Ukraine officially celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time
Change reflects Ukrainians' dismay at 22-month-old Russian invasion and their assertion of a national identity.
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Armed groups kill 113 people in series of attacks across central Nigeria
Nigerian authorities say armed groups known as 'bandits' hit 20 communities and injure more than 300 people.
Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp in ruins after deadly Israeli attack
More than 100 Palestinians killed in one of the deadliest attacks in two and a half months of war.
Russia says it seizes Ukrainian town of Maryinka; Kyiv denies the claim
Putin hails Moscow's biggest military success since the capture of Bakhmut in May.
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, killing 250 Palestinians in 24 hours
More than 100 people killed in an Israeli strike on Maghazi refugee camp with families still trapped in rubble.
Israel’s Netanyahu heckled inside parliament by families of Hamas captives
Prime minister booed when he promises to bring the captives home but adds that 'more time' needed.
‘Massacre’ as Israel steps up Gaza bombardment for Christmas
The attacks in central Gaza are some of the deadliest of the nearly three-month-long war.
Iran dismisses US accusations of tanker attack off India
Amid tension over maritime security, Iran insists the US is seeking to cover up complicity in Israel's 'crimes in Gaza'.
Israel hits Bethlehem in Christmas raids on occupied West Bank
Dozens have been arrested as Israeli forces stormed Jenin and areas around Nablus.
Rhetoric escalates in China-Philippines South China Sea dispute
Chinese state media warns the Philippines that 'provocations' in South China Sea are 'extremely dangerous'.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 80
A Christmas of bloodshed in Gaza amid raids in the occupied West Bank - here the are major updates.
Sri Lanka frees more than 1,000 prisoners in Christmas amnesty
President Ranil Wickremesinghe's amnesty includes Sri Lankans jailed for not paying fines, official says.
Ukraine, Russia say six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says in Christmas Eve address that 'day by day, the darkness is losing'.
Analysis: Has the US-led Red Sea force calmed shippers amid Houthi attacks?
Maersk will resuming shipping through the Red Sea but concerns remain. And key nations have dropped out of the force.
Plane carrying Indian passengers to leave France after trafficking probe
Airbus A340 is expected to leave airport on Monday after French Civil Aviation Authority secures approval.
Serbia police fire tear gas as opposition backers demand election annulled
President Aleksandar Vucic condemns 'attempted violent takeover' amid protests over alleged election fraud.
‘Our hearts in Bethlehem’, says Pope in Christmas Eve mass, shadowed by war
The pontiff opens Christmas celebrations with a message for peace in the Holy Land amid Gaza's deadliest-ever war.
Chad votes in favour of new constitution backed by military rulers
Referendum held earlier this month has been approved by 86 percent of voters, say the officials.
50,000 women pregnant in Gaza amid ‘decimation’ of its health system
WHO chief says the enclave's infrastructure is being destroyed as UN agency warns of soaring healthcare needs.
300 Indians stuck in French airport for fourth day amid trafficking probe
Ten of the passengers apply for French asylum, as judges probe whether a criminal group is linked to trafficking.