New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths
New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive.
Turkey: archaeologists uncover ancient Jesus fresco in tomb
Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era: a fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the “Good Shepherd.”
Rare fresco of Jesus as Good Shepherd discovered in Turkish tomb
A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.
Skydiver dangles at 4,500 metres after parachute catches on plane’s tail
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap.
United States: Vermont school district receives threats after putting up Somali flag
The Somali flag was flown outside a school building in reaction to Donald Trump referring to Minnesota’s Somali community as "garbage."
Kilmar Abrego out of detention but threat of deportation remains
A federal judge ordered Friday that U.S. immigration officials could not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after his release from immigration detention
Thousands of Congolese flee to Burundi amid renewed M23 violence
Thousands of new Congolese refugees continue to cross the border into neighbouring Burundi to escape fighting in eastern Congo.
Ghanaian influencer accused romance scam targeting elderly Americans
A Ghanaian social media personality known as Abu Trica, real name Frederick Kumi, has been arrested over claims he helped run a romance scam that stole more than $8 million (£5.9m) from older Americans.
UN chief calls on Eritrea, Ethiopia to respect border pact on its 25th anniversary
The Algiers Agreement, signed 25 years ago, ended a bloody border conflict between the two countries in the Horn of Africa. But more recently, tensions have been rising again.
Central African Republic prepares for critical elections amid persisting instability
The Central African Republic will hold presidential, legislative, local and municipal polls on 28 December.