As of January 4, 2025, here are the top 25 global news stories:
1.Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza: Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 50 people, including several children, as they struck Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone.
2.Shipwrecks off Tunisia: Dozens have died in shipwrecks off Tunisia, marking a deadly start to 2025 for migrants in the Mediterranean.
3.Venus and Crescent Moon Conjunction: Stargazers worldwide are captivated by the stunning conjunction of Venus and a crescent Moon, illuminating the night sky.
4.New Orleans Vehicle Attack: A Briton is among the dead in a New Orleans vehicle attack, where a driver plowed into a crowd, causing multiple fatalities.
5.US President-Elect's Legal Proceedings: The US president-elect is set to be sentenced over a hush money case, with the judge signaling no jail time.
6.Cybertruck Blast Incident: A suspect in the Cybertruck blast suffered from PTSD; police indicate the incident appears to be a tragic case of suicide.
7.Boy Survives in Kenyan Game Park: A boy survives five days in a lion-infested game park in Kenya, astonishing rescuers with his resilience.
8.World's Oldest Person Passes Away: The woman recognized as the world's oldest person has died at 116, leaving behind a legacy spanning three centuries.
9.Black Americans Gain Ghanaian Citizenship: Some Black Americans have taken Ghanaian citizenship, embracing the country's 'Right of