- Death toll in German Christmas market attack reaches 5 with at least 200 woundedon December 21, 2024 at 12:17 pm
Nearly 40 seriously injured; experts surprised by profile of alleged Saudi attacker who supports far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party; […]
- The true story behind Wham's Last Christmas from the people who were there: How bonds forged in Herfordshire classrooms and pubs paired with George Michael's genius led to Britain's favourite festive classicon December 21, 2024 at 12:12 pm
The video for Wham's Last Christmas - celebrating its 40th anniversary - is a vignette of Eighties nostalgia featuring George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley […]
- Aston Villa v Manchester City: Premier League – liveby Barry Glendenning on December 21, 2024 at 12:07 pm
Premier League updates from the 12.30pm GMT kick-offLive scores | Tables | Fixtures | And you can email Barry “I handle the good moments - I handle good the […]
- Germany Christmas market attack: five killed and hundreds injured in ‘terrible, insane’ act – latestby Hamish Mackay (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) on December 21, 2024 at 12:04 pm
German media say toddler among five dead as German chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns the ‘brutality’ of the attackBild, German public-service broadcaster ARD […]
- Middle East crisis live: 14 injured after Israel fails to intercept missile from Yemenby Hayden Vernon on December 21, 2024 at 12:01 pm
Missile fell in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area leaving 14 people with minor injuries; attack comes days after Israel launched deadly strikes on YemenAn article on the […]
- Chiefs are motivated by doubters who say record is a fluke, star says: 'We'll just keep showing up'on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The Kansas City Chiefs have had lots of close calls en route to their 13-1 season, but Justin Reid likes the motivation the naysayers bring.
- Lions' Josh Paschal discusses why he feels like it's destiny to be playing in Detroiton December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Josh Paschal has found himself in a perfect situation – after battling cancer in college, he now plays in a city he says is the "culture of grit."
- Parkas, bucket hats and union jacks: how the Oasis reunion tour is fuelling a comeback for the Britpop lookby Lauren Cochrane on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
With Noel and Liam set to return, the style they popularised in the 1990s is back in the spotlight – but what will the Insta-fashion-conscious Gen Z make of […]
- Actor Mathew Horne looks back: ‘Gavin and Stacey was a big turning point in my life. People would confuse me with Gavin in real life’by Harriet Gibsone on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The comedian and actor on his Cure obsession, surviving a press storm, and being heckled by Robbie WilliamsBorn in Nottinghamshire in 1978, Mathew Horne is a […]
- Newly uncovered sites reveal true power of great Viking army in Britainby Dalya Alberge on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Previously unseen artefacts show invading forces included communities of men, women, children, craftworkers and merchantsDozens of sites linked to the Viking […]
- This is how we do it: ‘We make videos of ourselves having sex, to watch when we’re apart’by Interviews by Elena Angelides on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Amara and Mateo’s sex life was fun first time round, in their 20s. Now it has to be scheduled around childcare and the families they have leftHow do you do […]
- He’s anti-democracy and pro-Trump: the obscure ‘dark enlightenment’ blogger influencing the next US administrationby Jason Wilson on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Key figures in the incoming administration follow Curtis Yarvin, who’s pushing for an autocratic takeover of the USCurtis Yarvin is hardly a household name […]
- ‘I didn’t realize the role rice played’: the ingenious crop cultivation of the Gullah Geechee peopleby Adria R Walker on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Researchers in North Carolina used underwater sonar to map a system created by enslaved people centuries agoAs a former deputy state underwater archaeologist, […]
- Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for coconut, tomato and saag tofu | The new veganby Meera Sodha on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Frozen or tinned spinach is the key to a rich, silky store-cupboard dish that’s best enjoyed with rice or flatbreadsI’ll let you into a secret that every […]
- Trump’s ‘stunningly unqualified’ diplomatic team shapes up at breakneck speedby Robert Taitin Washington DC on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Trump is hardly the first US president to introduce miscast nominees, but he has nominated ambassadors at a rate not recalled in recent memoryThey seem an […]
- Amad Diallo becomes jewel in crown for Amorim’s Manchester Unitedby Will Unwin on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Winger has jumped to the top of the pecking order of wide men since Portuguese took the reins at Old TraffordMost of the noise around those in red at the […]
- Friedkins arrive at Everton while facing flak at Roma after bright startby Nicky Bandini on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
American father and son began positively at the Stadio Olimpico but botched managerial decisions soured moodA banner raised by Roma supporters before their […]
- Hearts Melt As Golden Retriever 'Gently' Wakes Sibling Having a Bad Dreamon December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
"Watching them gently wake each other is so sweet. Their bond is very special," the owner told Newsweek.
