Nora Rahm

Ukraine's president says he wants wider consultations with European allies, as the Trump administration holds talks with Ukrainian and Russian teams in Florida.

NPR's Joanna Kakisis reports there are several barriers to a peace deal.

A memorial service was held today at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.

It was one week ago that gunmen fired on a Jewish festival killing 15 people.

The BBC's Phil Mercer reports.

The BBC's Phil Mercer reporting.

This is NPR News in Washington.

Vice President J.D.

Vance is set to speak within the hour to the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA.

It's wrapping up its convention in Phoenix.

Its new president, Erica Kirk, the widow of the group's founder, Charlie Kirk, has endorsed Vance for president in 2028.

This time of year, Santa Claus is everywhere.

Now, many families are specifically attending events with Santas that look like them.

Leslie Eiler Thompson reports.

Thousands gathered at Stonehenge in southwest England this morning to welcome the winter solstice.

They arrived before dawn, some in costume, and cheered and danced at sunrise.

The historic site was built to align with the sun's movement on the winter and summer solstices.

Today is the shortest day of the year north of the equator.

It's seen by some as a time of renewal as the days get longer.

I'm Noor Rahm, NPR News in Washington.