CNN 5 Things Millions Hit by Storms, Zelensky-Trump Meeting, Syrian Mosque Explosion and more
Dec 26, 2025
A winter storm is poised to impact millions in the Northeast and California. The U.S. claims a strike on ISIS in Nigeria, stirring doubts about the targeted groups. Ukrainian President Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump to discuss peace negotiations. A mother has been charged with the tragic killing of her nine-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, an explosion at a Syrian mosque has resulted in multiple casualties, raising concerns about regional safety.
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Widespread Dual-Coast Winter Impacts
- A single winter storm brought heavy snow, ice and outages across the Great Lakes and Northeast, creating broad travel and power disruptions.
- California faced a final round of heavy rain threatening floods and debris flows after days of deadly storms and evacuations.
US Strike In Nigeria Is Complex And Contested
- President Donald Trump publicly claimed he ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State targets in Nigeria and framed it as defending Christians.
- The situation is complex: U.S. Africa Command confirmed multiple terrorists killed while local context and exact targets remain unclear.
Zelensky Seeks Quick Talks With Trump
- Volodymyr Zelensky said he plans to meet Donald Trump in Florida to try to finalize peace deal elements before year-end.
- Zelensky offered concessions on difficult issues like ceding territory, but it's unclear if Moscow will accept them and the White House hadn't confirmed the meeting.