Syria’s transitional government is set to launch a national dialogue, to reflect the aspirations of all its people, including religious minorities. But Syrian Christians preparing for Christmas, are anxious about...
At least 8 Palestinians killed in what Israel says was counter-terrorism operation | DW News
At least eight Palestinians have been killed during raids by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The troops raided refugee camps in the city of Tulkarm and in nearby Nur Shams. Israel says it was carrying out a...
Ukraine’s President Zelensky condemns Russia’s ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack | BBC News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia made a "conscious choice" by launching a major attack on his country’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. Ukraine’s air force said it had...
How toxic is Musk’s X?
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, now X, has sparked a wave of controversy, from accusations of enabling anti-Semitism to secret meetings with foreign leaders. As major advertisers pull out and mistrust grows...
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"...
Massive aerial attack hits Ukraine on Christmas Day | DW News
The northeastern city of Kharkiv is among the hardest hit, with at least six injured. President Zelenskyy called the Christmas day attacks "inhuman". In Kyiv, families fled to the metro for shelter...
Investigation launched into Kazakhstan plane crash | BBC News
Dozens of people have died after a passenger plane crashed with about 70 people on board in Kazakhstan, local officials have said. Authorities in Azerbaijan, where the flight originated, say there were at least 30...