From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, Many Deaths in 2025 Had a Wide Impact
From titans of sport and film to influential figures in religion and politics, the Associated Press compiles notable deaths from 2025.
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Israel Says It Will Halt Operations of Several Humanitarian Organizations in Gaza Starting in 2026
Israel on Tuesday said it will suspend over two dozen humanitarian organizations in Gaza for failing to meet its new rules.
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China Stages Military Drills Around Taiwan to Warn ‘External Forces’ After US, Japan Tensions
China’s military on Monday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces.
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Ryan Gerard Flew Across 2 Oceans and 2 Seas. The Payoff was a Masters Invitation.
Ryan Gerard left his home in south Florida at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 for a trip he never imagined taking this year, and one he didn’t regret.
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Gaza’s Tiny Christian Community Tries to Capture the Holiday Spirit During the Ceasefire
Gaza’s Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the season’s spirit despite the surrounding destruction and uncertainty.
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Trump Warns Maduro Against Playing ‘Tough’ as US Escalates Pressure Campaign on Venezuela
President Donald Trump on Monday delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as the U.S. Coast Guard steps up efforts to interdict oil tankers in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Republican administration’s escalating pressure campaign on the government in Caracas.
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Addiction-Stricken Community Struggles to Keep a Syringe Program Going After Trump’s Order
Under a July executive order from President Donald Trump, federal substance abuse grants can’t pay for supplies such as cookers and tourniquets that it says “only facilitate illegal drug use.” Needles already couldn’t be purchased with federal money.
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Strikes and A $100 Million Heist Push the Louvre Into Historic Crisis
The ongoing strike at the Louvre is no longer just a labor dispute. It has become a test of how securely, credibly and competently the world’s most visited museum is being run.
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Four-Term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a Leader in Education Reform, Dies at 88
Former Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88.
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China Exploits US-Funded Research on Nuclear Technology, a Congressional Report Says
China is exploiting research partnerships funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to provide its military access to sensitive nuclear technology.
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