Day: 24 December 2022
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Ukraine war: Zelensky delivers defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes
President Zelensky urges his people to persevere as Russian attacks leave millions without power.
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Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs
The latest restriction from Afghanistan’s Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes.
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Paris shooting: Protests after deadly attack on Kurds
Protesters clash with police following Friday’s shootings, which killed three people.
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Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital
A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge exploded in a huge fireball, killing 10 people.
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Scuba diving Santa makes waves in Florida
Father Christmas had an ‘elfin hand from one of his festive team as he took part in a charity fundraiser.
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Afghanistan protests: Taliban use water cannon on women opposing university ban
Women in Afghanistan are protesting against the Taliban’s ban on female students attending university.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven
At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city.
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Bethlehem sees Christmas tourism boost after two-year Covid hiatus
Thousands are expected to visit the Palestinian town, where the economy was badly hit by lockdowns.
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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details ‘abuse’ of detained women
Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates’ accounts of physical and sexual abuse.
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At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire
Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city of Kemerovo.