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US Coast Guard Pursues Sanctioned Venezuelan Tanker as Trump Intensifies Blockade Efforts

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

A U.S. Coast Guard vessel chased a sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of actions aimed at curbing...

Shadowy gentleman slipping away with scattered silverware and a leather satchel in dimly lit Élysée Palace hall.

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Silver Steward Arrested in French President’s Palace After Theft of Priceless Tableware

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

A silver steward at the Élysée Palace has been arrested for stealing priceless silverware. The theft, which involved items of table service worth...

Crowd raising arms in celebration at Stonehenge during winter solstice with golden sunrise light

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Thousands Cheer as Sun Rises Over Stonehenge on Winter Solstice

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

On Sunday, the winter solstice, thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge to welcome the first sunrise of the year, turning the ancient stone circle...

Ryan Gerard lifts a gleaming golf trophy with an ecstatic grin amid Mauritius

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Ryan Gerard’s Mauritius Run Secures Masters Spot as Field Grows to 86

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

Ryan Gerard's 10,000‑mile journey to Mauritius proved worth every mile. The Australian golfer entered the co‑sanctioned Mauritius Open while ranked...

Israeli Cabinet members debating new settlements with a flag and map showing West Bank locations

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Israel’s Cabinet Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements Amid Rising Violence

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Israel’s cabinet approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that brings the total number of new settlements to 69, a record,...

Angélique Kidjo singing with Jaylann and Lartiste amid flashing cameras and cheering fans watching Moroccan team on field

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Morocco Opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations Amid Rain, Royal Presence, and High Hopes

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

Morocco's opening match of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations was a spectacle of rain, royal fanfare, and hopeful anticipation. The capital city of Rabat...

Australian cricket team celebrating victory with captain Pat Cummins raising arms and fans waving Australian flags

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England Clinches Ashes with 3-0 Series Sweep, Aiming for 5-0

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

England has secured the Ashes with two matches left, a triumph that turned the tide of a series dominated by a struggling Australian side. The...

Brendon McCullum standing with England team around cricket chalkboard under Ashes light with Lord

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England’s Bazball Strategy Falters in the Ashes, as Coach and Captain Admit Preparation Missteps

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

England's bold Bazball approach, designed to dominate the Ashes, met an unexpected setback as coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes admitted...

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Thousands Gather at Bondi Beach to Remember 15 Victims of Hannukah Massacre

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

A week after the deadly Hannukah attack on Bondi Beach, more than 10,000 mourners gathered under tight police security on Sunday evening to honor the...

Jayden Schaper triumphantly raising his arms with sunset gold light on a lush golf course and turquoise waters nearby

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Jayden Schaper Secures Mauritius Open Title in Playoff, Climbs World Ranking to No.63

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

South African golfer Jayden Schaper captured the Mauritius Open on Sunday after a dramatic playoff victory over American Ryan Gerard. Schaper...