Wednesday 25th December 2024



At least 29 passengers survive fiery plane crash in Kazakhstan, dozens feared dead

At least 29 passengers survive fiery plane crash in Kazakhstan, dozens feared dead

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Greying South Korea: Low birth rates propel nation into ‘super-aged’ status

Greying South Korea: Low birth rates propel nation into ‘super-aged’ status

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London’s heartfelt tribute: Wall of remembrance shines light on Covid loss this Christmas

London’s heartfelt tribute: Wall of remembrance shines light on Covid loss this Christmas

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Kuwait grants benefits to individuals stripped of citizenship

Kuwait grants benefits to individuals stripped of citizenship

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Israel probe says army actions led to killing of six hostages by Hamas

Israel probe says army actions led to killing of six hostages by Hamas

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Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed

Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed

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Deadly crash: Woman killed as drone comes down on Russian shopping mall

Deadly crash: Woman killed as drone comes down on Russian shopping mall

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Blaze at Hokkaido breeding facility kills 34 dogs; stove use under investigation

Blaze at Hokkaido breeding facility kills 34 dogs; stove use under investigation

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Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, multiple casualties reported

Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, multiple casualties reported

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Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan kill 46, mostly women and children; Taliban condemns ‘clear aggression’

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan kill 46, mostly women and children; Taliban condemns ‘clear aggression’

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Japan raises ‘serious concerns’ over China’s increasing military activity near disputed islands, urges transparency on espionage cases

Japan raises ‘serious concerns’ over China’s increasing military activity near disputed islands, urges transparency on espionage cases

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China condemns Philippine defence chief’s remarks on US missiles, criticising ‘baseless accusations’ and Cold War mentality

China condemns Philippine defence chief’s remarks on US missiles, criticising ‘baseless accusations’ and Cold War mentality

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Azerbaijan Airlines flight to Russia crashes in Kazakhstan during emergency landing; 12 survive, many feared dead

Azerbaijan Airlines flight to Russia crashes in Kazakhstan during emergency landing; 12 survive, many feared dead

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In China, scammers borrow ‘Squid Game’ idea to prey on the financially desperate with ‘isolation challenges’

In China, scammers borrow ‘Squid Game’ idea to prey on the financially desperate with ‘isolation challenges’

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Impeached South Korean president Yoon defies Christmas questioning summons

Impeached South Korean president Yoon defies Christmas questioning summons

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Ukraine braces for freezing winter as Russian strikes escalate on Christmas Day, killing one and damaging power grid

Ukraine braces for freezing winter as Russian strikes escalate on Christmas Day, killing one and damaging power grid

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Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s son denies US$12.65b nuclear deal fraud involving family and UK treasury minister, calls claims ‘smear campaign’

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s son denies US$12.65b nuclear deal fraud involving family and UK treasury minister, calls claims ‘smear campaign’

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From Gaza prayers to Paris mass: Christmas marked by solemn Vatican service and diverse global celebrations under shadow of war and attacks

From Gaza prayers to Paris mass: Christmas marked by solemn Vatican service and diverse global celebrations under shadow of war and attacks

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Wanted Vietnamese activist jailed in Thailand for illegal entry as UN warns of extradition risks

Wanted Vietnamese activist jailed in Thailand for illegal entry as UN warns of extradition risks

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Silent night in Aceh as Indonesian Catholics hold modest Christmas mass amid Shariah law restrictions

Silent night in Aceh as Indonesian Catholics hold modest Christmas mass amid Shariah law restrictions

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