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Ukraine picks new Christmas date in break with Russian tradition
For the first time in a century, Ukraine will celebrate the holiday on December 25 rather than January 7.
Muted Christmas as Palestinian Christians mourn for Gaza
In Bethlehem and beyond, Christians are gripped this Christmas with helplessness, pain amid Israel's war on Gaza.
Sudan’s civilians pick up arms, as RSF gains and army stumbles
Young men are grabbing weapons to fight with the army, defend their cities, raising fears of deepening ethnic conflict.
Israeli strikes kill UN staff, more than 70 of his extended family in Gaza
Issam Al Mughrabi, his wife and children killed along with more than 70 of his family members, the UN says.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 79
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza and the US claims to have shot down Houthi drones – here are other major updates.
‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea
At least one passenger on a boat carrying 185 refugees has died, with dozens more in 'critical condition', warns UNHCR.
Staying warm in Gaza: A battle for survival
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip share the challenges brought on by the cold, rainy season, and how they are surviving.
What are Palestine’s unique Christmas rituals, disrupted by Israel’s war?
This year's Christmas will have rubble-laden mangers and silent processions amid the Israel, Hamas war.
Indonesia nickel plant hit by deadly explosion
The blast at the Chinese-funded Morowali Industrial Park highlights the dangerous working conditions.
The top 10 moments that shaped cricket in 2023
From Australia winning women's and men's World Cups and everything in between, Al Jazeera looks at cricket in 2023.