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Reuters — Israel on Friday became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state. The decision could reshape regional power relations and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and economy. In a statement, he congratulated Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, praised his leadership and invited him to visit Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the declaration was “based on the spirit of the Abraham Accords, which were signed at the initiative of President Trump.” The 2020 agreement…

Five-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry gave the best performance of his illustrious career Saturday night, keeping the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff hopes alive.Henry gained a season-high 216 yards, the most ever by a visiting player at Lambeau Field, and tied a career-high with four touchdown runs in the Ravens’ 41-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Henry carried the ball a career-high 36 times, set an NFL record with his seventh 200-yard game, tying O.J. Simpson and Adrian Peterson, and moved into fourth place all-time with 122 rushing touchdowns. Leader in statistics:ravens Passing: Tyler Huntley, 16/20, 107 yards, 1…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives in Halifax, New South Wales on Saturday, December 27, 2025.Riley Smith | Canadian Press (AP)Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in Florida on Sunday to formulate a plan to end the war in Ukraine, but they face disagreements over key issues including territory as Russian air attacks increase pressure on Kiev.Russia on Saturday attacked the capital and other parts of war-torn Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones, cutting off power and heat in parts of the capital. President Zelenskiy called this a Russian response to U.S.-brokered…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the United States to meet with President Donald Trump as regional turmoil approaches a boiling point amid Israel’s attacks in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria and mounting tensions with Iran.Netanyahu is to hold talks with Trump at the president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday as Washington pushes to complete the first phase of the Gaza truce.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe visit comes as the US continues to pursue its 20-point “peace plan” in the Palestinian enclave despite near-daily Israeli violations of the truce.Israel is also escalating attacks in the occupied…

rome Reuters — Italian prosecutors announced on Saturday that nine people had been arrested on suspicion of funding Hamas through Italy-based charities in a joint operation between anti-mafia and counter-terrorism forces. Prosecutors in Genoa, northern Italy, said in a statement that the suspects are accused of “affiliated with and financing” a Palestinian group designated as a terrorist organization by the European Union. Prosecutors say the arrestees are suspected of diverting about 7 million euros ($824 million) collected over the past two years to Hamas-affiliated groups, ostensibly for humanitarian purposes. Police seized assets worth more than 8 million euros. The investigation…

Michael van Gerwen says he “doesn’t care” about Luke Littler and Luke Humphries until they play one of the two favorites to win the World Darts Championship.Many expect Littler and Humphries to meet in the final next Saturday, January 3, but Van Gerwen is one of several star candidates who could rule out that possibility. But Van Gerwen will only face Humphries in the semi-final and Littler in the final, a point he wanted to make clear. “I’m not worried about Luke or Luke at the moment. I just need to focus on my performance. I won’t see them until…

McDonald’s restaurant in San Diego, California, U.S., Oct. 31, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters”Value” was the buzzword du jour for restaurant executives that lasted all year — and it will likely stick around in 2026, too.Over the last year and a half, diners, particularly those who make less than $40,000 a year, have been eating out less frequently and spending less money when they do. Higher costs, like rent and child care, have put pressure on consumers’ wallets. Plus, uncertainty about the economy, President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs, layoff fears and immigration crackdowns have all hurt their willingness to spend.…

Luke Littler said “it can only get better” after his “fantastic” win in the third round of the World Darts Championship.On Saturday night, Littler posted a career-best average of 107.09 points at Alexandra Palace, defeating Mensur Suljovic 4-0 in just 25 minutes. The 18-year-old will face either Damon Heta or Rob Cross on Monday night live on Sky Sports, and is yet to drop a set in his three matches so far. Asked who can stop him, Littler said, “It’s very difficult to decide. He’s been playing well this tournament.””The third round was my best performance. I can only get…

When you’re standing at a train station in a big city, looking at the departure board for your train, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a nervous novice. There are few travel moments that can match the momentary rush of anticipation when the possibility of adventure flickers in your mind. As I stand beneath the giant electronic screens at train stations in Zurich, London, Vienna, Tokyo, and Shanghai, I can’t help but daydream about dropping my plans entirely and boarding a train to some faraway city. As new routes open up and high-speed rail networks expand around…

Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch curator Matthew Page said he was in a “state of shock” after the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the venue ended in just two days and vowed to “get it right next year”.On a 10mm grass surface, neither England nor Australia crossed 200 in the match, taking 36 wickets in 142 overs, with the highest individual score for either team coming from home opening batsman Travis Head’s 46 in his team’s second innings. The early end is expected to cost Cricket Australia around £5 million, with the organization’s CEO Todd Greenberg saying the short Test was…