December 6 DAVID MARCUS: Trump's aggression toward Venezuela a warning to Putin Trump's Venezuela strategy targets Putin's allies, potentially creating leverage to end the Ukraine war through weakening Russia's client states.
December 6 Afghan watchdog: US taxpayer-funded weapons left behind have formed 'core of the Taliban security apparatus' The final report from a government watchdog tasked with overseeing Afghanistan reconstruction efforts reveals the impact of weapons and equipment left behind.
December 6 Ancient silver cup may show world's oldest cosmic creation scene, researcher says: 'Chaos prevailed' A study says the Ain Samiya goblet, found in 1970, depicts a moment of cosmic creation, challenging previous scholarly interpretations. It's the oldest-known cup of its kind.
December 6 European Christmas markets fortify security measures as terror threats force major operational changes European Christmas markets face rising security costs and tighter measures following recent threats, with some smaller venues considering cancellation.
December 5 Canadian politician arrested after claiming threatening voicemail was AI-generated Ontario Councilor Corinna Traill faces criminal charges for allegedly threatening to kill a former mayoral candidate and assault his wife in a disturbing voicemail.
December 5 Two arrested after dozens of guns, including 'cop-killer' model, found in spare tire at southern border: DPS Texas border agents found 30 handguns — one stolen and another capable of piercing body armor — hidden in a truck’s spare tire, leading to two arrests.
December 5 John Cena expresses regret over his China-Taiwan controversy to Joe Rogan, says 'I pissed off my home country' John Cena discussed with Joe Rogan the 2021 incident when he called Taiwan a country, prompting an apology to China that upset American audiences.
December 5 Coast Guard helicopter sniper takes out narco-boat engines in stunning exclusive video EXCLUSIVE: The Coast Guard seized over 20,000 pounds of cocaine from a go-fast vessel during Operation Pacific Viper, a joint U.S. initiative to counter drug trafficking.
December 5 Trump administration warned to take front seat as UN chief race shifts left, boosting anti-US contenders Few U.N. Secretary-General candidates would be acceptable to the U.S., experts say, as the selection process begins for a 2026 replacement.
December 5 Iran fires ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets near Persian Gulf Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy is conducting military drills near the Persian Gulf involving ballistic and cruise missile launches, according to reports.