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Pope Francis reprimands staff for gossiping in annual Christmas message

A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences

Iran hires locals, including minors to attack Israeli targets in Europe

Britain's MI5 has also issued warnings of an increase in Iran-linked attacks. But the Nordic countries are particularly vulnerable

World leaders condemn Magdeburg Christmas market car attack in Germany

At least two people were killed and dozens injured in the attack at a Christmas market

French magazine exposes Pak's links to extremist network Jaish-e-Mohammed

The report highlights the resurgence of the Jaish e Mohammed (JeM), particularly in Bahawalpur area of Punjab province

COP 29 backtracks to address climate crisis in Tibetan Plateau due to China

China has also built major dams on Tibet's major rivers to block access to water to downstream countries

Ex-SC judge Madan Lokur named chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council

Born in 1953, Justice Lokur was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court on June 4, 2012

Elon Musk killed US congressional spending bill, made false claims

Musk's objections to the 1,547-page omnibus bill included misinformation about congressional salaries, federal funding and public health preparedness

US Congress passes funding bill, averting govt shutdown; Biden to sign soon

The House approved Johnson's new bill overwhelmingly, 366-34

Trump's Nato push: Higher defence spending, continued aid to Ukraine

Trump plans to push Nato allies to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP while continuing aid to Ukraine, marking a significant shift in his foreign policy approach

Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard faces a tricky climb for Senate backing

Gabbard's priorities as director of national intelligence, she has told senators, would include China's cyber threat and fentanyl trafficking at the border

Barack Obama picks Indian film 'All We Imagine As Light' in top 2024 movies

The Golden Globe-nominated film joins a distinguished list of cinematic greats handpicked by the former US President, alongside 'Dune: Part Two and Conclave'

Mexico City to boost mobility, security ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The city's proposed mobility budget, which includes initiatives to make it easier for fans to enter and exit the iconic Azteca stadium, will increase to nearly 7 billion pesos

Man-made products could be storing 8.4 bn tonnes of carbon: Study

Researchers added that the carbon locked up in the 'technosphere' has a huge potential to add to greenhouse gas emissions

WhatsApp wins major legal case against Pegasus spyware maker NSO

WhatsApp wins a major legal case against NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, marking a key step in holding spyware companies accountable for unlawful surveillance of activists, journalists, and officials

Crypto companies Kraken, Ripple, Ondo donate to Trump's inauguration

Coinbase donated $1 million to the Trump-Vance inauguration committee before the election results were known, according to the company

Senate approves 235th judge of Biden's term, beating Trump's tally

Biden and Senate Democrats placed particular focus on adding women, minorities and public defenders to the judicial rank

Over 2 million people remain trapped in Gaza's dire conditions: UNRWA

UNRWA reported that worsening weather conditions in recent days are expected to continue

Sweden's funding cut to UNRWA deepens Gaza's suffering, says UNRWA

Sweden had been a long-term and reliable partner to UNRWA, providing both political and financial support for decades

Russian missile attack kills one in Kyiv, damages embassies, says Ukraine

Russia launched five ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capital, all of which were intercepted by Ukrainian air defences

Greece's ex-royals seek citizenship 50 years after monarchy was abolished

The late King Constantine II and his family members were stripped of Greek citizenship in 1994