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Around the World
President Zelenskyy Offers to Drop Ukraine’s NATO Membership Bid (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told U.S. envoys that Ukraine is willing to give up its bid to join NATO if it helps bring an end to the war with Russia, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Father, Son Kill 15 At Hanukkah Event In Australia
Australian police said Monday that a father and son carried out a deadly antisemitic terror attack at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and wounding about 40 others, in what officials described as the country’s worst gun violence in nearly three decades.
Uneasy Calm Returns To Amsterdam After Anti-Israel Protests At Concertgebouw
An uneasy calm returned Monday to the streets of Amsterdam after Dutch police said they arrested 22 people following clashes with anti-Israel protesters outside one of the world’s most famous concert halls.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Rare 1,300-Year-Old Menorah Pendant Found Near Temple Mount
A remarkably rare, 1,300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a seven-branched menorah has been uncovered during archaeological excavations beneath the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount, shedding new light on Jewish presence in Jerusalem during a period when Jews were officially barred from entering the city.
Inside the United States
Trump Designates Fentanyl A ‘Weapon Of Mass Destruction’
Following an alarming rise in fentanyl deaths in recent years, President Donald Trump is taking another step in cracking down on the deadly drug seeping its way onto American streets by designating it a weapon of mass destruction.
Person Of Interest Detained After Deadly Brown University Shooting
American authorities have detained “a person of interest” following a deadly shooting at Brown University in the U.S. state of Rhode Island that officials said killed two students and wounded nine others, prompting a campus lockdown and renewed debate over security at the nation’s universities.
President Zelenskyy Offers to Drop Ukraine’s NATO Membership Bid (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told U.S. envoys that Ukraine is willing to give up its bid to join NATO if it helps bring an end to the war with Russia, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Father, Son Kill 15 At Hanukkah Event In Australia
Australian police said Monday that a father and son carried out a deadly antisemitic terror attack at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and wounding about 40 others, in what officials described as the country’s worst gun violence in nearly three decades.
Uneasy Calm Returns To Amsterdam After Anti-Israel Protests At Concertgebouw
An uneasy calm returned Monday to the streets of Amsterdam after Dutch police said they arrested 22 people following clashes with anti-Israel protesters outside one of the world’s most famous concert halls.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Rare 1,300-Year-Old Menorah Pendant Found Near Temple Mount
A remarkably rare, 1,300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a seven-branched menorah has been uncovered during archaeological excavations beneath the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount, shedding new light on Jewish presence in Jerusalem during a period when Jews were officially barred from entering the city.
Inside the United States
Trump Designates Fentanyl A ‘Weapon Of Mass Destruction’
Following an alarming rise in fentanyl deaths in recent years, President Donald Trump is taking another step in cracking down on the deadly drug seeping its way onto American streets by designating it a weapon of mass destruction.
Person Of Interest Detained After Deadly Brown University Shooting
American authorities have detained “a person of interest” following a deadly shooting at Brown University in the U.S. state of Rhode Island that officials said killed two students and wounded nine others, prompting a campus lockdown and renewed debate over security at the nation’s universities.
Around the World
Thousands Rally In Budapest Against Child Abuse Scandals; Demand Premier’s Resignation
Tens of thousands of Hungarians carrying toys and torches rallied in Budapest, demanding the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over child abuse scandals at state-run youth detention centers.
12 Killed In Hanukkah Attack At Sydney’s Bondi Beach; Scores Injured
Australian authorities said at least 12 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and dozens wounded in a shooting attack linked to a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, an incident condemned by leaders in Australia, Britain, and Israel as antisemitic terrorism.
Germany Detains Five Over Suspected Christmas Market Attack Plot
German authorities have detained five men in southern Germany over an alleged plot to carry out a “possibly Islamist-motivated attack” on a Christmas market, officials confirmed late Friday.
Russia Says Ceasefire Depends on Ukraine’s Withdrawal From Donbas as Fighting Intensifies
Russia escalated its war rhetoric Friday, stating that any ceasefire with Ukraine is conditional on Kyiv’s complete withdrawal from the Donbas region, as Ukrainian forces claimed new gains near the strategic northeastern hub of Kupiansk.
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns After Mass Protests Over Corruption Ahead of Euro Adoption
Bulgaria plunged into renewed political turmoil Friday after Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned following mass protests accusing his minority government of corruption, just weeks before the Balkan nation is due to adopt the euro.
