Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message

A man responds to his neighbor's urgent call for help when her husband collapses, performing CPR to the beat of "Stayin' Alive" until EMS arrives. Despite never having done CPR before and feeling afraid of death, he stays calm and focused, ensuring the man's dignity and comfort throughout the ordeal. The arrival of EMS brings a mix of relief and self-doubt as the man reflects on the intensity of the situation and his actions. Full...

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple in their 70s, who have been running education programs in Afghanistan for 18 years, have lost contact with their family after being arrested by the Taliban. The couple operates Rebuild, an organization that provides education and training programs, including a project for mothers and children, despite the Taliban's restrictions on women's education. The couple's children are urging the Taliban authorities to release their parents, who have chosen Afghanistan...

President Zelensky of Ukraine expressed willingness to step down for peace, amidst criticism from Trump and Russia, while rejecting a minerals deal proposed by the U.S. He announced a coalition meeting in support of Ukraine's war effort but faces pressure from Trump to sign the deal, which lacks security guarantees and demands $500 billion in repayments, leading to escalating tensions between the two leaders. Full Article

Israeli tanks have entered the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, as part of a crackdown on militancy amid a rise in attacks. The offensive, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targets refugee camps like Tulkarem, causing destruction in urban areas and increasing tensions in the region. Palestinians view these actions as attempts to solidify Israeli control over the territory, where 3 million people live under military...

Leaders from political parties across Ontario traveled across the province on the last Sunday of the election campaign. The video failed to load, but viewers were encouraged to refresh their browsers or watch other videos. The event was a crucial moment in the campaign as leaders made their final push to secure votes before Election Day. Full Article

In Teesdale, a body has been found in a forest search for Jenny Hall, a 23-year-old runner who went missing five days ago. Her body was discovered in a remote area, and while formal identification is pending, her family has been notified. Durham Police are not treating her death as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Full Article