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 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
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds, but Bangkok says breaches delayed release of prisoners

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds, but Bangkok says breaches delayed release of prisoners
Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus
Belarusian Lukashenko pardons 22 prisoners, Belta reports

Belarusian Lukashenko pardons 22 prisoners, Belta reports
South Korea's President Lee to visit China from January 4 to 7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties

South Korea's President Lee to visit China from January 4 to 7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties
Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty

Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty
Trump, top aides asked Netanyahu to change policy in occupied West Bank, Axios says

Trump, top aides asked Netanyahu to change policy in occupied West Bank, Axios says
China encircles Taiwan in massive military display

China encircles Taiwan in massive military display
US military says two men killed in strike on suspected drug vessel in Pacific
US military says two men killed in strike on suspected drug vessel in Pacific
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026

Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026
Trump says he and Netanyahu don't fully agree on West Bank

Trump says he and Netanyahu don't fully agree on West Bank
Lavrov: the West must recognise that Russia holds strategic initiative in Ukraine

Lavrov: the West must recognise that Russia holds strategic initiative in Ukraine
North Korea leader Kim calls for strong artillery production ahead of party congress

North Korea leader Kim calls for strong artillery production ahead of party congress
Winter Storm Ezra snarls US travel as meteorologists warn of 'bomb cyclone'

Winter Storm Ezra snarls US travel as meteorologists warn of 'bomb cyclone'
Judge grants release of redacted transcript of Charlie Kirk case hearing

Judge grants release of redacted transcript of Charlie Kirk case hearing
Trump says US hit Venezuela dock where drugs were allegedly loaded
Trump says US hit Venezuela dock where drugs were allegedly loaded
US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation

US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation
Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence

Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence
Washington pipe bomb suspect has confessed, prosecutors say

Washington pipe bomb suspect has confessed, prosecutors say
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
Hamas confirms deaths this year of armed wing spokesperson Abu Ubaida and Gaza chief Sinwar

Hamas confirms deaths this year of armed wing spokesperson Abu Ubaida and Gaza chief Sinwar
Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean

Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean
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?
US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance

US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance
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
Zelenskiy says 20-point peace plan should be put to referendum in Ukraine

Zelenskiy says 20-point peace plan should be put to referendum in Ukraine
Mexican train derailment kills at least 13 people, 98 injured

Mexican train derailment kills at least 13 people, 98 injured
Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu

Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu
Putin and Trump do not support European-Ukrainian temporary ceasefire idea, the Kremlin says

Putin and Trump do not support European-Ukrainian temporary ceasefire idea, the Kremlin says
Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows

Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows
Trump says he had 'very productive' call with Putin ahead of Zelenskiy meeting

Trump says he had 'very productive' call with Putin ahead of Zelenskiy meeting
Repairs start near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant after IAEA-brokered local ceasefire

Repairs start near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant after IAEA-brokered local ceasefire
Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says

Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win

Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win
Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says

Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says
Explainer-What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?

Explainer-What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court

Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court
Russia likely placing new hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find

Russia likely placing new hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find
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
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy