James Dennehy, head of the FBI’s New York field office, announces retirement after being directed to step down amid internal bureau tensions. This follows the Justice Department's controversial demand for a list of FBI agents involved in the January 6 Capitol riot investigations. His departure raises concerns over potential widespread dismissals and political interference by the new Trump administration.
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A fire broke out at Bryant Park's holiday market around 9:20 am on Friday, causing thick black smoke to fill Manhattan's skyline. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze, which destroyed stalls and left several small business owners devastated. This incident follows a recent fire at Herald Square's shopping area that also destroyed multiple vendors' stands.
A Georgian court has sentenced former President Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional 4½ years for illegal border crossing, extending his total imprisonment to 12½ years. Saakashvili, who accuses the authorities of politically motivated prosecution, vows to continue fighting against what he calls unjust charges.
Leanne Lucas, a yoga teacher, heroically saved children during a brutal attack that left three girls dead and many injured. Despite being severely wounded, Lucas and her friend managed to help children escape. The attacker, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to 52 years in prison. Lucas shared the traumatic experience and her resolve to live in memory of the victims.
Former US President Donald Trump disclosed talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about potentially relocating over a million Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, proposing Jordan and Egypt as hosts. Trump's stance significantly departs from traditional US diplomacy supporting a two-state solution.
Tencent has begun trialing its own AI reasoning model, "Hunyuan Thinker," alongside DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot in its Yuanbao chatbot, aiming for more human-like responses. The move intensifies China’s AI race, with companies like Baidu and BYD also integrating DeepSeek. While gaining traction, DeepSeek faces global scrutiny over data privacy, with South Korea joining several countries in restricting its use pending security reviews.
A family dispute at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night escalated into a shooting, critically injuring a woman and wounding three others. The incident occurred near a Terminal 4 restaurant, forcing a temporary closure of the security checkpoint. Police detained a man and a juvenile girl, recovered weapons, and confirmed no suspects remain at large. Investigation continues.
An 8-year-old boy named Tinotenda Pudu was found alive nearly a week after wandering into the dangerous Matusadonha Game Park in northern Zimbabwe. Rescuers followed fresh footprints and located him, thanks to efforts from park rangers and the local Nyaminyami community. The remarkable rescue has been hailed as a true miracle.
Indonesia has received a formal request from France to transfer Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French death row inmate imprisoned for nearly 20 years on drug charges. Atlaoui was arrested in 2005 and sentenced to death in 2007. Discussions regarding his transfer are expected to take place in early January.
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have appealed against their conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case at the Islamabad High Court. They were sentenced to prison for corruption, accused of misusing funds intended for the national treasury to benefit a property tycoon and establish a university.