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Welcome to the FPS vibe shift
At the end of 2025, it's clear that casual shooters are back in a big way.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on his way for talks with counterpart Trump in Florida
Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Poland early on Saturday to meet for talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after a stopover in Canada.
Kennedy Center President to ‘Seek $1 Million in Damages’ Against Musician Over Nixed Christmas Show
Richard Grenell threatened legal action against Chuck Redd after he canceled his appearance over Trump’s venue name change
Somalia, African Union rip Israel over recognition of Somaliland
Somali officials and the African Union on Saturday blasted Israel for recognizing Somaliland as an independent state and allegedly undermining Somalia's sovereignty. "The federal government of Somalia warns that illegitimate actions of this nature seriously undermine regional
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 27th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Strangers Things season 5 resolved its love triangle in the best possible way
Nancy, Jonathan, and Steve all have the heart-to-hearts they need in an episode that avoids cliches
The Dilemma for the Democrats in 2026 is ... the Democrats
As we head into the new year and its critically important November elections, several questions arise for the Democrats as they gaze into the mirror.
Newsom has strong year in California, but is he peaking too soon?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved himself into front-runner status for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, emerging from a pack of contenders to clear leading status. It was a strong year for Newsom, whose combative approach to taking on President Trump resonated
In ‘Marty Supreme,’ New York City’s Most Iconic Mobsters Inspired Timothée Chalamet’s Retro-Chic Suiting
A short film from the experimental filmmaker Ken Jacobs, documenting the predominantly Jewish immigrant life in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in 1955, served as a main reference point for Josh Safdie and costume designer Miyako Bellizzi when building out the bustling downtown
Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Stays No. 1 with $22.6 Million Post-Christmas; ‘Marty Supreme’ Adds $6.7 Million on Friday
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the box office, and the sleigh full of Christmas Day releases continued to deliver on Friday. However, it was James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” that led the pack for the second weekend in a row. Disney’s third “Avatar”
‘Marty Supreme’: How Production Designer Jack Fisk Worked With Josh Safdie to Recreate 1950s New York: ‘He Was Always Ahead of Me’
Jack Fisk is behind the looks of some of the most distinctive films of the past 30-plus years, from David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive” to Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood.” For Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme,” Fisk brought his long experience working with auteurs to
It was a good year for survival crafting sickos, and I'll be playing some of these well into 2026
Lego-Dinosaur kids become Ark adults.
Chuck Redd Cancels Kennedy Center Show To Protest Name Change, Venue Seeks $1 Million In Damages
Earlier this month, it was unexpectedly announced that the Kennedy Center was getting renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center . Musician Chuck Redd protested by canceling his Christmas Eve performance at the venue, and now he's getting threatened with legal action. The post Chuck
Trump touts tariffs, crime crackdown as first year of second term winds down
President Trump on Saturday touted low national crime statistics and his immigration agenda while claiming his tariffs have resulted in "no inflation" as the first year of his second term comes to a close. "Crime in the United States is at its lowest levels on record," Trump
Out of all the new hardware that has passed through my hands in 2025, nothing has made an impact like a certain Wi-Fi 7 router has
No joke, it's been the best upgrade I've done in years.
Clipse and Kendrick Lamar Will Go Head-to-Head for Best Rap Album at 2026 Grammys
In an especially strong category, two albums stand apart
Stanford scientists uncover why mRNA COVID vaccines can trigger heart inflammation
Stanford scientists have uncovered how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can very rarely trigger heart inflammation in young men — and how that risk might be reduced. They found that the vaccines can spark a two-step immune reaction that floods the body with inflammatory signals, drawing
Taiwan rattled by 7-magnitude quake
The quake shook buildings in the capital Taipei and had a depth of 73km.
Taiwan rattled by 7.0-magnitude earthquake
There have been no reports of major damage from across the island and no tsunami alert was issued after the quake, Taiwan's fire department said.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in US on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump
Why we may be misreading our dogs' emotions
Humans and dogs have been living together side by side for thousands of years, so you would think we know everything about our four-legged friends by now. But we may not understand them as well as we think we do.
'We are the free world now' — Europe declares war on free speech in the US
This move against European officials is a good start.
Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.
Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to ‘make health care more affordable’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Friday said President Trump and Republican lawmakers have no interest in making "health care more affordable" as ObamaCare subsidies are set to expire, rising the monthly cost for millions. "But right now, as I go around, especially as I’ve
China welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, plans talks
Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Dec 27 to a second ceasefire in recent months.
Simu Liu’s Espionage Thriller ‘The Copenhagen Test’ Is a Dastardly Disappointment: TV Review
“The Copenhagen Test” is an espionage thriller that turns on loyalty, revenge and integrity. The Peacock series follows Alexander Hale (Simu Liu), an intelligence analyst with The Orphanage, an organization that serves as a watchman for the United States intelligence
