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Europe's new migrant hotspot races to cope with surging deaths

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The small Canary Island of El Hierro is facing a surge in migrant arrivals, leading to a tragic increase in deaths. Overwhelmed pathologist Modesto Martinez, the island's sole forensic doctor, struggles to process the bodies. Limited resources, like a single autopsy table and few cadaver fridges, highlight the crisis.

Nigerians share Christmas plans amidst economic hardship

The Punch 

Christmas is an annual celebration marking the birth of Jesus Christ, observed predominantly on December 25. It is a significant religious and cultural event celebrated by billions globally. While primarily a Christian holiday, it is also embraced by many non-Christians, making it a key feature of the festive season in numerous countries. In many nations,

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Fifth global conference fails to reach deal on curbing plastic pollution

«MercoPress» (en) 

The fifth and intended final meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on plastic pollution in Busan, South Korea, concluded with negotiators unable to reach a deal on a new global treaty to curb plastic pollution. The failure of this fifth session of the INC, or INC-5, to deliver on its mandate highlights the persistent challenges of reaching a consensus to solve the growing issue of global plastics pollution.

Poor weather set to force changes to Notre-Dame reopening ceremony

France24.com (en) 

Wind and rain are set to disrupt the reopening ceremony for Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday with one major change being that President Emmanuel Macron will now give a speech inside the cathedral rather than on its forecourt. "This is exceptional because in France the laws around the separation of the State and the church are very important. But given the state of the weather, an exception has been made." says FRANCE 24 journalist Claire Paccalin reporting from Paris.

Does JD(U) fear a BJP 'Maharashtra power-play' in Bihar? Party leaders express concern

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Bihar's political scene is heating up. JD(U) worries BJP might sideline Nitish Kumar. BJP assures Kumar will lead the 2025 elections. JD(U) fears a repeat of the Maharashtra scenario. The party believes Kumar's strong social base offers protection. Analysts say replacing Kumar is risky for BJP. JD(U) criticizes BJP's policies, adding to the tension.

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and neighbors close their borders with Syria

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Palestinian officials say at least 29 people were killed, including four medical staff, when Israeli strikes pummeled the area around one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza. The situation in and around the Kamal Adwan hospital is “catastrophic,” according to Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the director of the hospital. Elsewhere in the region, Lebanon said it is closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital, Damascus.

Freier makes it six

Sydney Morning Herald 

Sharn Freier makes an individual break and scores the sixth goal for Australia against Chinese Taipei.