Reuters
Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Wednesday over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides in past days. Hamas said that Israel had laid down further conditions, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the group of going back on understandings already reached. "The occupation has set new conditions related to withdrawal, ceasefire, prisoners, and the return of the displaced, which has delayed reaching the agreement that was available," Hamas said.
The Guardian
Sir James Walker obituary
Director of his family firm Walker’s Shortbread who turned a simple product into an international brand
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Kansas City teen battling cancer receives special gift from Colleen Hoover on Christmas Eve
Kids and teens battling cancer can sometimes miss out on the holiday spirit, but the holidays have always been a special time for 16-year-old Roxanne Rodriguez-Mite.
People
Heidi Klum Celebrates Christmas with Her Family in Aspen, Sledding in Matching Pajamas
The supermodel took to Instagram to share photos and videos celebrating Christmas with her kids and husband
CBC
Ontario man ‘very excited’ to judge Westminster dog show
Ontario’s William Alexander has been selected to judge at the prestigious 149th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The Milton resident will judge the sporting group at the 2025 event in New York.
The Guardian
Jean Adamson obituary
Children’s author and illustrator best known for the Topsy and Tim books
People
Mom Says Baby Was Allergic to Breast Milk But Doctors Made Her Feel 'Crazy': 'You're Told You're Overanxious'
Kate Lancaster is now dedicated to raising awareness about children's food allergies
The Independent
Louis, Charlotte and George take centre stage on walk to Christmas Day church service in Sandringham
Charlotte, George and Louis clutch teddy bears and chocolates gifted to them by well-wishers
Sky News
Bishop of Newcastle hits out at Archbishop of York's 'empty words' over sex scandals
The Bishop of Newcastle has branded the Archbishop of York's Christmas Day sermon "empty words" after he said the Church of England needs to "kneel in penitence" and "be changed". The annual sermon comes at a challenging time for the Church, which has faced criticism over how it handled a number of abuse scandals. Stephen Cottrell will next month effectively become the Church's temporary leader in place of the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
USA TODAY
Woman, 26, slashed in neck and man, 42, wrist cut in NYC subway attack Christmas Eve
A suspect is in custody after a knife attack at Grand Central 42 Street subway station in New York injured two with neck and wrist slashes.
The Independent
Revealing the secrets of Britain’s lost Atlantis: Archaeologists discover Stone Age artefacts under North Sea
Archaeologists are recovering Stone Age artefacts from the bottom of the North Sea
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5 Cities You Should Consider Relocating To After Trump Takes Office
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What Salary Single People Need To Live Comfortably in 100 Major US Cities
A comfortable living may look different for everyone, but it typically means you can cover your basic expenditures and still have enough money for leisure, savings and even investing opportunities....
The Independent
A very MAGA Christmas: How Trump’s inner-circle are marking the holidays
Trump toned down his annual festive message this year but MAGA is out in full force
USA TODAY
'The Fire Inside': Ryan Destiny gets her star-making moment as Claressa Shields
"The Fire Inside," in theaters Christmas Day, casts Ryan Destiny as history-making Olympic boxer Claressa Shields.
USA TODAY
King Charles III thanks medics for his, Princess Kate's cancer care in Christmas speech
King Charles thanked the medics who cared for him and Princess Kate, after they both underwent treatment for cancer this year, in a Christmas message.
The Guardian
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024 – open thread
Seasons greetings, glitterati! Which judge has been on the egg nog – and who will win the silver star? Join us for every minute of the ho-ho-hoofing
CBC
Mount Pearl baker melds chocolate and tech to make unique sweet treats
Jennifer Barrett, owner of Snowy Owl Bakeshop, uses a 3D printer to create unique chocolates. (Elizabeth Whitte/CBC)A Mount Pearl baker is stirring up chocolate and printing unique sweet treats — literally — with a helping hand from technology.Over the buzz of a 3D printer, Jennifer Barrett, owner of Snow Owl Bakeshop, is busy with a spool of plastic she's about to use to create a mold for her creations.She moves to a block of chocolate, with images of a Christmas tree, a stocking, a wrapped pre
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UFC in 2024: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-setters
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Best Astro Stories '24: Solar Eclipse, extreme auroras and Comet of the Century
Of all the astronomical events we saw in the sky in 2024, three stood out among the rest.

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