Christmas Day News

Days after Azerbaijan Airlines crash, Russia allegedly released a controversial Christmas propaganda video. In the purported Russian video shared by Ukraine's Centre for Countering Disinformation appears to showcase a bizarre piece of Russian propaganda, where a sleigh driven by a NATO-branded Santa Claus is shot down above Moscow.

The film, which promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, has now confirmed its release date in US cinemas on Christmas Day in 2025, as mentioned in a report by Digital Spy.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is clarifying that he and his family are vacationing in Jamaica “at no cost at a location owned by family friends,” after initially saying the family was paying for their stay.

The U.S. Coast Guard said a large cargo ship with an active fire in its hold is being kept 2 miles offshore of an Alaska port as a precaution while efforts are undertaken to extinguish the flames

federal holidays are on the horizon can be instrumental in making these plans. In the United States, there are 11 fixed federal holidays each year, providing a welcomed break from routine and an opportunity to reflect on historical events and figures. The Federal Pay Organization, citing 5 U.S.C. 6103, emphasizes, «There are eleven Federal Holidays recognized by the United States Government. On these days, all non-essential government employees are off work, and most government offices, including post offices, are closed.»

With Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what stores are open (and closed) twice

Christopher Luxon has been sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister and says his priority is to improve the economy

Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy. The 53-year-old former businessman leads a conservative coalition after his National Party struck a deal Friday with two smaller parties following a general election last month. After the swearing-in ceremony, which was presided over by Governor-General Cindy Kiro, Luxon told reporters the job was an «awesome responsibility.» He said he would hold his first Cabinet meeting Tuesday and look to quickly finalize a 100-day plan. He said he also planned a visit to Australia before Christmas Day. Luxon said he needed to get a Treasury briefing on the state of the government's finances. «We are concerned and worried that it's been a deteriorating picture for a number of months now,» Luxon said. Under the coalition agreement, Luxon has promised to deliver tax cuts and train 500 more police officers within two years.