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- Yahoo Sports
NBA on Christmas Day: Spurs-Knicks live results, updates, highlights, analysis
The NBA's annual Christmas Day slate is a holiday in itself, and many still view it as the unofficial start of the season.
- Sky News
'No respite even at Christmas': Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia's Christmas Day bombardment of Ukraine, saying the hail of missiles and drones was "bloody and brutal". The prime minister lamented there was "no respite even at Christmas" for Ukrainians, who spent the morning sheltering in metro stations as bombs rained down on their cities. Russia's defence ministry said it carried out a "massive strike" on energy facilities it claimed supported Kyiv's military.
- France 24
Russia blames 'terrorism' for sinking of cargo ship off the Spanish coast
Russian authorities on Wednesday blamed the sinking of a cargo ship off the coast of Spain on a "terrorist act" but did not offer evidence to support the claim. The Ursa Major vessel from the Oboronlogistika company, which belongs to the Russian defence ministry, was sailing from Saint Petersburg to Vladivostok in Russia's Far East. A "terrorist act" sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week, the Russian state-owned company that owns the vessel sai
- Yahoo Sports
Chiefs vs. Steelers score, live updates: Kansas City looks to clinch AFC No. 1 seed on Christmas Day Netflix NFL special
Netflix joins the NFL broadcasting fray as two AFC powers take center stage on Christmas Day.
- USA TODAY
Biden signs law mandating colleges report hazing incidents
Among the dozens of bills President Joe Biden signed on Christmas Eve was the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
- HuffPost
The Kelces Crapping On 'Love Actually' Is The Christmas Gift You Need Right Now
On their podcast, brothers Travis and Jason Kelce rebutted Kylie Kelce's love of the 2003 ensemble Christmas movie.
- USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley split the bill to purchase Christmas golf carts for offensive line
The running back and quarterback split the bill on golf carts for the entire offensive line.
- The Guardian
Police officers fired Tasers at knifeman before fatal gunshot
Police watchdog investigating shooting in residential area in Worcestershire on Christmas Eve
- People
Drake Shares Cozy Christmas Look with Ominous Caption: ‘I Used to Look Up to Some People’
The 'One Dance' rapper has had a months-long feud with Kendrick Lamar and other musicians this year
- FTW Outdoors
NFL fans were so confused after the refs hit Xavier Worthy with an excessive celebration penalty following a TD
While the NFL has moved away from the "No Fun League" days of excessive celebration penalties for pretty much anything choreographed, some celebrations can still lead to flags. Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy evidently crossed that line on Wednesday. Following the…
- Evening Standard
Kazakhstan plane crash: Dozens dead after aircraft comes down in foggy conditions
Kazakhstan's emergency ministry said 42 people likely died in an Azerbaijan Airlines' plane crash
- RFI
Ravaged forest threatens Mayotte's biodiversity, economy and food security
In the wake of Cyclone Chido, the worst natural disaster to hit the Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years, Mayotte's forests have been devastated – and with them the island's biodiversity, food security and local economy. The cyclone destroyed homes and infrastructure, and the death toll is expected to reach the hundreds, if not thousands.The impact on Mayotte's natural habitat too has been severe, with its tropical forests almost entirely destroyed – which will have serious economic consequences
- Simply Wall St.
Is FRP Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FRPH) Stock Price Struggling As A Result Of Its Mixed Financials?
It is hard to get excited after looking at FRP Holdings' (NASDAQ:FRPH) recent performance, when its stock has declined...
- PA Media: Video
Dozens dead as Azerbaijani plane crashes in Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijani plane with 67 people onboard has crashed near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said. Deputy prime minister Kanat Bozumbaev disclosed the figures while meeting with Azerbaijani officials, the Russian news agency Interfax reported.
- The Independent
Beyoncé NFL halftime show – LIVE: How to watch Christmas Day performance as anticipation builds
Pop superstar is gearing up to perform Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show in her hometown of Houston
- The Canadian Press
Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters leave casualties
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad's government killed two Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to interim officials.
- The Canadian Press
Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.
- RFI
New government of French PM Bayrou settles in under shadow of no-confidence vote
The new government of Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a frantic fortnight as it battles to establish its credibility and fend off cross-party attempts to kill it in its infancy. "I am confident that the policies I am outlining and the government team I have formed will ensure we are not censured," declared Bayrou just hours after announcing his cabinet on Monday evening.Bayrou, 73, a canny operator who styles himself as a centrist, is President Emmanuel Macron's fourth Prime Minister of 202
- Deadline
Everything We Know About ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ So Far
A Happy Gilmore sequel is coming thanks to Netflix, Adam Sandler and others. The actor, who will reprise his role as the titular former hockey player-turned-golfer, also has hinted at several special guest stars who may appear in the sequel film. Christopher McDonald, who played antagonist Shooter McGavin in the 1996 original film, first teased …
- The Guardian
Body discovered in wheel well of United Airlines plane in Hawaii
Flight left Chicago’s O’Hare airport on morning of Christmas Eve and body discovered at Hawaii’s Kahului airport