Reports: Russian Missile Likely Shot Down Azerbaijan Plane
A Russian surface-to-air missile likely caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash on Christmas Day, four Azerbaijani government sources with access to the preliminary findings of an investigation into the tragedy told Reuters on Thursday.
Politics
6K Inmates Escape, 33 Killed in Mozambique Prison Break
A massive prison break occurred at Mozambique's Maputo Central Prison on Christmas Day, resulting in 33 deaths, 15 injuries, and the escape of at least 6K inmates.
Science & technology
Japan Airlines Hit by Cyberattack
Japan Airlines (JAL) experienced a cyberattack on Thursday morning that began at 7:24 am local time, causing system malfunctions in its internal and external systems.
Environment & Energy
Undersea Power Cable Linking Finland and Estonia Hit by Outage, Finnish PM Says
An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia has been hit by an outage, prompting an investigation, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Wednesday.
Health
Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Wildlife Sanctuary
Twenty big cats at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, reportedly died from bird flu between late November and mid-December 2024, reducing the sanctuary's population from 37 to 17 cat
Money
US Fed Cuts Interest Rates, Sending Markets Downward
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday reduced benchmark rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5%. This was its third straight cut — also its last before Donald Trump returns as president.
Crime & justice
Reports: Russian Missile Likely Shot Down Azerbaijan Plane
A Russian surface-to-air missile likely caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash on Christmas Day, four Azerbaijani government sources with access to the preliminary findings of an investigation into the tragedy told Reuters on Thursday.
Culture
Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens in Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral, the 12th-century Gothic church in the heart of Paris, reopened over the weekend for the first time since a massive fire destroyed its roof and spire in 2019.
Sports
Saudi Arabia Wins 2034 World Cup Bid
FIFA officially confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup through an online congress vote, marking the first time the country will host soccer's premier tournament.
