US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence

US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence

US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump

Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump
Dutch police arrest Syrian man suspected of being IS member and of planning attack
Dutch police arrest Syrian man suspected of being IS member and of planning attack
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others

Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade

US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal

Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal
Shootings in Sweden halved in 2025 as police tackle gang crime

Shootings in Sweden halved in 2025 as police tackle gang crime
Ukraine, 'Coalition of the Willing' to meet early January, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine, 'Coalition of the Willing' to meet early January, Zelenskiy says
Power failure paralyses Channel Tunnel rail traffic, causing travel mayhem

Power failure paralyses Channel Tunnel rail traffic, causing travel mayhem
Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill

Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill
Spain exempts Airbus from Israeli tech ban

Spain exempts Airbus from Israeli tech ban
US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria

US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says
Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks

Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks
Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?

Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?
Ivory Coast's ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote

Ivory Coast's ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote
George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship
Who died in 2025? Remembering notable figures from around the world

Who died in 2025? Remembering notable figures from around the world
Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack

Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia

UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia
Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government

Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government
Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus
German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros

German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros
Belarusian Lukashenko pardons 22 prisoners, Belta reports

Belarusian Lukashenko pardons 22 prisoners, Belta reports
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after deadly clash

Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after deadly clash
Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen
Ukrainians withstand days-long power cuts in crowded 'resilience' shelters

Ukrainians withstand days-long power cuts in crowded 'resilience' shelters
Lavrov: the West must recognise that Russia holds strategic initiative in Ukraine

Lavrov: the West must recognise that Russia holds strategic initiative in Ukraine
Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it

Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it
Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'

Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'
Italy backs Ukraine military aid through 2026 after coalition clash

Italy backs Ukraine military aid through 2026 after coalition clash
External power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been restored, management says

External power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been restored, management says
Ukraine bonds at post-restructuring highs as investors see some progress in peace talks

Ukraine bonds at post-restructuring highs as investors see some progress in peace talks
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying
Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region

Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region
Brigitte Bardot to be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot to be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez
Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts

Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts
Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean

Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean
Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Boxing-Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two of his friends

Boxing-Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two of his friends
Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent

Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent
Explainer-Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?

Explainer-Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?
Kremlin says Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, and a Putin-Trump call expected soon

Kremlin says Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, and a Putin-Trump call expected soon
Zaporizhzhia power plant could restart in 18 months once the war ends, head says

Zaporizhzhia power plant could restart in 18 months once the war ends, head says
Egyptian-British activist apologises for past social media posts as police launch review

Egyptian-British activist apologises for past social media posts as police launch review
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government
India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people

India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people
Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition

Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition
Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says

Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says
Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing

Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing
Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions

Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions
Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico

Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico
Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq

Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq
Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal

Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal
Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation

Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation
Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal

Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal
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