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Sydney and Auckland ring in 2024 as war shadows celebrations elsewhere

Sydney and Auckland ring in 2024 as war shadows celebrations elsewhere

Wars in Ukraine and Gaza hanging over celebrations in many cities
Air raids over eastern Syria near Iraqi border kill 6 Iran-backed militants

Air raids over eastern Syria near Iraqi border kill 6 Iran-backed militants

Biden last week ordered the U.S. military to carry out strikes on Iranian-backed Iraqi groups
On Christmas Eve, Israel-Hamas war halts celebrations in Bethlehem

On Christmas Eve, Israel-Hamas war halts celebrations in Bethlehem

‘This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness,’ said one monk
Israel finds new tunnel by Gaza border, raising questions about prewar intel

Israel finds new tunnel by Gaza border, raising questions about prewar intel

Military says 4 kilometre tunnel large enough for vehicles to pass through
Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks, 1 targeting a military airport

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks, 1 targeting a military airport

Each country says they shot dozens of drones out of the sky over the weekend
Pro-peace candidate clears first hurdle to face off in election against Putin

Pro-peace candidate clears first hurdle to face off in election against Putin

Russia’s ruling party, however, is backing Putin’s bid for reelection
Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages in Gaza

Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages in Gaza

Calls for ceasfire increase as civilian deaths mount
Academic arrested in Norway as a Moscow spy confirms his real, Russian name

Academic arrested in Norway as a Moscow spy confirms his real, Russian name

The suspect arrived in Norway in 2021, researching the northern regions and hybrid threats
Communications blackout, hunger compound misery in Gaza as war enters 11th week

Communications blackout, hunger compound misery in Gaza as war enters 11th week

The blackout is the longest in the over-two-month war
3 hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli troops had been holding a white flag

3 hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli troops had been holding a white flag

The three, all young men in their 20s, were killed Friday in the Gaza City