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- International news updated 24 hours a day. Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount FujiThe meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount FujiAsiaWoman calls for firework regulation change after dog's deathMs Allen's long haired miniature dachshund, Buddy, ran off after fireworks "just started out of nowhere" startling the dog. Northern Ireland'People think their problems will go away' - is the Australian Dream dead?British people are taking the plunge in search of better weather, a superior work-life balance and better pay. WalesTaunton Town move a 'no brainer' says new managerIt is the manager's 13th leading role over a career spanning 13 years.
- SomersetWatch: Hundreds take the plunge at festive sea dipVideo shows one of the few Christmas Day swims to go ahead, as more Boxing Day dips are called off. EnglandLight therapy boxes placed in all NI librariesSome of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks. Northern IrelandKing urges kindness and resilience in Christmas messageThe King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world. UKWatch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas messagePope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.'This Christmas Carol - it's ours'Northern IrelandWatch: Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batter southern CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego. US & CanadaWatch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas storeThe White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects. US & CanadaWhere is Santa now?
- Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad trackerNorad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. US & CanadaWe invited a man into our home for Christmas, then let him stay for 45 yearsRob and Dianne Parsons raised their two children with Ronnie by their side. WalesWatch: Kīlauea volcano sends lava fountains 1,400ft into the airFountains of fiery red lava erupted from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano late Tuesday, continuing for nearly six hours before ending abruptly early on Christmas Eve. US & CanadaHo Ho No!
- Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast". US & CanadaWatch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorwayThe vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast. EuropePupils perform creative shadow nativity playPupils created the special nativity show after being inspired by content on Instagram. BristolWhen Henry met Tom - a story of friendship between man and RobinTom McElhone's remarkable friendship with Henry the robin proves a viral hit.
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