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A wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 50 Palestinians in the past 24 hours in one of the most…

Helping a stranger could be the most satisfying Christmas gift you can give this year.

The incident occurred Wednesday at Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, during a crowded school fair near Lagos. Thousands had gathered for the event, organised by Women in Need of Guidance and Support, an NGO founded by Prophetess Naomi Silekunola.

During Macron’s initial visit on Thursday, locals jeered and expressed frustration, highlighting the slow response to the crisis. The cyclone struck the Indian Ocean archipelago five days ago, leaving a trail of devastation.

On Thursday, a Republican-led spending plan aimed at averting the crisis failed in the House of Representatives, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The bill saw opposition from 38 Republicans and most Democrats.

Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of drugging and raping her, as well as inviting dozens of other men to abuse her over a period of nearly a decade. The 72-year-old was found guilty of all charges by a judge in Avignon, southern France, and became emotional in court as the sentence was read.

Starbucks baristas in the US, represented by Workers United, are set to begin a five-day strike starting Friday, demanding better pay, improved working conditions, and more staff at their stores. The strike, which will start in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, is expected to spread to hundreds of locations across the country by Christmas Eve unless an agreement is reached.

US Diplomats Visit Syria to Meet New Authorities in Damascus US diplomats have arrived in Damascus, Syria, to meet with…

The first US diplomats to visit Syria since President Bashar Assad’s ousting earlier this month are in Damascus to hold…

French President Emmanuel Macron extended his stay in Mayotte on Friday after distraught and angry locals jeered and shouted out…