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Christmas hymns return to Bethlehem after ceasefire brings brief respite
Despite the fragile calm, tensions remain high across the West Bank, and uncertainty lingers. Still, for many in Bethlehem, the return of Christmas hymns and celebrations offers a rare moment of hope — a reminder that even after darkness, light can return.
Christmas lights attract Lagos residents despite violence and rising costs
Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations.
TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake
TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors , Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — to form a new TikTok U.S. joint venture, ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States.
Parts of Saudi Arabia covered by snow as temperatures drop across the Kingdom
A rare blanket of snow covered parts of Saudi Arabia on early on Thursday, as temperatures dropped across the kingdom.
Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu
As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi.
Farmers protest at Macron’s second home over EU trade deal
France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.
Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit
Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers.
Second trial related to 2009 Conakry Stadium massacre opens in Guinea
Sixteen years after a massacre at a Conakry stadium left 156 people dead, a second trial has opened in the Guinean capital, this time involving seven people accused of participating in the attack.
Trump suspends green card lottery program
President Donald Trump suspended the green card lottery program on Thursday that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States.
Nigeria reopens 47 unity schools after security beef-up
The closures followed a series of attacks in northern states, including mass kidnappings of pupils and teachers that had prompted nationwide concern and earlier school shutdowns in November