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A video that has been shared 13,000 times on X (formerly Twitter) shows a man apparently telling his daughter to laugh when bombs are dropped with the caption: “A Palestinian father tells his daughter to laugh every time she hears an Israeli airstrike so that she doesn’t get scared.”

The same video has also been shared on Facebook with similar captions.

But the video actually shows a Syrian family, not a Palestinian one, in Syria. It was first shared online over three years ago, during the country’s ongoing war. 

It was recorded by Syrian refugee Abdullah Mohammad, and shows him and his daughter Salwa while they were living with a friend in the town of Sarmada in Syria, having fled their home in Saraqib city. 

A translation of the video published by the

Whether you’re having your family, in-laws or friends over, hosting on Christmas Day can be a stressful affair.

Not only is there the worry of catering for everyone and the dynamics at the table, but there’s always a weight on the host’s shoulders for everyone to have a good time.

These pressures might apply every year, but as the cost of living crisis rages on, the financial burden of hosting these celebrations feels heavier than ever as we approach the festive season.

According to the latest ONS figures, UK inflation currently sits at 6.7%, meaning the average food shop is 12% higher than last year.

So, instead of the expensive last-minute rush for food, decorations and all the other things that can make Christmas magical, Mat Megens, a personal finance expert and founder of…

Whether you’re having your family, in-laws or friends over, hosting on Christmas Day can be a stressful affair.

Not only is there the worry of catering for everyone and the dynamics at the table, but there’s always a weight on the host’s shoulders for everyone to have a good time.

These pressures might apply every year, but as the cost of living crisis rages on, the financial burden of hosting these celebrations feels heavier than ever as we approach the festive season.

According to the latest ONS figures, UK inflation currently sits at 6.7%, meaning the average food shop is 12% higher than last year.

So, instead of the expensive last-minute rush for food, decorations and all the other things that can make Christmas magical, Mat Megens, a personal finance expert and founder of…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – EarthSoul Festival 2023, a first-of-its-kind eco-conscious music festival to the UAE, is set to take place from December 8th to 10th at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2023 as the Year of Sustainability. The three-day event will feature an electrifying line-up of over 20 international and local artists who will perform and present great music, art, creativity and entertainment to deliver a powerful message on marine conservation and the fight against plastic pollution.

A diverse array of musical talents will light up the stages of EarthSoul Festival 2023, promising an unforgettable experience that will create a profound impact that will ripple across the Middle East region. People can anticipate exciting…

EarthSoul Festival 2023, a first-of-its-kind eco-conscious music festival to the UAE, is set to take place from 8th to 10th December at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2023 as the Year of Sustainability.

The three-day event will feature an electrifying line-up of over 20 international and local artists who will perform and present music, art, creativity and entertainment to deliver a powerful message on marine conservation and the fight against plastic pollution.

Internationally acclaimed artists such as English popstar Anne Marie, renowned Moroccan singer, songwriter, record producer RedOne, Prinz, Turkish sensation Mustafa Ceceli, Emirati artist Arqam, Filipino alternative stars December Avenue, Indian Hardrock supergroup Girish and the…