Belgium Archbishop Luc Terlinden, A Christmas Message of Hope and Transformation

The Office for Environmental Protection found that the government and regulators, including Defra and the Environment Agency, breached environmental law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage through combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into England's rivers and seas. This failure to regulate CSOs properly has contributed to the pollution of water bodies in England, leading to public outrage and calls for stricter enforcement. Conservation charity WildFish criticized the public bodies for permitting water companies to unlawfully...

A man has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash involving a stolen Porsche in Smethwick, near Birmingham, where a two-year-old boy died and four adults were injured. The collision occurred on Dartmouth Road late Saturday night, with the driver of the Porsche fleeing the scene. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, while the injured adults are being treated at the hospital, with two in serious condition and two stable....

Former President Trump praised Turkey's military strength under President Erdoğan, highlighting their powerful army. He recalled a decision to withdraw soldiers from a potentially dangerous situation, which he believed saved lives. Trump expressed his belief that Turkey is behind regional unrest, calling President Erdoğan smart and tough, while acknowledging uncertainty about the region's future. Full Article

An alleged Chinese spy named Yang Tengbo, previously known as H6, has been revealed as a close confidant of Prince Andrew, facing accusations of trying to gain influence and assisting the Chinese Communist Party. Mr. Yang denied any involvement in espionage, attributing the claims to political tensions between Britain and China. In response, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, will skip the traditional royal Christmas gathering at Sandringham, opting to spend the...

Lucy Letby's lawyers are seeking to launch a fresh appeal over her convictions, claiming the prosecution's lead witness was "not reliable." Barrister Mark McDonald stated he will apply to reopen her case based on new evidence from Dr. Dewi Evans, who changed his opinion on the cause of death for three babies. Letby, serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven infants, has lost two previous bids to challenge her convictions at the Court of Appeal....

Iran and Israel have a long history of animosity that dates back to the Iranian revolution in 1979 when Ayatollah Khomeini came to power and declared Israel as an enemy of Islam. Iran's support for anti-Israeli groups like Hezbollah and Hamas has only intensified the hatred between the two countries, as well as Iran's nuclear ambitions being seen as a threat by Israel. With no diplomatic relations and strong ideological differences, the tension between Iran...