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Dixon Handshaw, who was adopted at a young age, recently discovered his biological family in New York

Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.

Passenger Subkhon Rakhimov, who filmed the moments leading up to the crash to inform his wife, has reportedly survived the plane crash in Kazakhstan.

Two separate incidents in Austrian Tyrol and Italian Vierschach resulted in fatalities due to avalanches on the day after Christmas.

At least three people have died and four others have been seriously injured in a bus accident in northern Norway.

The Ukrainian army has released the notes of a North Korean soldier who died in the Russian border area, with detailed drawings including how to bring down a drone.

Multiple sources, including Reuters, confirm that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on Christmas Day, killing 38 passengers, was shot down by a Russian air defense system.

A submarine electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea has unexpectedly failed sparking an investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo assures that the incident has no adverse effects on Finland's power supply.

All the wounded from the attack on the Christmas market in Maagdenburg are in stable condition, according to the intensive care director of the local hospital.

The Kremlin warns against speculating on the cause of a deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan, as investigation is ongoing.

A Thai man, Watana Sittirachot, shares his harrowing experience during the tsunami that struck the coast of Thailand 20 years ago, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of lives.

The South Korean opposition has submitted a motion to remove acting president Han Duck-soo. The actual vote on the impeachment motion will take place on Friday.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.

Unknown individuals transported the body of Desi Bouterse to his residence in Leonsberg from an undisclosed location. The police were informed early Wednesday morning that Bouterse had passed away, with no signs of foul play found on the body.

Protests against the election results have led to a chaotic situation in Mozambique, with at least 21 reported deaths and escalating violence.

A 19-year-old Canadian student, Javeria, broke her jaw after attempting to bite a Jawbreaker candy, resulting in six weeks of liquid diet.

Nearly 29 people survived the plane crash in Kazakhstan which left some of them trembling on their legs but strong enough to walk away.

German police are investigating why a police vehicle was not at the designated location at the Christmas market in Maagdenburg during an attack.

A body was discovered in the landing gear of a United Airlines plane that landed in Hawaii on Christmas Eve, according to the airline.

The owner and architect of a Turkish hotel that collapsed during a devastating earthquake last year have been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison. 72 people died in the Isias hotel.

Orca Tahlequah, who captured the world's attention by carrying her dead calf for weeks, has given birth to a new calf according to researchers.

The BBC has chosen not to broadcast a documentary based on leaked videos of the police interrogation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the filmmaker accuses Netanyahu's entourage of trying to block the film's distribution.

Surinamese President Chan Santokhi and Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk offer condolences following the death of Desi Bouterse.

The hearse carrying the body of Desi Bouterse departed from his residence to the mortuary amid remarks from party officials.

The death of Desi Bouterse has brought a mix of sorrow and relief among the people of Suriname, with some feeling disappointed that he escaped full accountability for his actions.

As the Chinese economy struggles, companies like Pinduoduo and JD are putting more pressure on their employees, leading to the rise of dismissal bloggers in China.

Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.

Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse has passed away. Bouterse was on the run after being convicted last year for his role in the December Murders of 1982.

An Azerbaijani passenger plane belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed in Kazakhstan. The plane was en route from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to Grozny, in the Russian republic of Chechnya. Authorities confirm 72 people were on board with more than 50 rescuers on site. Survivors are being treated at hospitals.

Dictators often seek refuge in certain countries for specific reasons. Some recent examples include the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad finding asylum in Russia.