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This episode covers Russian drone attacks in Ukraine, an explosion in Moscow, Myanmar's junta announcing elections, Japan's record defence budget, and Algeria's parliament declaring French colonisation a crime. NewsCard is an intelligent, swipe-based news experience that delivers curated headlines in a clear, minimalist format. Built for speed and clarity, the app pairs visual storytelling with AI-powered summaries, offering a seamless way to stay informed without distraction. Download the NewsCard app at newscard.app. We would love to hear from you at support@newscard.app.

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This is NewsCard Daily for Friday, December 26, 2025... your briefing on the stories shaping our world.

We begin in Ukraine where Russian drones hammer targets on Christmas Day, killing several and injuring dozens more. Ukraine's air force reports Moscow launched 131 drones overnight, testing defenses across the south and east. Zelenskyy pushes for peace, saying all sides draw closer to a deal, even floating a demilitarized zone in the industrial heartland if Russia pulls back. Families mourn lost loved ones amid the rubble, as hopes flicker for an end to three years of devastation...

Shifting to Moscow, an explosion rocks the capital, claiming three lives including two police officers. Russian investigators blame Ukrainian intelligence for the blast, heightening fears of the war spilling deeper into Russia's streets. Pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov, a rare Putin critic, draws a six-year prison sentence for justifying terrorism, silencing another voice as tensions boil...

Now to Myanmar where the military junta readies the first election in five years, promising a return to democracy amid fierce backlash. Critics call it a sham, especially after a brutal airstrike hits a hospital in Rakhine State, killing 34 and wounding 80. Doctors and patients scramble from the flames, their suffering underscores the junta's iron grip on a nation desperate for real change...

In Japan, the cabinet greenlights a record defense budget topping nine trillion yen, aimed squarely at countering China's rise. Leaders cite growing threats in the region, pouring funds into missiles and ships to protect vital sea lanes. Workers in shipyards feel the urgency, as Tokyo bolsters its shield in an increasingly volatile Asia-Pacific...

Turning to North Africa, Algeria's parliament brands French colonization a crime after 130 years of rule, demanding restitution for seized lands and treasures. The vote ignites old wounds, rallying citizens who see it as justice long overdue, while Paris stays silent amid calls for reparations that could reshape postcolonial ties...

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