December 17 Putin derides European leaders as he insists Russia's war goals in Ukraine will be met by force or diplomacy Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Russia's Ukraine war goals will be achieved through negotiations or military force with diplomatic efforts.
December 17 Philippines authorities give update on Bondi Beach gunmen's movements amid speculation about terror training Philippines authorities reveal details about accused Bondi Beach gunmen's month-long stay in Davao City, pushing back against terrorism training claims.
December 17 Yemen separatist forces seize key oil region, urge US to partner against Iran-backed Houthis Yemen's Southern Transitional Council claims control of government-held territory, positioning itself as America's key partner against Iran-backed Houthis.
December 17 Israel's Netanyahu demands Western governments act to battle antisemitism: 'Heed our warnings' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is demanding that Western nations battle antisemitism and ensure the safety of Jewish individuals.
December 17 Rising English soccer prospect, 21, dies in car crash after match Ethan McLeod, who was seen as a rising prospect in English soccer, has died after getting into a car crash on the M1 on Tuesday night, his club said.
December 17 Global wave of terror plots sparks new alarms over the West’s growing vulnerability Terrorist attacks on Hanukkah celebration in Sydney and foiled Christmas market plot in Germany spark growing fears of rising extremist violence worldwide.
December 17 Ukraine says it carried out first-ever underwater drone strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk Ukrainian "Sub Sea Baby" drones critically damage Russian submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles in Novorossiysk, the Security Service said.
December 17 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands the West battle antisemitism In a video message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that Western governments act to oppose antisemitism and ensure safety for Jews. (Credit: @IsraeliPM via X)
December 17 Jeanine Pirro sounds off on DC crime data manipulation controversy U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro weighs in on the federal probe into alleged manipulation of D.C. crime data, rising national security concerns following the Australia terror attack, and more on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
December 17 Sen Eric Schmitt says he ‘won’t be apologizing’ as China hits him with $50B lawsuit China sues Sen. Eric Schmitt for $50 billion over his pandemic lawsuit. The Missouri Republican refuses to back down from the fight.