Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace

Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace
Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace

Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace
Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says

Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says
Russia downs 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours, defence ministry says

Russia downs 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours, defence ministry says
Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack

Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition warns STC against moves in Hadramout

Yemen's Saudi-led coalition warns STC against moves in Hadramout
Thailand and Cambodia halt fierce border conflict with second ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia halt fierce border conflict with second ceasefire
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis

Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis
Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election

Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election
Ukrainian capital Kyiv under massive Russian attack, officials say
Ukrainian capital Kyiv under massive Russian attack, officials say
Russia says it captures village in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine defending major town
Russia says it captures village in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine defending major town
Zelenskiy says Russia using Belarus territory to circumvent Ukrainian defences

Zelenskiy says Russia using Belarus territory to circumvent Ukrainian defences
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Drone attack kills two soldiers in Chad near Sudan border, sources say
Drone attack kills two soldiers in Chad near Sudan border, sources say
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says

Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight

Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight
Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, Axios reports

Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, Axios reports
Zelenskiy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday

Zelenskiy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday
Russian drones damage foreign-flagged vessels in southern ports, Ukraine says
Russian drones damage foreign-flagged vessels in southern ports, Ukraine says
Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says

Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says
Southern Yemeni separatists dismiss Saudi call to withdraw from eastern provinces

Southern Yemeni separatists dismiss Saudi call to withdraw from eastern provinces
US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria
North Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years

North Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years
Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelenskiy says
Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message

Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
Jair Bolsonaro backs son's Brazil presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery

Jair Bolsonaro backs son's Brazil presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery
Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks

Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine fires Storm Shadows, drones to hit Russia's oil, gas facilities
Ukraine fires Storm Shadows, drones to hit Russia's oil, gas facilities
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Russia-ally Touadera seeks third term in Central African Republic

Russia-ally Touadera seeks third term in Central African Republic
Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan

UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan
North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says
White House orders military to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuela oil

White House orders military to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuela oil
Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says

Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says

Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says
France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte

France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Israel says it will respond to Hamas 'violation' of Gaza truce, Hamas denies

Israel says it will respond to Hamas 'violation' of Gaza truce, Hamas denies
Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says

Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
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