Guinea’s 2025 Election Explained: What You Need to Know
Guinea holds a crucial national election today, December 28, 2025, ending its post-coup transition. Nine candidates, led by interim head Doumbouya, vie for the presidency.
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Macron Urges Europe to Recognize Palestine as Chinese Mainland’s Role Grows
French President Macron is urging European countries to recognize Palestine to revive peace hopes, even as the Chinese mainland steps up its diplomatic role in the Middle East.
Greece’s Ptolemaida Faces Post-Coal Future as Lignite Plants Close
As Greece’s Western Macedonia braces for the final lignite plant closures in mid-2026, locals fear a “Detroit” scenario of rising unemployment despite renewable energy promises.
Russian Forces Secure Kupyansk, Launch Hypersonic Missile Strikes
Overnight, Russian forces fortified Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region and struck Ukrainian military infrastructure with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, repelling five counterattacks with no losses.
EU’s New Tech Laws Shake Up Big Tech—and Rile Trump
The EU’s Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act are targeting Big Tech giants with tougher rules and fines. President Donald Trump blasts them as censorship. Find out how they work.
Al-Shabaab Vows to Resist Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
Somalia’s Al-Shabaab has vowed to fight any Israeli move into Somaliland after its recognition of the breakaway territory, raising tensions in the Horn of Africa.
Winter Storm Paralyzes NYC: Flights Grounded & State of Emergency
A powerful winter storm hit New York City on December 27, prompting a state of emergency, ferry suspensions, snow chains on buses, and over 1,200 flight cancellations.
Russian Strikes Leave Thousands in Kyiv Without Heat
A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight killed one person, wounded dozens, and cut heating for hundreds of thousands as temperatures hovered near freezing.
Reliving 2025’s Unforgettable Sports Moments: Highlights & Predictions
Join Sideline Story in reliving 2025’s standout sports moments—from epic plays in the Chinese mainland to global thrilling highlights—and peek at bold predictions for 2026.
Ex-PM Ishiba Slams Nuclear Arms Proposal
Former PM Shigeru Ishiba slammed nuclear weapons proposals, warning Japan could exit the NPT and undermine its energy policy.