- Woman Becomes Mom to Three Sets of Twins, Then Gets Devastating Diagnosison December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
"Every cancer has a flower—my cancer is a sunflower. The sunflower is the only flower that can grow 6 feet tall. It is resilient," the mom said.
- Penn State vs SMU Expert Predictions For College Football Playoff First Roundon December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Expert predictions for the first-round matchup of SMU and Penn State in the College Football Playoff.
- Workplace Experts Talk Navigating Politics in the Office: Newsweek Podcaston December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
People are arguing over politics in general, but also at work. It's hurting productivity, culture and retention.
- The Brutalist director Brady Corbet: ‘If you’re not daring to suck, you’re not doing much’by Xan Brooks on December 21, 2024 at 11:55 am
The film-maker’s latest is a three and-a-half-hour epic about the building of a modernist masterpiece, and the toll its creation takes on its architect. The […]
- Joe Biden Overtakes Donald Trump on Judicial Appointmentson December 21, 2024 at 11:47 am
All of Biden's picks will serve lifetime appointments, meaning they will serve to protect his legacy when Trump takes office.
- Lindsey Vonn, 40, finishes 14th in first World Cup race in nearly six yearsby Agencies on December 21, 2024 at 11:44 am
Vonn comes home 14th in the super-G at St MoritzUS star announced return to competition last monthLindsey Vonn finished 14th position in a super-G on Saturday […]
- Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas accuse RSPCA of ‘legitimising cruelty’by Jem Bartholomew on December 21, 2024 at 11:31 am
TV presenter and Green party politician resign from animal-welfare charity over response to undercover abattoir videosThe BBC presenter Chris Packham and the […]
- Major insurance company to drop all condo policies in Californiaon December 21, 2024 at 11:31 am
A major insurer is dropping all its condo policies in California, it has announced.
- Kasparian of 'Young Turks' explodes at possibility of Harris becoming California governor: 'I'm gonna move!'on December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
"The Young Turks" co-host Ana Kasparian yelled in dismay when she considered the possibility that California Democrats could elect Kamala Harris for governor.
- Ho, ho … huh? Can you spot the 15 festive pickles in this Christmas cartoon?by Edith Pritchett on December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
Eyes peeled this Noel? Answers below (no cheating now!)Click for a larger version of the puzzle. You’ve studied the picture … so how did you do? Continue […]
- Only 35% of Americans trust the US judicial system. This is catastrophic | David Daleyby David Daley on December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
American confidence in the courts has hit a record low across party lines. This is worrying – if not surprisingThe US supreme court has been hijacked by the […]
- ‘One of the most beloved writers of all time’: the genius of Joan Aiken at 100by Amanda Craig on December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
From The Wolves of Willoughby Chase to Black Hearts in Battersea, Joan Aiken’s tales of plucky orphans surviving in industrial Britain are a keystone of […]
- AI cameras are giving DC's air defense a major upgradeon December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
Artificial intelligence-based cameras are giving air defense operators unprecedented capabilities in monitoring and protecting airspace.
- Luigi Mangione Could Sway Jurors in His Favor With His Good Lookson December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
A jury consulting expert said Luigi Mangione's appearance could impact the jury pool in his trial.
