Oil exports, the country’s financial lifeblood, have plummeted after the United States took action against three ships that have been used to carry its crude.
World
Libyan Military’s Chief of Staff and 4 Others Are Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey
The internationally recognized government of Libya confirmed the deaths of Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the army chief of general staff, and other officers flying home after a meeting in Turkey.
Dating ChatGPT
The bot has been marketed as a general-purpose tool that can write code, summarize documents and give advice. But can it be a good boyfriend?
France Fails to Adopt a Budget by Year’s End. Again.
French lawmakers passed a special law on Tuesday to avoid a shutdown until a budget is adopted. Negotiations will resume in January.
Yemen’s Warring Sides Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap in a Decade of Fighting
The Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government plan to exchange about 2,900 detainees, a rare humanitarian win at a time of deepening political stalemate.
Greta Thunberg Arrested at U.K. Protest Supporting Palestine Action Prisoners
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested after holding a sign that the police said showed support for the group, which Britain banned this year.
Ukraine Withdraws From Eastern Town, Complicating Negotiating Stance
The town of Siversk had served as a stronghold in the portion of eastern Donetsk still under Ukrainian control. Moscow wants Kyiv to surrender the town as part of a peace deal.
Italian Artisans Add Figurines of Donald Trump to Nativity Scenes
For generations, Italian craftspeople have built scenes depicting Jesus’ birth, sometimes including figures of celebrities. This year, some are adding statuettes of President Trump.
The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops
The Russian-labeled candy bars are a reminder of how difficult it is to completely disconnect a major economy from the global flow of goods.
Businesses in Canada Navigate Trump’s Tariffs During the Busy Holiday Season
Small businesses across Canada have lost out on sales because of the trade war, and many worry about their future.