Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message

Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message
Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message

Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message
Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says

Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
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
China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties

China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties
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
Russia's Putin sent a message to North Korea's Kim to celebrate New Year's Day, KCNA says

Russia's Putin sent a message to North Korea's Kim to celebrate New Year's Day, KCNA says
US urges parties to accept Honduras vote outcome after Trump-backed Asfura wins

US urges parties to accept Honduras vote outcome after Trump-backed Asfura wins
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
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
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
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
Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals

EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals
Factbox-The 20-point peace proposal Zelenskiy will discuss with Trump

Factbox-The 20-point peace proposal Zelenskiy will discuss with Trump
Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says
Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory

Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory
Analysis-Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds

Analysis-Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds
Myanmar's decade of turmoil: elections, coup and conflict

Myanmar's decade of turmoil: elections, coup and conflict
Explainer-Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?

Explainer-Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?
How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians

How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians
Bangladesh leader seen as likely next prime minister set to return from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh leader seen as likely next prime minister set to return from exile ahead of polls
Thailand's Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls

Thailand's Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls
Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over 'censorship'

Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over 'censorship'
Analysis-Trump's recall of ambassadors compounds staffing problems at posts in Africa

Analysis-Trump's recall of ambassadors compounds staffing problems at posts in Africa
Libya army chief of staff killed in jet crash near Ankara after fault reported, Turkish official says

Libya army chief of staff killed in jet crash near Ankara after fault reported, Turkish official says
Palau to take up to 75 migrants from US after call on transfer of third-country nationals

Palau to take up to 75 migrants from US after call on transfer of third-country nationals
Exclusive-US Coast Guard lacks forces to seize Venezuela-linked tanker for now, sources say

Exclusive-US Coast Guard lacks forces to seize Venezuela-linked tanker for now, sources say
US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship

US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship
Loaded supertanker returns to Venezuelan waters amid US interceptions, TankerTrackers.com says
Loaded supertanker returns to Venezuelan waters amid US interceptions, TankerTrackers.com says
US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources

US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources
Libyan army's chief dies in plane crash in Turkey

Libyan army's chief dies in plane crash in Turkey
Pope Leo 'disappointed' in Illinois governor over assisted dying law

Pope Leo 'disappointed' in Illinois governor over assisted dying law
Pope Leo expresses 'much sadness' about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire

Pope Leo expresses 'much sadness' about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire
US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN

US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN
Venezuela passes law against piracy, blockades amid US oil ship seizures

Venezuela passes law against piracy, blockades amid US oil ship seizures
Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk
Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
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