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Olympic flame arrives in Rome ahead of Winter Olympics
The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is set to take place in February. Source link
Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
The Ukrainian president says he is “determined” to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue. Source link
Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can’t be enforced – and shouldn’t be either. Source link
Iran arrests marathon organisers over women not wearing hijab
Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday. Source link
Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan
Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people. Source link
Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Source link
Watch: Flames and thick smoke engulf plane in Brazil after fire breaks out
Equipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers. Source link
US panel votes to end recommending hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
Trump, who called the decision “very good”, has directed the health department to look into making more changes to childhood vaccinations. Source link
Moment officers wrangle 600lb alligator from Florida road
At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm. Source link
US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case
A similar request was rejected earlier this year, but a law passed by Congress last month overrides it. Source link