Germany joins U.S., UK in making diplomatic contact with Syria's HTS

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
Bucharest mayor to run in Romanian presidential election
Bucharest mayor to run in Romanian presidential election
Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says
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
Thousands protest in Georgia ahead of indirect presidential election: Video

Thousands protest in Georgia ahead of indirect presidential election: Video
Slovakia criticises Moody's downgrade as 'improper and one-sided'

Slovakia criticises Moody's downgrade as 'improper and one-sided'
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
Ukrainian general to overhaul training, management amid manpower woes

Ukrainian general to overhaul training, management amid manpower woes
Kyiv ready to supply food to Syria as Russia supplies suspended
Kyiv ready to supply food to Syria as Russia supplies suspended
Russia in contact with Syrian rebels, hopes to keep military bases, Interfax reports

Russia in contact with Syrian rebels, hopes to keep military bases, Interfax reports
Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits artillery unit on southeast frontline

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits artillery unit on southeast frontline
Hungary, Slovakia seek to overcome US sanctions impact on Russian gas payments

Hungary, Slovakia seek to overcome US sanctions impact on Russian gas payments
Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says
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
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
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
Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says

Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says
Israeli strike targets air defence installation near Syria's Mediterranean Latakia port

Israeli strike targets air defence installation near Syria's Mediterranean Latakia port
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
Ukraine's drone-hunting judges fight on two fronts

Ukraine's drone-hunting judges fight on two fronts
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
Syrian rebel supporters enter embassy in Athens, police intervene

Syrian rebel supporters enter embassy in Athens, police intervene
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
Syrian rebels say they have begun entering the capital Damascus

Syrian rebels say they have begun entering the capital Damascus
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
US says Romanians must have confidence their elections are free from foreign malign influence

US says Romanians must have confidence their elections are free from foreign malign influence
Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say

Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say
Russian attacks kill 12, wound 40 in Ukraine's southeast

Russian attacks kill 12, wound 40 in Ukraine's southeast
Putin says Oreshnik missiles could be deployed in Belarus in late 2025

Putin says Oreshnik missiles could be deployed in Belarus in late 2025
EU envoys fail to agree 15th package of sanctions on Russia, diplomats say
EU envoys fail to agree 15th package of sanctions on Russia, diplomats say
Romanian top court annuls presidential election results

Romanian top court annuls presidential election results
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
‘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