Pope Francis’ Lung Inflammation Persists

Pope Francis presided at his weekly audience with the public at the Vatican, but he said that he’s still unwell and asked an aide to read his remarks for him on Wednesday, a day after canceling an overseas trip. Francis, who will turn 87 on Dec. 17 and had part of one lung…[#item_full_content]

Hamas releases more Israeli hostages on 6th day of cease-fire

Hamas has released two Israeli-Russian hostages, who are now with Israeli special forces, the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Security Agency said in a joint announcement Wednesday. The hostages have been identified as Irena Tatti, 73 and her daughter Elena Trufanova, 50. This was the sixth release of hostages under a temporary cease-fire agreement between […]

Germany arrests teen for plotting attack on Christmas market

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Western Germany on suspicion of planning a possible attack on a Christmas market, authorities said Wednesday. The teenager was detained Tuesday during a search at his home, prosecutors in Duesseldorf said. A court in nearby Leverkusen ordered him kept in custody Wednesday on suspicion of planning and preparing […]

Mexico confirms 5 journalists shot in 1 day

Mexico’s president said Wednesday that two of four news photographers who were shot Tuesday are in serious condition, as prosecutors confirmed that a fifth journalist was shot and wounded the same day. The four photojournalists were shot near a military barracks in the southern Guerrero state after they returned from a crime scene. They had […]

Protesters fly massive George Santos balloon outside Capitol demanding his expulsion

A group of progressive protesters popped a massive balloon outside the Capitol on Tuesday depicting scandal-ridden Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. The 15-foot-tall balloon depicts Santos in a suit and in his bare feet with the words “full of lies” inscribed on a red tie. The balloon was flown by members of MoveOn, a progressive nonprofit group that […]