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Finland probes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after cable-cutting incident
Disconnection of power line follows series of suspected sabotage attacks on Baltic Sea infrastructureFinancial Times - 21m -
Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike
A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van, but Israel says it targeted an armed group.BBC News - 26m -
Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under Defense Ministry
As the fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad set out to assert control over the country, they pursued former government forces loyal to the Assad regime, resulting in deadly clashes in parts of the ...The New York Times - 56m -
5 under-the-radar races to watch in 2025
While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see plenty of lower-profile — but no less interesting — races. From a judicial ...The Hill - 1h -
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.CBS News - 2h -
Year in a word: War in the Middle East
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflictsFinancial Times - 7h -
How the holidays are being celebrated around the globe
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.CBS News - 11h -
Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...CBS News - 11h -
Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza on Christmas
Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others.The New York Times - 13h -
Baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas argue over ceasefire
Three-week-old Sila is the third baby to die from the cold in Gaza’s tent camps in recent days, according to doctors. A baby girl has frozen to death in Gaza and at least 10 people have been killed ...The Guardian - 14h -
Royal family celebrates Christmas with no sign of Prince Andrew
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.CBS News - 19h -
The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024
Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.The New York Times - 1d -
How NASA Might Change Under Donald Trump
The Trump transition team is looking for “big changes” at NASA—including some cuts.Wired - 1d -
Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas
Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.The New York Times - 2d -
Finland probes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after cable-cutting incident
Disconnection of power line follows series of suspected sabotage attacks on Baltic Sea infrastructureFinancial Times - 2h -
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LeBron James takes shot at NFL over scheduling turf war: 'Christmas is our day'
The NFL went for Christmas in a big way this year.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Ukraine war briefing: Biden slams Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas Day assault on Ukraine
President reaffirms US weapons support to Kyiv after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, which Zelenskyy condemned as ‘inhuman’. What we know on day 1,037. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 10h -
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How your favorite celebrities are celebrating Christmas
From matching pajamas to a baby's first Christmas, here's a look at how your favorite celebrities are spending the holiday.ABC News - 16h -
Celebrated Indian author MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91
A prolific writer and filmmaker, MT Vasudevan was the doyen of Malayalam-language literature.BBC News - 18h -
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.BBC News - 20h -
Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite recent progress reported by both sides.NBC News - 20h -
Pope calls for end to global wars, divisions in Christmas message
Pope Francis called for an end to global wars and divisiveness in his annual Christmas Day message, given Wednesday. "This Christmas, at the beginning of the Jubilee Year, I invite every ...The Hill - 23h -
Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza
Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.NBC News - 1d -
Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night
Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second ChristmasFinancial Times - 1d -
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Bethlehem faces somber Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages on
At Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, residents and businesses are facing the effects of the Israel-Hamas war during the holiday season. The city, usually filled ...NBC News - 1d -
Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts
Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - 1d -
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.BBC News - 1d -
Trump is waging a legal war against press freedom
Lawsuits can be time-consuming and expensive for defendants, even if there is no merit to them. Trump understands this.The Hill - 1d -
Chelsea's Enzo finally 'feeling good' under Maresca
Enzo Fernández has conceded he has not realised his full potential at Chelsea but is optimistic of doing so after a strong start under Enzo Maresca.ESPN - 1d -
Empty streets and closed shops mark a somber Christmas Eve in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - 1d -
Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran
Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.NBC News - 2d -
Skiing, wool baubles, ice-cream: how Antarctic scientists celebrate Christmas
From the Flask glacier to King George Island, intrepid researchers expect good cheer, snow and penguins. Many of us will not get a white Christmas this year, but a group of scientists are ...The Guardian - 2d -
Magdeburg attack has cast ‘dark shadow’ over Christmas, says German president in call for unity
Frank-Walter Steinmeier seeks to convey message of healing four days after the brutal attack in Magdeburg killed five people and injured more than 200. A deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Atlético's Hitman bursts from Spider’s shadow to end 18-year wait at Barça | Sid Lowe
Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge. The first time Diego Simeone met Alexander Sørloth, he told him he had come up with a ...The Guardian - 2d -
10M under winter weather alerts across Northeast and Midwest, with snow forecast for Christmas
Around 10 million people were under winter weather alerts Monday in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions, where some residents may be waking up to a white Christmas.NBC News - 2d
