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25/12 15:18 - Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova? 25/12 14:49 - Dozens survive Kazakhstan passenger plane crash 25/12 14:47 - Russian ship sank was victim of 'act of terrorism', owner claims 25/12 14:47 - Sinking of Russian ship was an 'act of terrorism', owner claims 25/12 14:47 - Russia says sinking of ship sent to Syria to collect weapons was an 'act of terrorism' 25/12 14:47 - Sinking of Russian ship was an of 'act of terrorism', owner claims 25/12 14:42 - Kyiv condemns 'inhumane' Christmas attack on energy grid 25/12 13:55 - For Syria’s Christians, Christmas is a time to grapple with hope and fear 25/12 13:44 - Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence sound of arms in Christmas address 25/12 13:12 - At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’ 25/12 13:12 - At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’ 25/12 12:52 - News24 | 14 survive as Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashes in Kazakhstan 25/12 12:39 - Russia launches major Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s energy system 25/12 12:16 - Syrian Christians attend first Christmas Eve service since al-Assad’s fall 25/12 12:16 - Syrian Christians attend first Christmas Eve service since al-Assad’s fall 25/12 12:00 - Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates 25/12 11:12 - Ukraine urging EU to cut welfare payments to its citizens – EL Pais 25/12 10:42 - Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine 25/12 10:19 - Christmas in Bethlehem: Few tourists, no decorations under shadow of war 25/12 09:52 - Sudan's war is 'deepening and widening' a famine crisis 25/12 09:43 - Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure 25/12 09:43 - Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure 25/12 09:31 - Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation 25/12 09:31 - Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation 25/12 08:00 - Guardian and Observer charity appeal donations pass £1m 25/12 07:44 - Bethlehem marks a second sombre Christmas under shadow of war 25/12 07:41 - Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in 'massive' Christmas Day attack 25/12 07:04 - Ukraine condemns Russia's 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack on energy grid 25/12 06:41 - Cities worldwide mark subdued Christmas Eve in shadow of Gaza, Ukraine wars 25/12 05:51 - You Might Be *Too* Independent, And Therapists Say These Are The Warning Signs 25/12 05:50 - ‘I’m broken’: The women enduring domestic violence amid Israeli war on Gaza 25/12 05:50 - ‘I’m broken’: The women enduring domestic violence amid Israeli war on Gaza 25/12 05:11 - Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia’s south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages 25/12 05:04 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035 25/12 05:04 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035 25/12 04:53 - US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters 25/12 04:53 - US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters 25/12 00:07 - Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post 24/12 21:22 - 21 killed in Mozambique post-election violence 24/12 21:19 - Avoid California Beaches Because of Dangerous Waves, Officials Warn 24/12 21:03 - Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza 24/12 20:31 - If You Don’t Have These 53 Items In Your Home This Winter, You’re Missing Out 24/12 19:41 - Once a war zone, southern Philippines rebrands as tourist destination 24/12 19:31 - 37 Semi-Ridiculous Things To Buy If You’re Feeling Wacky Today 24/12 18:27 - Russia Sentences a U.S. Citizen, Eugene Spector, to 15 Years for Espionage 24/12 17:18 - Famine is spreading in war-torn Sudan, according to UN-backed report 24/12 17:06 - Weather and airport delays disrupt American Christmas travel 24/12 16:35 - Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast 24/12 16:07 - Bethlehem marks melancholic Christmas for second year in shadow of Gaza war 24/12 16:07 - Bethlehem marks melancholic Christmas for second year in shadow of Gaza war 24/12 15:22 - EU in denial about defeat in Ukraine – Orban 24/12 15:08 - Famine spreading in war-torn Sudan, UN-backed report says 24/12 15:08 - Famine spreading in war-torn Sudan, UN-backed report says 24/12 14:51 - Christmas Forecast: Where to Expect Snow and Rain 24/12 14:46 - King Charles strips chocolate maker of royal warrant 24/12 14:44 - Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser 24/12 14:09 - Christmas Day could be one of warmest on record in UK, predicts Met Office 24/12 13:59 - Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say 24/12 13:31 - Russia and Pakistan to launch first direct railway line – minister 24/12 13:29 - Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war? 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