After 50 years of Assad cruelty, Syrians search for dead loved ones – and closure

According to a new survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations, a majority of Britons (55%) believe the U.K. should realign with the EU under a potential second term for President-elect Donald Trump, prioritizing closer ties with Brussels over the U.S. (17%). Public sentiment across EU countries, including Germany and Poland, also shows support for stronger relations with the U.K., particularly in trade and security cooperation. This shift in public opinion comes as U.K....

Millions of faithful gathered in Mexico City to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe on her feast day, with traditional celebrations at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Despite calls for a truce by the Catholic Church to address ongoing cartel violence, more dead bodies were found in the country, particularly in the violent state of Guanajuato. Over 11 million worshippers visited the Basilica in the days leading up to the celebration, with pilgrims walking...

Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from India, defeated China's Ding Liren to become the youngest world chess champion in history. In a tight match in Singapore, Dommaraju secured the win after Liren made a critical error, leading to his defeat. Dommaraju expressed disbelief and joy at his victory, acknowledging Ding as a legend in the sport.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9JtcW_0Sr8 Full Article

Harshita Brella allegedly told her mother that her husband would kill her before her body was found in the boot of a car in east London, with her husband Pankaj Lamba being the prime suspect. Her family in Delhi is seeking justice for her, as they believe Mr. Lamba is in India and are frustrated by the lack of cooperation from local police, who have not been contacted by UK authorities regarding the case. The...

Juan Soto, the newest New York Mets superstar, expressed his excitement for the team's future and World Series aspirations during his introductory press conference. Despite the Mets' $765 million deal with Soto, New York Yankees fans remain bitter, as Soto acknowledged their support in 2024 but ultimately chose to sign with the Mets over the Yankees due to their better chance of winning. Full Article

Adam Fox scored his first goal of the season, an empty-netter that also served as the game-winner for the Rangers against the Sabres. The 26-year-old defenseman capitalized on a faceoff win by Vincent Trocheck to secure a crucial 3-1 lead over Buffalo at KeyBank Center, with Tage Thompson pulling the Sabres within one late in the game. Fox's goal ended his goalless streak this season, tying him for the fifth most points among NHL defensemen...