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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Who plays Colin in Coronation Street and where have you seen actor before?

Daniel Osbourne explores the truth about his Christmas Day attack by meeting Colin, the homeless man imprisoned for the assault, who has no memory of the incident.

Feb 13 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspect of killing a woman with stabs to the chest during year-end parties is arrested in Amapá

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Amapá, Brazil, as a suspect in a femicide that occurred on Christmas Day 2025.

Feb 12 • 14:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Charlotte Dawson poses in red lingerie for Instagram vs reality Valentine's Day video

Charlotte Dawson humorously contrasted her glamorous red lingerie with Christmas pajamas in a funny Valentine's Day video with her fiancé Matt Sarsfield on Instagram.

Feb 6 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly woman found dead in vacant lot on Christmas died of cranial trauma, IML report says

A 63-year-old woman found dead in a vacant lot in Sorocaba, SP, on Christmas Day died from cranial trauma, as confirmed by the Medical Legal Institute (IML) report.

Feb 5 • 22:21 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Christmas left more than 4 billion euros in the capital: madrilenians contributed to two-thirds of the spending

During the Christmas season, Madrid generated over 4 billion euros in revenue, with locals contributing to two-thirds of the total spending, while Swiss and U.S. visitors had the highest average spending per day.

Feb 5 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Beloved PE teacher dies in Christmas Day swim tragedy in Devon

Tom Johnson, a respected PE teacher, drowned during a Christmas Day swim in Devon, along with another man, prompting tributes from the community.

Feb 4 • 13:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

US sends troops to Nigeria after December airstrikes

The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria following airstrikes on Christmas Day 2025 targeting Islamic State militants.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Now 'Mission Ground' of America in Nigeria, Special Troops Arrived on Trump's Orders

In response to growing threats from ISIS and Boko Haram in West Africa, the U.S. has deployed a team of soldiers to Nigeria, marking the first official acknowledgment of their presence on Nigerian soil following an airstrike on Christmas Day.

Feb 4 • 02:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Film Break-in in Peščenica: Thief Flees with Stolen Goods, Jumps Off Balcony and Ends Up in Hospital

Zagreb police have completed an investigation into a 37-year-old man suspected of committing two serious burglaries on Christmas Day, during which he stole money and jewelry from three women.

Feb 3 • 18:42 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Raped a woman and tried to give her flowers the day after

A man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for raping a woman in Kópavogur after a Christmas party, and he attempted to contact her with messages and flowers afterward.

Jan 22 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dad-of-three and dog killed in Christmas Day boat fire as daughter pays tribute

A father and his service dog died in a canal boat fire in Greater Manchester on Christmas Day, prompting a heartfelt tribute from his daughter.

Jan 15 • 23:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

From Fortnite to TikTok: analyzing the digital trail of the nine-year-old boy who committed suicide in Valencia

The police investigation seeks to determine if external factors influenced the nine-year-old boy to jump from his bedroom window, following his suicide in Sagunto on Christmas Day.

Jan 15 • 08:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

US delivers military aid to Nigeria After Christmas strikes

The United States has provided critical military supplies to Nigeria following Christmas Day strikes against militants in the northwest, indicating a strengthening security partnership.

Jan 14 • 15:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Development of Battles (Day 1420): Russian General Loses Position Due to Catastrophic Pre-Christmas Attack near Pokrovsk

A Russian general has been dismissed following a disastrous attack near Pokrovsk, reflecting ongoing military failures in the region as Ukraine strives to defend key territories.

Jan 14 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Investigation into the suicide of a nine-year-old boy on Christmas Day in Valencia

The National Police are investigating the suicide of a nine-year-old boy in Sagunto, Valencia, with indications that it may have been induced by third parties, though accidental death remains a possibility.

Jan 14 • 11:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Days off work in Poland. Donald Tusk made a decision

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has issued a decree granting civil servants days off on specific holidays in 2026, including August 14 for the Feast of the Assumption and December 28 for the second day of Christmas.

