Pope Leo expresses 'much sadness' about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire

Pope Leo expresses 'much sadness' about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire
Pope Leo expresses 'much sadness' about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire

Pope Leo expresses 'much sadness' about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire
Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk
Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk
Louvre museum installs security bars on balcony used in October's heist

Louvre museum installs security bars on balcony used in October's heist
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military
Citing better cooperation, Montenegro lifts visas for Turkish citizens

Citing better cooperation, Montenegro lifts visas for Turkish citizens
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for South Sudanese migrants

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for South Sudanese migrants
CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion
CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion
RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain

RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain
Italy removes emphatic 'Yes!' from national anthem

Italy removes emphatic 'Yes!' from national anthem
Two men found guilty of UK plot to kill hundreds of Jews as IS fears grow

Two men found guilty of UK plot to kill hundreds of Jews as IS fears grow
Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss defence, economic cooperation, SANA says

Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss defence, economic cooperation, SANA says
Germany deports criminal to Syria as pressure mounts on migration
Germany deports criminal to Syria as pressure mounts on migration
Two CMA CGM vessels navigate the Suez Canal in sign of easing tension

Two CMA CGM vessels navigate the Suez Canal in sign of easing tension
Jared Kushner's withdrawal from Serbia will hurt investment, official says

Jared Kushner's withdrawal from Serbia will hurt investment, official says
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says several draft documents ready after Miami talks

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says several draft documents ready after Miami talks
Greta Thunberg released from custody after arrest at UK pro-Palestinian protest

Greta Thunberg released from custody after arrest at UK pro-Palestinian protest
Sinkholes in Turkey's agricultural heartland fuel farmers' concerns

Sinkholes in Turkey's agricultural heartland fuel farmers' concerns
Greenland's PM 'sad' about Trump's renewed interest in acquiring island

Greenland's PM 'sad' about Trump's renewed interest in acquiring island
WhatsApp calls out restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

WhatsApp calls out restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown
Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports

Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports
Insight-Why the boss of a Russian defence factory set fire to himself on Red Square

Insight-Why the boss of a Russian defence factory set fire to himself on Red Square
Central African Republic's Touadera, friend of Russia and crypto, vies for third term

Central African Republic's Touadera, friend of Russia and crypto, vies for third term
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
Russian air attack on Ukraine kills three and sparks sweeping outages

Russian air attack on Ukraine kills three and sparks sweeping outages
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Russia's Stavropol region, governor says
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Russia's Stavropol region, governor says
Why the world is dotted with Santa Cruz, Sainte-Croix and Santa Croce

Why the world is dotted with Santa Cruz, Sainte-Croix and Santa Croce
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says border residents taken to Russia had long interacted with neighbours

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says border residents taken to Russia had long interacted with neighbours
Trump says US has to have Greenland

Trump says US has to have Greenland
Kremlin says weekend Ukraine peace talks not breakthrough, Izvestia reports

Kremlin says weekend Ukraine peace talks not breakthrough, Izvestia reports
Russian forces attack Odesa, governor says, in second regional strike in less than 24 hours
Russian forces attack Odesa, governor says, in second regional strike in less than 24 hours
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says negotiations on war settlement 'close to a real result'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says negotiations on war settlement 'close to a real result'
Corruption charges spark protests against Albanian government

Corruption charges spark protests against Albanian government
Italian prosecutors ask to drop case of suspected Russian drone flyovers
Italian prosecutors ask to drop case of suspected Russian drone flyovers
Portugal's far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community

Portugal's far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community
South Africans dragged into Russia's war in Ukraine dig trenches, dodge bullets

South Africans dragged into Russia's war in Ukraine dig trenches, dodge bullets
Pope Leo's new US bishops are critics of Trump's migrant crackdown

Pope Leo's new US bishops are critics of Trump's migrant crackdown
Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026

Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026
Freed Belarus opposition leaders delay public appearance to recover

Freed Belarus opposition leaders delay public appearance to recover
Spain's Christmas lottery spreads riches, brings cheer to wildfire-hit Leon

Spain's Christmas lottery spreads riches, brings cheer to wildfire-hit Leon
Iran holds missile drills in various cities, state media say
Iran holds missile drills in various cities, state media say
Factbox-How Europe plans to bolster its military ranks
Factbox-How Europe plans to bolster its military ranks
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Russia is ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO, deputy minister says

Russia is ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO, deputy minister says
Sovereignty of Kingdom of Denmark must be preserved, EU spokesperson says
Sovereignty of Kingdom of Denmark must be preserved, EU spokesperson says
Germany charges suspected former Syrian intelligence agent with murder in Assad jail
Germany charges suspected former Syrian intelligence agent with murder in Assad jail
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
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