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'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
This is the first election since the army’s coup in early 2021 – and it is being widely condemned as a sham. Source link
The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The band says the musician died “after a short illness at home over Christmas”. Source link
Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent. Source link
Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year. Source link
Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead
The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad. Source link
The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings
Nearly 7m people tuned in on the BBC, ITV, Sky News and GB News to watch King Charles deliver his annual broadcast. Source link
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida and believes “a lot can be decided before the new year”. Source link
Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel
Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away. Source link
Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue
Cambodia accuses Thailand of “indiscriminate attacks”, as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting. Source link
Tributes as UK's first female Asian lord mayor dies
Councillor Manjula Sood, who served Leicester throughout her political career, dies aged 80. Source link