SUMMARY: On Christmas Day, pilgrims began gathering at St. Peter’s Basilica to walk through the newly inaugurated Holy Door, marking the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration. This Jubilee year, dedicated to hope by Pope Francis, is expected to attract 32 million Catholic faithful seeking indulgences. Prior to entering, attendees underwent security checks due to concerns following a recent deadly attack on a Christmas market in Germany, which left five dead. Meanwhile, Hanukkah coincided with Christmas this year, inspiring interfaith gatherings despite the ongoing wars and rise in antisemitism affecting the Jewish community.

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SUMMARY: Violence erupted in Mozambique following the confirmation of Frelimo party’s Daniel Chapo as the winner of the disputed October 9 elections. At least 21 people, including two police officers, were killed in the unrest. The violence, mostly led by supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, saw 236 violent incidents, including looting and attacks on police subunits. Protests broke out in Maputo and Beira, with shops looted and vehicles set on fire. Tensions have been high since the election, and over 150 people have died in post-election violence. Mondlane’s supporters have called for a “shutdown” starting Friday.

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SUMMARY: Nikki Glaser has become a regular on Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” postgame show after gaining attention from her performance at the Tom Brady Roast. Initially unfamiliar with football, Glaser began learning about the sport, starting with Chiefs games due to Taylor Swift’s connection with Travis Kelce. Glaser’s live stand-up comedy on the postgame show has drawn praise for its spontaneity and success, helping her prepare for hosting the Golden Globes. While not scheduled for more postgame appearances this season, she hopes to return next year with more football knowledge, continuing to engage with the sport and its fans.

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