If you think something is off with added smoke flavoring in salmon, you're not alone. Many consumers are skeptical of salmon that hasn't been smoked in the traditional way.

Libya’s prime minister called the deaths a tragic accident. Five officials and three crew members were aboard the private jet when it crashed, leaving no survivors.

We find ourselves in the midst of a crisis of truth. Trust in public institutions of knowledge (schools, legacy media, universities and experts) is at an all-time low, and blatant liars are drawing political support around the world. It seems we collectively have ceased to care about the truth.

Labor market softness, recession fears, AI bubbles and Fed questions are all top of mind as Wall Street heads into 2026.

Home affairs minister Tony Burke said the government had ‘no time for hatred when it came to cancelling visas’The federal government has cancelled the visa of a British man charged with displaying prohibited Nazi symbols, after police seized swords bearing “swastika symbology” from his Queensland ho…

It was 2020, and I hired a gazebo and heaters so we could have a festive feast with my mum in the garden. What could possibly go wrong?We called it “diffmas”, because it was going to be a different kind of Christmas. Our son was five, so we were trying to package it appealingly for him. But we might…

The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.

An exceptional cast, astonishing directing and the talent discovery of the decade – not to mention a plot so of-the-moment it was discussed in parliament. This may actually have been perfect TV• The 50 best TV shows of 2025• More on the best culture of 2025How could it be anything else? Adolescence …

Singer’s final decades can’t really be called his creative golden years but there are touching contributions from his collaboratorsIt feels like the Bowie nostalgia industry is getting out of hand, what with London’s V&A Storeroom opening its David Bowie Centre this year, comprehensive 2022 document…

Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

It sounds like human remote drivers are still off the table.

Authorities seek to rein in craze for US equities that has weakened won’s value against dollar

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain microbes that can spread between individuals living together. When researchers accounted for this social sharing, genetic influence …

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

In this post-truth, Trumpian world, seemingly nothing can stop a political career. Certainly not a few years in a Sydney jail back in the 1990s for helping smuggle heroin.

Season finale review: ‘Carol, I’m so sorry’ -- Pluribus Season 1 ends on a strong note that’s both hilarious and scary.

Thousands of children are being unfairly punished and excluded from education activities because their families cannot afford expensive school uniforms, according to new research conducted by Dr. Matt Barnes, senior lecturer in sociology at City St George's, University of London for The Children's S…

Australians are lighting candles Sunday to remember the victims of a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney's Bondi Beach

The Australian dollar climbed to its strongest in more than a year after traders ratchet expectations the Reserve Bank will quickly shift to raising interest rates early next year.

Instacart will stop using artificial intelligence to experiment with product pricing after a report showed that customers on the platform were paying different prices for the same items.

Since Friday, more than 11.1 million people have passed through TSA checkpoints at airports nationwide. Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles International Airport.

Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib, on remand at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey, had refused food for almost 50 days in protest at the ban on Palestine ActionTwo Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners have paused their hunger strikes due to deteriorating health but have vowed to resume the protest next year.Qesser…

More than a dozen finance chiefs predict how AI will continue to shape finance.

FA Cup-winning manager and former King of the Jungle has live hopes of landing the big Boxing Day prize at Kempton with Jukebox ManHe has been a professional footballer, an FA Cup-winning manager and the King of the Jungle over the storied course of the past 60 years, but as Harry Redknapp talked ab…

Richard Fishacre used his knowledge of light and colour to argue against ‘fifth element’ theories of the dayAbout 800 years ago, Richard Fishacre, a Dominican friar at the University of Oxford, challenged the scientific thinking of the day, using his understanding of the behaviour of light to show t…

Security stepped up at mosques amid spate of targeted abuse as leaders mourn Bondi victims and say community will not ‘claim victimhood’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThreats and hate speech against Muslim Australians …

The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.

