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Biden condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas attack on Ukraine  The Hill Video Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after ‘massive’ Russian strike  ABC News Thursday Briefing  The New York Times Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day  NPR Russia launches Christmas Day attack on Ukraine  NBC News

After a Christmas lull, towering waves will wallop California coast again  Los Angeles Times Santa Cruz Wharf: Officials assess what’s next for pier following collapse as debris washes ashore  ABC7 Bay Area High swells leave a wake of destruction at the Santa

Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near hospital, authorities say  Al Jazeera English LIVE: Israel kills five journalists in Gaza as babies freeze to death  Al Jazeera English Five Journalists Killed in Gaza Strike, Palestinian Officials Say  The New York Times Live Briefing:

An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, according to the Health Ministry. The Israeli military said it had targeted a group of militants. (Image credit: Abdel Kareem Hana)

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Squid Game When a second season of Squid Game was greenlit following the massive success of the first, it was unclear whether the story warranted an extension. Writer-director Hwang Dong-yuk, previously best known for feature film

Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians  The New York Times Eight Takeaways: How Israel Weakened Civilian Protections When Bombing Gaza  The New York Times NY Times report says IDF expanded civilian risk protocol after Oct. 7  Israel

Azerbaijan is observing a national day of mourning after 38 people were killed in a plane crash – as footage from inside the aircraft emerged.

A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war. The 3-week old baby was the third to die from the cold in

‘It’s a scary time’: US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration  CNN

These MAGA farmers could be ruined if Trump follows through with mass deportations  POLITICO