Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war

In the past year, over 360,000 train services in Britain were fully or partially cancelled due to major staffing shortages, with 208,000 services fully axed and 161,000 part-cancelled, resulting in a reliability score of 4.0% - the joint worst since 2015. Amidst Labour's push to renationalize the railways, the Passenger Rail Services (Public Ownership) Bill received royal assent, leading to the creation of Great British Rail as the new operating body to take over ownership...

In an "inhuman" Christmas Day assault, Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system and cities with cruise and ballistic missiles plus drones, injuring at least six people in Kharkiv and killing one in Dnipropetrovsk. U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the attack and pledged increased military aid to Kyiv. Over 70 missiles and more than a hundred attack drones were deployed, leaving half a million people without heating in Kharkiv and causing blackouts in Kyiv and other areas....

Lane Hutson may be outperforming Mike Matheson currently, prompting consideration of trading Matheson for assets before his value decreases further. With Kaiden Guhle and Hutson showing potential for top-pairing roles soon, keeping Matheson past this season, given his struggles defensively, is in question. The focus is on Hutson's emergence and the possibility of reshaping the defensive lineup to maximize the team's performance. Full Article

Beyonce's performance was a standout moment during Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day, according to the article. The video failed to load, but viewers were encouraged to refresh their browsers or watch other videos. The performance highlighted the event and drew attention to the streaming service's lineup. Full Article

A taxi in Manhattan hopped a curb in a popular tourist area, striking at least six people, including a young boy and his mother from Australia, who were visiting for Christmas. Three pedestrians were taken to the hospital, with their conditions not immediately clear but expected to survive, while three others refused medical attention. The 58-year-old cab driver may have suffered a medical episode, leading to the incident, and an investigation into the crash is...

Curtis S. Chin, former U.S. ambassador to the Asian Development Bank and managing director of advisory firm RiverPeak Group, along with analyst Jose B. Collazo, focused on the challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region in 2024. Despite economic uncertainties and ongoing tensions, they highlighted moments of hope and joy. With a look ahead to the return of President Donald Trump in 2025 and the upcoming Year of the Snake, they reflected on the highs...