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CBS News - World

Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future" -- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future," signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

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U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says -- The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

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Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.

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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S. -- The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.

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Zelenskyy says he had "very good conversation" with U.S. envoys on Christmas -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.

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Imprisoned Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes surgery -- Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence​ since November for an attempted coup.

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King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas -- King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.

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Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro -- Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine -- In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.

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Blast at Nigeria mosque kills 5, injures 35 in apparent suicide attack -- A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack. -- Dec 25

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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote -- President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count. -- Dec 24

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Photos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world -- Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions. -- Dec 24

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Investigators probe plane crash in Turkey that killed Libyan military officials -- The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday. -- Dec 24

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Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war -- Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years. -- Dec 24

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Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces. -- Dec 24

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