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16,028 storiesThe Parker Solar Probe attempts its closest-ever approach to the Sun to study the sun's temperatures,
NASA large strategic science missions — The Parker Solar Probe attempts its closest-ever approach to the Sun to study the sun's temperatures, radiation, and magnetic field. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q7lnyw25wo
The Danish government announces an increase in defense spending for Greenland hours after US president-elect
Denmark–United States relations — The Danish government announces an increase in defense spending for Greenland hours after US president-elect Donald Trump repeated his interest in purchasing Greenland, although th
At least 21 people are killed and 25 others are injured in a series of violent incidents in Mozambique
2024 Mozambican protests — At least 21 people are killed and 25 others are injured in a series of violent incidents in Mozambique following the previous day's confirmation by the high court of Daniel Chapo a
Maia Sandu is sworn in for her second four-year term as the President of Moldova.
Protests against Donald Trump — Maia Sandu is sworn in for her second four-year term as the President of Moldova. [https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/24/maia-sandu-returns-office-for-second-term-as-presid
Turkey's interior minister announces that more than 25,000 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria since
Deir ez-Zor offensive — Turkey's interior minister announces that more than 25,000 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria since former president Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by rebels. [https://english.
Twelve people are killed and four others are injured in an explosion at an explosives factory in Kavakli,
2024 Lobitos oil spill — Twelve people are killed and four others are injured in an explosion at an explosives factory in Kavakli, Balıkesir Province, Turkey. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/24/bla
Hong Kong offers bounties of HK$1 million (US$128,728) each for six foreign pro-democracy activists accused
2024 Mozambican protests — Hong Kong offers bounties of HK$1 million (US$128,728) each for six foreign pro-democracy activists accused of violating the national security law, including Tony Chung, and also r
In his Christmas speech, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri announces that he will abdicate on 3 October 2025 and
Protests against Donald Trump — In his Christmas speech, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri announces that he will abdicate on 3 October 2025 and hand over the throne to his son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. [htt

Palestinian factions turn over their arms to the Lebanese army and vacate their headquarters in Lebanon.
2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon — Palestinian factions turn over their arms to the Lebanese army and vacate their headquarters in Lebanon. [https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20241223-palestine-factions-hand-weapons
A man is arrested after fatally burning a woman yesterday on a Subway train in New York City, New York,
2024 New York City Subway immolation — A man is arrested after fatally burning a woman yesterday on a Subway train in New York City, New York, United States. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/23/suspect-arrested-a
Student loans in the United States, Economic policy of the Joe Biden administration
Mexican drug war — Student loans in the United States, Economic policy of the Joe Biden administration
The Government of Sudan suspends participation in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification hunger
2024 famine in Sudan — The Government of Sudan suspends participation in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification hunger monitoring system, in advance of a new report about famine occurring in t
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rebuffs U.S.
Panama–United States relations — Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rebuffs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's recent threat to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, saying its shipping tolls aren't inf
The perpetrator of a car attack Dingcheng, Changde, China, in November is sentenced to death by Chinese
2024 Changde car attack — The perpetrator of a car attack Dingcheng, Changde, China, in November is sentenced to death by Chinese authorities. [https://legal.gmw.cn/2024-12/23/content_37754485.htm (Xinhua)]
The United States House Committee on Ethics releases a report on former Florida representative and Attorney
Second presidency of Donald Trump — The United States House Committee on Ethics releases a report on former Florida representative and Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz, revealing that Gaetz paid women for sexual a
A team of scientists at the North-Eastern Federal University in Sakha Republic, Russia, unveil the highly
2024 Romanian parliamentary election — A team of scientists at the North-Eastern Federal University in Sakha Republic, Russia, unveil the highly preserved remains of a 50,000-year-old female juvenile woolly mammoth name
The Biden administration officially withdraws two major legislative plans that would have granted student
Mexican drug war — The Biden administration officially withdraws two major legislative plans that would have granted student loan forgiveness to more than 30 million Americans. [https://www.forbes.co
In Italy, three people are killed and another is injured in severe storms in Rome, while two others are
2024 famine in Sudan — In Italy, three people are killed and another is injured in severe storms in Rome, while two others are killed on the Gran Sasso d'Italia massif. [https://www.romatoday.it/cronaca/
Joel Greenberg, a former IRS employee of Florida is sentenced to 11 years in prison on 6 federal charges for
Second presidency of Donald Trump — Joel Greenberg, a former IRS employee of Florida is sentenced to 11 years in prison on 6 federal charges for underage sex trafficking, wire fraud, stalking, identity theft, produci
The pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces launch a counter-offensive on recently captured pro-Turkish faction
Operation Dawn of Freedom — The pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces launch a counter-offensive on recently captured pro-Turkish faction positions in Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, and recapture several v
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda announce plans for a merger by 2026, potentially forming the
Mexican drug war — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda announce plans for a merger by 2026, potentially forming the third-largest automotive company in the world. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/202
The Santa Cruz Wharf of Santa Cruz, California, United States, partially collapses from high waves of a
2024 famine in Sudan — The Santa Cruz Wharf of Santa Cruz, California, United States, partially collapses from high waves of a Pacific storm. [https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1elv3z6ppno (BBC News)]
U.S. President Joe Biden commutes the death sentences of 37 out of the 44 federal death row inmates to life
Capital punishment by the United States federal government — U.S. President Joe Biden commutes the death sentences of 37 out of the 44 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment. The exceptions are Dylann Roof, Robert Gregory Bowers, an
Following the collapse of the Barnier government, French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new
2024 French political crisis — Following the collapse of the Barnier government, French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new center-right, minority coalition Government led by François Bayrou as new Prime M

Violent clashes occur between the Ethiopia-backed Jubaland forces and the Somali Armed Forces in Dolow, Gedo
Constitutional crisis in Somalia — Violent clashes occur between the Ethiopia-backed Jubaland forces and the Somali Armed Forces in Dolow, Gedo Region, Somalia, with Jubaland forces later taking control of the town.