- Gen Z Woman Explores U.S. Cities for Months To Find the Perfect Place To Liveon December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
"Everywhere you go, if you ask locals' opinions, they're going to tell you totally different things,' said Grace Lemire of her quest to find a new home.
- Amanda Overstreet's Mom Breaks Silence on Daughter Found in Freezeron December 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
Leanne Imer, the biological mother of Amanda Overstreet, spoke to Newsweek about her daughter, whose body was found in a freezer.
- Guatemala takes 160 minors from Lev Tahor sect into protective custody amid abuse claimson December 21, 2024 at 10:54 am
40 women also removed from cult's farm; suspected bones of child found; prosecutors say group raided over suspicions of 'forced pregnancy, mistreatment of […]
- 170 House Republicans Defied Donald Trump Despite Primaries Threaton December 21, 2024 at 10:43 am
President-elect called for any in his party who "bring the mess of the Debt Limit" into his administration to face primaries.
- Ronny Chieng on 'Selfish' Choice With Wife to Freeze Embryos for Kids Lateron December 21, 2024 at 10:30 am
The comedian and actor advises other men going through IVF to be present with their partner and support her in any way they can.
- Commanders Set to Relocate to DC Following RFK Stadium Bill Being Passedon December 21, 2024 at 10:28 am
The Washington Commanders are set to relocate back to DC following the surprising passing of the RFK Stadium Bill.
- Ukraine's Drones Wreak Havoc in Russia's BRICS Summit Host Cityon December 21, 2024 at 10:17 am
Video shows drones hitting Kazan, the capital of Russia's Tatarstan republic on Saturday.
- Moment couple's romantic Christmas proposal video was ruined by VERY unwelcome visitoron December 21, 2024 at 10:15 am
This is the moment that a couple's seemingly romantic Christmas proposal video was ruined by a gruesome detail occurring in just a split second in New York […]
- DC violent crime dips 35% in 2024, reaches 30-year low: US Attorneyon December 21, 2024 at 10:12 am
Violent crime in Washington, D.C., has seen a 35% decline in 2024 compared to 2023, and violent crime in the district is now at a 30-year low.
- Incest sex slave horror: Couple who raped their four daughters, aged 12 to 21 left them with pelvic injuries, bruising and sexually transmitted diseaseson December 21, 2024 at 10:10 am
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: A Belgian couple who repeatedly raped their four daughters left them with sexually transmitted diseases bruising, and pelvic […]
- MK threatens that judges ‘playing hardball’ will lead to resumption of judicial overhaulon December 21, 2024 at 10:07 am
Simcha Rothman, a leader of push to expand government's power by curbing legal system's independence, also claims 'consensus' for firing AG and defends […]
- In the DRC, rape is rife. How can women recover in a war zone?by Mark Townsend in Goma on December 21, 2024 at 10:05 am
Near the eastern city of Goma, charities such as MSF are reporting rising numbers of refugees experiencing rape and tortureAs a sign of commitment to peace, […]
- As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently | Jane Martinsonby Jane Martinson on December 21, 2024 at 10:00 am
More people are avoiding ‘boring’ or ‘depressing’ news for scrolling social media, but accurate reporting has never been more vitalThe other night I […]
- Russia sends commission to Kherson region unit due to suicides, sabotage - partisanson December 21, 2024 at 11:58 am
The Russian Ministry of Defense sent a commission to the 1196th Motorized Rifle Regiment, stationed in the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region, […]
- Car ploughs into ‘fairytale’ Christmas market killing at least five, injuring scoresby Rob Harris on December 21, 2024 at 11:44 am
The driver was arrested shortly after he had barrelled into a crowd in Magdeburg, Germany, when the town centre was teeming with holiday shoppers.
- Consequences of enemy drone attacks eliminated in Zaporizhzhiaon December 21, 2024 at 11:28 am
In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers eliminated the consequences of drone attacks. 30 rescuers were involved.
- 20 buildings damaged in Kharkiv due to yesterday's drone attackon December 21, 2024 at 11:01 am
In Kharkiv, as a result of yesterday's drone attack in the Saltovsky and Kyivsky districts of the city, 20 buildings were damaged.
- 13-year-old girl was injured in Kherson due to Russian shellingon December 21, 2024 at 10:40 am
A 13-year-old girl was injured in Kherson as a result of shelling of the Korabelny district.
- Russians move military equipment to Kurakhove direction - partisanson December 21, 2024 at 10:26 am
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement recorded the movement of a column of Russian heavy military equipment in the direction of Rostov-on-Don.
- Pakistan Taliban claim raid that killed 16 soldiersby webdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) on December 21, 2024 at 10:02 am
Officials say 5 more were critically wounded
- December 21, 2024 - 1000 UTCon December 21, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Russian decoy drone found in Kyiv regionon December 21, 2024 at 9:59 am
Sappers from Ukraine's State Emergency Service have recovered the remains of an enemy drone from a tree in a settlement in the Kyiv region.
- Two injured as invaders shell Stanislav in Kherson region with artilleryon December 21, 2024 at 9:38 am
Russian forces have struck the village of Stanislav, Kherson region, with artillery, injuring two people.
- Defending identity key to people's and state's survival – Tochytskyion December 21, 2024 at 9:17 am
Defending identity and subjectivity is crucial to ensuring the survival of both the people and the state, Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Strategic […]
- Death toll in attack on German Christmas market rises to 5; more than 200 injuredby webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 9:04 am
Officials say a Saudi doctor intentionally drove a car into a busy Christmas market
- Russia reports drone attacks on four regionson December 21, 2024 at 8:54 am
Explosions were reported early on Saturday, December 21, in the Russian city of Sochi, with air defense systems reportedly intercepting drones.
- Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacksby webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) on December 21, 2024 at 8:44 am
They get 2-10 years two to 10 years of in connection with attacks on military facilities
- Missile fired from Yemen hits Israel, wounding 16by webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 8:33 am
It’s the second such attack within days
- Ukrainian forces down 57 enemy drones overnight, 56 veer off courseon December 21, 2024 at 8:29 am
Ukrainian forces downed 57 Russian drones overnight between December 20 and 21, while another 56 failed to reach their targets, likely due to electronic […]
- VOA Kurdish: Leader of Islamic Union of Kurdistan visits Turkey for talksby webdesk@voanews.com (Snur Karim) on December 21, 2024 at 8:13 am
Bahadin announces the trip on his social media accounts
- VOA Kurdish: Torture and repression in Iraqi and Syrian prisonsby webdesk@voanews.com (Balen Saleh) on December 21, 2024 at 8:12 am
Former prisoners such as Aras Taleb Rashid, who was arrested for opposing Saddam Hussein, recall the similar methods of torture used in Iraqi and Syrian prisons
- VOA Kurdish: Kobani residents fear new threats amid Turkish-backed groups’ attacksby webdesk@voanews.com (Newroz Resho, Herow Zangana) on December 21, 2024 at 8:12 am
Residents of Kobani and nearby villages are worried about renewed threats from Turkish-backed armed groups, despite their hopes for peace following the […]
- Trump adds EU to list of trade partners he threatens with tariffsby webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 8:12 am
The European Union lacks a single figure who can make the purchase commitments of natural gas and oil on behalf of its 27 member states that Trump is seeking
- War update: 211 clashes reported in past day, most attacks in Kursk sectoron December 21, 2024 at 8:10 am
Ukrainian forces engaged in 211 combat clashes with Russian invaders on December 20, with the largest number of skirmishes recorded in the Kursk, Pokrovsk, […]
- Amid pope's big Holy Year, overtourism aggravates housing crisisby webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 8:00 am
Critics say it pushes out Romans
- Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad tasteby webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 7:59 am
Price for the butter so essential to pastries has shot up in recent months, by 25% since September alone
- Pennsylvania's Bethlehem, founded by Moravians on Christmas eve, keeps its traditions aliveby webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 7:58 am
In 1937, the local chamber of commerce launched a campaign promoting Bethlehem as ‘Christmas City USA’
- Capybaras take their turn as the holiday season's 'it' animalby webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 7:58 am
It’s the world's largest rodent
- Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up spaceby webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) on December 21, 2024 at 7:57 am
It’s about ‘building the world that I want to live in … not asking for permission,’ one says
- Russian forces kill one, injure eight in Donetsk region in past 24 hourson December 21, 2024 at 7:45 am
Russian forces killed one civilian and injured eight others in the Donetsk region on Friday, December 20.
