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Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa

Thousands of Orthodox Christians in white traditional attire celebrated Christmas Eve with a Mass, prayers and hymns during a candlelight ceremony in Ethiopia’s capital.

Africanews

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Noem defends Minnesota immigration raids, fraud probes

The Trump administration has launched another crackdown on illegal immigration in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nicole Sganga is there and spoke exclusively with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

CBS America

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First-hand look at immigration raid in Minneapolis

The Trump administration is launching a massive deployment of federal agents to Minneapolis as part of its ongoing immigration crackdown and a new investigation into alleged fraud.

CBS America

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Pickleball craze in Vietnam sparks joy for players

Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity across Vietnam, especially in Hanoi. Courts are often squeezed into alleyways and beneath high-rises in densely packed cities. However, residents complain about relentless noise, citing disrupt...

Al Jazeera

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Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites

On January 6, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It's a story that's been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned in a Gospel. However, it's a deep-rooted secular tradition in...

Euronews

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Why children are dying from water-borne diseases in Sudan

Displaced families in Sudan’s White Nile State are facing a growing health emergency. Thousands are forced to rely on untreated water from the White Nile River. As a result, water-borne diseases are spreading rapidly in displacement camps.

Al Jazeera

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Concerns over treatment of foreign workers in Malta

From catering to construction, overseas workers are filling critical gaps in Malta's workforce. However, NGOs warn that many non-EU migrants face exploitation and poor working conditions. Rights groups are calling for stronger protection...

Al Jazeera

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Amnesty International urges action on Shelburne dump site

The human rights organization is pushing for the site to be cleaned up because of concerns that it's contaminating the well water of Black Nova Scotians who live nearby.

CBC News

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Egypt declares paid public holiday for Christmas on January 7

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issues an official decree declaring Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a paid public holiday in observance of Christmas.

Africanews

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Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success

Pope Leo XIV closed the final "Holy Door" in St Peter's Basilica in Rome on January 6, the day of Epiphany, signalling the end of the 2025 Jubilee year that drew millions of pilgrims to the city. This jubilee was also unique: the last ti...

France 24

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Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year

Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.

Euronews

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Venezuelans in Spain hope to return home amid uncertainty

Venezuelans in Madrid share hopes, doubts and nostalgia as they consider returning home after Maduro’s capture and years in Spain.

Al Jazeera

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Libya braces for surge of refugees escaping war in Sudan

The war in Sudan has displaced over 12 million people from their homes. More than 4.3 million have fled to neighbouring countries, mostly Chad and Egypt. But Libya is now seeing a surge of Sudanese arrivals.

Al Jazeera

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Refugees from DR Congo struggle to find missing loved ones in Burundi

Renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced hundreds of thousands to flee. Many have crossed the border into Burundi, leaving homes and communities behind.

Al Jazeera

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Best friends fuse Indian traditions with American style

The "CBS Mornings" series "Changing the Game" highlights best friends Esha Kaul and Nikhita Khosa who started a business to celebrate and share their Indian culture. Last year, they launched their clothing brand, Chunni. They wanted to c...

CBS America

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Free civic space in EU countries under increasing threat, report finds

These three countries, which are home to almost half of the EU's population, are now in the same category as Hungary for restrictions on civic space.

Euronews

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Migrant arrivals in the UK rose in 2025, numbers in EU stabilised

For the UK, last year saw the highest number of migrant arrivals across the English Channel since 2022. In contrast, irregular entries into the EU stabilised in the first 11 months of the year.

Euronews

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Many Venezuelans outside their country celebrating Maduro's capture

Celebrations marking the end of Nicolás Maduro's rule erupted throughout the weekend for many Venezuelans living outside their home country. Cristian Benavides has more.

CBS News

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Saving hermit crabs from making trash their homes

On the shores of Okinawa, Japan, an American photographer witnessed something amazing. Hermit crabs were crawling into plastic bottle caps, using them as their home instead of shells. Illegal trafficking of hermit crabs as pets, overfish...

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Pope voices concern over U.S. raid in Venezuela, calls for peace

Pope Leo has expressed deep concern over the recent U.S. raid in Venezuela, urging that the well-being of the Venezuelan people must take precedence over all other considerations.

Africanews

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Cuban Santería priests warn of conflicts and violence in 2026

Santería followers gathered in Havana on Friday to discover the Letter of the Year, the predictions of the priests for the New Year.

Africanews

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Dozens missing after boat carrying migrants capsized off Gambia

At least 102 survivors were rescued and seven bodies recovered from the boat that capsized off the Gambian coast on New Year's Eve, President Adama Barrow said in a state broadcast.

Africanews

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British chef criticises quality of Mexican traditional rolls

A British celebrity chef has sparked a storm on social media after he criticised Mexican bread rolls on a podcast.

Al Jazeera

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Usman Khawaja retires, reflects on racism in Australian cricket

Australia's first Muslim cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his international retirement. He says while Australian cricket has come a long way in dealing with discrimination, it still has a long way to go.

SNTV

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How long will Canada’s glaciers last?

Climate change is having a huge impact on Canada’s Rocky Mountain glaciers, and scientists say we have already passed the tipping point. Meteorologist Christy Climenhaga travelled to the Athabasca Glacier, the focal point of the Icefield...

CBC News

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Mali, Burkina Faso restrict entry to U.S. nationals

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American citizens in a tit-for-tat move after the U.S. added both countries to a no-entry list.

Africanews

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EU’s carbon border tax risks trade war with China and India

The EU carbon border tax targets high-emission imports, pressuring China and India to go green, curbing offshoring but likely raising EU prices.

Al Jazeera

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Major fire breaks out in historic church in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, during New Years celebrations a large fire broke out in a historic church. Much like the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, the Dutch church had a wooden structure, making fighting the fire that much more difficult.

France 24

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Kenya's aspiring lawyers grapple with harassment and exploitation

On-the-job training for aspiring lawyers in Kenya is often marred by more than academic pressure. For many young women, it means quietly enduring harassment, bullying, and exploitation.

DW News

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High winds force thousands of seabirds off course

It’s not unusual for dovekies to get lost on land, but stronger than normal winds this year are forcing thousands off course. Wildlife rescuer Karen Gosse says they need water to take flight again, and without human intervention they’ll ...

CBC News