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Terror, androgyny and benevolence: a brief history of angels in Christianity

Christianity began with the appearance of an angel. In the gospel of Luke, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she will conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus.

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The macabre imagination and erratic life of the man behind Christmas story The Nutcracker

It’s that time of year when our favourite Christmas stories reemerge to dominate the stage and screen. Prominent among them is The Nutcracker, a classic 19th-century tale that has been adapted in a variety of forms, but is best known as Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet.

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Christmas classic that reflects bigoted ideas about ‘proper’ music in the 1940s

Hailed by many critics and movie lovers as a “timeless classic” — and ranking first on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 most inspiring films of all time — It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) has found a secure place in the hearts of audiences.

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The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours

When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so hard that the reindeer can’t see the way.

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Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Forces Scientists to Confront Flaws in Defence Plans

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS forces a global defence rethink.

International Business Times UK

The Bible says little about Jesus’ childhood – but that didn’t stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ‘rascal’

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”

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Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species

The world’s oceans are home to an exquisite variety of sharks and rays, from the largest fishes in the sea – the majestic whale shark and manta rays – to the luminescent but rarely seen deep-water lantern shark and guitarfishes.

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Swedish Princess Sofia Was Invited To Epstein's Private Island, Emails Reveal

Fresh Epstein emails expose an island invitation sent to Princess Sofia, raising fresh interest in her brief past encounters with the disgraced financier.

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The Winds Of Winter Delayed: How Brandon Sanderson's Tactic Can Solve George R.R. Martin's Stall Ire

The decade-long delay for The Winds of Winter has alienated George R.R. Martin's fanbase. See how fantasy author Brandon Sanderson's simple transparency tactic can win back trust.

International Business Times UK

‘Artificial intelligence’ myths have existed for centuries – from the ancient Greeks to a pope’s chatbot

It seems the AI hype has turned into an AI bubble. There have been many bubbles before, from the Tulip mania of the 17th century to the derivatives bubble of the 21st century. For many commentators, the most relevant precedent today is the dotcom bubble of the 1990s. Back then,…

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Hot Mic Captures Trump's Fury As He Complains He Can't Get His Picks Confirmed

Caught on a hot mic, President Trump railed that he 'can't appoint anybody' after the Third Circuit disqualified his pick as New Jersey US attorney — a clash that exposes the fraught politics of the Senate's blue-slip tradition and looming legal consequences.

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The Game Reveals Support For Candace Owens' Assassination Claims

'The Assassination of Candace Owens' by The Game draws attention with lyrics about Charlie Kirk's death and controversial conspiracy claims.

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Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself

South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. A government inquest concluded his death was an accident – that he was hit by a train. This was always disputed by his family and almost 60…

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Best Kei Cars: What Americans Should Expect as Trump Pushes US Production

Trump aims to bring Japan's $10,000 kei cars to America by 2028. Safety rules and state bans could delay or block them. Here are five models to watch if regulators approve the plan.

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Why one 16th-century theologian’s advice for a bitterly divided nation holds true today

Ideological division was tearing the country apart. Factions denounced each other as unpatriotic and evil. There were attempted kidnappings and assassinations of political figures. Public monuments and art were desecrated all over the country.

International Business Times UK

David Harbour Allegations: Did Stranger Things Star's Exes Validate Lily Allen's Cheating Claims?

Did David Harbour's exes and co-stars validate Lily Allen's cheating claims?

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Stalin’s postwar terror targeted Soviet Jews – in the name of ‘anti-cosmopolitanism’

Many Americans know of Josef Stalin’s Terror of the late 1930s, during which more than 1 million people were arrested for political crimes, and over 680,000 executed.

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100 years on, T.S. Eliot’s The Hollow Men is a poem for our populist moment

In 1927, at 38 years of age, the expatriated American poet T.S. Eliot was baptised and confirmed in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. The celebrated author of The Waste Land (1922) – that literary paragon of abject nihilism – had pivoted away from the liberal, philosophical underpinnings of his upbringing and education,…

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'Groundbreaking' AI Tool Unlocks 1,000 Years of Lost History from 400,000 Medieval Pages

A new AI tool is set to revolutionise history studies by transcribing the Cairo Geniza, a medieval manuscript collection of over 400,000 documents.

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Filmed $1M 'Opalite' Christmas Video in UK Featuring Lewis Capaldi

Taylor Swift reportedly filmed a £790,000 ($1M) Christmas-themed 'Opalite' video in London with strict security, featuring possible cameos from UK stars.

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How Germany's Nuremberg trial for Nazi crimes transformed international law

Eighty years ago, on 20 November, 1945, the historic trials of many leaders of the Nazi Third Reich began in Nuremberg, Germany, just months after the end of WWII. The exceptional procedure laid the foundations of a new international legal model to prosecute crimes against humanity.

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US Coast Guard Removes Swastikas and Nooses in List of Hate Symbols, Jewish and Black Members Question Safety

The US Coast Guard is no longer considering swastikas and nooses as hate symbols, instead labeling them as 'potentially divisive', sparking safety concerns among Jewish and Black service members.

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47 Incredible Moments From The Wild Captured By The Wikimedia Commons Community (New Pics)

Every year, Wikimedia Commons hosts its Picture of the Year contest, bringing together some of the most stunning images shared by photographers from around the world.

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Emma Stone Named 'Most Beautiful Woman' in the World by Golden Ratio, Beating Zendaya and Beyoncé

Emma Stone has been named the world's most beautiful woman using the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty, narrowly beating Zendaya based on facial symmetry and proportion.

International Business Times UK

Wall Street Billionaires Met Trump in Secret White House Dinner to 'Cripple' Mamdani Over Tax Fears

Wall Street billionaires reportedly met with Donald Trump at the White House to back Republican Elise Stefanik for New York governor, aiming to block mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's wealth tax and socialist policies.

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