- US government avoids a shutdown as funding bill clears Congresson December 21, 2024 at 7:33 am
A car ploughed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in Germany, killing at least two people and injuring at least 68 others.
- Two dead, dozens more injured after car ploughs into crowd at German Christmas marketon December 21, 2024 at 7:28 am
A car ploughed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in Germany, killing at least two people and injuring at least 68 others.
- Two killed, 11 wounded as Russian forces shell over 40 settlements in Kherson region in past dayon December 21, 2024 at 7:22 am
Two people were killed and 11 more wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region over the past 24 hours.
- Myanmar ethnic rebels say they’ve captured junta western commandby webdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) on December 21, 2024 at 7:19 am
If true, it would be a major blow to the junta
- Explaining: Russian cyberattack, Putin’s cynical statements, Slipak’s anniversaryon December 21, 2024 at 7:00 am
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of […]
- Russia’s war casualties up by 1,860 in past dayon December 21, 2024 at 6:44 am
Russia’s casualty toll in the war unleashed against Ukraine is currently estimated at 772,280, including 1,860 killed or wounded in action in the past day […]
- IMF approves new $1.1B tranche for Ukraineon December 21, 2024 at 6:23 am
Following Friday's meeting on the sixth review of the Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine, the IMF Executive Board decided to allocate for Ukraine the next […]
- Australians return home as Vanuatu rescues continueby Emily Verdouw, Samantha Lock on December 21, 2024 at 6:04 am
Another 141 Australian citizens touched down in Brisbane overnight following the devastating earthquake.
- Border guards employ FPV drones, mortars to destroy Russian dugouts, anti-aircraft systemon December 21, 2024 at 6:03 am
Fighters from the Scorpion unit at the Hart border guards brigade, using kamikaze FPV drones and mortars, engaged Russian dugouts and firing positions in the […]
- December 21, 2024 - 0600 UTCon December 21, 2024 at 6:00 am
- Congress approves funding bill, ignoring Trump demand over shutdownby Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Matt Brown on December 21, 2024 at 5:58 am
Donald Trump urged the US government shutdown to “start now”, but a bipartisan a deal was approved by Republicans and Democrats alike at the last minute.
- Russia deliberately attacks Ukraine with missiles before convening UNSC - Kyslytsyaon December 21, 2024 at 5:40 am
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya says Russia launched missile strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities at least 18 times before […]
- UN confirms over 12,300 civilian deaths in Ukraineon December 21, 2024 at 5:20 am
The United Nations has officially documented at least 12,300 civilian deaths in Ukraine as a result of the Russian war, as well as over 27,800 injuries since […]
- Umerov, Austin discuss battlefield developments, aid to Ukraine, next Ramstein meetingon December 21, 2024 at 5:02 am
Ukraine and U.S. defense chiefs had a phone call on Friday to discuss the developments on the frontlines, the prospects for continued military support from the […]
- Real Science and the Earth's Magnietic Fieldon December 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Photo Credit: Defense Visual Information Distribution ServiceNASA seems intent […]
- Whatever Happened to the Presumption of Innocence?on December 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Photo Credit:Justice figurine with scales PexelsHave we forgotten the Duke […]
- The Irresponsible Statecraft of Defeaton December 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Photo Credit: AT via Magic StudioPresident Trump should embrace Churchill’s […]
- The Democrat Trump-Musk Feud Strategyon December 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Photo Credit: AT via Magic StudioThe swamp dwellers are now in a quandary. They […]