Month: December 2023

Read MoreWhelan was first detained by Russian authorities in December 2018 while attending a friend’s wedding. He was convicted in 2020 of espionage and sentenced to 16 years of hard labor.Whelan was first detained by Russian authorities in December 2018 while attending a friend’s wedding. He was convicted in 2020 of espionage and sentenced to…

Read MoreIndia women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has taken women’s cricket to the next level.India women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has taken women’s cricket to the next level.

Read MoreConfiscated messages written to Moroccan men by Spanish women reveal a history of taboo affairs.Confiscated messages written to Moroccan men by Spanish women reveal a history of taboo affairs.

Read MoreBeyoncé’s childhood home caught fire early on Christmas morning in HoustonBeyoncé’s childhood home caught fire early on Christmas morning in Houston

Read MoreAs the war enters its 671st day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 671st day, these are the main developments.

Read More Wild weather continues along east coast after strong winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage on Christmas Day. Follow live One dead and thousands without power in Queensland As of 10.15am local time, more than 123,000 customers across south east Queensland were without power following the severe thunderstorms overnight. In a post to…

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Read More Monarch says in his second Christmas Day message that his coronation was ‘a call to us all to serve and care’ King Charles has praised the work of volunteers, calling them a “selfless army of people” who form an “essential backbone of our society”. In his second Christmas speech, the king said he…

Read More It’s been 10 years since South Africa’s first democratically elected president died. Nelson Mandela’s former chef describes how how the anti-apartheid icon liked to spend Christmas Day. It’s been 10 years since South Africa’s first democratically elected president died. Nelson Mandela’s former chef describes how how the anti-apartheid icon liked to spend Christmas…

Read MoreA UN official speaks of “absolute carnage” after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza.A UN official speaks of “absolute carnage” after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza.

Read More A Venezuelan family in Utah prepares hallacas, a traditional Christmas dish and reflect the bittersweet nature of the holiday for migrants who’ve found peace and stability in the U.S. but miss home. A Venezuelan family in Utah prepares hallacas, a traditional Christmas dish and reflect the bittersweet nature of the holiday for migrants…

Read MoreChange reflects Ukrainians’ dismay at 22-month-old Russian invasion and their assertion of a national identity.Change reflects Ukrainians’ dismay at 22-month-old Russian invasion and their assertion of a national identity.

Read MoreRepublican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been targeted with another swatting attempt at her Georgia residenceRepublican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been targeted with another swatting attempt at her Georgia residence

Read More The war in Gaza has taken a huge toll on the West Bank economy. Businesses have closed, tens of thousands can’t work in Israel and analysts warn a continued decline could spark more violence. The war in Gaza has taken a huge toll on the West Bank economy. Businesses have closed, tens of…

Read More For the first time in more than a century, Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25. Ukraine used to observe the holiday next month like Russia. Now, they believe their future lies in the west. For the first time in more than a century, Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25. Ukraine used…

Read More Spirit Airlines sent boy to Orlando instead of Fort Myers, leaving his grandmother to drive 160 miles to pick him up A six-year-old boy boarded the wrong airplane last week, making a holiday trip look more like a Home Alone sequel in Philadelphia. Spirit Airlines placed Casper on the wrong flight on Thursday,…

Read More Bureau of Meteorology forecasts wild weather conditions but says quicker yachts likely to see less storm risk after they leave Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Tuesday Competitors in this year’s Sydney to Hobart will need to brace for choppy conditions as thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast for Australia’s biggest boat race. The…

Read More The recently exonerated actor reprised his role as Frank Underwood for a Christmas episode of Tucker Carlson’s talk show on X (formerly Twitter) Actor Kevin Spacey resumed his post-cancelation Christmas tradition of appearing in character as corrupt politician Frank Underwood from the hit Netflix show House of Cards, announcing on Sunday that he…

Read More About 15 years ago, Oliver Muensterer had to travel a few hours away for an important job interview. While getting ready, he realized he forgot his dress shirt. About 15 years ago, Oliver Muensterer had to travel a few hours away for an important job interview. While getting ready, he realized he forgot…

Read More ‘Bandits’ started attacks in Bokkos area and spilled into neighbouring Barkin Ladi, according to local chairman Armed groups have killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local government officials said on Monday. The toll marked a sharp rise from the initial figure reported by the…

Read More Party says American-style sweetshops – some under investigation for tax evasion – are ripping off public A Labour government will launch a crackdown on “dodgy” candy stores if it wins the next election, as part of plans to revitalise Britain’s high streets. There are more than 20 of the US-themed sweet stores on…

Read More Keir Starmer mulling ‘detailed plans’ to outsource process overseas as alternative to Rwanda plan Labour is reportedly considering a scheme that would see asylum seekers’ claims processed elsewhere. Keir Starmer is mulling “detailed plans” for an offshoring scheme as he seeks to deter Tory attacks on Labour’s alternative to the Rwanda plan, the…

Read More NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with reporter Amanda Mull about her recent piece in The Atlantic, “The End of Amazon.” NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with reporter Amanda Mull about her recent piece in The Atlantic, “The End of Amazon.”

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Read More The Christmas Truce has become the stuff of legend. On a frozen Christmas Eve in 1914 during World War I, the guns briefly fell silent. The Christmas Truce has become the stuff of legend. On a frozen Christmas Eve in 1914 during World War I, the guns briefly fell silent.

Read More Renewed interest in the poinsettia’s colonialist roots have led to some people calling the flower by its native name. Renewed interest in the poinsettia’s colonialist roots have led to some people calling the flower by its native name.

Read More Iranian officials vow revenge after Sayyed Razi Mousavi, top member of Revolutionary Guards, reportedly killed An Israeli airstrike in a Damascus neighbourhood on Monday killed a high-ranking Iranian general, Iranian state media has said. Iranian officials and allied militant groups in the region vowed revenge for the killing but did not immediately launch…

Read More Thousands left without power after Queensland thunderstorms, as parts of NSW received hail and torrential rain Sydney to Hobart race: sailors warned of thunderstorms and ‘gusty and erratic’ winds New South Wales and Queensland residents have been warned to expect more severe weather on Boxing Day, with thunderstorms and rain forecast in many…

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Read MoreSome somber, some celebratory — photos show how the world is marking Christmas 2023.Some somber, some celebratory — photos show how the world is marking Christmas 2023.

Read MoreConcern was rising because the imprisoned leading Kremlin opposition leader hadn’t been heard from in more than two weeks.Concern was rising because the imprisoned leading Kremlin opposition leader hadn’t been heard from in more than two weeks.

Read More Jason Murph, 42 and his six-year-old daughter Michelle, were found close to the vehicle last Monday Jason Murph, 42 and his six-year-old daughter Michelle, were found close to the vehicle last Monday

Read MoreMr Navalny’s team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.Mr Navalny’s team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.

Read MoreNigerian authorities say armed groups known as ‘bandits’ hit 20 communities and injure more than 300 people.Nigerian authorities say armed groups known as ‘bandits’ hit 20 communities and injure more than 300 people.

Read More KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Christmas carried more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year as the country newly observed it as a public holiday on Dec. 25 rather than the later date followed in Russia. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The change, enacted in legislation signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in July, reflects both Ukrainians’ dismay with…