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Dec 7, 2025 In Bethlehem, the Christmas tree lights up for the first time since the Gaza war, symbolizing hope. A tragic nightclub fire in Goa claims 25 lives, likely due to a gas explosion. Meanwhile, the U.S. envoy hints at a potential peace deal for Ukraine. In Benin, soldiers claim control after a tense announcement on state TV. Nigeria faces uncertainty as families await news from kidnappers two weeks after a school abduction. Somali Canadians voice their concerns over xenophobic remarks from a political figure, while the Vancouver Whitecaps face defeat in their first MLS championship.
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Bethlehem Sees Symbolic Return
- Bethlehem lit its Christmas tree for the first time since the Gaza war began, signaling local hope for normalcy and tourism revival.
- Tom Perry reports residents see the lighting as a sign of resilience and a plea for pilgrims and economic return.
Access Problems Worsen Nightclub Disaster
- A nightclub fire in Goa killed at least 25 people amid access challenges for firefighters on a narrow back street.
- Officials say a suspected gas cylinder explosion and the venue's layout worsened the casualty toll.
Peace Deal Near But Complex
- U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg says a deal to end the Ukraine war is close but hinges on Donbass and the Zaporizhia plant.
- Kellogg emphasizes economic pressure on Russia rather than sending U.S. troops.
