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ReutersJapan's budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance, draft shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $735 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, a draft seen by Reuters showed. The 115.5 trillion yen draft budget is being compiled as the Bank of Japan shifts away from its decade-long stimulus programme, putting more burden on the government to stimulate the economy. Decades of stop-start fiscal spending and reform have left Japan with the industrial world's heaviest public debt burden - more than double the size of its annual economic output.
- CBC
Imax is changing the world of cinema — and what movies make it to the big screen in the first place
There were tanking box-office numbers and shuttered theatres. There were Hollywood strikes. There was even Harold and the Purple Crayon. But alongside what looked like a cratering movie industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was actually a stunning ray of hope. Imax, the Canadian-created and owned technology, has been exploding in popularity, especially as dwindling attendance has spurred fears of audiences never returning to theatres. It's part of a longer, but steady process that has, ov
- CBC
'You can't miss it': Elder's glowing house helps brighten the holidays in Dawson City, Yukon
The spirit of the season is strong in Dawson City, Yukon — and Jim Bob Titus's house has a lot to do with that.Every holiday season, the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation elder decorates his house and yard with hundreds of twinkling lights and festive displays.Titus didn't want to be interviewed by CBC News but he didn't mind his hard work getting some attention. Local residents say they appreciate Titus's Christmas spirit. Shauna Kormendy said she's known Titus her whole life, and that he has a he
- CBC
Check out Fort Liard, N.W.T.'s, gingerbread houses
A gingerbread house-making event in Fort Liard, N.W.T., served as a chance for the community to gather during the dark winter months. "Holidays can be really hard for some people as we don't know what they're going on in their daily lives. It could be somebody's first Christmas without a loved one. I know I am going through that and I miss my auntie very dearly," said Holly Fantasque, Fort Liard's recreation manager-in-training. Fantasque helped organize the event, which took place on Dec. 5, al
- PA Media: UK News
Man, 39, shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve
West Mercia Police said officers were called to an address in Redditch, Worcestershire at around 2pm.
- The Independent
Chris Columbus recalls ‘bizarre’ Chevy Chase remark that made him quit National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
‘I still haven’t been able to make any sense out of it,’ director said
- Evening Standard
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell gives his Christmas message
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell gives his Christmas message
- Sky News
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes near Kazakhstan's Aktau airport
Dozens are feared dead after a passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan, the country's emergencies ministry said. The Azerbaijan Airlines flight was en route from Baku in Azerbaijan to Grozny in Russia, but was rerouted due to fog. It crashed near the city of Aktau, in the west of the country.
- The Independent
Ryan Reynolds hints at difficult time in first post since wife Blake Lively’s Justin Baldoni lawsuit
Deadpool star's post arrived days after bombshell scandal involving wife
- The Canadian Press
An Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds has become a symbol of sacrifice
MODIIN, Israel (AP) — For more than 400 days after being critically wounded during Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, Yona Brief tried to recover. But after losing both legs and enduring medically induced comas, the combat medic died in late November.
- The Independent
Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us co-star addresses Justin Baldoni harassment claims
Actor who played one of Lively’s love interests has chimed in on star’s bombshell lawsuit
- Hello!
Carole Middleton and Princess Kate's sweet exchange at festive outing you almost missed
Kate Middleton and her mother Carole Middleton shared a sweet exchange at her annual Christmas carol concert. Take a look here...
- The Independent
Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
At least 72 people were aboard at time of crash
- The Guardian
How parties have come under fire over complaints against MPs
An independent process will now handle cases of alleged bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct
- Evening Standard
Zelensky blasts Putin's 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Ukraine's air defence downed over 50 Russian missiles out of 70 launched on Wednesday morning during the Christmas Day attack
- Evening Standard
Kazakhstan plane crash: 42 dead after aircraft comes down in foggy conditions
Kazakhstan's emergency ministry said 42 people likely died in an Azerbaijan Airlines' plane crash
- The Canadian Press
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.
- Barca Universal
Barcelona plan on offloading 19-year-old starlet next summer amid Tottenham interest
Vitor Roque’s loan to Real Betis is proving to be beneficial for the Brazilian forward. The Barcelona starlet has gained the playing time he needed to adapt to European football, and his performance...
- Simply Wall St.
Gemfields Group's (JSE:GML) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
- The Guardian
Political parties to hand role of investigating misconduct by MPs to independent body
Exclusive: Parliamentary committee set to endorse proposals to refer complaints about bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct by MPs to independent investigator