Pete Ross

A large crowd gathered outside the Nativity Church, built on the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born.

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza hasn't ended the suffering and hardship of Palestinians there, but the Palestinian mayor, Maher Kanawati, said restarting Christmas celebrations should be seen as a symbol of hope.

The war has caused an economic crisis in Bethlehem, which relies heavily on tourism.

Nearby in the West Bank, Israeli settlements seen as illegal under international law have expanded.

With regional tensions still high, this Christmas, Palestinians say they're praying for peace.

And switching on the lights of the Christmas tree in Manger Square is bringing some comfort and joy.

You'll learn now.

Still to come... Everything is sacrifice.

You just have to pray you don't sacrifice the wrong thing.

The Independent Films picking up awards and Oscar buzz.

I would have done anything to get the medicine for Khalil.

The child is directed on camera to plead for help.

They were going to upload it to social media.

He told us it wasn't successful.

As I understood it, the video just didn't make any money.

People in Hong Kong are voting for new lawmakers, but the election comes just a week after one of the city's deadliest fires.

Political campaigning was abruptly paused when a blaze tore through apartment blocks, killing at least 159 people.

The turnout on Sunday will be seen as a key measure of public opinion of the government's response.

Our correspondent Danny Vincent told me only a fraction of the seats are directly elected and all under China's patriots-only rule.

I'm currently standing outside a polling centre in the northeast of Hong Kong, and I'm watching people come in and leave after casting their vote.