Arab nations coalesce to offer an alternative to Trump's Gaza plan
Egypt is promising a viable alternative to Trump's controversial Gaza plan with broad support that would keep Palestinians "in their homeland."
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Mexico's president warns U.S. against invading to fight cartels
President Claudia Sheinbaum also said Mexico will expand its legal action against U.S. gun manufacturers following the decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Spain's ex-soccer chief convicted of sexual assault for kissing player
A court has found former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win.
Family members convicted of fatally stabbing woman in "honor killing"
Four men were sentenced to 25 years for the "honor killing" of a woman stabbed to death in broad daylight in front of her three-year-old daughter.
Boy missing after second crocodile attack in 2 weeks in Indonesia
"His friend witnessed the crocodile resurface, maul the victim's body and drag it into the current," police said.
Hamas returns 4 bodies, including 2 kids but not their mom, Israel says
Hamas released four bodies, including the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Kfir Bibas, and his brother.
Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator" after blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion
"A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left," President Trump wrote.
Unidentified objects found after SpaceX debris enters atmosphere over Poland
The debris left spectacular luminous trails visible in the sky in western Poland, according to witnesses.
Police investigate QR codes placed on 1,000 graves in German cemeteries
The stickers were placed on both old and new grave markers and damaged the surfaces when removed.
Man who "exhibited fixated behavior" tossed from tennis star's match, group says
Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space "by a man who exhibited fixated behavior" and the same man was spotted in the first few rows during her match, the WTA said.
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach can't be saved, experts say
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing 157 false killer whales that stranded on a remote Australian beach.
Pope breathing on his own, resting well after 5th night in hospital
Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.
Brazil's Bolsonaro charged for alleged plot for coup, poison try on successor
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged for an alleged plot to stage a coup and try to poison his successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
U.S. envoy in Ukraine after Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion
Moscow gloats, Ukraine's leader says Trump is operating in a Russian "disinformation space" as the U.S. president echoes Putin's own defense of his war.
Cocaine worth $15 million found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea
The discovery stemmed from a joint operation by the Polish border guard, Europol and the DEA to protect underwater infrastructure in the region.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein case have been found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.