Hungary’s Orbán Condemns EU Over Plan to Lock Up Russian Assets
Hungary’s embattled Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, widely viewed as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally within the European Union, has accused the EU’s executive arm of “systematically raping European law” over plans to lock up Russia’s frozen assets until Moscow ends its war in Ukraine and compensates for the devastation it has inflicted.
Germany Summons Russian Ambassador Over Alleged Destabilization Campaign
Germany on Friday summoned the Russian ambassador amid allegations that Moscow is conducting a coordinated campaign to destabilize the country, the European Union’s largest economy, according to government officials.
Hungary Places Youth Detention Centers Under Police Oversight Amid Abuse Scandal (Worthy News Investigation)
A leading human rights group has condemned Hungary’s decision to place state-run youth detention centers under police oversight after abuse scandals triggered calls for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s resignation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander Raad Saad in Gaza Airstrike, Citing Ceasefire Violations
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday that a targeted airstrike in Gaza City killed senior Hamas commander Raad Saad, one of the terror group’s most influential remaining military leaders, in what Israeli officials described as a direct response to repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Block State AI Rules, Pushes Single National Standard to Counter China
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at preventing states from regulating artificial intelligence, asserting that a fragmented regulatory landscape threatens U.S. innovation and global competitiveness—particularly against China.
Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Trump Administration to Defund Planned Parenthood
A federal appeals court delivered a major victory to the Trump administration and the pro-life movement on Friday, ruling that Planned Parenthood is unlikely to succeed in its legal challenge against a key provision of President Donald Trump’s signature domestic-policy law that cuts off federal Medicaid funding to abortion providers.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal of Christian Baker Prosecuted for Declining to Make Cake for Same-Sex Wedding
The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 8 declined to hear the case of a California Christian baker who was prosecuted for refusing, on religious grounds, to create a custom wedding cake celebrating a same-sex marriage. The unsigned order in Miller v. Civil Rights Department came without comment or recorded dissent, leaving in place a California ruling against the baker.
Several Killed And Injured As Shooting Rocks Ivy League Brown University During Final Exams
Students, staff and anxious parents faced an uncertain Sunday and several leaders urged prayers after a shooter killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Thousands Rally In Budapest Against Child Abuse Scandals; Demand Premier’s Resignation
Tens of thousands of Hungarians carrying toys and torches rallied in Budapest, demanding the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over child abuse scandals at state-run youth detention centers.
12 Killed In Hanukkah Attack At Sydney’s Bondi Beach; Scores Injured
Australian authorities said at least 12 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and dozens wounded in a shooting attack linked to a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, an incident condemned by leaders in Australia, Britain, and Israel as antisemitic terrorism.
Germany Detains Five Over Suspected Christmas Market Attack Plot
German authorities have detained five men in southern Germany over an alleged plot to carry out a “possibly Islamist-motivated attack” on a Christmas market, officials confirmed late Friday.
Russia Says Ceasefire Depends on Ukraine’s Withdrawal From Donbas as Fighting Intensifies
Russia escalated its war rhetoric Friday, stating that any ceasefire with Ukraine is conditional on Kyiv’s complete withdrawal from the Donbas region, as Ukrainian forces claimed new gains near the strategic northeastern hub of Kupiansk.
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns After Mass Protests Over Corruption Ahead of Euro Adoption
Bulgaria plunged into renewed political turmoil Friday after Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned following mass protests accusing his minority government of corruption, just weeks before the Balkan nation is due to adopt the euro.
Hungary’s Orbán Condemns EU Over Plan to Lock Up Russian Assets
Hungary’s embattled Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, widely viewed as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally within the European Union, has accused the EU’s executive arm of “systematically raping European law” over plans to lock up Russia’s frozen assets until Moscow ends its war in Ukraine and compensates for the devastation it has inflicted.
Germany Summons Russian Ambassador Over Alleged Destabilization Campaign
Germany on Friday summoned the Russian ambassador amid allegations that Moscow is conducting a coordinated campaign to destabilize the country, the European Union’s largest economy, according to government officials.
Hungary Places Youth Detention Centers Under Police Oversight Amid Abuse Scandal (Worthy News Investigation)
A leading human rights group has condemned Hungary’s decision to place state-run youth detention centers under police oversight after abuse scandals triggered calls for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s resignation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander Raad Saad in Gaza Airstrike, Citing Ceasefire Violations
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday that a targeted airstrike in Gaza City killed senior Hamas commander Raad Saad, one of the terror group’s most influential remaining military leaders, in what Israeli officials described as a direct response to repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Block State AI Rules, Pushes Single National Standard to Counter China
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at preventing states from regulating artificial intelligence, asserting that a fragmented regulatory landscape threatens U.S. innovation and global competitiveness—particularly against China.
Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Trump Administration to Defund Planned Parenthood
A federal appeals court delivered a major victory to the Trump administration and the pro-life movement on Friday, ruling that Planned Parenthood is unlikely to succeed in its legal challenge against a key provision of President Donald Trump’s signature domestic-policy law that cuts off federal Medicaid funding to abortion providers.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal of Christian Baker Prosecuted for Declining to Make Cake for Same-Sex Wedding
The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 8 declined to hear the case of a California Christian baker who was prosecuted for refusing, on religious grounds, to create a custom wedding cake celebrating a same-sex marriage. The unsigned order in Miller v. Civil Rights Department came without comment or recorded dissent, leaving in place a California ruling against the baker.
Several Killed And Injured As Shooting Rocks Ivy League Brown University During Final Exams
Students, staff and anxious parents faced an uncertain Sunday and several leaders urged prayers after a shooter killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Around the World
US-Europe Frictions Over Ending War In Ukraine
Growing frictions between the United States and its European allies emerged Thursday after tense conversations over how to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two, the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU Warns Of Rising Listeria Threat As Aging Population And Changing Diets Drive Infections
European Union health authorities have warned that “changing diets and an aging population” may contribute to a rise in serious and sometimes deadly Listeria infections across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Reported Appointing Two-Star General to Lead Gaza Stabilization Force as Trump Administration Sets Stage for Next Phase of Peace Plan
The Trump administration is preparing to appoint an American two-star general to command the newly formed International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, according to a report published Thursday by Axios citing U.S. and Israeli officials.
House Passes $901B Defense Bill with Major Boosts for U.S.–Israel Security Cooperation
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly advanced the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), approving nearly $900 billion in defense spending and a broad slate of U.S.-Israel security initiatives. The bipartisan vote was 312-112, sending the legislation to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Blocks $1 Billion in Student-Loan Fraud Through Enhanced ID Verification
The Trump administration has prevented more than $1 billion in attempted federal student-loan fraud this year after reinstating strict identity-verification requirements that officials say were weakened under the Biden administration.
Man Accused Of Assassinating Charlie Kirk Makes First In-Person Court Appearance Amid Secrecy Concerns
The man accused of assassinating born-again Christian activist Charlie Kirk, the founder of the Turning Point USA movement, was to make his first in-person court appearance Thursday, nearly three months after he was taken into custody.
Bill To Extend Enhanced Obamacare Subsidies Dies In Senate
As expected, lawmakers failed to pass either of the competing partisan health care bills in the Senate on Thursday.
US-Europe Frictions Over Ending War In Ukraine
Growing frictions between the United States and its European allies emerged Thursday after tense conversations over how to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two, the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU Warns Of Rising Listeria Threat As Aging Population And Changing Diets Drive Infections
European Union health authorities have warned that “changing diets and an aging population” may contribute to a rise in serious and sometimes deadly Listeria infections across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Reported Appointing Two-Star General to Lead Gaza Stabilization Force as Trump Administration Sets Stage for Next Phase of Peace Plan
The Trump administration is preparing to appoint an American two-star general to command the newly formed International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, according to a report published Thursday by Axios citing U.S. and Israeli officials.
House Passes $901B Defense Bill with Major Boosts for U.S.–Israel Security Cooperation
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly advanced the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), approving nearly $900 billion in defense spending and a broad slate of U.S.-Israel security initiatives. The bipartisan vote was 312-112, sending the legislation to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Blocks $1 Billion in Student-Loan Fraud Through Enhanced ID Verification
The Trump administration has prevented more than $1 billion in attempted federal student-loan fraud this year after reinstating strict identity-verification requirements that officials say were weakened under the Biden administration.
Man Accused Of Assassinating Charlie Kirk Makes First In-Person Court Appearance Amid Secrecy Concerns
The man accused of assassinating born-again Christian activist Charlie Kirk, the founder of the Turning Point USA movement, was to make his first in-person court appearance Thursday, nearly three months after he was taken into custody.
Bill To Extend Enhanced Obamacare Subsidies Dies In Senate
As expected, lawmakers failed to pass either of the competing partisan health care bills in the Senate on Thursday.