Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Gaza’s thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington in the coming days as negotiators and others discuss the second stage of the ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 10. Though the agreement has mostly held, its progress has slowed. Meanwhile, Israel’s defense minister on Saturday said a military operation continued in a town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank a day after police said a Palestinian killed two people in northern Israel.

A Brazilian judge has issued house arrest orders for 10 people involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 election loss. The decision on Saturday came after Paraguay arrested and extradited a former police commander linked to the plot. The individuals under house arrest had previously faced measures like ankle monitors. Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison in September for attempting a coup. The trials have been closely watched in Brazil. The U.S. initially criticized the proceedings. But Washington has since softened its stance by lifting sanctions and lowering tariffs on Brazilian exports.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has attacked Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones, killing one person and wounding dozens of others. Explosions rocked Kyiv for hours, affecting seven locations. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside a mosque in Homs, Syria, after a bombing killed eight people and wounded 18. The crowd assembled next to the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, predominantly Alawite, before driving in convoys to bury the victims. Officials say preliminary investigations indicate explosive devices were planted inside the mosque. A group called Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility, targeting the Alawite sect. The same group previously claimed a suicide attack in June at a Greek Orthodox church near Damascus. Mourners prayed outside the mosque, which remains cordoned off.

WRIGHTWOOD, California (AP) — Towns across California have been affected by storms during Christmas week, filling homes halfway with mud, cracking highways and burying cars. The National Weather Service warned of heavy rain throughout the week due to a series…

Comedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S. The series is part of a wave of TV shows by Arab or Muslim American creators that aim to tell authentic stories without relying on stereotypes. The second season of “Mo” begins with the main character running a falafel taco stand in Mexico. Other shows like “Muslim Matchmaker” and “#1 Happy Family USA” are also challenging traditional portrayals. Experts say positive representation can influence public opinion and policy, highlighting the importance of diverse storytelling.

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A U.S. airstrike that targeted an alleged camp of the Islamic State group in Nigeria has caused panic in the village of Jabo, close to where the strike hit. The residents witnessed the sky glowing red from the attack late on Thursday night. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the strike. The Nigerian government has since confirmed that it cooperated with the U.S government in its strike but didn't disclose details about the militants targeted. Jabo's residents say the village had never been attacked by armed gangs as part of the violence the U.S. says is widespread, though such attacks regularly occur in neighboring villages. Locals remain anxious, fearing further attacks and uncertainty.

Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 131-129 win over the Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham, who had 29 points and 17 assists, missed a contested shot at the buzzer. Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points and Brice Sensabaugh equaled his season high of 20 points filling in for Ace Bailey, who missed the second half with a hip injury. Tobias Harris had 16 points for the Pistons, who lost for just the second time in their last nine games.

Cambodia says that Thailand hit a site in the country's northwest with an airstrike on Saturday even as the two sides pursue talks to end clashes. Cambodia's Defense Ministry said that Thailand deployed fighter jets to bomb targets in its Banteay Meanchey province on Friday and Saturday. Thailand confirmed the Friday attack and cited defense needs. Each country blames the other for breaching a ceasefire that ended a previous round of fighting in July. The two sides are holding talks this week that defense ministers were expected to join on Saturday to possibly formalize an end to the fighting. The combat has caused numerous casualties and mass displacements.

Zayne Parekh scored twice, Canada had four goals in the third period and the Canadians defeated Czechia 7-5 at the World Junior Championships. Canada, the 20-time champion, is looking to return to the podium after being eliminated by Czechia in the quarterfinals in each of the past two tournaments. Czechia took the bronze both times. There were three goals in the first 6 1/2 minutes of an explosive third period capped by Tij Iginla’s goal that gave Canada a 5-4 lead. Ethan MacKenzie’s goal a few minutes later made it 6-4 for the Canadians. Tomas Galvas scored for Czechia with 4 1/2 minutes left in the game and Porter Martone found the empty net for Canada to wrap up the scoring.

Michigan has hired Kyle Whittingham as its football coach, giving the former Utah coach a five-year contract to replace the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore. The 66-year-old Whittingham announced two weeks ago that he would step down after 21 seasons as Utah’s coach. Morgan Scalley was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace Whittingham, who has won a school-record 177 games. Scalley will now take over the Utes immediately and coach them in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31. Michigan fired Moore after the school said it discovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Moore was subsequently charged with three crimes for confronting a woman he'd been having an affair with.

Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime and Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine straight games with a 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl. Minnesota went up 14-6 when Darius Taylor scored on a 5-yard touchdown run, but Damon Bankston returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. New Mexico’s 2-point conversion on a trick play tied the game at 14-all. After a New Mexico field goal, Smith's spectacular catch was upheld by a review. The Gophers' bowl winning streak matches Southern California and Utah for second-longest all-time, behind Florida State’s 11 in a row from 1985-95.

Attorneys for the man accused of killing iconic rapper Tupac Shakur are pushing to suppress evidence that was collected in what they say was an unlawful nighttime search. The attorneys claim the affidavit seeking to search Duane “Keffe D” Davis' home in 2023 mischaracterized Davis as a dangerous armed drug dealer in order to get the rare nighttime search approved, when in reality he was a retired cancer survivor living with his wife outside of Las Vegas. Davis was arrested for the 1996 murder of Shakur in 2023, a major development in one of the country's most well-known unsolved murder cases. He has pleaded not guilty.