U.S. officials meet with Mexican president amid record migrant crossings
The visit came as migrants are crossing the border in record numbers and Congress has been unable to reach a consensus on funding border security.
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Eiffel Tower closes as staff strikes, union says landmark "headed for disaster"
Around 800 employees work at the tower every day, and 6,000,000 people visit each year, making it the most visited ticketed monument in the world.
Day after Ukraine hits Russian warship, Russian attacks knock out power in Kherson
Targeting energy infrastructure was a Russian tactic last winter, when it tried to break Ukrainians' spirit by denying them heating and running water.
Israel pounds central and southern Gaza after widening its offensive
"It was a night of hell. We haven't seen such bombing since the start of the war," one Gaza resident says.
"Parasite" actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in South Korea, officials say
Police earlier said an unconscious Lee Sun-kyun was discovered at an unidentified Seoul location.
French man allegedly kills wife and 4 young kids on Christmas
"A whole family was killed," said the town's mayor. "It's an absolute horror."
Israel bombs central Gaza as Netanyahu maintains hard line on Hamas
Latest strikes could mean Israel is set to expand its ground offensive into a third section of Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist Hamas must be destroyed before the war can end.
Navalny confirms he's in Arctic penal colony and says he's "fine"
The Russian opposition leader says he's "relieved" that he's "finally made it." His whereabouts were unknown for more than two weeks before his spokesperson said he'd been located.
U.S. retaliates after drone attack wounded 3 troops on base in Iraq, Pentagon says
The drone attack was conducted by an Iran-affiliated militant group, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Researchers study impact of billions of pounds of microplastics on oceans
A recent study estimates there are now 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean.
Paul Whelan issues plea to Biden: "He's the man that can bring me home"
Whelan was first detained by Russian authorities in December 2018 while attending a friend's wedding. He was convicted in 2020 of espionage and sentenced to 16 years of hard labor.
Christmas photos from around the world
Some somber, some celebratory — photos show how the world is marking Christmas 2023.
King Charles and the royal family join traditional Christmas celebration
King Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the royal family gathered for their traditional Christmas celebration in Sandringham.
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny now in Arctic penal colony, spokesperson says
Concern was rising because the imprisoned leading Kremlin opposition leader hadn't been heard from in more than two weeks.
Pope blasts weapons industry, appeals for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Trump calls off plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution
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Strait of Hormuz still unsafe for ships, maritime group warns
Chats from Nolan Wells' phone show what friends said when he vanished
U.S. banks dropped customers over political views, regulator says
Ilhan Omar's relatives subpoenaed as part of immigration probe
Person of interest identified in sex assault at UChicago frat house
Talarico announces record-breaking $64 million fundraising haul
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