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Neymar Undergoes Knee Arthroscopy, Aims for World Cup Play

Morgan J. Carter December 25, 2025

On Monday, Santos confirmed that Neymar underwent a minor arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to address lingering pains that have kept him off the...

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Papiri Children Freed After Month-Long Abduction in Christmas Reunion

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A Christmas reunion in Papiri, Nigeria, turned into a tear‑filled celebration as 130 schoolchildren and teachers were finally released after a month...

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French Post Office Hit by DDoS Attack, Cybercrime Group Claims Responsibility Ahead of Christmas

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A major cyberattack that halted package deliveries at France’s national postal service just days before Christmas has been claimed by a pro‑Russian...

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Mexico Continues Oil Supply to Cuba Amid Blackouts, Says President Sheinbaum

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

In a move aimed at averting widespread blackouts on the island, Mexico’s president announced that two tankers have delivered 80,000 barrels of oil to...

Voters queue at a faded tent in Guinea with bright colors and flags, holding voting cards and party banners.

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Guinea Holds First Presidential Election Since 2021 Coup

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Guinea heads to its presidential election on Sunday, with junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya expected to win amid a weakened opposition and...

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2025 Ranks Among Global Hottest Years as Climate Central Highlights Rising Heat and Policy Backslides

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The calendar year 2025 has been identified as one of the top five hottest years worldwide, a fact that carries significant...

Plane wreckage scatters along Texas coastline with rescue boat pulling up to shore and dense fog rolling behind

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Mexican Navy Plane Crashes in Texas Fog, Killing Six; Investigation Highlights Low-Altitude Landing

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

A Mexican Navy Beech King Air 350i carrying a young burn patient and seven others crashed off the Texas coast in dense fog, killing at least six,...

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Venezuela Parliament Passes Law Targeting Oil Tanker Seizures Amid U.S. Blockade

Morgan J. Carter December 25, 2025

In a swift two‑day session, Venezuela’s National Assembly approved a bill that could criminalize the seizure of oil tankers and other actions that...

Private jet takes off from Esenboga airport with a twisted metal debris field on the tarmac and a smoke plume rising above.

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Private Jet Crash Kills Libyan Military Delegation in Turkey

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A private jet carrying Libya’s top military commander and several officers crashed after taking off from Ankara’s Esenboga airport, killing all eight...

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Bolivia Opens Doors to Global Satellite Internet as President Signs Decree to Bridge Digital Divide

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

Bolivia’s new government has just opened the country to global satellite internet providers, a move that could finally bring high‑speed connectivity...