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Lead China announced large-scale joint military exercises around Taiwan, dubbed “Justice Mission 2025,” dispatching ground, naval, air and rocket forces to simulate seizure and blockade operations. The move came days after the United States announced an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan and follows growing tensions over Taipei’s stepped-up defence efforts. Taiwan reported detection of … Read more

In Orchard Park, N.Y., the Philadelphia Eagles held on to defeat the Buffalo Bills 13-12 when Josh Allen’s 2-point conversion pass sailed past an open Khalil Shakir with five seconds left. The stop by Philadelphia’s defense — capped by Jalen Carter’s return — preserved a one-point victory that kept the Eagles’ postseason positioning intact. The … Read more

Lead: Kosovo’s nationalist Vetevendosje has secured a decisive victory in a repeat parliamentary vote, winning 50.8% of the vote with about 90% of ballots counted, according to preliminary results. The outcome, declared on the day counting reached that mark, hands Albin Kurti a third term as the movement’s leader but leaves him short of an … Read more

Lead: On Dec. 28, 2025 at Levi’s Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers edged the Chicago Bears 42-38 in a wild Sunday Night Football showdown. Brock Purdy delivered his second straight game with five total touchdowns while Christian McCaffrey rushed for 140 yards and a score. Chicago struck immediately with a 15-second pick-six but battled back … Read more

At least 13 people were killed and 98 were injured when an Interoceanic passenger train derailed near Nizanda in Oaxaca, Mexico. The service, running between Salina Cruz on the Pacific and Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf, carried 241 passengers and nine crew members at the time. Mexican naval authorities said the train left the tracks while … Read more

Lead The Pittsburgh Steelers fell 13-6 to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Cleveland, surrendering a chance to clinch the AFC North. Key injuries and absences limited Pittsburgh’s offensive options while the Browns’ defense delivered a gameplan that stifled the visitors. With the loss the division title now hinges on next week’s winner-take-all meeting with … Read more

Lead Philip Rivers, 44, may have played his final NFL game on Sunday after the Indianapolis Colts fell 23-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Rivers, who came out of a five-year retirement to start three games this season, took virtually every snap for the Colts in the loss as the team’s postseason fate … Read more

Lead: Timothée Chalamet has again dominated the holiday box-office corridor: his new film Marty Supreme delivered $27 million over the four-day Christmas frame, continuing a streak that began with 2023’s Wonka and continued with 2024’s A Complete Unknown. The movie opened to $17 million over the traditional three-day weekend and has reached $28.3 million to … Read more

Lead: In the year to June 2025, an estimated 195,000 people under 35 left the UK to live and work overseas, driven by high housing costs, squeezed pay packets and a difficult graduate labour market. Interviews with young migrants and figures from the Office for National Statistics show destinations ranging from Tokyo and Dubai to … Read more

Lead: On Dec. 28, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered another defeat to the Cleveland Browns, continuing a troubling sequence for the franchise. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered a below-par performance while offensive play-calling under Arthur Smith drew broad criticism. The loss deepened questions about the Steelers’ ability to sustain a playoff push and highlighted coordination issues … Read more

Lead For Sunday Night Football in Week 17 at Levi’s® Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers finalized their inactive roster, with tight end George Kittle listed out and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall cleared to play. The game-day limit of 48 active players forced the club to make multiple roster decisions ahead of the primetime matchup with … Read more

Lead: On Dec. 14 at Bondi Beach in Sydney, shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed intervened during an antisemitic mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah gathering, wresting a firearm from one attacker and becoming wounded himself. Australian and U.S. officials say the attack left 15 people dead and 40 hospitalized; one assailant was killed at the … Read more

Dec 28, 2025 — At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., the New England Patriots rolled to a 42-10 victory over the New York Jets, improving to 13-3 and completing a perfect 8-0 regular-season road slate. The game was effectively decided by the third quarter; head coach Mike Vrabel removed starter Drake Maye with 5:31 … Read more

Lead On December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, the Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6, snapping a four-game skid and surpassing last season’s win total. Myles Garrett fell short of the NFL single-season sack mark for now but played a pivotal role in the upset. Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown and two interceptions, while Aaron Rodgers … Read more

As temperatures drop this winter, millions reach for insulated outerwear that marries centuries-old thermal science with modern materials engineering. At its core, a winter jacket controls heat flow through conduction, convection and radiation while allowing moisture to escape; recent advances in ultralight fibers, breathable membranes and reflective linings have let designers boost warmth without bulk. … Read more