Santa Claus joins sharks for a holiday swim at a Rio de Janeiro aquarium

President-elect Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed interest in meeting with him to discuss the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to end the conflict. Trump previously pledged to end the war quickly if elected and criticized President Joe Biden's policy allowing Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons against Russia. Trump also mentioned a potential reduction in military aid to Ukraine once he takes office, highlighting the devastating impact of the war...

ROME – Trevi Fountain in Rome reopens after extensive maintenance ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year, with a limit of 400 visitors at a time and a potential future entrance fee. Visitors can toss coins into the fountain from a walkway installed during cleaning, continuing the tradition believed to ensure a return trip to Rome. To manage crowds, online booking and a 2 euro fee for 30 minutes inside the fountain area will be...

Thousands of Ho Chi Minh City residents celebrated the opening of the city's first metro line, with long queues at stations and excited passengers taking selfies. The $1.7bn project, funded by Japanese government loans, took 17 years to complete, facing numerous delays. Despite concerns about its limited impact on traffic congestion, the metro marks a historic achievement for the city's urban development. Full Article

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the game against the Washington Commanders due to a concussion. Hurts had a brief appearance in the game, helping the Eagles secure a 21-7 lead with one completion for 11 yards and three rushes for 41 yards before being replaced by Kenny Pickett. Stay updated on Eagles and NFL news at Newsweek Sports. Full Article

Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie hit his first hole-in-one during the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida, helping the father-son team take the lead in the tournament. Charlie's feat was quickly matched by Paddy Harrington, whose 21-year-old son also aced a hole shortly after. Tiger Woods, playing in his first competitive event since July, participated in the PGA-backed exhibition tournament featuring major champions and their family members. Full Article

Senator Rand Paul expressed his support for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees, stating he will work to quickly confirm them. As the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Paul aims to push through key picks like Kristi Noem and Russ Vought. Despite controversial selections like Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, Paul remains optimistic about the incoming administration's Cabinet choices. Full Article