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Another strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, following earlier weather systems that brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the region. Forecasters warned that more rain could worsen flooding and trigger mudslides. The risk remains high in areas burned by wildfires in January. Hillsides stripped of vegetation absorb less water, making debris flows more likely. Officials urged residents in vulnerable zones to stay alert as rain fell on already soaked ground. In Wrightwood, a mountain town northeast of Los Angeles, flooding hit as firefighters issued evacuation warnings on Christmas Eve.
Published on 26/12/2025 – 10:07 GMT+1 •Updated 16:16 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, the next step in ongoing talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during the weekend talks, and that the 20-point plan under discussion “is about 90% ready.” Earlier on Friday, the Ukrainian president said a meeting with Trump would happen “in the near future.” “We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meeting at…
A man was arrested on Friday after a violent attack at a rubber factory in central Japan, where eight people were stabbed and others were injured by a chemical believed to be bleach. The incident took place at the Yokohama Rubber Company plant in Mishima, in Shizuoka prefecture. Emergency services said eight victims were taken to hospital with knife wounds. Five of them were reported to be in serious condition. The Fujisan Nanto Fire Department said further medical details were not immediately available. Shizuoka prefectural police said the suspect, a 38-year-old man, was arrested at the factory on suspicion of…
Published on 26/12/2025 – 20:09 GMT+1 Three women were stabbed on the Paris metro on Friday, the suspected attacker has been arrested, the prosecutor’s office announced. The assaults took place in three metro stations, and a man was arrested in the Paris region. Around 4 pm, a man “attacked three women with a knife on metro line 3, successively at the République, Arts et Métiers, and Opéra stations,” a prosecutor said to French media. He was identified using CCTV footage and geolocation data from his mobile phone, the same source specified. The Parisian public transport operator, RTAP, said that firefighters…
By Euronews Published on 26/12/2025 – 15:08 GMT+1 •Updated 16:30 A Palestinian man killed two Israelis in a car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel on Friday, authorities said. The assault began Friday afternoon in Beit She’an, where the attacker drove into pedestrians, killing a 68-year-old man and injuring a teenage boy. He then drove onto a highway and fatally stabbed a 19-year-old woman and injured another person as he headed towards the nearby city of Afula, police said. Paramedics declared both victims dead at the scene. The two victims have been identified as 19-year-old Aviv Maor from Kibbutz Ein Harod,…
Uzbekistan closed the year with its strongest economic performance on record, reporting a GDP of €123 billion, as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said the effects of reforms are increasingly visible in everyday life. In his annual address to parliament and the nation, the president noted steady growth despite global economic turbulence, disrupted supply chains and rising commodity prices. For the first time in the country’s history, he said, GDP exceeded €123.25 billion, exports grew by 23%, and foreign investment reached nearly €37 billion, accounting for almost a third of the economy. Additionally, Uzbekistan’s gold reserves surpassed €51 billion for the first…
Published on 26/12/2025 – 17:51 GMT+1 Shares in Sidus Space skyrocketed, going up by 200% in month-to-date trading, after the company disclosed it was named as one of the awardees on the US Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD programme, a contract pool with a total ceiling of up to $151 billion (€128.35bn) under the wider Golden Dome missile defence strategy. Sidus Space’s share price has jumped sharply in December, rising from roughly $0.74 (€0.63) in the first week of the month to above $2.20 (€1.87) by late December. Investors reacted to the potential long-term business opportunity, sending the stock sharply higher…
Published on 26/12/2025 – 16:52 GMT+1 A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tyre factory in central Japan on Friday, authorities said. The victims of the stabbing were taken to hospitals, while the rest have been treated for their injuries. Five of the people who were stabbed remain in serious condition, according to the Fujisan Nanto Fire Department. Other details are not yet available. Firefighters said they received an emergency call from the Yokohama Rubber Company, which is located in the city of Mishima, in Shizuoka…
Published on 26/12/2025 – 16:21 GMT+1 There are several reasons that explain the growth of interest in Polish tourism. Some suggest it’s the country’s festive atmosphere, strongly rooted traditions and moderate prices that make that it attractive to both Christmas market lovers and tourists looking for an authentic experience. At a time when travelling in Europe is becoming more and more expensive, Poland stands out as a competitively priced alternative without sacrificing quality. An additional advantage is the rich cuisine, loaded with traditional recipes. More foreign guides and culinary sites are urging visitors to taste seasonal favourites such as pierogi…
A guest house filled with artwork by the elusive British artist Banksy has reopened in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. The nine-room Walled Off Hotel welcomed visitors again on December 13 after nearly two years of closure linked to the war in Gaza. General manager Wisam Salsaa said the hotel had always planned to remain open but was forced to shut during the conflict. He said tourism is slowly returning and expressed hope for more visitors in the coming months, adding that Bethlehem remains safe despite tensions nearby. The hotel faces the Israeli separation barrier, a concrete wall covered…