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Pope Leo gave his first Christmas sermon on Thursday from St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, decrying conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service. CBC | World News
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Istanbul police detain 115 suspected ISIS members believed planning Christmas attacks in Turkey
Turkish authorities have detained 115 suspected ISIS members they believe were planning to carry out attacks on Christmas and new year celebrations in the country, the chief prosecutor’s office said Thursday. CBC | World News
Read More »Christmas swim horror as emergency services pull multiple people from frigid water
Hundreds gathered on the popular beach for a Christmas Day swim. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Rescue crews rush to runway after three flights are diverted for emergency landings
The transatlantic flights were diverted to the airport after a series of emergencies. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Russia is about to start staging plays at the Mariupol theatre it bombed
Russian state media reported that the theatre is slated to officially reopen on Dec. 25, and that plays will start being staged there at some point in the new year. Russian occupation authorities have renamed it the Mariupol Republican Order of the Badge of Honour Russian Drama Theatre, and on its website write that the theatre is being reborn, like ...
Read More »Meghan Markle faces upset amid King’s Christmas speech as Andrew dealt devastating blow
The details of the King’s Christmas speech are usually kept secret. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Manhunt launched after woman raped at home in UK seaside town
Police have launched a public appeal with officers urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Israel says it will respond to Hamas ‘violation’ of Gaza truce, Hamas denies responsibility
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel would retaliate after a military officer was wounded by a blast in Gaza , while Hamas denied responsibility, suggesting the explosive device had been left over from the conflict. CBC | World News
Read More »Winter storm inundates California with heavy rain, mudslides and whiteout chaos
A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rain and gusty winds leading to evacuation warnings for mudslides in the south, bringing near white-out snow conditions in the mountains and hazardous travel for millions of holiday drivers. CBC | World News
Read More »DWP update over ‘home visits’ for benefit claimants
Sir Stephen Timms responded to a parliamentary question about guidance for DWP staff visiting vulnerable claimants. Daily Express :: News Feed
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