Opening salvos before a huge MCG crowd are often among the most memorable meetings between Australia and England – here are five crackersIn the first session Australia set off at a lick, surging to 102 without loss with David Warner’s 83 the crux. Warner would go on to notch his 21st Test century, b…

Shroud-chewers, lip-smackers and suckers populate this fascinating study of ‘the unquiet dead’ across the centuriesThe word “vampire” first appears in English in sensational accounts of a revenant panic in Serbia in the early 18th century. One case in 1725 concerned a recently deceased peasant farme…

Search and recovery teams are intensifying operations at a plane crash site where Libya’s military chief and other officers were killed

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The head of an alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger says the launch of a joint battalion “must be followed by large-scale operations in the coming days."

While the new restrictions on firearms have broad support, new police powers to crack down on some protests were criticized as limits on civil liberties.

Central African Republic on Dec. 28 will hold presidential and legislative elections as concerns over armed groups have led to a growing reliance on Russia for security

US president is reviewing candidates to replace outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell, who disagreed on interest rates.

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England pace bowler Jofra Archer is ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a side strain, while England drop former vice-captain Ollie Pope for the fourth Test in Melbourne.

Algeria’s parliament has begun debating a draft law that would criminalise France’s colonial rule from 1830 to 1962.

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How the Bondi Beach tragedy set off a media chain reaction.

Seaweed has become a key cash crop as climate change and industrial trawling test the resilient culture of the semi-nomadic Vezo peopleAlong Madagascar’s south-west coast, the Vezo people, who have fished the Mozambique Channel for countless generations, are defined by a way of life sustained by the…

The founding father of behavioural economics on why we still make bad decisions

At his omakase restaurant, Shingo Akikuni brings depth and discipline to a spontaneous city. His Miami exists in the sweet spot between ‘loud and quiet, fast and slow’

The country is courting firms to help shake up moribund corporates and spur industry consolidation

Researchers have created tiny metal-based particles that push cancer cells over the edge while leaving healthy cells mostly unharmed. The particles work by increasing internal stress in cancer cells until they trigger their own shutdown process. In lab tests, they killed cancer cells far more effect…

In the president’s second term the rich have got richer and the poor are getting poorer

XRP's price action was characterized by high volume at resistance, suggesting larger players were selling into strength.

Bowler says it hasn’t been easy to have Alex Carey stand up to wicketsBut tactic has been successful in blunting tourists’ aggressive battingThe unorthodox strategy has proved crucial for the Australians in their Ashes victory this summer, but fast bowler Scott Boland has admitted it has not always …

The coalition of states seeks to stop a Trump administration effort to cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide such care.

The Trump administration imposed visa restrictions Tuesday on five Europeans the State Department accused of leading "efforts to coerce American platforms to censor" or "suppress" U.S. viewpoints they oppose.The big picture: Among those now barred from entering the U.S. is former EU Commissioner Thi…

US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.

Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a 'demilitarised', 'free economic zone' in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1648 on December 24 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Prime minister says awards will celebrate extraordinary acts of courage and kindness in the wake of the terror attackAnthony Albanese has announced the creation of a special honours list to recognise the bravery of those who helped respond to the Bondi terror attack, paying tribute to police, medica…

The Guardian’s editor-in-chief Katharine Viner looks back on the biggest news stories of 2025It has been a year dominated by Donald Trump. It has not yet even been 12 full months since his return to the White House in January but already the changes he has wrought – in the US and around the world – …

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The 20th century was horrible for the Everglades. The broad shallow river, one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet, was labeled wasteland and ruthlessly dammed, carved into parcels, dried out and diverted into near oblivion.

A syndicate including General Atlantic and a subsidiary of New England Patriots owner Kraft Group is making a $490 million investment in Mexican soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

With just one top-flight Boxing Day fixture this year, our cartoonist takes a look at how players, coaches and officials might spend their timeDavid’s favourite cartoons of 2025 | Buy one hereAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Also, economic growth surged through the summer. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Wigmore Hall, LondonCutting’s programme of songs and music were all connected to the theme of night, in an evening that felt more cabaret than concertHugh Cutting is still sometimes described as a rising countertenor. That should surely now be unconditional. Cutting has risen, almost to the top, and…

This year has seen a series of rate cuts across major central banks around the world. But with many policy-makers signaling they're near or at the end of that cycle, what does 2026 have in store for central bank watchers? Bloomberg's MLIV Currency and Rates Strategist Ven Ram explains. (Source: Bloo…

Life goes on in a vibrant Greater Manchester neighbourhood after a plan for an attack was thwarted“They tried to kill us. They failed. Let’s eat,” Andrew Walters said.It is an old Jewish joke that’s as relevant as ever in Greater Manchester in the face of today’s threats. Continue reading...

