Winter is hitting Gaza and many Palestinians have little protection from the cold

The 2008 Gavin and Stacey Christmas special is a festive delight that follows the Shipman and West families as they prepare for their first Christmas together. The episode features memorable moments like Pam's stance on Christmas cards, Nessa in the grotto, and Gavin and Smithy's iconic sing-a-long. The show perfectly captures the quirks and chaos of the holiday season, making it a must-watch every December.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcAUKOICPn4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82qleyt6m68 Full Article

Sir Keir Starmer is considering introducing a new law to prevent Elon Musk from donating to Reform UK, the party led by Nigel Farage, in an effort to protect the electoral system from potential interference. Since Musk, as a US citizen, cannot personally donate to a UK political party, he may do so through his company's UK subsidiaries. While the government has no immediate plans to introduce new legislation, Commons leader Lucy Powell has stated...

Tensions between the United States and Pakistan have escalated due to Pakistan's development of long-range nuclear missiles, including ICBMs capable of reaching the US. Pakistan's attempt to leverage the US against India's missile capabilities was rejected, leading to a shift in focus towards advancing its own missile programme targeting the US, notably with the Shaheen-III missile. In response, the US imposed sanctions on companies linked to Pakistan's missile programme, highlighting growing concerns over Pakistan's missile...

Qatar has emerged as a crucial LNG supplier to Europe amid decreasing reliance on Russian energy post-Ukraine invasion, with QatarEnergy having long-term agreements with major European countries. The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, criticized by QatarEnergy CEO Al-Kaabi, requires transposition into national law by 2026, gradual enforcement starting in 2027, aligning with the EU's net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The European Commission has not yet commented on the directive when contacted by POLITICO, reflecting...

City police have requested the Gala de Fort Kochi club to remove their 50ft-tall Pappanji effigy at Veli Ground due to safety concerns, impacting Christmas and New Year preparations. With inadequate police personnel for New Year's Eve, concerns over security risks at the effigy burning event have arisen, prompting discussions between organisers and authorities. The tradition of setting up the effigy at Veli Ground faces potential cancellation, following previous security denials, while efforts are made...

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 28 Palestinians, including a family's home and a school building used by Hamas, amidst ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip despite ceasefire talks. Pope Francis condemned the deadly bombardment that killed children as "cruelty", leading to a backlash from Israel. The Israeli military defended its actions, targeting Hamas militants in various locations, while negotiations for a truce continue with multiple challenges and unresolved issues....