Month: December 2023

Read More In a stark rebuke of Russia, Ukraine joins the West in celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 instead of Jan. 6-7 as it traditionally has done. (Image credit: Sergei Supinsky /AFP via Getty Images) In a stark rebuke of Russia, Ukraine joins the West in celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 instead of Jan. 6-7…

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Read More The killing of Seyed Razi Mousavi, a long-time adviser of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, comes as clashes along the Lebanon-Israel border between Hezbollah and Israel intensify. The killing of Seyed Razi Mousavi, a long-time adviser of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, comes as clashes along the Lebanon-Israel border between Hezbollah and Israel…

Read More Dodgers’ new acquisition Shohei Ohtani had the car delivered to Ashley Kelly, wife of relief pitcher Joe Kelly Dodgers’ new acquisition Shohei Ohtani had the car delivered to Ashley Kelly, wife of relief pitcher Joe Kelly

Read MoreCelebrations are muted in the occupied territories as Israel’s war on Gaza rages.Celebrations are muted in the occupied territories as Israel’s war on Gaza rages.

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Read MorePutin hails Moscow’s biggest military success since the capture of Bakhmut in May.Putin hails Moscow’s biggest military success since the capture of Bakhmut in May.

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Read More Ukraine celebrates holiday on 25 December rather than 7 January for first time, in move to distance itself from Russia Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed the shooting down of two Russian fighter jets on Christmas Eve and said “this Christmas sets the right mood for the entire year ahead”. In a Christmas message marking the…

Read MoreMore than 100 people killed in an Israeli strike on Maghazi refugee camp with families still trapped in rubble.More than 100 people killed in an Israeli strike on Maghazi refugee camp with families still trapped in rubble.

Read More Exclusive: Officially commissioned research lays out effects of shelving anti-obesity pledges England heads for obesity disaster as minister frets about nanny state Children in England are at risk of diabetes, heart disease and other serious health problems because ministers have shelved anti-obesity policies until 2025, according to a damning report commissioned by the…

Read More Government has shelved policies that could have helped to change landscape weighted in favour of unhealthy food options Health of England’s children at risk from policy inaction on obesity Less than three weeks into her new role as health secretary, Victoria Atkins left health campaigners aghast when she suggested her approach to tackling…

Read More The prime minister complained about the “very heavy cost” of the war after 15 soldiers died over the weekend Israel is intensifying its bombardment of Gaza despite growing international opposition, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.  “The war is exacting a very heavy cost from us,” he told his cabinet during a…

Read More LONDON (AP) — King Charles III reflected his coronation theme of public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging. In a prerecorded video shot with him standing beside a Christmas tree in Buckingham Palace, the king spoke of the message of Jesus’ life in…

Read MorePrime minister booed when he promises to bring the captives home but adds that ‘more time’ needed.Prime minister booed when he promises to bring the captives home but adds that ‘more time’ needed.

Read More A senior Egyptian official and a European diplomat say that Egypt has put forward an ambitious proposal to end the Israel-Hamas wa A senior Egyptian official and a European diplomat say that Egypt has put forward an ambitious proposal to end the Israel-Hamas wa

Read More The Republican firebrand has previously claimed left-wing activists have staged multiple similar attacks against her The Republican firebrand has previously claimed left-wing activists have staged multiple similar attacks against her

Read More Just in time for Christmas, Adams county SPCA adopts out 598 animals and reunites 125 with their owners An animal shelter in Pennsylvania reached a milestone this Christmas season, celebrating one of the rare moments where less is more. The Adams county SPCA, which houses dogs, cats and other homeless, abandoned or lost…

Read More The tentative plan includes a possible cease-fire, release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, and a new Palestinian leadership that spans Gaza and West Bank territories. (Image credit: Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images) The tentative plan includes a possible cease-fire, release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians held in Israeli prisons,…

Read More The Royal Navy vessel, armed with 30mm cannon and a contingent of marines, is expected to anchor off the coast The UK is preparing to send a “defence diplomacy” warship to Guyana in a show of support for the former colony in its recently rekindled border dispute with neighboring Venezuela, the BBC said…

Read More Editorial board publishes opinion piece in response to hard-right Republican governor’s latest immigration crackdown A stinging Christmas opinion issued by the editorial board of the Houston Chronicle newspaper asks Texas’s hard-right Republican leader: “How would governor Greg Abbott treat Mary and Joseph at the border?” The leading media outlet in the Democratic-voting city…

Read MoreIsraeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen accuses the UN of ‘hypocrisy’ as his country faces criticism for war tactics in Gaza.Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen accuses the UN of ‘hypocrisy’ as his country faces criticism for war tactics in Gaza.

Read More Concerns were raised after the illness was detected in animals in Yellowstone Park Researchers in the US have sounded the alarm over a spike in cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) among wildlife across North America, warning that the deadly virus could spread to humans. CWD, also known as ‘zombie deer disease’, is…

Read More Content creator Philip Willett shared the moment his mother opened the gift on TikTok Content creator Philip Willett shared the moment his mother opened the gift on TikTok

Read More Temperatures did not fall below 12.4C, which beats the previous record of 11.5C from 1983 The Met Office has provisionally recorded the highest minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record – though much of the UK still had a grey and damp 25 December. Temperatures measured at Exeter airport and East Malling, Kent,…

Read MoreKing Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the royal family gathered for their traditional Christmas celebration in Sandringham.King Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the royal family gathered for their traditional Christmas celebration in Sandringham.

Read MoreUnder Israeli bombardment, nine-year-old Elaf and her family struggle to find safety in the Gaza Strip.Under Israeli bombardment, nine-year-old Elaf and her family struggle to find safety in the Gaza Strip.

Read More Emergency landing made after 11 passengers reportedly left injured Emergency landing made after 11 passengers reportedly left injured

Read MoreThe plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.

Read More Video released by the Peruvian National Police on Saturday showed the officer in full festive fancy dress using a sledgehammer to break down the door to a building Video released by the Peruvian National Police on Saturday showed the officer in full festive fancy dress using a sledgehammer to break down the door…

Read More CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has put forward an ambitious, initial proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war with a cease-fire, a phased hostage release and the creation of a Palestinian government of experts who would administer the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank, a senior Egyptian official and a European diplomat said Monday. Word…

Read MoreThe Russian opposition leader has been tracked down to a prison above the Arctic Circle, one of the harshest in Russia.The Russian opposition leader has been tracked down to a prison above the Arctic Circle, one of the harshest in Russia.

Read MoreIsrael’s prime minister says fighting will “deepen” in the days ahead, after visiting troops in Gaza.Israel’s prime minister says fighting will “deepen” in the days ahead, after visiting troops in Gaza.

Read More Most prominent foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin located at prison colony above Arctic Circle Most prominent foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin located at prison colony above Arctic Circle