December 26, 2025 – Global Headlines

1Pope Leo speaks about Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan in his first Christmas address

Story gist: Pope Leo addressed Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan in his first Christmas message. The speech occurred during the Christmas period.
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Pope Leo speaks about Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan in his first Christmas address
— The Washington Post
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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Washington Post frame the story neutrally by listing all three conflicts mentioned without emphasis. Center outlets like Reuters highlight the Pope’s criticism of conditions for Palestinians in Gaza, using ‘decries’ for emotive tone and omitting equal focus on Ukraine and Sudan. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, absenting any conservative perspective on the address.

2Five Killed in Helicopter Crash on Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest Peak

Story gist: Five people died in a helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
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Five Killed in Helicopter Crash on Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest Peak
— The New York Times
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Helicopter crash on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize dramatic location with ‘Africa’s Highest Peak.’ Center outlets like Reuters use neutral phrasing, specify ‘Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro,’ and attribute to aviation authority. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting any conservative framing or emphasis.

3Australian prime minister announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi antisemitic attack

Story gist: Australian Prime Minister announced a bravery award for individuals who heroically intervened during an antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. The announcement follows a recent incident that drew national attention.
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One Mitzvah for Bondi campaign fights hate with love … one small act of kindness at a time
— The Guardian
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A memorial ends, but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again
— BBC
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Australia to honor Bondi Beach terror attack heroes
— The Jerusalem Post
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes a ‘One Mitzvah’ kindness campaign responding to hate with love, highlighting positive community acts. Center BBC focuses on the tragedy’s lingering national shock after a memorial, stressing emotional impact. Right-leaning Jerusalem Post frames it as honoring heroes of a ‘terror attack,’ emphasizing recognition and security angle. All cover Bondi incident but differ in tone from uplifting to somber to heroic.

4Christmas Around the World in Photos

Story gist: The New York Times and BBC published photo galleries depicting Christmas celebrations around the world.
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Christmas Around the World in Photos
— The New York Times
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Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like the New York Times use a neutral, straightforward title emphasizing global photos without specifics. Center outlets like the BBC highlight quirky, festive elements such as waterskiing Santas and giant meat cuts, adopting a playful tone. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, leaving absent any potential focus on traditional, religious, or family-oriented framings.