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Tragic Mosque Bombing in Nigeria: At least five worshippers killed, thirty-five injured in suspected suicide attack during evening prayers at Al-Adum mosque in Maiduguri. Boko Haram and ISWAP linked to similar violence in the region. Governor condemns attack, urges vigilance. Police investigate, residents advised to remain calm.

Tarique Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, poised to lead BNP in upcoming elections. His arrival follows Sheikh Hasinas ousting and clears him of criminal charges. These elections could significantly impact Bangladeshs future.

At retirement communities like The Terraces in Los Gatos, California, seniors are rediscovering adventure through virtual reality headsets. Rendever, a company serving eight hundred communities, offers sessions where residents can swim with dolphins, explore ocean depths, or visit childhood hometowns. The National Institutes of Health recently granted Rendever nearly four point five million dollars to tackle loneliness in homebound seniors. Virtual reality boosts cognition, sharpens memories, and eases tech use, reminding everyone that wonder has no age limit.

Tina Peters, former Colorado elections clerk, seeks immediate release from prison, citing President Trumps pardon. Her lawyers argue the pardon strips the court of jurisdiction and reference historical precedent. The state Attorney General opposes, claiming no legal basis. Peters remains unapologetic, insisting her actions aimed to expose election fraud. The appeals court plans to hear arguments in January, with a potential Supreme Court challenge if the pardon is tossed.

Peng Peiyun, architect of Chinas one-child policy, passes away, sparking online outrage. The policy, enforced from 1980 to 2015, led to forced abortions and sterilizations, disproportionately affecting rural areas. Chinas population dropped last year, and experts predict the decline will accelerate. Beijing now offers incentives to boost births, but the aging workforce and elder care costs pose economic challenges.

Saudi Arabia urges Southern Transitional Council to withdraw from Yemens Hadramout and Mahra provinces, amid escalating tensions in the countrys ongoing civil war. The council, once part of the Saudi-led coalition, now seeks self-rule and has clashed with the government. Talks are ongoing to restore order and prevent further division in Yemens fragile south.

Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbets The Testament of Ann Lee is a bold new musical starring Amanda Seyfried as the real-life Shaker leader. Shot on seventy-millimeter film, it delves into Ann Lees life, from her heavenly visions as a child to her leadership of the Shakers in upstate New York. Despite the communitys decline, Fastvold and Corbets film spotlights this overlooked story, blending agony and ecstasy into hymn-based musical numbers. Seyfried delivers a powerful performance, singing, dancing, and rawly portraying childbirth and grief. Rated R for sexual content, nudity, violence, and blood, this Searchlight Pictures release is a singular vision that lingers.

Christmas in Sydney marked by somber tributes and heightened security following a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach, with flags flying at half mast and calls for tougher gun laws and anti-antisemitism measures. Meanwhile, in Melbourne, a car with a Happy Hanukkah sign was torched, prompting condemnation from the Prime Minister.

Honduras National Electoral Council declares Nasry Asfura, backed by Trump, as the presidential winner, edging out Salvador Nasralla. Asfuras victory marks a return to conservative rule, sparking joy among supporters and protests from Nasralla. World leaders react, with Trump pardoning ex-President Hernandez. Asfura promises unity and work on jobs, security, and investment, aligning with a broader Latin American shift.