Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian tank landing ship

by worldnewsday | Dec 26, 2023 | World

CNN — Ukraine claimed on Tuesday to have carried out an airstrike in Crimea that destroyed a Russian Navy tank landing ship in what would be, if confirmed, the third instance of major losses of Russian military hardware in less than a week. In a post on Telegram,...

Inside the $760m restoration of Notre Dame cathedral

by worldnewsday | Dec 24, 2023 | World

By Claudia Colliva, CNN ParisCNN —  The spire of Notre Dame, crowned by a brand new golden rooster, regained its place in the Paris skyline last week. As tourists and Parisians gathered outside the UNESCO-listed cathedral to admire the return of one of its most...

7 holiday traditions celebrated in Puerto Rico, where the festivities last well over 40 days

by worldnewsday | Dec 23, 2023 | World

The festive season in Puerto Rico is one of the longest in the world, lasting a total of 45 days. Puerto Ricans have their own unique ways of celebrating the holidays. They drink coquito instead of eggnog and have their own version of caroling...

How Ukraine wins is on the streets of Moscow

by worldnewsday | Dec 23, 2023 | World

Editor’s Note: Matthew Schmidt has taught strategic planning at the US Army’s School of Advanced Military Studies and is the director of the International Affairs program at the University of New Haven. Follow him on X @mattschmidtphd. The opinions expressed in this...