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Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after US, Japan tensions

HONG KONG (AP) — China's military on Monday dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around the island of Taiwan, a move Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist...

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Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured

HAMMONTON, N.J. (AP) — Two helicopters crashed midair in New Jersey on Sunday, killing one person and critically injuring another, authorities say. Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said...

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Knife attack near Suriname’s capital Paramaribo kills at least 9 people, including kids, police say

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — A knife attack outside Suriname ’s capital of Paramaribo killed at least nine people, including five children, police said Sunday. Officials said the victims...

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Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents...

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Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida...

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Bus accident leaves 15 dead in Guatemala and government declares 3-day national mourning period

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AP) — An intermunicipal bus veered off a road in Guatemala and fell into a deep ravine, killing 15 passengers and injuring at least 15 others, authorities said Saturday, and...

December 27, 2025 8:24 pm EST EST

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

The attack began in the early morning hours Saturday and was continuing as day broke.

December 27, 2025 6:40 pm EST EST

Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. The agreement took effect at...

December 27, 2025 11:26 pm EST EST

Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister

NEW YORK (AP) — Two sisters testified at Harvey Weinstein’s most recent criminal trial. Kaja Sokola accused the disgraced movie mogul of sexual assault. Ewa Sokola was called as a witness to boost...

December 26, 2025 3:25 pm EST EST

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Several key issues remain unresolved in ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and the United States over a potential framework to end Russia’s war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

December 26, 2025 2:09 pm EST EST