Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town popular with tourists, killing all 10 passengers on board and injuring over a dozen people on the ground. The plane hit a home chimney, a building's second floor, and a mobile phone shop in Gramado, with two people in critical condition. The pilot, Luiz Claudio Galeazzi, his family, and other passengers perished in the crash, sparking an outpouring of solidarity from the community. Full Article

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the team's struggles as they suffered their ninth defeat in 12 games, their worst run under his management. Despite injuries and lack of reinforcements in the January transfer window, Guardiola praised Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo for their versatility and commitment in playing multiple positions to help the team during this challenging period. Guardiola remains optimistic that the team will improve once key players return, emphasizing the importance of...

Belfast City Airport shut down all flights after an Aer Lingus plane suffered a nose wheel collapse during landing in strong winds, with no reported injuries to the crew. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the runway will remain closed until Monday. Several flights were diverted to Belfast International Airport and Dublin Airport, with air accident inspectors deployed to investigate the incident. Full Article

Jordan Schultz discusses Michael Penix Jr.'s draft story and why the Atlanta Falcons see him as their future franchise quarterback. Penix recently started for the Falcons, leading them to a 34-7 victory over the New York Giants with 207 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson. The win marks the Falcons' second consecutive victory, improving their season record to 8-7 as they aim to secure the NFC South title and make a playoff...

The grassroots organization Women’s Housing Equality and Enhancement League (WHEEL) held a gathering at sunset on the winter solstice to honor 283 individuals who passed away without shelter in King County last year. Attendees at the vigil repeated "we remember" after each name was read aloud, paying tribute to those who lost their lives. This event served as a poignant reminder of the ongoing issue of homelessness and the need for continued efforts to provide...

Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon starred in the beloved Christmas film Love Actually, which has become a holiday tradition for many. The film's casting director Fiona Weir has mentioned that if the movie were made today, there would be significant changes, including casting a female prime minister. Director Richard Curtis has expressed regrets about certain aspects of the film, such as comments about McCutcheon's character's weight and the lack of diversity, but praised the authentic...