Palestinian Santa Claus arrested at Haifa Christmas party
Israeli police shut down a Christmas celebration in Haifa, arresting a man in a Santa costume, a DJ, and a vendor. The incident highlights tensions during festive season in the region.
Israeli police shut down a Christmas celebration in Haifa, arresting a man in a Santa costume, a DJ, and a vendor. The incident highlights tensions during festive season in the region.
Channel 4's Christmas special, Finding Father Christmas, starring Lenny Rush and James Buckley, wins over fans and critics with its heartwarming and chaotic festive tale. Stream now.
A wanted criminal in Brazil was arrested by an officer in a Santa Claus costume at a bus station. The 22-year-old was trying to flee on false documents. Watch the moment he was caught.
President Donald Trump joined the NORAD Santa tracker calls, assuring children he'd block a 'bad Santa' and controversially praising 'beautiful' coal. Read the full story from Mar-a-Lago.
President Donald Trump joined the NORAD Santa tracker calls from Mar-a-Lago, assuring children about Santa's security and calling coal 'clean and beautiful'. Read the full festive exchange.
Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem after a two-year pause, offering a glimmer of hope for Palestinian Christians while the shadow of the Gaza war and West Bank violence remains. Read the full report.
Police in Ohio were left stunned after pulling over a speeding Santa Claus who was legally carrying a concealed firearm. The festive incident, which ended with a warning, comes amid a bizarre ICE AI video.
As Christmas Eve arrives, a provocative question emerges from the clergy: does the figure of Santa Claus align with Christian theology? Explore the debate dividing believers.
Find out the exact time Santa Claus is expected to fly over London tonight, Christmas Eve 2025, and how to track his journey live with the NORAD and Google Santa trackers.
Gold, silver, and platinum prices surge to unprecedented levels in a pre-Christmas 'Santa Rally', while BP announces a major stake sale in Castrol India. Get the latest market insights.
Follow Father Christmas in real-time this Christmas Eve as he delivers presents worldwide. Discover how NORAD and Google track his epic 40-million-mile journey.
Struggling with Secret Santa? Discover Oliver Bonas' range of stylish gifts and stocking fillers all under £5, perfect for last-minute Christmas shopping on a budget.
Russia Today aired a bizarre Christmas advert featuring AI versions of European leaders and Piers Morgan, as a new investigation details 145 acts of sabotage across Europe linked to the Kremlin. Read the full story.
A writer explains his deliberate choice to not teach his children about Santa Claus, fearing the 'moral economy' of Christmas that judges parents by spending. With 1 in 3 UK families struggling, he calls for honesty over festive fantasy.
US immigration agency ICE releases bizarre AI video depicting Father Christmas as an agent, offering a $3,000 holiday 'incentive' for illegal migrants to self-deport. Read the full story.
Israeli diggers demolish a large residential block in Silwan, East Jerusalem, as Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. Read the full report.
After years of muted observance due to conflict, Bethlehem's Christmas celebrations have returned, symbolising resilience and hope for the Palestinian community. Discover the story behind the revival.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
Ryan Edwards from Tottenham dons a Santa suit to tackle Christmas admin for Londoners, earning up to £1,500 and spreading festive cheer. Discover his heartwarming story.
Sean Siouty shares his story of appearing in 'The Santa Clause 3' as a child actor, his brush with fame, and why he chose a career in finance over Hollywood. Discover his unique festive legacy.
Israel's government has authorised 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move critics say deals a major blow to Palestinian statehood prospects. Read the full analysis.
Israel's security cabinet has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, bringing the total to 69. This expansion threatens a Palestinian state.
Activists in Santa and elf costumes stole groceries from a Montreal supermarket to feed the hungry, protesting corporate greed amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read the full story.
Israeli troops fire into Gaza school sheltering displaced people, killing six including a baby. The attack raises post-ceasefire death toll to 401. Read the full report.
A mother explains how telling her children Santa only brings stocking fillers changed Christmas, reducing pressure and fostering gratitude. Discover her simple family rule.
A five-month-old baby was among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces at a school shelter in Gaza City, raising the post-ceasefire death toll to 400. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
Dive into this week's essential reading list, featuring iconic Rob Reiner film moments, Ilhan Omar's sharp critique of Trump, and tales of disastrous Secret Santas. Discover your next favourite story.
NSW Premier Chris Minns proposes unprecedented anti-protest laws, linking pro-Palestinian rallies to the Bondi terror attack. Civil liberties groups and Jewish activists condemn the move.
A writer's scathing critique of the forced frivolity of White Elephant gift exchanges. Discover why this holiday ritual of disappointment and theft should be made extinct this festive season.
As the festive season looms, many UK workers dread the obligatory office party. We explore why forced socialising with colleagues feels like an extension of the workday.