World

The US conducted strikes on over 70 ISIS targets in Syria in response to the deaths of three Americans in Palmyra, using jets, helicopters, and artillery.

TikTok signs deal to create a U.S. joint venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. ByteDance retains partial ownership; U.S. data protection ensured.

Michaela Benthaus, a wheelchair user and ESA engineer, will travel past the Kármán line on Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission on December 18, 2025.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board unanimously advised shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s bid, citing higher risks and favoring Netflix’s proposal.

Zelenskyy says no consensus reached on key territorial issues after U.S.-Ukraine peace talks in Berlin, with progress on security guarantees noted.

Anxiety rises in Providence after a Brown University shooting suspect was released; authorities continue the investigation with no credible threats reported.

On December 14, a shooting at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah left 10 dead. Two suspects are in custody, and police urge people to avoid the area.

Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in court for the first time in person; he faces aggravated murder charges.

Gaza universities are reopening after two years of war, restoring education and hope despite widespread destruction, students and staff say.

Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight drone strikes as Zelenskyy prepares a revised peace proposal for U.S. negotiators amid continued regional tensions.