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15,981 storiesIceland announces that it will join Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia in boycotting next year's
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 — Iceland announces that it will join Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Austria in protest of Israel's participation.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection files a proposal to request mandatory checks on email and social media
Tourism in the United States — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection files a proposal to request mandatory checks on email and social media accounts for all future Visa Waiver Program applicants. [https://www.9
Twenty-two people are killed and several more injured during the collapse of two adjacent buildings in Fez,
2025 Fez buildings collapse — Twenty-two people are killed and several more injured during the collapse of two adjacent buildings in Fez, Morocco. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/least-19-killed-collapse-
Bolivia and Israel formally restore diplomatic relations, which were severed in response to the Gaza war by
Bolivia–Israel relations — Bolivia and Israel formally restore diplomatic relations, which were severed in response to the Gaza war by former Bolivian president Luis Arce in 2023. [https://apnews.com/article
Benin's government reports that Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, identified as the leader of the failed coup
2025 Beninese coup attempt — Benin's government reports that Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, identified as the leader of the failed coup attempt, flees to Togo, becoming the subject of an extradition request
Tens of thousands of people hold nationwide protests in Bulgaria, calling for Prime Minister Rosen
2025 Bulgarian budget protests — Tens of thousands of people hold nationwide protests in Bulgaria, calling for Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's government to resign over alleged corruption and dissatisfaction wit
Brazil and China begin constructing a joint laboratory for radio astronomic technology with the Federal
Brazil–China relations — Brazil and China begin constructing a joint laboratory for radio astronomic technology with the Federal University of Campina Grande and the Federal University of Paraíba to suppor
Cambodia withdraws its entire delegation from the SEA Games, citing security concerns arising from its
2025 SEA Games — Cambodia withdraws its entire delegation from the SEA Games, citing security concerns arising from its escalating border conflict with the host nation Thailand. [https://www.france
The United States Coast Guard seizes an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
War on cartels (2025–present) — The United States Coast Guard seizes an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The ship was flying the Guyanese flag, despite not being registered in that country, and was en route
At least one person is killed and two others are injured when a fire engulfs a large market in Saint
2025 Fez buildings collapse — At least one person is killed and two others are injured when a fire engulfs a large market in Saint Petersburg, Russia. [https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/video-massive-fire-erupts-
The French cultural ministry reports to the Senate that the Louvre's closed-circuit television camera
2025 Louvre heist — The French cultural ministry reports to the Senate that the Louvre's closed-circuit television camera captured the October jewel theft but was unmonitored at the time, adding that
Supporters of the ruling Liberty and Refoundation party hold protests across Honduras, demanding the results
2025 Honduran general election — Supporters of the ruling Liberty and Refoundation party hold protests across Honduras, demanding the results of the presidential election to be annulled after prolonged delays in t

Three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are killed after an ambush by gunmen in Sistan and
Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency — Three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are killed after an ambush by gunmen in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-attack-revolu
Philippine president Bongbong Marcos announces the cancellation of former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co's
Flood control projects scandal in the Philippines — Philippine president Bongbong Marcos announces the cancellation of former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co's passport and directs government agencies to facilitate Co's return to
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approves a bill that reduces penalties for certain crimes, including
Arrest of Jair Bolsonaro — The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approves a bill that reduces penalties for certain crimes, including attempted coup, which could significantly shorten former president Jair Bolso
Andrej Babiš of the opposition ANO party is appointed as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic for his second
2025 Czech parliamentary election — Andrej Babiš of the opposition ANO party is appointed as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic for his second non-consecutive term. [https://www.reuters.com/world/czech-president-ap
M23 captures Sange, South Kivu, from the Congolese government and Burundian troops.
2025 Uvira offensive — M23 captures Sange, South Kivu, from the Congolese government and Burundian troops. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/9/drc-accuses-rwanda-of-peace-deal-violations-as-m23-adv
British autistic artist Nnena Kalu wins the 2025 Turner Prize for her wrapped fabric sculptures, becoming the
2025 Turner Prize — British autistic artist Nnena Kalu wins the 2025 Turner Prize for her wrapped fabric sculptures, becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the award. [https://the
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India orders IndiGo, the country's largest airline, to reduce
2025 IndiGo disruption — The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India orders IndiGo, the country's largest airline, to reduce its flights by 5% following a scheduling crisis last week that caused tho
Twenty-two people are killed, while 19 are rescued, in a fire at a seven-story building in Jakarta, Indonesia.
2025 Terra Drone Building fire — Twenty-two people are killed, while 19 are rescued, in a fire at a seven-story building in Jakarta, Indonesia. [https://apnews.com/article/office-building-jakarta-indonesia-deadly-
The Catalan government in Spain announces a state of emergency due to the rapid spread of African swine fever
2025 Catalonia swine fever outbreak — The Catalan government in Spain announces a state of emergency due to the rapid spread of African swine fever virus in wild boars in a region to avoid spreading to other regions of
Belarus–Lithuania relations, Violations of non-combatant airspace during the Russo-Ukrainian war
2025 Catalonia swine fever outbreak — Belarus–Lithuania relations, Violations of non-combatant airspace during the Russo-Ukrainian war
The International Criminal Court sentences Janjaweed militia leader Ali Kushayb to 20 years in prison for war
International Criminal Court investigation in Darfur — The International Criminal Court sentences Janjaweed militia leader Ali Kushayb to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the war in Darfur.
Chinese astronauts install debris-shielding on the Tiangong space station following damage to the docked
Chinese space program — Chinese astronauts install debris-shielding on the Tiangong space station following damage to the docked Shenzhou 20 reentry capsule from orbital debris, and the crew conducts a sp
The 2025 SEA Games opens at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with heightened security for
2025 SEA Games — The 2025 SEA Games opens at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with heightened security for Cambodian athletes and staff due to the ongoing Cambodia–Thailand conflict. [