Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza – taking shelter in tents from the “rain, wind and cold” – and by calling for the guns to ...

Lauren Thomas was heading home for Christmas. Housesitter Shelley Couch was staying in Lauren’s house for the holidays. The two formed an unexpected connection which changed their lives forever.

When a group of defense insiders gathered in Whitehall, the home of the British government, last month to discuss how prepared the United Kingdom and its allies were for a war they believe could come ...

From Santa’s reindeer and the Hanukkah armadillo to some very festive sea worms, our changing world is changing life for creatures great and small.

In “The Testament of Ann Lee,” director Mona Fastvold breaks the rules of Hollywood to dig deep into the question of female leadership.

Separately, for special occasions such as dinner parties or holiday celebrations, bring a little gift for the host to show gratitude — such as a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, a card, a candle ...

The Justice Department on Wednesday said it has uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and may need “a few more weeks” to process and release them to ...

Gold is having its best year since 1979. Gold futures traded in New York have soared almost 71% this year, on pace for their best annual gain in 46 years. The last time gold had such a strong year, ...

How 14,000 people crammed into a ship’s cargo hold fled hostile forces in Korea. And the miracle of five births during the journey.

The decline in women’s rights is measurable. In the 2025–26 Women, Peace and Security Index, Israel ranks 84 of 181 countries – behind Albania, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

Originally developed for aristocracy, the fabric has evolved over centuries to become widely available. But not all lace is equal.

Congressional Republicans have yet to break the record for most retirements in a single year, but some say it’s only a matter of time before widespread frustration with the current state of Washington ...