Month: December 2024

The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.

The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country’s 248-year history.

They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Trump’s promises to use America’s strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

Christians demonstrate to urge Syria’s new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

It also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.

There were 67 people on board when the plane crashed near the city of Aktau.