US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner - BBC
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.
US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump - BBC
The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China - AP News
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year. The approval on Friday aims to fortify strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region…
Thursday Night Football: Chiefs lead Broncos 7-6 at halftime - NBC Sports
The Broncos went 0-for-2 in the red zone in the first half, settling for two chip-shot field goals.
‘Stranger Things’: The Duffer Brothers on Vol. 2’s Major Reveals and What to Expect From the Series Finale: “We’re Not Trying to Shock or Upset Anyone” - The Hollywood Reporter
"I hope by the time people get to the end that it feels like there’s something inevitable about what happens," Matt Duffer tells The Hollywood Reporter in a conversation with brother Ross Duffer about the second part of the final season and how it sets up the…
Lions eliminated after turnover-fueled loss to Vikings, send Packers to playoffs - AP News
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs. With six turnovers in a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Detroit was eliminated from postseason contention. That clinched at least a wild…
Snoop Dogg, Huntr/x, Lainey Wilson Liven Up Netflix NFL Halftime Show - Variety
Snoop Dogg, Huntr/x, Lainey Wilson and Andrea Bocelli deliver a mix of hits and holiday favorites for Netflix's Christmas Day NFL game halftime show.
Asia markets set to open higher with holiday-thinned trade - CNBC
Australia and Hong Kong markets were closed for the holidays.
SGA Says Thunder Need to 'Look in the Mirror' After 3rd Straight Loss to Wemby, Spurs - Bleacher Report
The Oklahoma City Thunder have now lost three straight games to the San Antonio Spurs after falling 117-102 at home on Christmas Day.
Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talk with US envoys - BBC
Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach terrorist attack - CBS News
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
Jimmy Kimmel skewers Trump, tells British viewers that "tyranny is booming" in the U.S. - CBS News
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Coast Guard Tracks Down a Runaway Oil Tanker Linked to Iran and Venezuela - The Wall Street Journal
Trump rings in Christmas Day with a flurry of posts denouncing perceived foes and casting doubt on the 2020 election - NBC News
Christmas Eve found President Donald Trump in good humor, sitting in his Mar-a-Lago home and chatting with children on the phone about Santa Claus’ whereabouts as NORAD tracked his sleigh.“Nice, right?” he told reporters after taking a call.
Galaxy Z TriFold suffers horrific defeat in durability test; there’s just more to break - 9to5Google
Unlike its less impressive successor, the Galaxy Z TriFold just can’t stand up to the same sort of bend abuse...
US 'Powerball' lottery winner scoops $1.8 billion jackpot - dw.com
One very lucky lottery player from the US state of Arkansas hit the ultimate jackpot on Christmas Eve. Christmas will never be the same again!