How can world powers stop Israel from attacking Gaza’s medical facilities?
The United Nations says the health system in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse amid relentless Israeli attacks.
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 – ABC News
M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC
The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma.
Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza – Financial Times
- Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza Financial Times
- IDF soldier who survived Nova massacre escapes war crimes investigation in Brazil The Times of Israel
- Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident The Jerusalem Post
- IDF warns Israeli soldiers abroad: You could be prosecuted for alleged Gaza war crimes Haaretz
- A guide for IDF soldiers: Here's how to act if arrested abroad and what to check before flight Ynetnews
‘We want to make history’: First recruits enlist in new IDF haredi combat brigade – The Jerusalem Post
- 'We want to make history': First recruits enlist in new IDF haredi combat brigade The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli military enlists first group of ultra-Orthodox recruits into brigade CNN
- First 50 ultra-Orthodox soldiers drafted to IDF’s new Haredi brigade The Times of Israel
- 'My rabbis support me': 50 Haredi men enlist to new IDF unit Ynetnews
- Mendel Roth Enlists In Hasmonean Brigade, Releases Song ‘I’m Running To Battle’ VINNews
DR Congo gold: Chinese nationals arrested with bars and $800,000 cash in Walungu – BBC.com
Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.
‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments – The Guardian
- ‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments The Guardian
- Elon Musk’s praise for the far right infuriates most of Germany The Economist
- German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’ The Hill
- Scholz condemns Musk's support for far-right AfD Euronews
- Chancellor Scholz’s Recipe Against Musk’s Attacks: “Stay Cool” Bloomberg
Blinken Wades into Political Crisis with Stop in South Korea – Newsmax
- Blinken Wades into Political Crisis with Stop in South Korea Newsmax
- Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process Reuters
- In Seoul, Blinken Bolsters Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies The New York Times
- Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Republic of Korea, Japan, and France Department of State
- Blinken Expresses Confidence in South Korea’s Acting Leadership Bloomberg
‘I refuse a cheap death’: Israel kills Palestinian journalist in Gaza – Al Jazeera English
- ‘I refuse a cheap death’: Israel kills Palestinian journalist in Gaza Al Jazeera English
- 10 Palestinian journalists killed in December in Israeli attacks: Palestinian Journalists Syndicate Anadolu Agency | English
- Palestine: At least 148 journalists and media workers killed in Gaza International Federation of Journalists
- "Protecting Journalists": Enemy opens new year by killing journalist every 24 hours in Gaza وكالة سبأ
- Zionist regime's forces kill journalist in northern Gaza Mehr News Agency - English Version
New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right
In major U-turn, Christian Stocker says he will enter into coalition talks with the far right if invited to do so.
Giorgia Meloni visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago – Financial Times
- Giorgia Meloni visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Financial Times
- Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago The Guardian
- Trump praises Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during surprise Mar-a-Lago visit CBS News
- Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s Prime Minister, Visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago The New York Times
- Trump meets with Italian PM Meloni ahead of Jan. 6 vote certification Yahoo! Voices
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume – BBC.com
- Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume BBC.com
- Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza The New York Times
- Gal Gadot shares photo of hostage Liri Albag to 108m followers The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas Shares Video Of Teen Israeli Hostage, Her Parents Say, "Time To..." NDTV
- After sign of life from hostage, families urge public to join demonstrations tonight The Times of Israel
Watch: Snow blankets parts of US as cold snap takes hold
Parts of the US have been covered in snow as a severe winter storm sweeps the country.
Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.
Speculation grows that Austrian far right leader Herbert Kickl will be asked to form a government – The Associated Press
- Speculation grows that Austrian far right leader Herbert Kickl will be asked to form a government The Associated Press
- Austria’s president to meet far-right leader amid coalition speculation The Guardian
- Austrian chancellor resigns as efforts to exclude far right collapse Financial Times
- Austria’s Nationalist Right Closer to Power After Firewall Fails Bloomberg
- New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right Al Jazeera English
French top diplomat ‘would have preferred’ if Syrian leader shook German counterpart’s hand – Yahoo! Voices
- French top diplomat 'would have preferred' if Syrian leader shook German counterpart's hand Yahoo! Voices
- Top EU diplomats visit Syria, tour ousted Assad regime's notorious Sednaya prison, call for inclusive leadership CBS News
- French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling CNN
- Kurds, women must be included in Syria's transition, European ministers say Reuters
- Handshakegate in Syria POLITICO Europe
A Gas Cutoff Sends Shivers Through a Russian-Backed Breakaway Region – The New York Times
- A Gas Cutoff Sends Shivers Through a Russian-Backed Breakaway Region The New York Times
- Moldova breakaway region faces extended blackouts after gas cutoff Reuters
- Moldova's Breakaway Transdniester Region Braces For Power Cuts, Freezing Cold Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- Ukraine's halt of Russian gas to Europe throws breakaway Moldovan region into crisis mode CNBC
- Transnistria rejects offer to buy gas from Europe, expects Russia to resume supplies Kyiv Independent
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was inside war operations room when killed, aide says – POLITICO
- Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was inside war operations room when killed, aide says POLITICO
- Israeli spy network uncovers Hezbollah commander's plans to marry his 4 mistresses Fox News
- Where was Nasrallah when he was killed by Israel? Close aide reveals details The Times of India
- Deadly affairs: How Fuad Shukr's four extramarital relationships led to his elimination - report The Jerusalem Post
- Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence The New York Times
Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’
Global heating has made conditions more favourable for growing grapes – and finding the right variety is key
Heard the one about Irish wine? Like its English counterpart, it is no longer a joke, with more than a dozen vineyards now producing bottles to emulate those of the terroirs of France, Spain and Italy.
At about €60 (£50) a bottle and produced in small quantities, it is far from a commercial activity, but efforts over the last 10 years have produced what one retailer described as an “arguably very fine” rosé.
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