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First LookRussia strikes Ukrainian port as peace negotiations continue in USThe airstrikes on port infrastructure in Odesa come as the Kremlin sends an envoy to Florida to discuss the Trump administration's proposed peace plan. Meanwhile,聽European Union leaders agreed to provide $106 billion to support Ukraine's military and economic needs over the next two years.
Why Latin America鈥檚 authoritarian leaders lean into ChristmasChristmas came early this year in Venezuela, at leader Nicol谩s Maduro鈥檚 behest. It鈥檚 the same tactic Hugo Ch谩vez used as far back as 2003.
Discovering God in Hamas tunnels, hostages led a national trendThe long ordeal of hostages held in Hamas tunnels since Oct. 7 has led to a rise in religious belief among Jewish Israelis. One hostage notes: 鈥淕od will always listen. He does not get tired.鈥�
In Lebanon, Hezbollah鈥檚 true believers are battered, yes, but unbowedHezbollah has been weakened by Israel and is under pressure to disarm. But its Shiite supporters express pride in their sacrifice and look forward to revenge. And for the militia, says one analyst, keeping its arms is 鈥渆xistential.鈥�
With Russia looming, Europe tries to beef up its youth military serviceThe potential military threat from Russia and the decreasing support from the US have European countries looking to conscript citizens. It's a big ask after decades of peace and prosperity.
Amid destruction, a determination to liveEvery time I go to Ukraine, I come across scenes of yet more extraordinary human resilience.
That moment when everything just clicksOften it takes sprinting, crouching, or climbing on chairs to get the ephemeral mix of angle, timing, light.聽
Getting 鈥榯he shot鈥� when there鈥檚 no do-overI decide on the pieces I need to construct a visual narrative, and I proceed in search of them. From that point on, the job is a treasure hunt.聽
A spotlight on grace under pressurePeople often ask how I decide whom to train my lens on. Sometimes it鈥檚 just a matter of where the light falls.聽
Europe鈥檚 challenge: Curb migration while preserving liberal identityEurope struggles to maintain its open, liberal identity, while the U.S. pressures the continent to follow President Trump's path and secure its borders.
Gaza families wait ... and wait for answers about missing loved onesGaza families search for their missing family members, trusting that clues such as scraps of clothing and rumors will be the key to unlock the mystery
Australia was a haven for generations of Jews. Now, they wonder about the future.The Bondi Beach massacre has shattered the sense of security held by Australian Jews, generations of whom found a warm haven far from the horrors of Europe.聽Some now hope Australians see that antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem.
Difference MakerPartners in empathy: Indian nonprofit educates travel firms to combat elephant abuseWildlife SOS teaches tourists and tour operators about the pain that elephants endure during training, and later, in their lives as riding elephants.
Among palm trees and luxury malls, China launches an ambitious experimentA large tropical island off China鈥檚 southern coast will gain independent customs status on Dec. 18 鈥� a move Chinese leaders hope will jump-start development in Hainan and pioneer new levels of openness for the rest of the country, despite the rise of protectionism.
Attack on US forces in Syria tests anti-ISIS mission and warming tiesSyria鈥檚 need to rapidly reconstitute its security forces has left them vulnerable to infiltration by former rebels with jihadist sympathies at the very time that President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been cultivating ties with the U.S.
Cover StoryMany Senegalese are braving dangerous seas to get to Europe. Can they be convinced to stay?In Senegal, poverty makes young people embark on dangerous boats to reach Europe. Parents and local leaders seek solutions to encourage them to stay.
鈥楩inding a window of hope鈥�: Lebanon鈥檚 community holds strong amid ceasefireDuring the war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanese people crossed sectarian lines to offer one another food and shelter. A year after a shaky ceasefire took hold, how is that community spirit enduring?
鈥榋ootopia 2鈥� is doing very well in the US. It鈥檚 breaking records in China.Disney has struck gold with the 鈥淶ootopia鈥� franchise, breaking box-office records in one of the most profitable but challenging movie markets in the world.
Young Senegalese challenge their country to think 鈥� and buy 鈥� localFrom cuisine to fashion to politics, Senegal is asserting its independence from its former colonial ruler, France.聽
Letter from Paris: France weighs an end to its four-day school weekFrance is considering adopting a five-day school week. It may seem like the French are late to the party, but it actually highlights how their academic priorities differ from those of the U.S. 鈥� and how they are shifting now.
