Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova?
Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region.
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Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79
Government extends condolences for death of Bouterse, ex-leader convicted for role in 1982 killing of activists.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky
The eruption remains within the mountain's summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’
In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.
Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back
The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not 'spread chaos' in Syria.
Syrian Christians attend first Christmas Eve service since al-Assad’s fall
Sednaya's historic monastery lights up with a towering tree, bringing joy to a city scarred by a decade of war.
Could the Houthis be next? Yemenis reflect on the fall of Syria’s al-Assad
Bashar al-Assad's fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.
Nigeria’s celebratory ‘detty December’ turns sombre amid economic woes
Amid high inflation and soaring costs, the monthlong annual entertainment extravaganza is taking a toll on many.
Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure
One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure.
Ukraine seeks to ensure weapons supply as Russia hammers its defences
Kyiv's forces claim Russia is losing troops at a record rate in its push to advance in eastern Ukraine.
Syrian opposition fighters claim to have entered the key city of Hama
The Syrian military denies the claims as state media reports that the attack had been repelled.
Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders over crackdown on pro-EU protests
President Zelenskyy targets the prime minister and other Georgian Dream figures for 'handing the country over to Putin'.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed: Who are the victim and suspect?
Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, triggering a frantic manhunt.
South Korea’s Yoon focus of police ‘treason’ probe over martial law chaos
Complaints submitted with police accuse the president and other officials of 'treason' for declaring martial law.
Palestinians call for action to halt Israeli attacks on West Bank hospitals
The Israeli military has apprehended an injured Palestinian in Nablus, in violation of international law.
US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft
Senior US official says that dozens of telecoms providers around world targeted as China slams cybersecurity ‘slander’.
At least 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on homes, camps in Gaza
Deadliest attack is on displacement camp in al-Mawasi in south as bombardment in besieged north continues.
NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms
Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient.
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of HTS in Syria?
With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's dramatic capture of Aleppo, al-Golani has upended many expectations about the war in Syria.
French PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote
Barnier's government is France's first to be toppled in a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years.