French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.
Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Thousands of Christians protest to urge Syria’s new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.
Actor Baldoni women’s solidarity award rescinded amid allegations
Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.
Fireworks explode as US house burns down
No injuries were reported from the fire but two homes were destroyed in the blaze, firefighters say.
Twelve dead in Turkey ammunition factory blast
Officials are investigating the cause of the accident that engulfed part of the building in fire.
Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over ‘slavery’ conditions
More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.
Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz
The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman’s alleged payments for sex and drugs.
The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine’s defenders
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.