Big brands such as Sainsbury’s and M&S also selling directly in app through links in videos and livestreamsIt is better known for its viral dances and for making hits out of forgotten songs, but the social media site TikTok is becoming a force to be reckoned with as a shopping platform.Major retaile…

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

The second Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer promises a much more somber direction for Chris Hemsworth's Thor in the MCU, and we couldn't be more thrilled.

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The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

In Gaza, 2025 has been the deadliest year since the conflict between Hamas and Israeli forces began in October 2023. Despite President Trump’s multi-phase peace plan, the fragile ceasefire remains uncertain. NBC News’ Richard Engel reviews key developments in Gaza over the past year.

Talks held between Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and Russian president.

Two people are dead after an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and several are still missing, Gov. Josh Shapiro said. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki DeMentri reports.

Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.

I have a bad habit of telling myself I am just browsing, then somehow ending up reinstalling a 100-hour RPG. This Christmas Eve of delights did not help my self control.

Republican John Lastinger has won the special election for a South Carolina state House seat vacated by ex-state Rep. RJ May (R), who pleaded guilty this year to distributing child sexual abuse material, Decision Desk HQ projects. Lastinger, a pastor, defeated Democrat and retired Army colonel Josep…

Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.

Colombia’s leftist government said it will use emergency powers to raise taxes on the nation’s richest citizens as well as on the financial services sector.

Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.

It's probably too late to buy a physical gift online and have it arrive by Christmas, which is why a gift subscription makes a great last-minute gift

State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformationThe state department has barred five Europeans from the US, accusing them of leading efforts to pressure tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints, in the …

Between now and 2030, about 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every single day, giving rise to a term known as the "sandwich generation" -- adults who find themselves caring for their aging parents while still raising their own children. CBS News spoke to one woman about her struggles.

The Justice Department released thousands of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, including many that mention President Trump. Scott MacFarlane reports.

The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

‘Weighted’ selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more skilled applicants will begin in February

Federal investigators are looking into what caused a deadly plane crash in Galveston Bay, off the Texas coast. A medical plane transporting a child burn victim from Mexico went down with eight people on board. Five were killed, including the 2-year-old. Karen Hua has more on the rescue mission.

Christchurch now at the centre of the country’s fastest-growing region as lower house prices, job prospects and thriving cultural scene entice people to the cityFrom 2010, New Zealand’s second-largest city, Christchurch, became inextricably linked with crises. The city, which had been known for its …

Met Office says temperatures are tracking ahead of 2022 after year of heatwaves and drought, though late cold spell could yet interveneForecasters say 2025 is “more likely than not” to break the record for the hottest year in the UK since records began, after a summer of heatwaves and drought follow…

Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.

This year, the once-vanishing symbol of Las Vegas glamour was reborn in the wardrobes of Gen Z superstars• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAfter a 31-year stint on the Las Vegas strip, the showgirls from the revue Jubilee! took a final synchronised kick in 2016. The …

This competition may not be Mikel Arteta or Oliver Glasner’s top priority this season but that didn’t stop their sides from producing a spectacle full of blood and thunder.It was one-way traffic for Arsenal in the first half but they found Crystal Palace’s second-string goalkeeper Walter Benítez in …

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, dealing a setback to his immigration crackdown and raising fresh questions about the limits of presidential authority to use the military for domestic law enforcement.

Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka.

Tricolor Holdings founder Daniel Chu collected nearly $30 million in compensation in the year leading up to the subprime auto lender’s collapse amid alleged fraud, according to a lawsuit filed by the trustee overseeing the company’s liquidation.

Commercial Aircraft Corp of China Ltd. is set to miss a revised delivery target for its marquee C919 single-aisle jet, dealing a blow to its global ambitions after trade war-induced headwinds helped hamper production.

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf to prioritise "the needs of his family".

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