Pope Francis pleads for migrants at Christmas Eve Mass
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Today's Headlines December 25
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Pope Francis pleads for migrants at Christmas Eve Mass
The pontiff urges Catholics not to ignore the plight of millions who were "driven from their land".
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Kabul blast: Suicide attack near Afghan intelligence HQ
Six people were killed in the bomb blast near the compound in the capital Kabul, officials say.
Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem
The decision comes amid a row over President Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital.
Champion who first picked up a gun at 60
Parkashi Tomar has inspired many young girls in India with her success as a shooting star.
 
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Catalonia election: Spain's King Felipe warns separatists
Felipe VI of Spain says separatist leaders must act responsibly after their election success.
Sport
Starc wants Aussies to 'stick it up' England in Melbourne
Injured Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc hopes that his replacement Jackson Bird "sticks it up" England in the fourth Ashes Test.
Williams to return to action, almost four months after giving birth
Former world number one Serena Williams will play her first match since giving birth in September in Abu Dhabi next week.
Southampton's Austin banned for three games
Southampton striker Charlie Austin is banned for three games for a challenge on Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.
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Philippines mall fire: Bodycam shows blaze inside
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China's huge new amphibious aircraft takes flight
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Bethlehem celebrates Christmas amid heightened tensions
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Tropical Storm Tembin: Rescuers search for victims
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Buying Christmas presents for strangers
A pop-up shop has opened in London where you can buy presents for people you've never met.
Business
Bitcoin slump sees trades suspended on certain exchanges
The virtual currency's rollercoaster ride continues, sliding from almost $20,000 to $12,000 in a week.
Tunisia bans UAE Emirates airline from landing in Tunis
The move comes after Tunisian women reported being stopped from boarding flights to the Gulf nation.
 
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Technology
Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app
It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators.
Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones
Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US.
Capital
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Taking 'snowflakes' seriously
Yes, you should listen to younger workers
 
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The hidden ways bots disrupt our lives
Fake humans on the internet can make holiday shopping a nightmare
Culture
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Arts and culture stars who died in 2017
Luminaries who died this year
 
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The musicians who created a new sound
How Fela Kuti and Tony Allen invented Afrobeat
Earth
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
 
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New BBC Earth film coming soon
Earth: One Amazing Day, the long awaited sequel to box-office hit Earth
Future
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Who will be remembered in 1,000 years?
David Beckham? Donald Trump? The Queen?
 
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The subtle bias that no-one talks about
A prejudice that is widespread
Travel
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Is this where Santa is really from?
He is a man of many names, and many nations claim him as their own
 
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The Dutch city that’s more like Dubai
Is this the most architecturally serious, playful, jubilant city in the world?
 
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