Pope Francis departs on first papal visit to Corsica, with focus on regional crisis, popular piety

Attendees at a dance party in Boston cheered when pictures of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, appeared on screen. Bop to the Top Tours' Jingle Bop event at Big Night Live featured images of Mangione, with the crowd reacting enthusiastically. Mangione, who has become an online sensation, is facing charges in Pennsylvania and extradition to New York for second-degree murder in connection with the CEO's death. Full Article

In the aftermath of a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, emergency services are working to rescue civilians trapped under the rubble of a destroyed building on December 10. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the world to unite against Vladimir Putin's aggression, as the UK reports Russia making further gains in Ukraine. Zelenskyy also announced Ukraine's support for humanitarian efforts in Syria, emphasizing the importance of stability in the region to facilitate global peace. Full Article

Yvette Cooper criticized China for allegedly sending a spy who became close to Prince Andrew and met with former UK prime ministers. MPs threatened to reveal the spy's identity if the courts do not act. The UK government faces a complex situation balancing national security concerns with the need for economic cooperation with China. Full Article

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz expressed concern about ongoing threats to Israel from Syria despite the moderate tone of rebel leaders following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. The rebel leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, stated that Israel's attacks on Syria were unjustified, but emphasized a focus on rebuilding rather than engaging in new conflicts. Israel has taken military action in response to the threats, including moving into a demilitarized zone inside Syria near Mount Hermon. Full...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expanded his cabinet in Nagpur, with 39 ministers taking oath, including 19 from the BJP, 11 from the Shiv Sena, and 9 from the NCP. The delay in the expansion was due to a tussle over portfolios, with BJP leader Eknath Shinde settling for the post of Deputy Chief Minister. Fadnavis had been handling the home portfolio and the BJP was unwilling to relinquish control, leading to a compromise in...

New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick accuses the federal government of withholding information about mysterious drones in fear of public reaction, urging the Department of Defense to reveal the truth. Despite the FBI claiming no evidence of a threat, Bramnick questions why the government allows frustration to escalate without providing answers, prompting Gov. Hochul and President-elect Donald Trump to call for action, including shooting down drones. Full Article