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Person of interest in arson attack on 'Happy Chanukah' car named
A Melbourne Rabbi's car, adorned with a "Happy Chanukah" sign, was destroyed.
White House to present plans for Trump's ballroom in January
The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump's planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month.
US bombed Islamic State 'scum' to protect 'innocent Christians', Trump says
The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government.
Kimmel tells UK TV that 'tyranny is booming' in US
"I can tell you that from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year."
North Korea reveals new images of its first 'nuclear-powered' submarine
It's equal in size to some of the United States Navy's attack subs.
US lottery player wins second-biggest Powerball ever on Christmas Eve
The winner can claim the full amount in 30 annual payments or opt for a one-off cash payout.
Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in first Christmas sermon
Pope Leo said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world.
King Charles calls for more compassion in Christmas speech
He says he found it "enormously encouraging" how people of different faiths had a "shared longing for peace".
Israel targets Iranian 'terrorist' in Lebanon strike
Israel said it targeted a member of Iran's elite Quds Force and a Hezbollah operative.
Japan has had a surge in fatal bear attacks. Now they're eating them.
Thirteen people have been killed in bear encounters this year, double the previous record.
Denying help to the poor is rejection of God, Pope Leo says
"On Earth, there is no room for God if there is no room for the human person. To refuse one is to refuse the other," said the pope said, lamenting lack of care for children, the poor and immigrants.
Nigeria mosque bombing kills at least seven
It was not immediately clear how many people were injured, though witness Isa Musa Yusha'u told AFP: "I saw many victims being taken away for medical treatment."
4 takeaways from the latest batch of the Epstein files
The US Justice Department has released a new batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - which include many more mentions of Donald Trump.
Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
The power plant would supply Russia's lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush to explore the earth's only natural satellite.
Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war
Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow will accept the new terms.
Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
Throughout the Gaza war that began with Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023, a sombre tone marked Chistmases in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ.
'We don't want a repeat of Bondi in Western Australia'
Perth man pledged support for Bondi shooters hours after attack, court hears.
What you need to know about Australia's gun, protest laws tightening
The NSW government has passed its controversial package of law changes in reaction to the Bondi terror attack.
Calls for UK's role to be considered in sinking of Manawanui
The former Samoa Prime Minister confirmed the navy ship had been surveying the south coast as part of security for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting and King Charles.
Two dead after explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home
Two people are dead and others are missing after a fire and explosion tore into a nursing home on the outskirts of Philadelphia.