Istanbul — Turkish police have detained 115 suspected members of the ISIS militant group in coordinated raids across the country over alleged plots linked to Christmas and New Year celebrations. Arrest warrants have been issued for 137 suspects after investigators determined that operatives of ISIS, also known as Islamic State, were planning attacks in Turkey … Read more
Andrew misses Royal family Christmas gathering after being stripped of his titles The Independent Royal Family gather for Christmas Day service at Sandringham BBC Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service Reuters Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice join royal family for Christmas Day service The Guardian Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Make Surprise Royal Christmas Appearance … Read more
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is on a pastoral visit to the Parish of the Holy Family and will preside over the Christmas Mass on Sunday. By Pierfrancesco Loreto The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, is visiting the Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza ahead of Christmas. His presence expresses his desire … Read more
Ramez Souri, a Christian in Gaza, says he has little to celebrate this Christmas. Fourteen months into the war, he still sleeps on the grounds of St. Porphyrius, the ancient Greek Orthodox church in Gaza City where an Israeli airstrike last year killed his three children. “This year, we will conduct our religious rites and … Read more
German authorities say the suspect supports a right-wing party. German authorities say the psychiatrist accused of a ramming attack in Magdeburg is Islamophobic. They have charged the Saudi psychiatrist – who has lived in Germany for 18 years – with several counts of murder and attempted murder. But the anti-immigrant, far-right Alternative for Germany party … Read more
Celebrations are muted in the occupied territories as Israel’s war on Gaza rages. Usually bustling with visitors from around the world this time of year, Bethlehem is empty this Christmas. Festivities are muted in the occupied West Bank as Israel shows no sign of ending its onslaught in Gaza. Israeli bombs do not discriminate. Everything … Read more
Known as ‘El Gordo’, the world’s richest lottery is set to pay out close to $3bn in prizes. People across Spain have been tuning in to watch the televised draw of the Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo” (‘The Fat One’), as pupils from Madrid’s San Ildefonso school began singing out the prize-winning numbers. A … Read more
As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa’s largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear. Fifteen-year-old Brenda Branice is among the dancers and can’t hide her joy. It’s time for the Christmas performance in Kibera, one of the busiest neighbourhoods of Kenya’s capital, … Read more
WATCH: Princess Kate greets Adam Lambert and more at Christmas carol service Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, have released a new photo of their family, just in time for Christmas. On Saturday, William and Kate released the family photo that is featured on their 2023 Christmas card. The photo shows the royals … Read more