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How Often Does Hanukkah Start on Christmas?

By Solcyré Burga

Trump Renews Calls to Buy Greenland

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Bethlehem Faces Another Wartime Christmas

By Melanie Lidman / AP
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Increasing ‘Christmas Typhoons’ Dampen Philippines Holiday Season

The Southeast Asian nation’s monthslong festive period is more frequently being marked by climate devastation.

By Chad de Guzman

2024: A Year In Review

Here's a look back on some of the most impactful events of 2024.

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2024 In Memoriam

A tribute to some of the noteworthy people who died in 2024.

By Jeannie Kopstein and TIME Video

As Global Cities Expand Rapidly, People Must Be at the Center of Planning

Housing, planning, and equity must be at the heart of urban transformation, writes the executive director of UN-Habitat.

By Anacláudia Rossbach

Canada’s Trudeau to Shuffle Cabinet Amid Resignation Calls and Rising Discontent

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has led Canada for nearly a decade but has recently become widely unpopular over a wide range of issues, including the high cost of living and rising inflation.

By ROB GILLIES / AP

Viral Australian Breaker Raygun Threatens Legal Action Against Musical

Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge had to call off the premiere of “Raygun: the Musical” but will move forward after rebranding as “Breaking: The Musical” and changing the poster.

By Dennis Passa / AP

Gisèle Pelicot’s Ex-Husband and Other Men Found Guilty in France Rape Trial

Gisèle Pelicot became a hero to many in France and beyond for courageously demanding that all the evidence be heard in open court.

By JOHN LEICESTER, TOM NOUVIAN and MARINE LESPRIT / AP

Israel Strikes Yemen’s Rebel-Held Capital and Port City After Houthi Attack

The strikes further escalate Israel’s campaign against the Iranian-backed Houthis and risks further escalating conflict.

By Jon Gambrell / AP

Israel's Use of AI in Gaza Draws Scrutiny

Experts share the reported concerns of Israeli intelligence officers about the inclination to defer to programs that suggest airstrike targets.

By Yasmeen Serhan

What We Do and Don't Know About the Brazen Bombing That Killed a Top Russian General in Moscow

The killing of a senior Russian general in a bombing in Moscow was the boldest assassination yet of a top military officer in the Ukraine war.

By Associated Press

How Cities Are Using Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Floods

Floodable parks and green roofs can help to absorb and slow down the large masses of water during a flood.

By Natalie Donback

30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World

From uniquely American holiday activities to Welsh winter customs, here’s how different countries and cultures celebrate the festive season.

By Chad de Guzman

Greenways Are Reviving American Cities

U.S. cities like Detroit are transforming previously industrial or abandoned land into recreational areas.

By Micheline Maynard and Video by Joey Lautrup

Trump Should Rule Out Israel Annexing the West Bank

Several of the President-elect's cabinet picks have expressed support for the idea. It would be a disaster.

By Rosemary Kelanic

A Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing Claimed by Ukraine

A senior Russian general was killed by a bomb outside his apartment in Moscow. A Ukrainian official said the service carried out the attack.

By Associated Press

Iran's Very Bad Year

On top of losing its footholds in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza, the Islamic Republic is also reeling at home.

By Kay Armin Serjoie
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