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Cyclone on French Archipelago Exposes Resentments Over Immigrants NYT » World News In the ruins left by Cyclone Chido, people from Mayotte, off the eastern coast of Africa, are calling to deport the undocumented immigrants who had settled there from neighboring islands.

Passenger Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan With 67 Onboard NYT » World News Russia’s state aviation authority said the plane had been attempting an emergency landing when it crashed near the city of Aktau. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 25 people survived.

At Least 21 Killed in Clashes Over Mozambique’s Disputed Election Ruling NYT » World News Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.

Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season NYT » World News Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit.

Holiday Briefing NYT » World News Celebrating cherished traditions on a special day.

An Interview With Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Critic Putin Freed and Exiled NYT » World News Vladimir Kara-Murza, a vehement critic of President Vladimir V. Putin, didn’t want to be part of a prisoner exchange. But he says more exchanges are needed.

In Tyre, Lebanon, a Somber Christmas Underlined by Trauma and Grief NYT » World News The ancient Christian community in the coastal city of Tyre has little cause for celebration this year, with many mourning their dead and still rattled by months of Israeli bombardment.

21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling NYT » World News A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.

Armed Attack at Haiti Hospital Kills at Least 3 NYT » World News Two journalists and a police officer died and at least seven others were wounded in the shooting before the reopening of a hospital wing in Port-au-Prince.

Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned NYT » World News The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.

Sophie Hediger, Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland, Dies in Avalanche NYT » World News Sophie Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland, according to the police and the Swiss ski federation.

Russia Sentences a U.S. Citizen, Eugene Spector, to 15 Years for Espionage NYT » World News Eugene Spector was already serving a sentence for a bribery conviction when he was charged with spying, for which a court ordered him to serve an additional 13 years.

Dutch Court Issues Prison Sentences Over Violence Against Israeli Soccer Fans NYT » World News Five people were found guilty of crimes, including public violence, in relation to attacks targeting Israelis in Amsterdam last month.

Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile and Threatens Militant Group’s Leaders NYT » World News Israel said it had shot down a missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen, hours after Israel’s defense minister threatened to “behead” the group’s leadership.

An English City Dressed a Statue as Santa for Years. Then it Vanished. NYT » World News The Old General watched over Nottingham, England, for more than a century of profound change before disappearing. This Christmas, he’s finally back.

Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas NYT » World News Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.

How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban NYT » World News Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.

As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul NYT » World News The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.

What Hun Manet Is Like as a Leader NYT » World News Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years.