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Russia on Ukraine 
ABC News
Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence
By David Brennan
Al Jazeera
Have Russian claims of Ukraine attack on Putin home ended hopes for peace?
By Sarah Shamim
The New York Times
How Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting to Shape President Trump’s View of the War
By Constant Méheut
Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 29, 2025
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Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia’s Yemen strike puts UAE in the frame; UAE rejects allegations
CNN
Saudi Arabia accuses Abu Dhabi of ‘dangerous’ Yemen actions, UAE rejects Saudi allegations
WRAL
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists
By Jon Gambrell
The New York Times
Saudis Say Airstrike in Yemen Targeted Arms From U.A.E.
By Saeed Al Batati & Ismaeel Naar
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Axios
Taiwan 2027: China's target date for potential takeover fast approaches
By Dave Lawler & Colin Demarest
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The Hill
Trump: US made Christmas Eve strike on Venezuela facility
By Ellen Mitchell
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The Daily Beast
Putin Burns Trump With Embarrassing Details of Phone Chat
By Annabella Rosciglione
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Home improvement chain buys competitor in $8.8 billion deal
By Matt Durr
People.com
Kathy Griffin Makes Rare Comments About Her Late Brother Who She Says Was a ‘Pedophile’: ‘You Don't Get Over It'
By Angel Saunders
CNN
Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?
By Hadas Gold
The Independent
Texas teenager who went missing outside her home on Christmas Eve could have been trafficked abroad, sheriff warns
By Mike Bedigan
BBC
Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme
By Navin Singh Khadka

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U.S.

CBS News
Transcript from October closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released by Utah court
CNN
Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?
By Hadas Gold
The New York Times
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
By Julian E. Barnes & Tyler Pager

World

AP News
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE and issues warning to Abu Dhabi
By Jon Gambrell
Axios
Taiwan 2027: China's target date for potential takeover fast approaches
By Dave Lawler & Colin Demarest
The Times of Israel
Trump, top aides express concern over Israel’s West Bank policies in meeting with PM

Business

Technology

Engadget
LG to unveil a canvas-style TV at CES 2026
By Andre Revilla
The Verge
This experimental camera can focus on everything at once
By Jess Weatherbed
9to5Google
Samsung doesn’t know what the Galaxy S26 will cost, losing money on Galaxy Z TriFold
By Ben Schoon

Entertainment

The New York Times
George and Amal Clooney Become French Citizens
By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
BBC
Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE
By Emma Saunders
The New York Times
K-Pop Group NewJeans Faces New Uncertainty After Member Is Dropped
By Jin Yu

Sports

NBC Sports
Bijan Robinson sets NFL record for yards from scrimmage before the age of 24
By Josh Alper
The Denver Post
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic suffers knee injury, leaves game in Miami
By Bennett Durando
ESPN
Early Week 18 bets: Ravens-Steelers to be a slugfest, Drake Maye for MVP

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