal Stabilizer to a Record Low Following Drone Clearance Deals appeared first on Kotaku .
“Nature needs action, not just discussion,” says founder of IDEA international campaign
Azerbaijan is responding to biodiversity loss and environmental pressures by expanding protected areas and tackling marine threats to safeguard nature for future generations.
Doha Forum 2025: World leaders urge dialogue must turn to action
Doha Forum 2025 brought world leaders together to confront rising global tensions, deepen EU–GCC ties and support Syria’s transition. With Qatar’s mediation role in focus, the Forum emphasized moving from dialogue to real results.
Zelda: ToTK on Switch 2 was my 2025 GOTY
Tears of the Kingdom's improvement on Switch 2 made it easier to appreciate what the open-world game does right
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar taught me that farming simulators don't have to follow the same routine to be just as fun as Stardew Valley this year
Clocking out of my 9-5 and clocking into my 5-9.
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best SSD of 2025
I see three SSD queens before me—but which one will take the crown home?
Nursing homes are about to get a lot worse, thanks to Trump and RFK Jr.
We can debate tax policy. We can debate spending priorities. But protecting the elderly should not be a debate at all.
NATO chief Rutte rejects calls for EU defence independence from US
In an interview published Thursday, NATO secretary general dismissed proposals for European-led forces in Ukraine, saying the transatlantic partnership remains essential for collective security.
More than a dozen people injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan
A man was arrested in Japan after a violent attack at the Yokohama Rubber Company, leaving eight people stabbed and others injured by a suspected bleach chemical.
US once again recalls imported Indonesian shrimp over Caesium-137 findings
The recall involved 83,800 units of frozen shrimp sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands
Zelensky says meeting with Trump coming in 'near future' amid peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he will meet with President Trump in the "near future," leaving open the possibility for more peace talks between Ukraine and Russia before the end of the year. "We are not losing a single day," Zelensky wrote on the
TV news fades: A generational media shift is underway
The news business is in decline, with television news becoming increasingly irrelevant to younger generations, cable news audiences aging, and awards for "fairness" being given to those who share a single worldview.
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