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Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

Israel's war against Hamas has been raging for nearly 15 months, and there still is no end in sight

Ex-Israeli spies describe attack using exploding devices against Hezbollah

Hezbollah began striking Israel almost immediately after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war

Here are takeaways from Trump's first rally speech as president-elect

He was greeted by thousands of adoring supporters who confirmed his popularity across the conservative base

Amazon, Starbucks workers strike, possible Trump link raises questions

The strikes that started Thursday and Friday followed other recent standoffs between corporate America and organised labour

At least 10 killed as plane crashes into Brazil's popular town Gramado

Gramado is in the Serra Gaucha mountains and popular with Brazilian tourists who enjoy the cool weather

Many feared dead as small plane crashes into popular tourist town in Brazil

A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that is popular with tourists on Sunday, killing several people, local officials said.

2 US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries

Germany says Saudi warned about Magdeburg Christmas market attack suspect

Authorities have identified the suspect as a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and had received permanent residency

Pope Francis calls for ceasefire on all fronts in prayer ahead of Christmas

Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the cruelty of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.

Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel depot for second time this month

The strikes came days after Russia launched sweeping attacks on Ukraine's already battered energy grid, threatening to plunge thousands of homes into darkness as winter tightens its grip over region

Syrian youth will resist incoming govt, says Iran's supreme leader

Iran had provided crucial support to Assad throughout Syria's nearly 14-year civil war, which erupted after he launched a violent crackdown on a popular uprising against his family's decades-long rule

Stampedes at Christmas charity events in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead

Police said they were investigating the two incidents, only days after another stampede in which several children were killed

Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona in stoppage time to snatch La Liga lead

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ran down the touchline in joy while Barcelona players sunk to the turf in dismay.

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie share the lead at PNC Championship

Woods said he scheduled that surgery the sixth on his lower back in the last 10 years to be sure he recovered in time to play with his son for the fifth straight year.

Fresh Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 as Vatican envoy visits region

The Israeli military said it carried out a precise strike on Hamas militants sheltering there

Premier League: Manchester City suffer body blow in loss to Aston Villa

The England player was substituted at halftime after his first start in a month due to a foot issue. That injury flared up again, City manager Pep Guardiola said.

Albania to shut down TikTok for a year over violence among children

There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by stories on TikTok

Premier League Highlights: Man City beaten again as Pep's crisis deepens

Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers at Villa Park consigned the four-time defending champion to a ninth defeat in 12 games in a season that is unravelling.

Trump taps 'Apprentice' producer Mark Burnett as special envoy to UK

Almost a decade after he left his reality TV role, Trump's television career remains central to his biography and political rise. The show presented Trump Tower to tens of millions of people

38 dead, 100+ missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river

Congolese officials have often warned against overloading and vowed to punish those violating safety measures for water transportation