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Abdelrahman, an 11-year-old from Gaza, lost his father in an Israeli airstrike and was severely injured in another, leading to leg amputation. His mental health deteriorated, and he expressed a desire to return to Gaza despite the risks. The podcast explores the impact of war on children, citing examples from various conflict zones and discussing the long-term effects of trauma on mental health. Recovery is emphasized as crucial, involving safety, routine, education, play, and therapy. Checkout Solipillow.com

101-year-old D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh receives British Empire Medal, expresses disappointment with modern Britains rise in anti-Semitism. Kersh, who served as a technical clerk in Normandy, now educates young people about Holocaust remembrance, warning of echoes of pre-WWII era. He advocates for strong defense, comparing todays leaders to Neville Chamberlain. Other honorees include chef Ryan Riley, prison chess volunteer Carl Portman, and twins Ryan and Dean Appleton, among over 1,150 recipients celebrated for community service. Checkout Solipillow.com

Countryside Adventure Park in Gloucestershire faces a toxic threat: a massive illegal dump next door, spewing smoke for seven years. The site, possibly Britains largest, has locals furious, with waste piled up to twenty feet deep and fires forcing visitors to cut trips short. The Environment Agency is now investigating, promising action against this environmental vandalism. Checkout Solipillow.com

Shafi Abdi Momad, a 30-year-old Somali asylum seeker, finally faces jail time for a series of violent offenses in the UK. After evading prison for nine months, he was sentenced to five-and-a-half months for pulling a knife outside a migrant hotel in Bournemouth. Momads criminal history includes spitting on a police officer and punching a shop worker, all while on conditional discharge or community orders. His sentence activation at the Roundhouse hotel, a migrant hotel, has sparked local outrage over crimes linked to asylum seekers. Checkout Solipillow.com

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle experience another staff shake-up with the departure of James Holt, their long-time head of engagement and communications. Holt, who has been with them for nearly five years, is leaving to move back to London with his family. This brings the total number of key team members whove left in just five years to twelve. Meredith Maines, their chief communications officer, left days earlier after less than a year on the job. Former staffers have shared negative experiences, with some calling it an impossible and miserable role. Despite warm statements from both sides, the rapid turnover raises questions about whats really going on behind the scenes at Team Sussex. Checkout Solipillow.com

Dubai transforms into a festive wonderland for Christmas, with massive markets, carol singers, and Santa photos amid twinkling lights. Despite controversy from some locals, the city attracts nearly one hundred seventy thousand visitors to events like the Winter Festival and Global Village. British expats have mixed feelings, but many embrace the glitz and plan bigger celebrations for the future. Checkout Solipillow.com

U.S. Conducts First Land Strike in Venezuela Targeting Drug Smuggling Operations The CIA carried out its first land strike in Venezuela on Christmas Eve, targeting a remote port dock believed to be a hub for drug smuggling operations run by the Tren de Aragua gang. The drone attack targeted boats loading drugs headed for America, but no one was hurt and the facility was empty at the time. President Donald Trump confirmed the strike, describing it as a major explosion that knocked out a big facility where drug boats load up. This marks an escalation in the U.S. campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduros so-called narco regime, following months of military drone strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean and Atlantic. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Conservative Party unveils hotspot patrolling plan to combat UKs worst crime areas, focusing on 2000 crime hotspots accounting for 25% of violent crime. Plan involves dedicated officer pairs patrolling high-risk hours weekly, preventing around 35,000 crimes annually. Additional measures include hiring 10,000 officers, launching grooming gangs inquiry, and tripling stop-and-search powers. Funding comes from £800 million annual allocation and tech that has already made over 1000 arrests and reduced robbery by 70% at events like Notting Hill Carnival. Checkout Solipillow.com

Growing concerns over the safety of British Army families in Inverness, as the Home Office plans to house 300 male asylum seekers near them. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp demands answers on vetting and safety measures, citing recent sex attacks by asylum seekers. Local reactions are fierce, with military families worried and a protest held. Recent cases fuel concerns, with fifty-nine asylum seekers convicted of serious sex crimes in the last three years. The Home Office promises to close hotels and work with locals, but questions remain about protecting army families. Checkout Solipillow.com