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Furry doll craze and papal election among most talked-about moments of 2025 on X

The most-used symbol on the social media platform was the fire emoji, which appeared across 2.4 billion posts.

Evening Standard

US Doctor Found Dead in Dollar Tree Freezer Sparks Comparisons to Walmart Worker Found in Oven

A US doctor found dead inside a Dollar Tree freezer has sparked chilling comparisons to a Walmart worker discovered in a walk-in oven, as investigators probe how either tragedy could occur.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV to Accept Cardinal Dolan's Resignation: New York Leadership Shift Begins

Pope Leo XIV is poised to accept Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation as Archbishop of New York, ushering in a significant leadership transition for one of the most prominent Catholic dioceses in the United States.

International Business Times UK

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Good news: Behind the scenes of some of the most uplifting stories of 2025

Journalists with The Associated Press have captured some of 2025's most uplifting stories amid global challenges

The Independent UK

14 pop culture moments that sent the internet into meltdown in 2025

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The past calendar year has seen Katy Perry shooting off to space, the ubiquity of a fluffy gremlin doll and a mind-boggling set of interviews from the unending ‘Wicked’ press tour. Ellie Muir takes a look back at the memes and pop culture moments that defined the…

The Independent UK

Vatican Christmas Display Draws Attention as Pope Praises Pro-Life Nativity Scene

Pope Leo XIV praised a pro-life Nativity scene featuring a pregnant Virgin Mary as the Vatican unveiled its Christmas display.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo Reviews Dolan Exit While Illinois Cleric Gains Ground for New York Post

Pope Leo weighs Cardinal Dolan's resignation as an Illinois bishop gains momentum to lead the Archdiocese of New York.

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Elon Musk's wealth has soared past $600 billion—he's now worth double the next richest person alive, Google's cofounder Larry Page

The SpaceX CEO just woke up $168 billion richer and set the bar for the first person estimated to be worth more than $600 billion.

Fortune

Morning Mail: data reveals Sydney’s ‘frightening concentration’ of guns ahead of Bondi attack; Rob Reiner’s son arrested over death

Analysis shows there are 100 licence-holders in NSW owning more than 13,000 weapons; states agree to even tougher restrictions on ownership

The Guardian - AU

Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican has unveiled its Nativity scene and lit the towering Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square

The Independent UK

Pope denounces 'antisemitic violence' of Sydney attack as he thanks Christmas donors

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the antisemitic violence behind the Sydney Hanukkah massacre

The Independent UK

Women who say they were tricked into servitude for Opus Dei to meet in Argentina

Pope said to have urged organisers to hold conference after 43 women alleged they were exploited as minors by Catholic group

The Guardian - UK

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is ‘slop’

Last year, shortly after the U.S. presidential election and amid the shifting national mood, Merriam-Webster chose the word ‘polarization’

The Independent UK

Pope Leo uses special Mass to highlight prison overcrowding

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Pope criticises prison overcrowding during special service for inmates

Pope Leo XIV also highlighted insufficient inmate rehabilitation at the event

Euronews

The Catholic Church beatified nearly 200 martyrs in major ceremonies in Spain and France

Three different groups of martyrs are beatified in this way.

The Independent UK

Q&A: King’s latest update on his cancer as he delivers message to nation

Charles was diagnosed with cancer early in 2024 but has announced the ‘good news’ that his schedule of treatment is being reduced in the New Year.

Euronews

Archaeologists uncover rare Roman-style 'Good Shepherd' fresco near Iznik

The 3rd-century fresco uncovered by Turkish archaeologists is the best-preserved of its kind to date.

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The Independent UK

Pope meets with Italian secret agents and urges them to be ethical

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of Italy’s intelligence services and warned them not to use confidential information for blackmailing or other nefarious purposes

The Independent UK

Archaeologists discover rare painting of a clean-shaven Jesus

The Good Shepherd fresco depicts a youthful Jesus styled with Roman features

The Independent UK

Delivery giant announces 2,500 new jobs in huge UK recruitment drive

Evri stated that this extensive hiring spree is a direct response to a considerable surge in parcel volumes

The Guardian - UK

Belgian PM meets Starmer in London as debate continues on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine – as it happened

Bart De Wever will also discuss migration, security and economy ahead of coalition of the willing meeting and EU summit next week

The Guardian - UK

Half a million flee as deadly Cambodia-Thailand border clashes escalate

At least 20 killed and almost 200 injured, as Trump claims he can settle hostilities ‘pretty quickly’

Evening Standard

Architects of AI named Person of the Year by Time magazine

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are among the tech CEOs who feature on the front cover

Axios

AI architects are Time magazine's 2025 "Person of the Year"

"Artificial intelligence's full potential roared into view," the magazine said.

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