Photos: A Venezuelan family Christmas – from the US dream to poverty
More than 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled economic collapse, but many are now returning home to face bleak realities.
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Five Killed in Helicopter Crash on Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest Peak
The aircraft was on its descent from the mountain when it crashed around the Barafu Camp area in Kilimanjaro National Park, officials said.
Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.
Turkiye and Libya intensify probe into deadly plane crash near Ankara
Search teams find site of crash that killed Libyan army chief and seven other people, including three crew members.
Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'
The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

Christmas Around the World in Photos
The holiday spirit is bringing people together, with celebrations of lights, dance and Santa.

Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America
Chosen by a British TV station to give an “alternative” to the king’s speech, Jimmy Kimmel said it had been a great year for the U.S. “from a fascism perspective.”
Brazil’s jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes ‘successful’ surgery
Bolsonaro's operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.

Honduran Candidate Claims Fraud After Trump-Backed Opponent Is Declared Victor
After officials called the presidential race for Nasry Asfura, his rival, Salvador Nasralla, disputed the result but did not say if he would pursue a formal challenge.

Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan
The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.