Russian foreign ministry says Ukraine repeatedly dropped white phosphorus from drones

Smooth end to Syria sanctions would help address immense needs, says UN envoy

Smooth end to Syria sanctions would help address immense needs, says UN envoy
Ukraine says it uncovered 12 agents spying for Russia on F-16s, air defences
Ukraine says it uncovered 12 agents spying for Russia on F-16s, air defences
Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells allies Russia's shadow fleet must be stopped

Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells allies Russia's shadow fleet must be stopped
Trump says will he talk to Putin, Zelenskiy about stopping Ukraine war

Trump says will he talk to Putin, Zelenskiy about stopping Ukraine war
Ukraine says it has laser weapon able to down targets flying at over 2km

Ukraine says it has laser weapon able to down targets flying at over 2km
Putin accuses West of pushing Russia to its "red lines" forcing it to respond

Putin accuses West of pushing Russia to its "red lines" forcing it to respond
Ukrainian drone raid destroys Russian ammunition depot in Donetsk region, source says
Ukrainian drone raid destroys Russian ammunition depot in Donetsk region, source says
Leader of Russia's Chechnya says he is ready to ensure wheat supplies to Syria if necessary

Leader of Russia's Chechnya says he is ready to ensure wheat supplies to Syria if necessary
Ukraine to set up mechanism to supply food to Syria, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to set up mechanism to supply food to Syria, Zelenskiy says
Russia packing up military equipment at base in Syria, satellite images show

Russia packing up military equipment at base in Syria, satellite images show
UK's Starmer says Syria needs 'non-sectarian' governance

UK's Starmer says Syria needs 'non-sectarian' governance
Slovakia plans negotiations on gas supplies, Ukraine transit next week
Slovakia plans negotiations on gas supplies, Ukraine transit next week
Kyiv ready to supply food to Syria as Russia supplies suspended
Kyiv ready to supply food to Syria as Russia supplies suspended
Russia to further tighten rules on earnings of 'foreign agents', lawmaker says

Russia to further tighten rules on earnings of 'foreign agents', lawmaker says
Russian forces advance towards strategic city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's east

Russian forces advance towards strategic city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's east
Hungary, Slovakia seek to overcome US sanctions impact on Russian gas payments

Hungary, Slovakia seek to overcome US sanctions impact on Russian gas payments
Russia says Ukraine fired US-supplied ATACMS missiles at airfield, vows revenge
Russia says Ukraine fired US-supplied ATACMS missiles at airfield, vows revenge
US defense contributions 'unfair,' Europe needs to do more, incoming Lithuanian minister says

US defense contributions 'unfair,' Europe needs to do more, incoming Lithuanian minister says
Russia could launch another new missile in Ukraine soon, US official says

Russia could launch another new missile in Ukraine soon, US official says
Ukraine loses ground near strategic hub of Pokrovsk

Ukraine loses ground near strategic hub of Pokrovsk
Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking car used to carry UN nuclear experts on Dec 10

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking car used to carry UN nuclear experts on Dec 10
Death toll from Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia rises to six, officials say

Death toll from Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia rises to six, officials say
US weighs new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump, Bloomberg News reports

US weighs new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump, Bloomberg News reports
Russia transported Assad in 'most secured way,' Russian Deputy FM tells NBC News

Russia transported Assad in 'most secured way,' Russian Deputy FM tells NBC News
UN opposes any violation of Syria's territory, UN spokesperson says

UN opposes any violation of Syria's territory, UN spokesperson says
Russia's Putin meets Indian defence minister, RIA reports

Russia's Putin meets Indian defence minister, RIA reports
Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM for transitional government until March
Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM for transitional government until March
Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies

Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies
Kyiv says it plans December allies meeting to strengthen position in any talks
Kyiv says it plans December allies meeting to strengthen position in any talks
Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
UK to limit engagement with Georgian government

UK to limit engagement with Georgian government
China calls for 'political solution' to restore stability in Syria

China calls for 'political solution' to restore stability in Syria
Seismic event sparks fire, stops operations at Russian coal mine
Seismic event sparks fire, stops operations at Russian coal mine
Syria's Assad and his family are in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum, say Russian news agencies

Syria's Assad and his family are in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum, say Russian news agencies
Kremlin, on Trump call for Ukraine peace talks, says Moscow is open to negotiations on certain terms

Kremlin, on Trump call for Ukraine peace talks, says Moscow is open to negotiations on certain terms
Moscow is still ready to help Syrians but civil war is their burden alone, says lawmaker

Moscow is still ready to help Syrians but civil war is their burden alone, says lawmaker
Ukraine says it destroys 28 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine says it destroys 28 Russian drones overnight
Syrian rebels say they have begun entering the capital Damascus

Syrian rebels say they have begun entering the capital Damascus
Georgia's president says she talked with Trump, Macron about 'stolen election'

Georgia's president says she talked with Trump, Macron about 'stolen election'
Syrian protesters topple statue of Syrian president's father south of Damascus city, residents and activists say

Syrian protesters topple statue of Syrian president's father south of Damascus city, residents and activists say
Ukraine receives second batch of F16 fighter jets from Denmark, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine receives second batch of F16 fighter jets from Denmark, Zelenskiy says
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years