Month: December 2023

Read More The unlikely meeting occurred on a Greyhound journey from Olympia to Seattle, Washington, on Christmas Day 1962 The unlikely meeting occurred on a Greyhound journey from Olympia to Seattle, Washington, on Christmas Day 1962

Read MoreThe Nigerien military government has disengaged from multiple foreign partners since the coup in July.The Nigerien military government has disengaged from multiple foreign partners since the coup in July.

Read More Metropolitan police say 16-year-old boy known to victim and being held on suspicion of murder Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Bermondsey, south London, on Christmas Eve. The Metropolitan police were called shortly after 10pm to reports of a 22-year-old woman…

Read More Jailed Russian opposition leader ‘doing well’, according to aides, nearly three weeks after going missing The jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been located in a remote prison colony above the Arctic Circle after going missing for nearly three weeks, his aides said on Monday. Navalny was tracked down to the IK-3…

Read MoreIsrael may well wipe out Christian presence in Gaza as part of its genocide, and Western leaders would not care less.Israel may well wipe out Christian presence in Gaza as part of its genocide, and Western leaders would not care less.

Read MoreIsrael’s divided war cabinet to discuss proposal. Hamas reported to reject suggestion of sharing power in Gaza.Israel’s divided war cabinet to discuss proposal. Hamas reported to reject suggestion of sharing power in Gaza.

Read MorePop Francis led Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, where he appealed for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.Pop Francis led Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, where he appealed for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Read MoreAn Israeli airstrike targeted the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip. At least 78 people were killed, and the death toll is expected to rise. The Israeli military is reviewing the incident. Imtiaz Tyab has more.An Israeli airstrike targeted the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip.…

Read More Professional dancer shares image on Instagram of her and husband Marius Iepure with new baby The former Strictly Come Dancing dancer Oti Mabuse has given birth to her first child. In a Christmas Day Instagram post, the professional dancer shared images of her and her husband, Marius Iepure, in matching festive outfits, a…

Read MoreIsraeli air strikes hit housing in the Maghazi refugee camp, in one of the deadliest attacks in Gaza since October 7.Israeli air strikes hit housing in the Maghazi refugee camp, in one of the deadliest attacks in Gaza since October 7.

Read MoreThe head of the Catholic Church says Israeli strikes are reaping an ‘appalling harvest’ of innocent civilians.The head of the Catholic Church says Israeli strikes are reaping an ‘appalling harvest’ of innocent civilians.

Read MorePope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.

Read More Clips of chef saying ‘meecro-wah-vay’ were shared widely online. ‘That’s what we call it at home,’ she says It was a mispronunciation that launched a thousand memes. Now Nigella Lawson has said she feels too self-conscious to utter the word “microwave” after her pronunciation went viral. A clip of the celebrity chef pronouncing…

Read More The Boys in the Boat, a film about the University of Washington rowing team’s inspiring journey to winning a gold medal at the Berlin Olympics in 1936, comes to theaters on Dec. 25. Directed by Oscar winner George Clooney, the movie is all about the challenges that the young men faced trying to…

Read More When Alice Walker published her groundbreaking novel The Color Purple in 1982, it was revolutionary in its nuanced depiction of sexuality, race, and gender. Centering on 40 years in the life of Celie, a Black woman living in the South in the early 20th century, the novel is a testament to her resilience…

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Read More Police called to fire at Finchley and Golders Green MP’s office in north London at about 7pm on Christmas Eve Police in London are investigating a suspected arson attack at the office of the Conservative MP Mike Freer. Officers were called to a fire at the north London constituency office at about 7pm…

Read MoreAuthorities in Gaza said one attack alone killed at least 68 people at a refugee camp. Pope Francis called for the release of hostages, freeing up of humanitarian aid and an end to the war during his annual Christmas Day mass.Authorities in Gaza said one attack alone killed at least 68 people at a…

Read More Maia Sandu has called for a referendum on potential accession to the EU Moldovan President Maia Sandu has announced that she plans to seek reelection next year. The politician, known for her pro-Western stance, also called for a national referendum on potential accession to the EU. The European Council agreed earlier this month…

Read More Leo Varadkar’s comments follow death of man in his 20s at steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve Ireland’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, has voiced his shock after a fatal shooting at a popular restaurant in Dublin on Christmas Eve. A man in his 20s died after being injured at Browne’s Steakhouse on Main…

Read More [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The song “I’m Here” from The Color Purple musical is not meant to be sung, but roared. It’s not meant to be heard but felt. “I’m Here” is the climax of the musical. It reframes the protagonist Celie’s narrative from victim to a triumphant woman who has overcome adversity. Up to…

Read MoreAmid tension over maritime security, Iran insists the US is seeking to cover up complicity in Israel’s ‘crimes in Gaza’.Amid tension over maritime security, Iran insists the US is seeking to cover up complicity in Israel’s ‘crimes in Gaza’.

Read More A charter plane grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation is scheduled to leave Monday for India, after an exceptional holiday ordeal at a rural French airport for four days. (Image credit: Christophe Ena/AP) A charter plane grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation is scheduled to leave Monday for India,…

Read MoreMost eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on Jan. 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches.Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on Jan. 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western…

Read More Exclusive: Ukrainians landing at UK airports only to discover their travel documents and host families are fake Exclusive: Ukrainians landing at UK airports only to discover their travel documents and host families are fake

Read MoreDozens have been arrested as Israeli forces stormed Jenin and areas around Nablus.Dozens have been arrested as Israeli forces stormed Jenin and areas around Nablus.

Read More Food Standards Agency announces recall on Christmas Eve, saying products should not come in contact with other foods Four types of cheese have been “precautionarily” recalled due to a possible E coli contamination before Christmas Day. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall for Mrs Kirkham’s Mild and Creamy Lancashire, Mrs Kirkham’s…

Read More Irish lawmaker Clare Daly says Ursula von der Leyen bears responsibility for Israel’s actions in Gaza Irish MEP Clare Daly has called European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “Frau Genocide” over the EU’s stance on Israel’s military operation in Gaza. She went on to claim that contrary to its professed adherence to…

Read MoreChinese state media warns the Philippines that ‘provocations’ in South China Sea are ‘extremely dangerous’.Chinese state media warns the Philippines that ‘provocations’ in South China Sea are ‘extremely dangerous’.

Read More Opposition activists forced their way into Belgrade city hall after claiming a municipal election was rigged Opposition forces in Serbia breached Belgrade’s city hall amid mass protests on Sunday. They claim the recent municipal election in the capital, won by the ruling party, was rigged. Senior national officials have described the protests as…

Read MoreIsrael’s aerial and ground offensive has been one of the most devastating military offensives in recent history.Israel’s aerial and ground offensive has been one of the most devastating military offensives in recent history.

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Read More ‘All Ukrainians are together,’ president says after government changed date of Orthodox Christmas in snub to Russia See all our Russia-Ukraine coverage Russia launched 31 drones and two missiles at Ukraine overnight, mostly targeting the south of the country, with air defences destroying 28 drones and both missiles, the Ukrainian military reported on…

Read More At least 70 killed in single strike on Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, with death toll expected to climb Full report: At least 70 killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp in central Gaza, health ministry says Palestinian health officials have said Israeli airstrikes, that began hours before midnight and persisted into…

Read More Turkish broadcaster TGRT Haber accused its news announcer of “covertly advertising” Starbucks on air Turkish broadcaster TGRT Haber TV has sacked an anchor for appearing on air with a cup from Starbucks, the world-famous coffee chain that many in the country now see as pro-Israel. In recent months, Türkiye has seen numerous pro-Palestinian…