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King Charles III delivered his first Christmas message as monarch on Sunday. He called for compassion and understanding in a world facing many challenges. All family members of royalty were present at Christmas dinner except the American one. King Charles III of Britain delivered a heartfelt Christmas message from Buckingham Palace. He emphasized the importance of compassion in the face of global conflicts. Filmed in the Centre Room overlooking the Queen Victoria Memorial, the King reflected on the Christian principle of treating others as you would like to be treated. Against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. King Charles stated, "At a time of increasingly tragic conflict around the world. I pray that we can also do all in our power...

A Kentucky family received an unexpected feathered guest this holiday season. A baby owl nestled itself comfortably in their Christmas tree, bringing festive cheer of a different kind. For a Kentucky family this holiday season, the traditional twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments on their Christmas tree weren't the only dazzling additions. This year, they received a truly unexpected guest – a tiny, wide-eyed baby owl who nestled itself snugly among the festive boughs. The adorable discovery unfolded on a chilly December morning. As the family gathered around the tree, eager to begin their holiday decorating. They spotted a fluffy ball of feathers perched precariously on a branch. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a baby owl. The owl was barely bigger than a robin, wit...

Human Rights Watch released a report on December 21, 2023, accusing Meta of systematically censoring content supporting Palestine. In response, Meta cited its human rights responsibility but faced calls for concrete steps towards transparency and remediation. In a report released by Human Rights Watch on December 21, 2023, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has been accused of systematically censoring content supporting Palestine on its platforms. The 51-page report, titled "Meta’s Broken Promises: Systemic Censorship of Palestine Content on Instagram and Facebook," highlights issues with Meta's content moderation policies. Moreover, it cites undue removal and suppression of protected speech related to Palestine. The report points to flawed Meta policies, inconsiste...

The Czech Republic mourns the victims of a senseless shooting rampage at Charles University in Prague. 14 people, including the attacker, were killed and several others injured. However, investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack. In a shocking incident, the Czech Republic is witnessing its worst mass shooting ever. A 24-year-old student brought terror to Charles University in Prague. The attacker, whose identity remains unknown, first fatally shot his father before targeting fellow students. It resulted in 14 tragic deaths and left 25 others injured, with 10 in critical condition. In response to this heartbreaking event, President Petr Pavel declared December 23 a day of mourning. Flags on official buildings will be flown at half-mast. Citizens are encoura...