Morning Edition Tuesday, the 23rd of December

Good morning,

At the top of the news, Colombia has a new weapon in its war against record cocaine production.

Also in the digest... Ilse Koch, David Walliams, and Texas.

Readers gonna read.

- The inkl team

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Lead Stories
World
‘Gunboat diplomacy on steroids’: US signs security deals across Latin America
World
Russian attacks kill three and cut power to freezing Ukrainian regions
World
Trump flew alone on jet with Epstein and unnamed 20-year-old, files suggest
Chris Bank
Brickbats: January 2026
National
Colombia has a new weapon in its war against record cocaine production
World
Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty video game series, dies aged 55
National
Workers organized by a key union rally in Bolivia against scrapping fuel subsidies
World
Russia and China pledge support for Venezuela as Trump ratchets up pressure on Maduro
World
Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces attack Odesa twice in one day
Boston
In-form Aussie outclassed in monster half from Boston
World
‘Is this real?’: wife of detained pastor describes anguish as China cracks down on unofficial churches
World
Trump administration plans to promote loyal diplomats after recall of 30 ambassadors, sources say
World
Trump announces plans for new navy warships to be known as ‘Trump-class’
National
White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
World
Bondi Beach Shooters Reportedly Met With Religious Leaders in The Philippines
National
Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage
World
One dead in California floods as state braces for brutal week of Christmas storms
World
Colorado immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra can be released on bond, advocates say
National
Ecuadorian court hands down max sentences to 11 soldiers in case of 4 disappeared minors
Ice
DHS Says Recording or Following Law Enforcement 'Sure Sounds Like Obstruction of Justice'