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24 December 2017

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  • 24 December
News imageChristmas presents under tree

Burglars steal £2,000 of Christmas presents

Children's toys, games, clothes and food were among the items stolen from an Oxford house.

News imageBethlehem

Pilgrims celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem

Christians from around the world gather at the Church of the Nativity on Christmas Eve.

News imagePope Francis prays during a Christmas Eve Mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Photo: 24 December 2017

Pope makes Christmas plea for migrants

The Pope will give his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" ("to the city and the world") address on Monday.

News imageKing Felipe VI gives Christmas address - 24 December

Spain's king urges unity amid Catalan row

Felipe VI of Spain says separatist leaders must act responsibly after their election success.

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Huge amphibious plane...

takes flight in China.

News imageEmirates flight takes off

Tunisia bans UAE airline from landing

The move comes after Tunisian women reported being stopped from boarding flights to the Gulf nation.

News imageEngland fans

Tales from England's travelling fans

Saving up for 17 years, better than Brentford FC, and leaving the honeymoon early - the stories of England's travelling fans.

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Bow wow! 🐶

The pet owners splashing out on canine couture.

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Free-range reindeer

Meet the herd from Scotland touring the UK.

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