US strikes in Nigeria, Syrian mosque bombed, boomers at 80

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts We are running out of time to hit our year-end goal You already know why AP matters — because you can trust what you're reading.   Because we don't have a paywall keeping people from the news they need.   Because we have no owner and no shareholders.   That independence? It is because we believe people like you deserve the facts.   Can you chip in $20 and help us hit our $1 million goal? DONATE TO AP By Amy Langfield December 26, 2025 By Amy Langfield December 26, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, people woke up to debris after the United States launched strikes against the Islamic State group in Nigeria; a bombing at a mosque in Syria during Friday prayers killed at least eight people; and a look at the baby boomers, as the oldest of them start to turn 80 in 2026. UP FIRST People visit the site of a U.S. airstrike in Jabo, Nigeria, Friday. (AP Photo/Tunde Omolehin) US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians President Donald Trump said the United States launched a "powerful and deadly" strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the targeting of Christians. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says ICE agents shoot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve, injuring 2 Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump's pardon, release her from prison Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building TOP STORIES Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 8 dead and 18 wounded A bombing at a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others, authorities said, as long-standing sectarian, ethnic and political fault lines continue to destabilize the country, even as large-scale fighting has subsided. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces Iran seizes an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel, police say A look at aging baby boomers in the United States The oldest baby boomers — once the vanguard of an American youth that revolutionized U.S. culture and politics — turn 80 in 2026. During the baby boom from 1946 to 1964, about 76 million Americans were born. Now they're the second-largest age group, and the influence of these octogenarians will continue to impact America's society and economy. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Michelle Meyers inspects her property, buried in mud after a series of storms, Thursday, in Wrightwood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang) California Christmas storms: Photos show homes buried in mud and debris Honduras presidential vote: Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner Broken ceasefire: Thailand bombs a village in Cambodia even as both nations hold border talks to end armed clashes Restitution demand: Algeria votes to declare French colonization a crime Kentucky State University: Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen Delaware: Trooper killed at DMV in 'act of pure evil' Hawaii: Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered species Now Streaming: 'Stranger Things,' Jennifer Lawrence, 'Ne Zha II' and Kate Winslet WATCH: How to help lower the carbon footprint of holiday gift returns TRENDING Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, right, walks past as police officers block an entrance to the Louvre after thieves carried out a daylight raid on French crown jewels, in Paris on Oct. 19. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) A mysterious fedora, a thieving cat and other stories that made us smile in 2025 Even the most dedicated doomscrollers smile once in a while. Here's a look back at some of the Associated Press stories that captured attention around the world and provided moments of brightness throughout 2025. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT