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Gardaí conduct searches in murder investigation following tragic house fire in County Offaly, claiming lives of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his great-aunt Mary Holt. CCTV footage released, searches ongoing in Kildare and Offaly. Community mourns, funeral services scheduled. Authorities appeal for information.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen with American family, was released from detention after being mistakenly deported and detained in El Salvador. Despite facing human smuggling charges, a judge ordered his release, citing lack of legal basis for his detention. The Department of Homeland Security plans to appeal the ruling.

Churches use nativity scenes to comment on immigration enforcement, sparking controversy. Displays in Illinois and Massachusetts depict the Holy Family as refugees, reflecting fears of separation and deportation. Critics call the scenes sacrilegious, while supporters argue they align with biblical teachings. The archdiocese in Massachusetts orders one manger to be restored. The displays highlight deep divisions surrounding immigration policy and the role of religious institutions in public discourse.

President Trump signs executive order to centralize AI regulations, aiming to prevent onerous state-level rules. This move is supported by major tech companies seeking consistency in AI legislation, but faces opposition from states like California, which have already implemented their own AI safeguards. Critics argue that state laws are essential for protecting residents in the absence of strong federal guidelines.

Tramell Tillman, an actor from Maryland, has had a remarkable year, being named one of the Associated Presss Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025. He gained fame for his role as Seth Milchick in Severance, making Emmy history as the first Black man to win a supporting actor in a drama series trophy. His success continued with a Golden Globe nomination and a submarine captain role alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning. Tramell is embracing his season of transition, looking forward to expanding his work and offering fresh perspectives in upcoming films like Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, Good Sex, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Is Oil the Real Prize? The US-Venezuela conflict escalates as President Maduro accuses the US of targeting his countrys vast oil reserves. Despite Venezuela holding the worlds largest proven oil reserves, its current production is significantly lower due to political control and sanctions. Restoring the oil industry to its former capacity would be a massive, uncertain endeavor.

Gaza faces severe flooding risks as a winter storm hits, with hundreds of thousands of displaced families living in makeshift shelters. The peace plans next stage is stalled due to the search for a missing Israeli hostage and both sides reservations about disarmament and withdrawal. Israel plans to build temporary housing in Rafah, but many Gazans are reluctant to live under Israeli control, highlighting the complex situation and deep divisions.

Tensions escalate between US and Venezuela as US military seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, raising questions about international maritime law and regional stability. Venezuelan government condemns the move as an act of piracy and violation of sovereignty, vowing legal and diplomatic action. Meanwhile, prominent figure Kilmar Abrego Garcia is released from detention, and discussions about a pathway to US citizenship for significant investment continue. The situation remains volatile, with global powers geopolitical interests in Venezuelas oil reserves and political future at play.