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More than 10,000 armed forces personnel not medically fit for war, government says

A further 14,350 troops have limited deployability, meaning they can only be sent to fight under certain conditions

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 24

Here are the lead stories making Tuesday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on

Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

The Independent UK

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British aid worker in Gaza for Christmas says UK donors are giving people ‘hope’

The Disasters Emergency Committee, a coalition of UK charities, has raised £37.5 million since October.

The Independent UK

Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has launched the consultation to ask for views from industry

The Independent UK

NHS advice on drinking, rabies and bites top queries last Christmas

Advice was sought on a variety of maladies on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according the NHS website.

The Independent UK

Crocheted ‘elf on shelf’ captured in sticky situations brings festive joy

From December 1-24, Pat the topper elf has been captured getting stuck in a chimney and ‘elfnapped’.

The Independent UK

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Soldiers keep wartime tradition alive with festive blanket competition

The contest dates back to the Second World War when troops deployed in harsh conditions sought to bring some Christmas cheer to bleak positions.

The Independent UK

Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message

The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First.

The Independent UK

It’s difficult to feel festive, say Ukrainians marking third Christmas in UK

Many Ukrainian refugees are marking their third festive period away from home since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

The Independent UK

Lack of Food Forcing Dogs and Cats to Eat Corpses in Gaza: 'I Was Chasing Cats to Collect Parts of My Father'

As Israeli forces continue blocking aid to Gaza, Palestinians shared horror stories about cats and dogs feeding on corpses.

Latin Times

TSA finds ‘surprising number of prohibited items’ in woman’s bag – including 82 fireworks and 3 knives

Officers found 82 fireworks in a woman’s carry on baggage

The Independent UK

TSA officers shocked to find 82 fireworks and 3 knives in woman’s carry-on bag

Airport police and a bomb squad responded to the scene, according to the TSA

The Independent UK

Pilot Turns Plane Around Mid-Flight After Passenger Goes On Rampage, Assaults Fellow Fliers

A Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Boston faced significant delays when a passenger allegedly assaulted fellow travelers, forcing the plane to ground.

International Business Times

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Georgia's Election Results Marred By Irregularities And Fraud

Former PM Gilauri raises concerns about rigged elections in Georgia, leading to protests and crackdowns. President Zourabichvili refuses to step down, EU e...

International Business Times

Five Things To Know About Panama Canal, In Trump's Sights

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence.

The Independent UK

PM looks to ‘brighter future’ at Christmas and ‘wishes for peace in Middle East’

Sir Keir Starmer said the season was a time to remember the importance of ‘being there for one another’ including in ‘the more difficult times’.

The Guardian - US

Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses and floats away amid major swell

Three people fell into water but survived with ‘minor injuries’ as swell expected to bring waves as high as 26ft

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Haitians Massacred For Practicing Voodoo Were Abducted, Hacked To Death: UN

A massacre of more than 200 people in Haiti this month followed a gang-ordered manhunt that saw victims, many of them elderly, pulled from their homes and shot or killed with machetes, the UN said Monday.

International Business Times

Poland Makes Weapons Training Mandatory For Schoolkids As Threat Of Russian Invasion Escalates

Poland has introduced mandatory firearm training and basic first aid for schoolchildren, as fears of Russian aggression loom over the country.

The Independent UK

A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can't take it back on his own

President-elect Donald Trump is decrying rising shipping fees Panama has imposed to use the Panama Canal

The Guardian - US

Mixed ruling leaves Missouri abortion rights in limbo despite ballot measure

Judge said state’s ban ‘clearly contrary’ to recently passed constitutional amendment but left other laws in place

International Business Times

Ukraine Says 'Mysterious' Fire Burns Russian Drone Warehouse

A 'mysterious' fire has broken out at a drone warehouse located in the western region of Russia, leaving expensive devices 'destroyed.'

The Guardian - US

Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts

Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible

The Guardian - US

DC police officer convicted of tipping off Proud Boys leader before Capitol attack

Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking to Enrique Tarrio that a warrant was out for his arrest before January 6

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