Mohammad Bakri, Renowned Palestinian Actor and Filmmaker, Dies at 72
Bakri was best known for 2003 documentary 'Jenin, Jenin' and also recently starred in Cherien Dabis’ ‘All That’s Left of You.'
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Crisis in Perlis state signals growing power struggle inside Perikatan Nasional alliance
PAS and Bersatu, the main opposition parties in Parliament, are fighting for dominance ahead of the next general election.
Google Pixel 10 and 10 Pro Go on Clearance at All-Time Low Prices to Close Out 2025, Despite Being the Latest Smartphones
Save as much as $250 on the Google's latest Pixel smartphones for a limited time at Amazon. The post Google Pixel 10 and 10 Pro Go on Clearance at All-Time Low Prices to Close Out 2025, Despite Being the Latest Smartphones appeared first on Kotaku .
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming handheld of 2025
It's been a varied year for handhelds, with all three of the top models being from different manufacturers.
How Trump tested executive power in 2025
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Trump asserts executive power ▪ Health care deal possible ▪ Trump orders strikes on ISIS in Nigeria ▪ Texas, Florida target Muslim civil rights group President Trump has pushed to expand the power
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Homs during Friday prayers kills at least six
An explosion at an Alawite mosque in Syria's third-largest city also injured 21 as authorities investigate the attack following a recent spike in violence.
Sia dethrones Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas' as Spotify's top seasonal song
Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, has lost her crown to Sia, the princess of pop from down under! For 30-years, 'All I Want for Christmas' has reigned supreme as the most popular song of the season but now Sia's 'Snowman' has melted more hearts on Spotify's top streaming
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills five
DAMASCUS, Dec 26 - Five 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.
Iranian navy seizes 'foreign' oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Authorities detained 16 foreign crew members but did not reveal their nationalities or the tanker's flag, Tehran-run state media reported.
Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says
If Thailand and Cambodia can come to an agreement, they will make a deal in line with the previous pact brokered with the help of US President Donald Trump, said Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
A Year in Blue and Green
As writers and artists, we say the quiet part out loud, and we leave a record of our refusals and dreams.
Under Kash Patel, “FBI” Means Foolish, Belligerent, and Incompetent
From J. Edgar Hoover authorizing extensive surveillance of Martin Luther King, Jr. to James Comey relaunching a misguided investigation of Hillary Clinton days before the 2016 election, many of the eight previous non-interim FBI directors have shown terrible judgment. But Kash
Texas, Florida lead GOP battle against Muslim advocacy groups
Republicans in Texas and Florida are leading efforts to target Muslim advocacy organizations in what civil rights advocates say is a coordinated effort to present Islam as a “national security threat.” According to advocates, these politicians — including state and federal
Marco Rubio Is Not the Adult in the Room. He’s the Warmonger.
Early this year, having lost their majority in the November election, Senate Democrats put up a fight over a number of President Trump’s Cabinet picks. But Marco Rubio wasn’t one of them. The Senate unanimously confirmed him as secretary of state in January—for two reasons.
Karoline Leavitt Is Fascism’s Lead Mouthpiece
In her debut briefing as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt already had her hands full. President Trump had signed an executive order pausing all federal funding, which was set to take effect that afternoon and was already causing panic. Every Medicaid reimbursement
Giving Our Bodies Back to the Earth: The Rise of Natural Burial
"What if your body could nourish the land long after you’re gone?"
Deal to extend ObamaCare subsidies faces uphill battle despite GOP optimism
A key GOP senator is expressing optimism that Republicans and Democrats will agree to a deal that would extend expiring health care subsidies, but the effort faces an uphill climb in winning the backing of leaders in both parties. Without a deal, health insurance premiums are
Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM Anutin says
Thai and Cambodian officials have been holding parleys at a border crossing since Dec 24.
Tasting Tomorrow
Can we eat local on a warming planet? The post Tasting Tomorrow appeared first on Nautilus .
South Korea braces itself for colder weather with temperatures expected to fall below minus 15 deg C
Temperatures will run 2 deg C to 7 deg C below the winter average.
