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On Nov. 6, witnesses on the Guajira Peninsula—shared by Colombia and Venezuela—noted a thunderous blast and rising smoke over the sea. Days later a scorched 30‑foot boat, two mangled bodies and singed debris, including packets with traces consistent with marijuana, washed ashore near Puerto López. The debris is the first publicly documented physical evidence tied … Read more
Lead Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russian claims that Kyiv launched a drone strike on a presidential residence in the Novgorod region overnight, calling the allegation false and politically motivated. Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, said 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed and warned Moscow would re-evaluate its negotiating stance. Kyiv … Read more
Dec. 29, 2025 — Brigitte Bardot died on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, leaving a legacy that is both iconic and deeply contested. The French actress and cultural figure who rose to global fame in the 1950s and 1960s became, later in life, an outspoken animal-rights activist and a polarizing public voice. Earlier this year she … Read more
Lead: British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah, 44, has apologised for historic tweets that resurfaced after his arrival in the UK on Friday, days after being freed from an Egyptian jail. Conservative and Reform UK figures have urged the home secretary to consider revocation of his citizenship or deportation, while government spokespeople say they welcome … Read more
OpenAI announced on 29 December 2025 a senior hiring push for a “head of preparedness” role carrying a $555,000 annual salary and equity, framed as a position to defend humanity against escalating AI risks. The job description places the appointee squarely responsible for anticipating and mitigating threats from advanced AI to mental health, cybersecurity and … Read more
Lead On Friday Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland’s 1991 declaration of independence from Somalia, a move that has provoked widespread diplomatic criticism and an emergency UN Security Council discussion. Somaliland’s president hailed the decision as historic, while Somalia called it an assault on its territorial integrity. China, the African Union and … Read more
Lead On Monday, the United States pledged $2 billion to a UN-run mechanism intended to deliver life-saving assistance to tens of millions across more than a dozen countries in 2026. Announced in Geneva, the package comes after sharp cuts in US aid this year and amid a broader donor shortfall that has strained UN operations. … Read more
Lead: A newly publicized analysis of Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Madrid II (dated 1503–1505) highlights a brief note advising that logs “stripped of bark and burned on the surface” last longer, a recommendation that mirrors the Japanese yakisugi technique. The observation appears in folio 87r and was called out in a 2025 paper published on … Read more
Lead: Sources tell TMZ that singer D4vd is likely to face a grand jury indictment in the death of Celeste Rivas after prosecutors presented witness testimony late December 2025. The reporting on December 29, 2025, says the panel hearing the case is expected to vote on charges rather than serving only in an investigative role. … Read more
Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland on Friday has reverberated across the Horn of Africa and beyond, touching diplomatic, security and legal fault lines. The small breakaway territory, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and is home to roughly six million people, welcomed the decision as historic. Somalia and a wide group of states and … Read more
Lead On Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky held a fresh round of negotiations over a possible peace settlement, agreeing to meet again next month while making only limited immediate progress. The session produced no firm deadlines and left core disputes — especially over Donetsk and control of a Russian-held nuclear … Read more
Lead Days before she leaves Congress, third‑term Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told the New York Times she felt ‘so naive’ for believing Donald Trump was a man of the people. Greene said a series of breaches with Trump culminated after the September 2025 killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and a subsequent moment at his … Read more
Lead Who: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced awards to all 50 states. When: First-year awards will be disbursed in 2026 as part of a five-year program running 2026–2030. Where: Nationwide, covering rural communities in every state. What and result: The Rural Health Transformation Program allocates $50 billion to expand access, modernize … Read more
Lead Timothée Chalamet’s offbeat publicity stunts and immersive promotions helped propel A24’s holiday release Marty Supreme to a stronger-than-expected opening, but experts say the bigger driver was an event-style marketing strategy that made the film feel like a cultural moment. The campaign included viral clips (an October handheld video of Chalamet with a large ping-pong … Read more
Lead: New York state reported a record 71,123 positive influenza cases for the seven days ending Dec. 20, the largest single-week total since flu reporting began in 2004. State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said officials are monitoring hospital capacity and trends as influenza hospitalizations rose sharply. The rise follows a 38% week-over-week increase in … Read more
