Former North Dakota Governor Allen Olson, 87, died Dec. 26, 2025, remembered for his public service and advocacy on safety and land use.

A court in India orders forensic test on Salman Khan’s signature in a power of attorney case linked to a controversial pan masala ad.

Pakistan secures $730M from ADB for power grid upgrades and state firm reforms on Dec. 25, 2025.

Israel proposes crocodile-surrounded prison; Ben Gvir pushes death penalty for Palestinians over Oct. 7 attacks.

Canada’s PM strikes deal with Alberta suspending emissions rules for a higher carbon price and nuclear investment, sparking backlash.

UK updates driving test for safety, cuts stops and emergency stops, but 22-week wait persists due to shortages and bots.

Ghana says 18-year-old student Nana Ahyia died under suspicious circumstances in Latvia, not by suicide.

U.S. psychiatric hospitals increasingly detain people with mental illness, many charged criminally, due to shrinking services and rising incarceration rates.

Textron Aviation Defense wins first contract to supply Japan with two T-6JP aircraft for delivery in 2029.

Seattle Children’s nurses vote to strike over pay, staffing, and safety, pending failed negotiations.