Delivering his first Christmas message as pontiff, Pope Leo made a heartfelt call for peace on Monday, urging Russia and Ukraine to summon the courage to begin direct negotiations and bring their devastating war to an end. Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope…
The U.S. Department of Justice has released its largest batch to date of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, making public more than 11,000 pages this week under federal disclosure requirements. The new material adds fresh details to a sprawling case that has captivated the public for years—while reigniting bipartisan criticism over the extent of redactions….
Economic growth in the United States accelerated in the three months ending in September, as consumer spending remained robust and exports rebounded. Government data shows the economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.3%, up from 3.8% in the previous quarter. The economy achieved its strongest growth in two years, coming in well above forecasts….
The latest release of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has landed with disappointment across parts of former President Donald Trump’s political base. Attorney General Pam Bondi described the Trump administration as “the most transparent in American history” while discussing the release of records related to last year’s attempted assassination of Trump. However,…
US authorities are keeping watch on another oil tanker believed to be tied to Venezuela, a US official said, as Washington steps up efforts to curb the country’s sanctioned oil trade. US officials said monitoring of the tanker is ongoing, and further enforcement action could be taken if new evidence confirms violations of existing sanctions,…
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse say they are disappointed and uneasy after the US Department of Justice released only part of its long-promised document archive. The files were made public before a legal deadline on Friday, but many pages were heavily redacted. Some documents were later removed from the department’s website, raising new questions about…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined fresh steps to tackle hate speech following a deadly attack at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish community event. The attack took place during a Hanukkah event, where two gunmen opened fire, leaving 15 people dead. Authorities have described the attack as an act of terrorism inspired by…
The United Kingdom and South Korea have finalized a trade agreement aimed at preserving existing trading arrangements and fostering deeper economic cooperation between the two nations. UK ministers say the deal will support jobs, protect billions of pounds in exports, and provide long-term certainty for businesses on both sides of the agreement. It replaces a…
Sydney, Australia—A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah gathering has left at least 12 people dead, including one of the attackers, authorities said, in an attack that officials have classified as terrorism. The violence erupted on Saturday evening as members of the Jewish community gathered on the beachfront to mark the first night…
The Trump administration has launched a legal challenge against a Georgia county. Officials are seeking the release of voting materials from the 2020 US presidential election. The lawsuit was filed by the US Department of Justice and targets Fulton County. It seeks access to several types of election records. These records include used and voided…
