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Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank

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As Israeli forces continue to carry out extensive raids across the occupied West Bank and carry out ceasefire violations, a Palestinian man was fatally shot east of Gaza City.

Uday al-Maqadma was sitting close to a school in Gaza when Israeli forces opened fire, according to a report from the Palestinian news agency Wafa on Friday. He died from his injuries at the hospital after being taken to a critical condition there.

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Since the beginning of the truce in October, Israel has launched deadly attacks on Gaza and placed severe restrictions on aid there. In Gaza, at least 411 Palestinians have died and 1, 112 have been injured.

Two Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, according to a report from Wafa earlier this week east of Gaza City’s Shujayea neighborhood.

In defiance of the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas, Israel continues to impose restrictions on essential humanitarian aid, denying displaced Palestinians essential goods and temporary housing during the harsh winter storms.

Just 244 aid trucks are entering the strip each day, according to the Gaza Government Media Office, which is significantly below the daily rate of 600 required by the truce agreement.

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have also launched more raids and attacks.

Palestinian farmers who were attempting to work on their land were detained by Israeli forces east of Tubas, according to Wafa reports that a Palestinian municipal worker was hurt after being attacked by a group of settlers outside Nablus on Friday.

Palestinian activists claim that an elderly man was detained after settlers allegedly hacked the fence around his home, as well as a woman, four children, and an elderly man who were also detained during Israeli raids in Yatta and Beit Ummar near Hebron.

Nearly never do Israeli authorities hold Palestinian settlers accountable for violent behavior.

In northern Israel, a Palestinian man from the occupied West Bank allegedly rammed his car into a crowd of people in Beit She’an, killing two others, according to police and emergency personnel.

The attack comes a day after Palestinians in the occupied West Bank were seen praying in the video of an Israeli settler crossing the road.

Israel has been carrying out our near daily attacks in Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire there in addition to the violence against Palestinians.

UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported on Friday that Israeli positions in southern Lebanon once more experienced “heavy machinegun fire.” A patrol inspecting a roadblock in the village of Bastara was “close” to receiving live ammunition and a grenade, according to the UN forces.

According to a statement from the UN forces, “UNIFIL had informed the]Israeli military] about the activities in those areas in advance, following conventional procedures for patrols in sensitive areas close to the Blue Line.”

Morocco Forced To Wait For AFCON Knockout Place After Mali Draw

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After Lassine Sinayoko’s second-half penalty earned Mali a 1-1 draw with the hosts on Friday, Morocco missed a chance to advance to the last 16 of the African Cup of Nations.

The first-half penalty early in the second-half gave Morocco the lead, but Sinayoko responded on 64 minutes with a spot kick.

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Morocco’s record-breaking 19 matches were ended by a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the tournament’s opening game at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Morocco, who leads Group A with four points from two games, now has their place in the knockout phase, as a result.

Mali leads Zambia by two points after drawing 0-0 with the minnows Comoros earlier in Casablanca.

On December 26, 2025, Morocco’s defenseman #03 Noussair Mazraoui and Mali’s forward #21 Gaoussou Diarra compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group A football match between Morocco and Mali at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. (Photo by Gabriel Bouys/AFP)

Morocco will face Zambia on Mondayy, and a victory there will guarantee that the hosts will qualify as group winners.

“We’ll look back at the second half to find out what the issue was, but we didn’t play the way we did in the first half.” We had to leave because we didn’t impose our rules. Azzedine Ounahi, a Moroccan midfielder, told the broadcaster beIN Sports that the penalty had a slight impact on the game.

“We approach the third game with the same goal: to win it and finish first in the group.”

As Morocco’s captain Achraf Hakimi recovers from an ankle injury he sustained while playing for Paris Saint-Germain at the beginning of November, Achraf Hakimi, the African player of the year, was once more an unused substitute.

Mbappe keeps watch on

On December 26, 2025, French association footballer Kylian Mbappe watches Morocco and Mali play in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. (Photo by Gabriel Bouys/AFP)

In the crowd of 63, 844, his former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe, the current Real Madrid superstar and France captain, appeared to be sporting Hakimi’s number two on a shirt.

The Little Number 10 forced a good save from Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra on 17 minutes, and Diaz’s Real Madrid teammate was the main attraction on the pitch while Hakimi was on the sidelines. He then played a key role in the penalty that gave Mbappe the lead into the opening goal just before the break.

