All-Night Concerts in War-Ravaged Myanmar
But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy. Source link
Ukrainians share tips on Threads to survive winter power cuts : NPR
A resident in Kyiv, Ukraine, helps his 2-year-old daughter use a headlight during a power outage at their apartment amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Andrew Kravchenko/AFP via Getty Images…
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
Family handout Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis on Saturday The man who was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis has been identified by his family as 37-year-old intensive…
Canada’s Marineland Whales Could Find New Homes in U.S.
Marineland, a closed aquatic park in Ontario, had threatened to euthanize its whales after the government denied an application to send them to China. Source link
Israel says it has recovered the last remaining body of a hostage held in Gaza
The recovery is a major breakthrough in moving a three-month ceasefire in Gaza into its next phase. Source link
French MPs take first step towards banning social media for under-15s
France’s National Assembly has taken a first step towards banning social media access for under-15s, a proposal backed by President Emmanuel Macron. Lawmakers in the lower house on Monday agreed…
Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing in Days
The Rafah crossing will open at the end of Israel’s search for the remains of the last captive in Gaza. Source link
In town where they battled ISIS with U.S., Syrias Kurds feel abandoned by ex-ally
The iconic Syrian city of Kobane, where Kurds fought ISIS with the U.S., is now under threat. Source link
Winter Storm Pummels Toronto With Record Snowfall
Canada’s biggest city got roughly 22 inches, and giant snow banks are unlikely to melt soon because of colder than usual temperatures. Source link
Israel says last hostage body returned from Gaza : NPR
Israelis light the 8th candle of Hanukkah in Hostage Square holding placards bearing the face of Ran Gvili in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Dec. 21, 2025, as they call for…