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    Christmas festivities return to Bethlehem after two years as Palestinians hope for 'better future'
     24 December 2025
    For the first time in two years, Bethlehem has restarted its Christmas festivities to "reignite the spirit that everybody needs" while Palestinians continue to live under restrictions.
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    'Fake' letter and 'false claims' among latest Epstein files, US Justice Department says
    24 Dec: The US government says newly released documents from the Epstein files contain "untrue and sensationalist" claims about Donald Trump.... more
    Pressure builds on Milano Cortina organisers amid climate concerns and funding issues
    24 Dec: The head of the FIS has raised concerns over snow and financial issues affecting the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, showing that a radical rotation system of hosts should be considered.... more
    Epstein files email reveal 'A' at 'Balmoral' sought 'inappropriate friends' from Ghislaine Maxwell
    24 Dec: Someone who referred to themselves as "A" at "Balmoral" emailed convicted child sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell in 2001 asking if she had found them "some new inappropriate friends", the latest Epstein files document dump has revealed.... more
    NSW parliament passes tougher laws on guns and protests after Bondi Beach attack
    24 Dec: The marathon debate to pass the new laws stretched into the early hours of Christmas Eve.... more
    Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley release Christmas messages in wake of Bondi attack
    23 Dec: Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley are urging Australians to "stand together" this Christmas in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.... more
    Ferrari crash reportedly kills Call of Duty co-founder Vince Zampella in California
    23 Dec: Vince Zampella has died after a crash on a scenic road north of Los Angeles, according to local broadcaster NBC4.... more
    The making of Handel's Messiah into a centuries-old Christmas classic
    23 Dec: Composed in just three weeks, Handel’s Messiah remains a beloved classic nearly 300 years on. Its origin story is marked by scandal and links to slavery.... more
    World's largest warship looms near Venezuela as US warns of land attacks
    23 Dec: The Pentagon moved the USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean last month. Now, President Donald Trump is repeating threats of imminent strikes against Venezuelan territory.... more
    Despite warnings from Donald Trump, the push for Israeli control over the West Bank continues
    23 Dec: Despite US President Donald Trump's objections to the annexation of the West Bank, new settlement projects are approved, with some Israelis excited while Palestinians are left fearful.... more

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     29 Nov: About 90 Jetstar flights cancelled due to global recall of Airbus A320 planes ++++++++++++++++++
     28 Nov: F1 Qatar start time, how to watch grand prix, and drivers' championship standings +++++++++++++++++
     27 Nov: Coroner releases findings into murder of Lilie James at Sydney school +++++++++++++++
     30 Nov: Indonesia flood death toll climbs amid cyclone devastation ++++++++++++++
     14 Dec: Two students killed, nine injured in shooting at Brown University — as it happened ++++++++++++++
     17 Dec: FBI releases footage of Brown University shooting suspect +++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      24 Dec: International cricketer becomes the first to take five wickets in one over in a t20 (Stuff.co.nz)
      24 Dec: Can rugby star's stolen caps be found after 40 years? (BBCWorld)
      23 Dec: The nz airport on the rise after return of international flights (Stuff.co.nz)
      23 Dec: Hamilton airport is flying after this year's return of international flights (RadioNZ)
      22 Dec: Concerns over winter olympics skiing snow levels (BBCWorld)
      21 Dec: How israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force (BBCWorld)
      20 Dec: Ros atkins on… the alleged links between the uae and sudan's civil war (BBCWorld)
      19 Dec: Dozens protest outside immigration minister’s office over migrant exploitation (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Business:
    Disappointment for retailers this Christmas Eve - as shoppers appear to be feeling the pinch 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Sir Andy Murray broke down in tears admitting he was "really upset" by his friend Sir Chris Hoy's "cruel" cancer diagnosis 16:50

    Law and Order:
    Four people have been arrested and 22 fined after a convoy of around 200 boy-racers attempted to set up multiple meets in Wellington last night 16:27

    Entertainment:
    Jeremy Allen White spends his free time "fantasising" about real estate 16:20

    Entertainment:
    Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard has died just days after being diagnosed with a "viciously aggressive" form of cancer 15:50

    Living & Travel:
    Christmas festivities return to Bethlehem after two years as Palestinians hope for 'better future' 15:47

    Business:
    Purse strings appear to be tight this Christmas Eve - as last minute-shoppers hit the stores 15:37

    Health & Safety:
    Health New Zealand funding for teens to get free dental treatment is short by roughly 20 to 750-dollars a treatment 15:27

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person's died following a house fire in New Plymouth overnight 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Danielle Fishel has "a lot to be grateful for" after completing her breast cancer treatment 15:20

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