After a lengthy investigation into the pitchside VAR monitor, Mali defender Nathan Gassama eventually awarded a spot-kick following a lengthy look at the player. He attempted to stop Diaz from dribbling past him inside the box with his hand.

Soufiane Rahimi from Morocco saved a spot kick against Comoros, but Diaz deflected the ball in the wrong direction for his second goal of the tournament.

The best team in Africa, according to the FIFA rankings, couldn’t, however, as Mali won a penalty of their own shortly after the hour mark.

After being called over to check his screen, 29-year-old Cameroonian referee Abdoul Abdel Mefire awarded the penalty after a clumsy challenge by Jawad El Yami, q.

Auxerre striker Sinayoko kept his cool to savor the reward and restore parity after being accused of speaking to the referee in a public speech.

Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

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According to UN experts, Somalia and its neighboring nations continue to be in significant danger of stability.

According to experts from the UN, Somalia and the East African region, particularly Kenya, are still facing the greatest immediate threat from al-Shabab.

Significant areas of southern and central Somalia are under the control of the al-Qaeda-linked group, which regularly attacks both government and security forces as well as civilians.

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The organization has fought for the organization’s role in attacks in Djibouti, Uganda, and Kenya over the years.

It continues to be able to strike despite Somali and international forces’ efforts to stop its operations.

Why, after 20 years, has the fight against this group failed?

Presenter:

Dareen Abughaida

Guests:

Ismael Tahir is a research fellow with the Somali Peninsula’s organization Hilin, which is dedicated to promoting development, governance, and politics.

Afyare Elmi, a research professor at the Mogadishu City University.

Published On 26 Dec 2025

Liam Gallagher struck down by norovirus as he spends ‘two days’ on toilet

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Liam Gallagher has revealed he’s spent the Christmas period unwell after being struck down by norovirus, after the UK Health Security Agency issued a warning to Brits

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Liam Gallagher has been left unwell after being struck down by a brutal illness. The Oasis legend revealed that he didn’t “remember asking Santa” for norovirus as part of his Christmas wish list.

The 53-year-old told his online fans that he’s spent the past two days on the toilet. But Liam was very quick to reassure his dedicated fans that he would make a full recovery and that there was “light” at the end of the tunnel for him. The festive period had been intended to be a break for Liam and his Oasis bandmates, after Gem Archer revealed that there could be more plans for the mega group in the New Year.

“Don’t remember asking Santa for NUROVIRUS b*******t LG x,” he fumed to his 3.7 million followers on X, formerly known as Twitter. One fan replied, asking Liam if he’d been spending a considerable amount of time in the bathroom, to which the Burnage-born musician replied: “Last 2 days Rkid hopefully there is a s****e I mean light at the end of the tunnel.”

Liam later explained he was suffering in “ends he didn’t know existed.” When one fan asked if Liam had received any treats this Christmas, he quipped back: “Is that a trick question?” But while many were tucking into their dinner on Thursday, for Liam it was very different.

He confirmed that he didn’t eat a single thing on December 25 due to his illness. It comes after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged Brits to stay at home for 48 hours if they experienced any symptoms of the virus, which is “spreading easily.”

In a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the UKHSA said: “Norovirus spreads easily, so if you catch it you should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop.” They went on to add: “Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help you stop catching it and passing it on if you do get sick.

“If you catch norovirus, don’t go to work or school for 48 hours after symptoms stop, as you can still pass it on during this time. Do not visit loved ones in hospital or care homes in this time to avoid causing outbreaks.”

Symptoms include a sudden feeling of nausea and urge to vomit, forceful vomiting and diarrhoea, but can also include a high temperature, stomach pain and aching limbs.

The incubation period for norovirus typically ranges from 12 to 48 hours. This is the interval between contracting the virus and the onset of symptoms. The NHS warns that norovirus can spread quickly through close contact with an infected individual, or by touching surfaces or objects that have been contaminated, followed by touching your mouth.

Food that’s been prepared or handled by someone who’s under the weather can also become a hotbed for the virus. And unlike with other illnesses, alcohol-based hand gels do not kill norovirus.

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Norovirus can typically be managed at home by ensuring the patient gets plenty of rest and stays hydrated to prevent dehydration. People usually start to recover within two to three days. However, if your vomit starts resembling ground coffee, contains blood, or takes on a green or yellow-green hue, it’s crucial to seek immediate medical help.