EU leaders will loan 90 billion euros to Ukraine, but fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets

EU leaders will loan 90 billion euros to Ukraine, but fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets
EU leaders will loan 90 billion euros to Ukraine, but fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets

EU leaders will loan 90 billion euros to Ukraine, but fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets
In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings

In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings
Belarus' Lukashenko says US admission of failure to overturn re-election could revive relations

Belarus' Lukashenko says US admission of failure to overturn re-election could revive relations
US military says it conducted strike on a vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four men
US military says it conducted strike on a vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four men
US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
US House defeats bids to rein in Trump Venezuela campaign

US House defeats bids to rein in Trump Venezuela campaign
Australia promises new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is laid to rest

Australia promises new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is laid to rest
UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments

UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments
US, Russia to hold talks in Miami this weekend, Politico reports

US, Russia to hold talks in Miami this weekend, Politico reports
US demands that Honduras proceed immediately with stalled election count

US demands that Honduras proceed immediately with stalled election count
Sweeping US defense bill passes, with Ukraine, Venezuela provisions defying Trump

Sweeping US defense bill passes, with Ukraine, Venezuela provisions defying Trump
Zelenskiy tells Europe: Use frozen assets to end Russia's appetite for war

Zelenskiy tells Europe: Use frozen assets to end Russia's appetite for war
UN chief Guterres calls for restraint between US, Venezuela

UN chief Guterres calls for restraint between US, Venezuela
Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay

Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay
UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance

UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance
G7 condemns prosecution of Jimmy Lai, calls for his release

G7 condemns prosecution of Jimmy Lai, calls for his release
Exclusive-Poland to start producing anti-personnel mines to lay along eastern border

Exclusive-Poland to start producing anti-personnel mines to lay along eastern border
Brazil, Mexico call for de-escalation as US ramps up pressure on Venezuela

Brazil, Mexico call for de-escalation as US ramps up pressure on Venezuela
Rwanda-backed M23 group says it has begun leaving seized Congo town
Rwanda-backed M23 group says it has begun leaving seized Congo town
Germany warns against jeopardizing peace after Trump's Venezuela tanker blockade
Germany warns against jeopardizing peace after Trump's Venezuela tanker blockade
Explainer-What's next for the Gaza ceasefire and will the truce last?

Explainer-What's next for the Gaza ceasefire and will the truce last?
Ukraine says it controls 90% of Kupiansk, Russia denies it

Ukraine says it controls 90% of Kupiansk, Russia denies it
From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe 'toxic gas'

From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe 'toxic gas'
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia injures 26, governor says

Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia injures 26, governor says
Italy's Meloni says using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine 'far from easy' ahead of EU summit

Italy's Meloni says using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine 'far from easy' ahead of EU summit
Supporters of Tunisia’s Saied rally amid deepening political divisions

Supporters of Tunisia’s Saied rally amid deepening political divisions
Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group the US struck in Nigeria?

Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group the US struck in Nigeria?
Kremlin says Russia's position on European troops in Ukraine is known but open to discussions

Kremlin says Russia's position on European troops in Ukraine is known but open to discussions
China says Philippines distorted facts about incident near disputed atoll
China says Philippines distorted facts about incident near disputed atoll
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka

India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka
South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications

South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
China's newest aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

China's newest aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says
Analysis-Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over Trump's Gaza plan

Analysis-Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over Trump's Gaza plan
Trump nominates Troy Edgar as US ambassador to El Salvador
Trump nominates Troy Edgar as US ambassador to El Salvador
Trump orders 'blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela

Trump orders 'blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Belarusian president calls for fast action on Ukraine war while US is engaged

Belarusian president calls for fast action on Ukraine war while US is engaged
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin

Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin
Trump's top aide criticizes how USAID was dismantled in Vanity Fair interview

Trump's top aide criticizes how USAID was dismantled in Vanity Fair interview
Trump adds seven countries, including Syria, to full travel ban list

Trump adds seven countries, including Syria, to full travel ban list
Canada plans to open consulates in Greenland and Alaska to strengthen Arctic presence

Canada plans to open consulates in Greenland and Alaska to strengthen Arctic presence
Under Ukraine security guarantees, Western troops could repel Russian forces post-ceasefire, says Germany's Merz

Under Ukraine security guarantees, Western troops could repel Russian forces post-ceasefire, says Germany's Merz
In Vanity Fair interview, top Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions, points to missteps

In Vanity Fair interview, top Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions, points to missteps
US sends Cubans to naval station at Guantanamo Bay, NYT reports

US sends Cubans to naval station at Guantanamo Bay, NYT reports
US will not release full Venezuela boat strike video, Hegseth says

US will not release full Venezuela boat strike video, Hegseth says
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