Brazil eyes Italian weaponry to boost defense capabilities
Brazil's Army has made significant progress in acquiring a sophisticated anti-aircraft defense system, with Italy’s MBDA emerging as the primary candidate. The deal, valued at around US$600 million, aims to address a critical gap in the country's security infrastructure.
Bolsonaro remains hospitalized after hernia surgery
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains under heavy guard at the DF Star Hospital in Brasília following a three-hour surgical procedure to repair a bilateral inguinal hernia. The surgery, performed on Christmas Day, was described by medical staff as successful and
Caracas releases 71 political prisoners
Venezuela's Bolivarian regime released on Thursday 71 political prisoners who had been detained during the wave of protests following the controversial July 2024 presidential elections, which Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won despite producing no supporting evidence.
At least 15 injured after stabbing, chemical spray attack at factory in Japan
A man in his thirties, armed with a survival knife and a gas mask, was reportedly arrested.
CFK remains hospitalized with postoperative complication after emergency appendectomy
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner remains hospitalized at the Otamendi Sanatorium in Buenos Aires after developing postoperative ileus, a functional intestinal complication following emergency surgery for appendicitis earlier this week. She had been
Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy infrastructure again
Attack marks second consecutive night Russia targeted southern Ukrainian port city, damaging facilities and causing fires, authorities said on Friday.
Your best work
“Feels So Good” and “Chuck E’s in Love” were megahits. They transformed the careers of their creators. But any fan of Mangione or Jones will tell you that it’s far from their best work. Not even close. And yet, that’s what the crowds came to hear. In a long tail world filled
14 injured in Japan after stabbing, liquid spray attack, official says
Police arrested a man in his 30s said to be connected to the factory.
New Egyptian museum brings fresh pressure for return of Nefertiti’s bust
One of Egypt’s most famous and beautiful artifacts lies in a Berlin museum, and the calls for its return have received a renewed push with the opening of a new museum.
Living on the edge: what young people in England told us about life on the coast
As part of the Guardian’s Against the tide series, readers aged 18 to 30 share what they love about living in their coastal town, the challenges and why they often choose to leave Megan, a 24-year-old from the Isle of Wight, is very familiar with saying goodbye. She decided
She spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leave.
Displaced seven times, Diana Shams intended to return to her home, which survived years of war in Gaza only to be destroyed in the final hours before the ceasefire.
From Zara Qairina to Harimau Malaya: A gripping 2025 for Malaysia
Malaysia’s 2025 was marked by a stormy PKR election, school violence, and a scandal rocking its football team.
Israel strikes Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit training site in Lebanon
The Israeli military said it hit a training compound and weapons depots on Friday, in an operation aimed at threats that “advance terror plots against IDF forces and the State of Israel".
Elusive wild cat last seen in 1995, feared extinct, rediscovered in Thailand
Flat-headed cats are among the world’s rarest and most threatened wild felines.
South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon
SEOUL, Dec 26 - South Korea's special prosecutor requested a 10-year prison sentence on Friday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges including attempted obstruction of his arrest following his failed bid to impose martial law.
Jimmy Kimmel warns against fascism and Donald Trump in 'Alternative Christmas Message'
US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel targeted fascism and unsurprisingly Donald Trump in his 'Alternative Christmas' message broadcast on Britain's Channel 4 television network.
Honduras: Fraud allegations erupt as Nasry Asfura proclaimed President-elect
Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) declared conservative businessman Nasry “Tito” Asfura as the president-elect after 24 days of political deadlock and a contentious vote count, with opposition leaders vowing to challenge the outcome.
Seoul to ease access to North Korean newspaper
Critics argue the ban of the North's state newspaper in S. Korea amounts to unnecessary censorship.
Worried over boycott calls, Myanmar’s junta moves to counter dissent at the ballot box
Voting kicks off on Sunday (Dec 28) and will be held over three phases, limited to areas where the military maintains varying degrees of control.
Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump might happen 'in the near future'
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said he would meet with his US counterpart soon to advance peace talks to end Russia's ongoing all-out war, nearing its four-year mark.