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Sky NewsBehind the scenes footage shows how King Charles's Christmas message was filmed
It's not every day you get to direct the King, but Sky News took its turn this year to film the monarch's annual Christmas message. Behind the scenes footage shows the preparations that went into filming the message given by the royal, 76. The King delivered his Christmas message from the chapel of the former Middlesex Hospital in central London.
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons
US president condemns ‘outrageous’ Christmas Day attack
- Reuters
Lebanon hopes for neighbourly relations in first message to new Syria government
Lebanon said on Thursday it was looking forward to having the best neighbourly relations with Syria, in its first official message to the new administration in Damascus. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib passed the message to his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, in a phone call, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry said on X. Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah played a major part propping up Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad through years of war, before bringing its fighters back to Lebanon over the last year to fight in a bruising war with Israel - a redeployment which weakened Syrian government lines.
- BBC
Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting
As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.
- The Canadian Press
Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims as speculation mount about its cause
Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the air crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the crash that remained unknown.
- USA TODAY Sports
25 predictions for 2025 in sports: LeBron retires? Kelce-Swift proposal? Strong (and silly) takes
A first glance at 2025 in sports reveals a year that may zag just after it zigs.
- Hello!
Louis and Marie Ducruet share first family photo with newborn baby daughter
The grandson of Grace Kelly and his wife welcomed a second daughter in December
- The Independent
Myanmar’s government-in-exile says Suu Kyi’s detention a stark reminder of brutal junta rule: ‘Inhumane’
Exclusive: National Unity Government hopes Independent TV documentary on ousted leader ‘will wake up international community’ to repression in country
- USA TODAY Sports
Mike McCarthy's stock is rising. Could the coach dump Cowboys to join another NFL team?
Many have speculated whether Jerry Jones will want Mike McCarthy back at the end of the year. But what if the Cowboys coach wants to head elsewhere?
- USA TODAY Sports
Bowl game schedule today: Breaking down the three college football bowl games on Dec. 26
The day after Christmas offers three college football bowl games as you recover from opening presents. A look at the three matchups.
- BBC
Wrapping paper trick to see if you can recycle it
Recycling centres are a "treasure trove" for re-usable items and some even have re-use shops.
- BBC
Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces
The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.
- Reuters
Pakistan military court sentences 60 civilians up to 10 years in prison
A Pakistani military court sentenced sixty civilians to jail time ranging from 2 to 10 years in connection with attacks on military facilities following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in 2023, the military's media wing said on Thursday. Those sentenced include a relative of Khan as well as two retired military officers. Khan’s arrest in May 2023 sparked countrywide protests that saw his supporters attack and ransack military installations in an unprecedented backlash against Pakistan’s powerful army generals.
- Hoops Hype
Nassir Little drawing attention from NBA teams
On the other side of that matchup, meanwhile,
- France 24
Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash as investigation gets underway
Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a day of mourning for the victims of a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people and injured 29 survivors as an investigation got underway. Azerbaijan Airlines initially said a flock of birds might have caused the crash before retracting that statement, while Russia sought to downplay speculation the aircraft may have accidentally been shot down. Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday after a passenger jet from the flag carrier crashed in wester
- HuffPost UK
Bleak Warning For Starmer As Russia, China And Iran Hike Up Defence Spending
The UK Army, meanwhile, is "at its smallest size since the era of Napoleon."
- The Canadian Press
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Pope calls for nations to overcome divisions in Christmas address as communities celebrate worldwide
- The Independent
Starmer ‘doesn’t have a feel for politics’ or the Labour Party, Diane Abbott says
The veteran left-winger has said the prime minister’s top team lacks the skills to run the UK
- GOBankingRates
How Long You Could Last on Nothing but Social Security in 50 Major Cities
It's time to reconsider retiring on Social Security alone, especially if you're one-half of a married couple. New data from GOBankingRates shows that across 50 major U.S. cities this income will not...