Jan 13 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Doncaster toddler drowned on Christmas Day after falling into pond, inquest hears

A two-year-old girl named Isobel Abigail Maxwell drowned on Christmas Day after falling into a pond, despite her family's attempts to perform CPR for about 25 minutes before an ambulance arrived.

Jan 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Drama at Zagreb Hotel Porin: Russian Woman Beats Security Guard with 30-Centimeter Dildo

A Russian woman, V.A., was arrested after an incident in which she insulted and assaulted a security guard with a 30-centimeter dildo at a hotel in Zagreb on Christmas Day.

Jan 12 • 10:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-con charged in Christmas Day CVS robbery that left clerk fatally stabbed

An ex-con has been charged with first-degree murder following the stabbing death of a CVS clerk during a robbery on Christmas Day in Lindenhurst, New York.

Jan 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Most terrified dog' undergoes total transformation after 'miracle' adoption

A rescue dog named Rosalind undergoes a remarkable transformation in behavior after being adopted by Dr. Andy following a Christmas Day appeal on social media.

Jan 10 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teen woke to find mum, 38, dead on bathroom floor on Christmas Day

An 18-year-old discovered his mother, 38-year-old Louise McKenzie, deceased on Christmas Day morning after she had been diagnosed with an inflamed pancreas the previous day.

Jan 10 • 08:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Samos: 7-year-old girl from Sudan found dead after falling from a boat with migrants on Christmas Day

A tragic incident occurred in Samos when a 7-year-old girl from Sudan was found dead after falling off a boat carrying migrants on Christmas Day, identified by her mother through her clothing.

Jan 9 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Body found in search for missing Brit who vanished after Facetiming family

A body has been discovered in the ongoing search for Mark Counsell, a British man who went missing after a FaceTime call with his family on Christmas Day while traveling in Southeast Asia.

Jan 8 • 16:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

First tears, then a victorious gesture to the sky for a dead friend

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel dedicated his World Cup victory in Oberhof to his deceased friend Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who was found dead a day before Christmas, with a minute of applause held in his memory at the start of the race.

Jan 8 • 12:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Šešelj, Dačić, and Brnabić celebrated Christmas with the song 'Return Duke to Dinara Again'

On Christmas Day, Serbian Assembly President Ana Brnabić joyfully watched a performance of the song 'Return Duke to Dinara Again,' which references the convicted war criminal Vojislav Šešelj, during a live broadcast by pro-government tabloid Informer.

Jan 7 • 21:08 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa

Thousands of Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas Eve with a candlelight ceremony in Addis Ababa, ending a 43-day fasting period.

Jan 7 • 08:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony

Ethiopia celebrated Orthodox Christmas Eve with a large candlelight ceremony in Addis Ababa, where thousands participated in prayers, hymns, and a midnight Mass, marking the end of a 43-day fasting period.

Jan 7 • 08:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I spent 4 days at 'haunted' hotel in an underrated seaside town — I vow not to return

The author recounts a disappointing four-day stay at a supposedly haunted hotel in Kent, vowing never to return due to the eerie experience.

Jan 6 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man arrested over alleged Melbourne arson attack on car with Hanukah decorations

A man has been arrested in Melbourne for allegedly firebombing a car adorned with Hanukah decorations on Christmas Day.

Jan 6 • 02:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Major search launched for missing Brit holidaymaker who vanished after family Facetime

A 31-year-old British holidaymaker named Mark Counsell, last seen via FaceTime on Christmas Day, is missing in Southeast Asia, prompting a police appeal for information.

Jan 5 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett engaged after romantic Christmas Day proposal

Steven Bartlett, star of Dragons' Den, got engaged to his girlfriend Melanie Lopes on Christmas Day in Morocco.

Jan 5 • 16:29 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

After Christmas Day Strikes, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria

Muslims in rural Nigeria are experiencing heightened fear and anxiety following violent attacks on Christmas Day.

Jan 5 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

CBS: Trump had given the 'OK' for military strikes in Venezuela a few days ago

The article reports that Trump authorized military strikes against Venezuela recently, with discussions taking place among military officials about the operation on Christmas Day.

