Daily News Summary – 2025-12-26 – en

Pope Leo XIV called for global peace and personal accountability in his first Christmas message, praying for conflict zones worldwide and emphasizing dialogue.

South Korean prosecutors requested a 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges including obstruction of justice and abuse of power.

A Pineapple Express storm caused flooding, mudslides, and fatalities in California, with record rainfall and emergency declarations across the state.

The US conducted airstrikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria on Christmas Day, in coordination with Nigerian authorities to counter terrorism.

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined billions in the 1MDB corruption scandal, marking a landmark ruling.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for transatlantic cooperation, rejecting calls for EU defence independence from the US.

Iran seized a foreign oil tanker carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf, as part of efforts to combat fuel smuggling networks.

A Dutch fugitive with a 12-year sentence was arrested in Vienna after a high-speed police chase involving three occupants under the influence.

A knife and bleach attack at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan injured 15 people, with five in critical condition.

US airstrikes in Nigeria resulted in a rocket landing in a village with no casualties, amid debates on the conflict's framing.

A winter storm canceled over 800 flights in NYC, with significant snowfall affecting post-Christmas travel and city operations.

Iceland recorded a record 19.8°C in December, highlighting unusual warmth linked to climate change and atmospheric rivers.

Conditional approval pathways for gene therapies have sparked debates on pricing, equity, and payment models in healthcare.

Urban electric truck pilot programs show strong results, with environmental benefits and implications for policy and infrastructure development.