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Christmas festivities return to Bethlehem after two years
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. Source link
Pill version of injectable weight-loss drug Wegovy approved by US regulator
A daily weight-loss pill will soon be available in the US, after the regulator gave approval to Danish drug company Novo Nordisk’s oral version of the popular injectable, Wegovy. Source link
Nigerians welcome schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction
Nigerians get their first look at 130 children and teachers released after being seized in one of the largest mass abductions in the country’s history. Source link
Some Ayurvedic medicines aren't safe to consume. Here's what to look for
Australia’s medicine watchdog has issued another safety alert for contaminated Ayurvedic medicines. So what do consumers need to know about this multi-million-dollar industry? Source link
'This is annexation': Israel expands control over West Bank despite Trump's opposition
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. Source link
It's not just the Epstein files — these other issues are splitting Trump's base
The release of the Epstein files followed some of Donald Trump’s dedicated supporters launching a rare revolt against the US president. Here are six more issues that could also divide Republicans. Source link
Swiss court to hear islanders' climate change case against cement giant
Residents of the tiny Indonesian island of Pari, which risks being swallowed by rising seas, win the right to have their climate change case against cement giant Holcim heard in a Swiss court. Source link
Car bomb kills Russian army general in Moscow, officials say
The Kremlin is probing who is behind the killing, which has similarities to previous attacks by Ukrainian special services. Source link
World's largest warship looms near Venezuela as US warns of land attacks
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. Source link
'Extremely cunning': Taipei metro attacker planned assault for over a year
Police in Taiwan say Chang Wen purchased grenades, gas canisters and respirators in the year leading up to Friday’s attack. Source link