Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees
Villagers are worried their livelihood could be in danger as pine forests are shrinking due to climate change.
Sat Dec 02 2023
Woman arrested stealing gifts from under Robert De Niro's Christmas tree
The woman was known to police for a string of previous burglary arrests and officers caught her inside the apartment stealing items.
Tue Dec 20 2022
How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree
The celebration of Christmas with Christmas trees and gift-giving remained a marginal phenomenon in American society.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Staff at vaccination centre make 3m tall Christmas tree out of empty vaccine containers
The tree and present boxes are illuminated by colored LEDs, some of which are placed inside the 19,000 empty vaccine containers used.
Tue Dec 07 2021
This London Christmas tree is made entirely from trash
The Lord Mayor of the City of London has installed a different kind of Christmas tree on his balcony to raise awareness.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Indonesia church decorates Christmas tree with masks, sanitisers to promote COVID awareness
The church's followers and the local Muslim community took a week to complete the three-metre tree with donated masks and sanitisers.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Why LEGO is building an original Christmas tree on Instagram
Instagram users are asked to join forces to collectively build and decorate the most original of trees using LEGO bricks. In turn, the brand will donate LEGO sets to kids in need.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up; Lighting Dec. 2
A 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Flirting With Fendi
This week we shine the spotlight on some great Fendi looks worn by celebs. Plus, the big reveal of the Fendi Baguette Christmas tree in Rome!
Wed Dec 03 2014
Hondurans get in the spirit with world record human Christmas tree
The people of Honduras in Tegucigalpa, with 2,945 people, have broken the record for world's largest human Christmas tree.
Tue Dec 02 2014
Baz Luhrmann Unveils Wonderfully Insane Barneys Holiday Windows
It’s that time of the year again! Christmas trees, present shopping, holiday music, and not forgetting Barneys famed holiday windows.
Mon Nov 17 2014
24m Christmas tree hoisted into place at Vatican
Christmas tree will be decorated with more than 2000 balls and scheduled to be lit on December 14
Thu Dec 06 2012
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in New York
An act of luck and mother nature almost kept this year's Christmas tree from making it to its new home at New York's Rockefeller Center.
Thu Nov 15 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024