Jan 3 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tragedy as Paul Kim's son, 5, had 'miracle' recovery on Christmas day before dying days later

Influencer Paul Kim's son, Micah, tragically passed away on New Year's Eve, just days after a hopeful recovery on Christmas day.

Jan 1 • 22:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

What time does the Stranger Things finale come out?

Stranger Things' final season is highly anticipated, with viewers eager to find out when the last episode will be released on Netflix, having released the second volume on Christmas Day in the US and early hours of Boxing Day in the UK.

Dec 30 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

TOWIE's Chloe Lewis drops huge hint she spent Christmas Day with Dan Edgar

Chloe Lewis has sparked rumors of rekindled romance with ex Dan Edgar after fans noticed she may have cropped him out of an Instagram photo from Christmas Day.

Dec 30 • 15:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Taylor Swift hailed 'modern day Santa' as she hands out wads of cash at Travis Kelce game

Taylor Swift has been dubbed a modern-day Santa Claus for generously distributing cash to staff at the Arrowhead Stadium during a Kansas City Chiefs game on Christmas Day.

Dec 30 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Taylor Swift gave $600 to a worker who was working on Christmas Day

Taylor Swift generously tipped a worker $600 who was on duty during a Kansas City Chiefs game on Christmas Day, which the worker described as her salary for two weeks.

Dec 30 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Navy veteran dies in hospital after 'incident' on Christmas Day

A navy veteran has died in the hospital following an incident that occurred on Christmas Day during lunchtime.

Dec 30 • 11:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

These are the best deals of the day for under €20 on Amazon: gift ideas for Christmas

A selection of affordable gift ideas from Amazon, featuring discounts up to 65% on various products for Christmas shopping.

Dec 30 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

20 Last-Minute Gifts for Women That Arrive on Time for Kings Day

This article provides a curated list of last-minute gift ideas for women, including tech gadgets, beauty tools, and jewelry, ensuring they arrive just in time for the celebration of Kings Day.

Dec 30 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

The Invasion of 'Kapodistrias'

The film 'Kapodistrias' by Giannīs Smaragdis achieved a sweeping success during the Christmas four-day weekend, selling 144,712 tickets across Greece, marking the biggest film opening of 2025.

Dec 29 • 23:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man missing after Christmas Day 'paid price' of being true hero 'in place he loved'

Matthew Upham, a 63-year-old antiques dealer, is missing after he reportedly disappeared while attempting to rescue a woman during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon.

Dec 29 • 20:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

EastEnders fans point out huge Christmas blunder that bosses 'clearly didn't notice'

Fans of EastEnders have highlighted a significant error in the Boxing Day episode of the BBC soap, suggesting that the show's bosses overlooked it during the festive episodes.

Dec 29 • 19:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

An American tries out a gun received for Christmas in his garden and kills his neighbor

A 33-year-old man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet on Christmas Day in a small town in Oklahoma.

Dec 29 • 18:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Influencer revealed unimaginable tragedy in heartbreaking post: 'My second daughter has passed away, I am not ready for this'

Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton shared the devastating news on Instagram about the passing of her younger daughter on Christmas Day, bringing about profound grief to her family and followers.

Dec 29 • 16:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner dies after Christmas day ‘disturbance’ near retirement home

A 66-year-old man has been charged with murder following a disturbance on Christmas Day near a retirement home in St Asaph, Denbighshire, where a 68-year-old man later died in the hospital.

Dec 29 • 14:08 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Hamburg Police Stops Burglars on Christmas - How to Better Protect Your Home

On Christmas Day, Hamburg police apprehended three suspected burglars in two separate incidents, highlighting the need for improved home security during the holiday season.

Dec 29 • 13:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tragedy as body found in search for man, 20, who went missing on Christmas Day

A body has been discovered in Barrow, Cumbria, during the search for 20-year-old Oliver Davey, who went missing on Christmas Day.

Dec 29 • 12:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Aris Mougkopetros: Today's Trial, What the Wives Oppose

Aris Mougkopetros is currently on trial for domestic violence after being arrested on Christmas Day following a complaint from his wife, Dimitra Paraskevopoulou.

Dec 29 • 11:47 UTC

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