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As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope

As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
Russian strike hits Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, cutting utilities, mayor says

Russian strike hits Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, cutting utilities, mayor says

Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran for allowing women to compete w

Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran for allowing women to compete w

Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths exceed 900

Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths exceed 900

China and Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

China and Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say

Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say

India's Goa state orders probe after nightclub fire kills 25

India's Goa state orders probe after nightclub fire kills 25

China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage

China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage

Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths rise over 900

Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths rise over 900

Russian forces claim 1,450 Ukrainian soldiers killed in 24 hours

Russian forces claim 1,450 Ukrainian soldiers killed in 24 hours

Four arrested at Tower of London after food thrown at State Crown display case

Four arrested at Tower of London after food thrown at State Crown display case

Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine power and transport sectors, Kyiv says

Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine power and transport sectors, Kyiv says

Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans

Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans

India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day

India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day

Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without 'full withdrawal' by Israel

Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without 'full withdrawal' by Israel

Hollywood unions alarmed by Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros deal

Hollywood unions alarmed by Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros deal

Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) new visitation timings announced for pilgrims

Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) new visitation timings announced for pilgrims

Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

Lebanon president says country does not want war with Israel

Lebanon president says country does not want war with Israel

Palestinians say Israeli army killed man in occupied West Bank

Palestinians say Israeli army killed man in occupied West Bank

Trump strategy shifts from global role and vows 'resistance' in Europe

Trump strategy shifts from global role and vows 'resistance' in Europe

Israel's cabinet approves 2026 budget with a hefty $35 billion for defence

Israel's cabinet approves 2026 budget with a hefty $35 billion for defence

Hong Kong faces low election turnout as residents mourn deadly fire

Hong Kong faces low election turnout as residents mourn deadly fire

Indian air travel crippled as IndiGo hit with 'operational crisis'

Indian air travel crippled as IndiGo hit with 'operational crisis'

Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat

German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat

Norway to acquire 2 more submarines, long-range missiles

Norway to acquire 2 more submarines, long-range missiles

Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel

Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel

China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

Russian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy in Ukraine as peace talks kept under wraps

Russian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy in Ukraine as peace talks kept under wraps

Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets

Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets

Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report