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Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded sighting, conservation authorities and an NGO said Friday.

69 WFMZ

Dec 26, 2025 9:05 AM

Japan govt approves record budget, including for defence

The Japanese government approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists.

69 WFMZ

Dec 26, 2025 9:04 AM

Trump says he ordered strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

NBC News

Dec 26, 2025 8:59 AM

Seoul to ease access to North Korean newspaper

South Korea said Friday it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest overture from the administration of dovish President Lee Jae Myung.

69 WFMZ

Dec 26, 2025 8:52 AM

England trail by 46 runs as 20 wickets fall on hectic first day

England put in another disappointing batting display by failing to chase down Australia's opening tally of 152, as day one of the fourth Ashes Test closes with the home side leading by 46 runs in Melbourne.

BBC Sports

Dec 26, 2025 8:31 AM

Shortcut To Zaporizhzhya: Russian Forces Creep Across Drained Reservoir After Dam Breach

The big dam breach that Kyiv says was Russian sabotage drained much of the Kakhovka Reservoir, part of the Dnieper River and the front line in the war. Now, Moscow’s forces are using the thickening cover – trees, bushes, and reeds – to try to push into Ukrainian-held territory near Zaporizhzhya.

Radio Free Europe

Dec 26, 2025 8:28 AM

Zelenskyy Says Meeting With Trump Planned To Discuss Peace Proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on December 26 that he will meet with US President Donald Trump, likely over the weekend, as Washington accelerates efforts to broker a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow.

Radio Free Europe

Dec 26, 2025 8:18 AM

'Kirsty Wark was DJ at our club - but we couldn't get Nicola Sturgeon'

Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

BBC Entertainment

Dec 26, 2025 8:15 AM

Detroit crumble and a Kelce farewell? - Christmas Day in the NFL

The Detroit Lions suffer a defeat that ends their play-off hopes while Denver beat Kansas City in what could be Travis Kelce's final home game for the Chiefs.

BBC Sports

Dec 26, 2025 8:11 AM

Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on crazy day at MCG

An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 before storming back to dismiss England for 110 and leave the clash on a knife-edge.

69 WFMZ

Dec 26, 2025 8:10 AM

Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries

Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.

BBC Health

Dec 26, 2025 7:10 AM

Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries

Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.

BBC Health

Dec 26, 2025 7:10 AM