Queen’s Christmas speech: ‘You are not alone’
She says that while all many people want is “a squeeze of the hand”, there is “hope in the new dawn”. BBC News – UK
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Nashville explosion: Camper van blows up in ‘intentional act’
The FBI is leading the investigation into the blast that left three injured on Christmas morning. BBC News – US & Canada
Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack
The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria. BBC News – Africa
Stock markets and pound rise on Brexit deal hopes
London markets end the day in an upbeat mood amid signs that a Brexit trade deal could be imminent. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus mutes Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
Celebrations will look very different in Jesus’ birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay. BBC News – Middle East
Diego Maradona: Autopsy reveals no drink or illegal drugs at time of Argentina legend’s death
Diego Maradona’s autopsy reveals that the Argentina legend had no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption at the time of his death. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean