Photos show subdued Christmas celebrations in the West Bank town of Bethlehem amid the Israel-Hamas war

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A worshiper prays next to grotto believed to be the spot where Jesus was born at Church of Nativity in Bethlehem
A worshiper prays next to grotto at the Church of Nativity on December 25 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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The Pope prayed for peace in Gaza and called children devastated by war the 'little Jesuses of today'

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Pope Francis on March 22, 2023.
The real Pope Francis.

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Shipping giant Maersk is preparing to return to the Red Sea after Houthi attacks, but risk remains

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Maersk containers stacked on a ship.

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in Arctic prison after losing contact for 20 days

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Alexei Navalny wears a blue puffy jacket and looks into the distance.
Alexei Navalny attends a rally in support of political prisoners in Moscow, Russia.

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Photos show Ukrainians celebrating wartime Christmas after switching to December 25 to snub Russia

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Three soldiers dressed in Santa hats crew a T-64 battle tank, wrapped in Christmas lights, against a snowy background on December 24, 2023.
The 28th Mechanized brigade embarked on a combat mission near Bakhmut dressed as Santa in a festive tank.

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Blood and rubble: Business Insider's reporting on Ukraine's battle of Bakhmut

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Aerial view of Bakhmut
An aerial view of Bakhmut, Ukraine, on April 26, 2023.

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This week, Business Insider publishes its most extensive work yet on the fighting in Ukraine — an exploration of the horrific struggle for the city of Bakhmut.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the city was, for much of 2023, among the deadliest places on earth.

Photos show dependable sea dogs serving alongside US sailors in the Navy

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Sailors sit with a dog and two goats on board a ship.
Sailors sit with a dog and two goats on board a ship.

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The source of the mysterious noise in 'Leave the World Behind' is never explained but here are some real-life weapons similar to it

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Julia Roberts in Sam Esmail's new film, "Leave the World Behind."

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Ukraine says it's taken out 5 precious Russian warplanes in 3 days, celebrating with a jubilant 'Merry Christmas!'

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A Russian Sukhoi Su-34 shot down by Ukrainian anti-aircraft guns
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Russia's air force appears to be backing off after Ukraine took out 3 of its jets, experts say

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The wreckage of a Russian Su-34 fighter/bomber, seen in Lyman, Ukraine, in June 2023.

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