Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.

Rep. Tim Kennedy confronted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over $134 million in Urban Area Security Initiative funding cuts for New York City during a heated hearing.

Russia's growing aggression prompts NATO warning as recent railway blast in Poland and airspace violations signal escalating security threats across Europe.

Google's new Call Reason feature lets Android users mark calls as urgent before dialing, displaying an urgent label to recipients using Phone by Google app.

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Celtic v Roma. Wilfried Nancy’s first match as Celtic boss ended in a 2-1 home defeat to Hearts. Nevertheless, he’s named the same starting XI tonight, fielding a back three of Kieran Tierney, Liam Scales and Auston Trusty. Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson starts for Roma.

Basel v Aston Villa. Villa make several changes after the 2-1 win over Arsenal. Emi Buendía is rewarded for his late winner with a starting spot, while Jadon Sancho gets a runout. Marco Bizot starts in goal in place of Emi Martinez. Xherdan Shaqiri, once of Liverpool and Stoke City, captains Basel.

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Forget matching holiday PJs or that pickle tucked in the Christmas tree. The most memorable holiday traditions don’t originate in shopping malls. They carry meaning, spark connection and don’t require maxing out your credit card. With that in mind, here are a few global holiday customs worth borrowing for your own celebrations. Read More

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said that “decisive” actions by the US have left the repressive government of President Nicolás Maduro at its weakest point.

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Adult film star Scott Finn has died at age 27 — after admitting to a difficult year and a half and a tough divorce.

The singular vocalist will "Burn Down The House" at venues all over the US in 2026.

The tot's throat was quickly cleared and she started to breathe again, authorities said.

Just as the Knicks got one key piece of their rotation back, they’ll need to operate without another for at least another week.

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Yes, Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans, Walker Scobell also cannot believe he got to wear the dress. 

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On a sunny afternoon in late September 2024, I joined a small group of travellers in Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon for a guided Indigenous medicinal plant walk offered by Amber Berard-Althouse, a member of the Kluane First Nation. As we stood at the edge of Kathleen Lake, Berard-Althouse explained that the Southern Tutchone name for the lake, Mät’àtäna Män, means “lake captured inside” referring to the way the Kluane Mountain Range seems to cradle the lake. As I gazed across the lake at the snow-capped mountains, I couldn’t think of a better name for such a beautiful and wild reservoir. Read More

American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics in a report that was three years in the making.

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Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month

The US Senate on Thursday rejected competing proposals to address the imminent expiration of subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, greatly increasing the chances that healthcare costs will soon rise to unaffordable levels for millions of Americans.

The votes, part of a deal brokered between Republican majority leader John Thune and the Democratic senators who agreed to reopen the government after a historically long shutdown last month, came as premium tax credits for an estimated 21.8 million enrollees of the plans are set to expire at the end of the month. Health policy research group KFF estimates that annual premiums will more than double if the subsidies are allowed to expire.

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The lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports had shadowed NASCAR for more than a year.

The Steelers' good vibes after a crucial win over the Ravens have taken a sudden turn.

US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in a major escalation of Donald Trump’s campaign against the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, whose government called the seizure an act of international piracy.

The Trump administration is facing increasing scrutiny over a series of attacks on boats off the Venezuelan coast. At least 87 people have been killed in 22 known strikes since early September.

Lucy Hough talks to the Guardian’s deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat.

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Figures for September raise hopes that GDP growth in third quarter was stronger than forecast

‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winner

Nemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest over Israel’s participation in next year’s event.

The 26-year-old, the first non-binary winner of the contest, said on Thursday there was “a clear conflict” between the Eurovision ideals of “unity, inclusion and dignity for all” and the decision to allow Israel to compete.

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