Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Peace in First Christmas Message Amid Middle East and Ukraine Conflicts
VATICAN CITY — On Christmas Day 2025, Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt plea for peace in his first-ever Christmas “Urbi et…
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Sofia Martinez covers film, television, streaming and internet culture. At TRN, she explores how entertainment reflects and shapes politics, identity and generational change.
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European Cities Face Backlash Over Modern Christmas Traditions
BRUSSELS, Belgium — As the holiday season unfolds across Europe, a wave of controversy has emerged surrounding efforts by cities and institutions…
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Reckless Joyride in Kazakhstan Ends with Crash into Giant Christmas Tree
SARYAGASH, Kazakhstan — A late-night joyride spiraled into chaos early Christmas morning when a driver crashed a Russian-made Lada sedan into a…
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CDC Investigates Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Oysters Across 22 States
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on December 24 that it is investigating a salmonella outbreak…
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Tito Asfura Clinches Honduras Presidency in Contentious Election Backed by Trump
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — In a tightly contested and polarized race, Tito Asfura, endorsed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, secured the presidency…
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Massachusetts Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure from Texas Traveler
BOSTON, Mass. — Health officials in Massachusetts issued a public alert on Wednesday after a traveler from Texas, diagnosed with measles, potentially…
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Ukraine and U.S. Near Agreement on 20-Point Security Framework Amid Russian Resistance
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on December 24 that Ukraine and the United States are close to finalizing a…
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Christmas Celebrations Rekindle Hope in Bethlehem After Years of Conflict
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — For the first time in over two years, the streets of Bethlehem came alive with the joyful sounds…
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Three Convicted in Foiled ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Manchester’s Jewish Community
MANCHESTER, England — Three men were convicted on Tuesday for their roles in planning a devastating gun attack on Jewish targets in…
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Greta Thunberg Arrested in London Supporting Palestinian Prisoners on Hunger Strike
LONDON, England — Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist known globally for her environmental advocacy, was arrested Tuesday during a protest in…