King Charles III and close members of the royal family attended Christmas Day church services Wednesday at a church in Sandringham, the estate on the windswept North Sea coast that has served as a retreat for the royal family for generations. His brother Prince Andrewhowever, was noticeably absent. The king, who was diagnosed with cancer … Read more
Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Wednesday, hitting a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning, Ukrainian officials said. People take shelter at a metro station during an air raid alert, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, … Read more
Pope Francis will celebrate Vaticanthe traditional Christmas Eve midnight mass in a recently restored St. Peter’s Basilica. The restoration is part of preparations for the Jubilee Year 2025, an important event for the Catholic Church that symbolizes reconciliation and renewal. A Jubilee Year, which dates back to 1300, is a time of pilgrimage and reflection. … Read more
German authorities said they received information last year about the suspect in a car attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed. The authorities have identified the suspect as a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and obtained permanent residency. Police have not … Read more