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A Syrian family recounts the horrors of the 2013 chemical attack near Damascus

A Syrian family that survived a 2013 chemical weapons attack that killed hundreds of people near the country's capital, Damascus, says the ordeal they experienced haunts them to this day

The Independent UK

Beyoncé NFL half-time show review – country ho-ho-ho-down is playful and infectious

Show livestreamed on Netflix is first live performance of material from country-themed album Cowboy Carter

The Guardian - UK

Support for Ukraine ‘until it wins’ falls sharply in western Europe, poll finds

YouGov survey finds negotiated end to war with Russia is preferred option in four out of seven countries

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Royal family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours in 2025

The King and Queen and other members of the royal family are also expected to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and welcome a new royal baby.

The Independent UK

A survivor of the worst gang attack on Haitian journalists says colleagues were cut down by bullets

A survivor of the worst gang attack on Haitian journalists in recent memory describes seeing colleagues cut down by bullets and reporters with head and chest wounds going without help

The Independent UK

Child among seven injured after taxi crashes into pedestrians outside Macy’s in New York on Christmas Day

The driver of the vehicle is thought to have lost control after suffering a medical emergency

The Independent UK

Man questioned after four pedestrians hit by car in West End

The driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Le Pen Says Days Of New French Govt Numbered

Le Pen, 56, spoke a day after President Emmanuel Macron named a new government under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis.

Latin Times

Shooting the Messenger and Blaming the Victim

How cops, politicians, and bureaucrats tried to dodge responsibility in 2024

Reason

High California Man Killed Elderly Woman After Stealing Legos: DA

A California man attempting to steal Legos while under the influence of drugs caused a car crash that left one elderly woman dead, authorities say.

International Business Times

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia carried out ‘massive strike’ on Ukrainian energy system, says Russian defence ministry – as it happened

Ukrainian president says ‘what could be more inhuman’ after missiles and drones hit Ukraine’s energy system on Christmas Day. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - UK

John McCarthy isn’t so sure about Colby Covington’s callout of Gilbert Burns

John McCarthy can see that Colby Covington has "gotten worse" as a fighter.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Woman killed in Walmart line by 17-year-old stranger who wanted ‘to incite fear,’ cops say

Ezekiel Burden remains on the run after allegedly killing 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson on Friday in Lumberton

The Independent UK

Suspect In Quadruple Homicide Investigated For Previous Home Invasion

Learn about Bryan Kohberger, suspect in quadruple homicide, linked to prior home invasion. Legal proceedings unfold amidst unresolved mysteries.

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Undocumented Migrant Charged With Murder And Arson On NYC Subway

Undocumented migrant sets woman on fire in NYC subway, sparking safety concerns and security measures.

Radio France Internationale

Three shot dead at hospital reopening in Haiti

A gang alliance in Haiti claimed responsibility on Wednesday for the attack at the country's largest hospital in Port-au-Prince in which two journalists and a policeman were shot dead.

International Business Times

Japan's Top Diplomat In China To Address 'Challenges'

Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya was due in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with counterpart Wang Yi and other top officials as Tokyo acknowledged "challenges and concerns" in ties.

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Church must ‘kneel in penitence’, Archbishop of York says in Christmas sermon

Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution.

The Independent UK

Who is Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell?

Mr Cottrell will take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions from January 6.

The Independent UK

One dead, five injured as boat explodes at marina in Fort Lauderdale

After one boat exploded, the fire that originated from that vessel spread to a second

The Independent UK

Haiti gangs fire on journalists covering a planned hospital reopening, leaving casualties

Suspected gang members have opened fire on journalists in Haiti’s capital as they were covering the attempted reopening of the country’s largest hospital, wounding or killing an unknown number of people

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Sarkisov and MacPherson added to CCB women's racing team, Pan-Am Cyclocross Championships head to US capitol

Tucson Bicycle Classic expands to four stages in February - North American Roundup

The Guardian - US

Trump vows to pursue death penalty ‘vigorously’ after Biden commutations

Trump can’t reverse commutations of 37 people but says US will be ‘Nation of Law and Order’ when he is inaugurated

The Guardian - US

A million US taxpayers to get pandemic-era stimulus checks worth up to $1,400

IRS says payments going to those who did not claim under 2021 recovery rebate plan in what may be final installment

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