Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital director pleads for help before it’s ‘too late’

Christmas Eve is a challenging time for the unhoused, as many struggle to find available beds in shelters, leading to heartbreaking rejections from shelter workers due to lack of space. This results in a difficult situation for both those in need and the workers who must turn people away daily. The holiday season exacerbates the already dire circumstances faced by those experiencing homelessness. Full Article

King Charles III will use his annual Christmas message to honor health workers, recorded at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London, a site chosen for its connections to healthcare and community presence. This will be his third Christmas speech since ascending the throne, following his cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The royal family, including Princess Diana, has faced health challenges throughout the year, with ongoing issues for Queen Camilla and Prince Andrew's absence from the holiday...

In Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity lacked Christmas decorations due to the ongoing conflict, with festivities subdued for the second year in a row. Despite the absence of a traditional Christmas tree, Terra Sancta Scouts marched through the city, spreading holiday cheer with carols and messages of peace amidst the somber atmosphere. Local leaders, including Mayor Anton Salman and Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, emphasized the importance of prayer and hope for a better future, expressing...

In the Xinjiang region of western China, the government has detained hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups, sparking accusations of cultural genocide and potential crimes against humanity. In this episode of Embedded, NPR correspondent Emily Feng follows the story of Uyghur man Abdullatif Kucar as he searches for his family, shedding light on the extensive Chinese surveillance of Uyghurs and the impact it has on individuals. Through exclusive interviews and historical...

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was favored to re-sign with the team but the two parties were $50 million apart on a contract, leading the Astros to pivot elsewhere. The New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Detroit Tigers are now considered the most likely suitors for Bregman, with Detroit potentially being the front-runner. The Yankees and Red Sox may not be serious contenders due to financial constraints, while Detroit could make a big...

Ukraine's postal company, Ukrposhta, has gained attention for its unique war stamps, including one showing a soldier making a rude gesture to a Russian warship, which sold out quickly and has become a symbol of defiance. Other stamps feature a tractor towing a captured Russian tank and a mural by Banksy, with profits used for mine-clearing and bomb shelters. Ukrposhta's head, Ihor Smilyansky, believes that humour is essential in maintaining Ukrainian morale during the conflict...