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US strikes ISIS in Nigeria

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President Trump has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadists.

Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece

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A search operation was launched after three men and a woman went missing on Christmas Day.

Two dead in 50-vehicle pile up on Japan highway

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A further 26 people are injured in the crash on a highway in central Japan, police say.

Today

Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

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The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

Thousands without power in Kyiv after massive Russian attack

Russian strikes on Odesa port kill 8

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Authorities say a third of residents in the Ukrainian capital have been left without heating in freezing weather.

One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human

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Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

Yesterday

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms

Snowstorm cancels flights in New York

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Heavy snow is expected in New York and southern Connecticut during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes

Thailand Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement

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Almost one million people were displaced when hostilities resumed earlier this month after the first truce broke.

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

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Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers

Suu Kyi's influence persists in Myanmar

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This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger

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Even modest additional rainfall could trigger floods and mudslides in saturated areas, forecasters warn.

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says

Israel recognizes Somaliland independence

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The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead

Mosque attack in Homs kills eight

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The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.

Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war

Zelensky meets Trump for peace talks

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The Ukrainian president says he will see his US counterpart in Florida, as Kyiv's mayor says Russia launched new air strikes on the capital.

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak given 15-year jail term over state funds scandal

Najib Razak convicted of corruption

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Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel

Two Israelis killed in attack

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Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue

Thailand Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement

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Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.

Dec 25, 2025

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

Judge blocks deportation of activist

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Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?

Ukraine requests extradition of Butyagin

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The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.

India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem

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A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

They survived deadly floods. Now they're raising white flags - but not in surrender

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Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.

Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead

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A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides.

Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

Zelensky discusses peace plan with US

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Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

Bolsonaro undergoes successful hernia surgery

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The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message

Pope Leo XIV addresses global suffering

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Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address

Pope urges Ukraine Russia dialogue

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The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.

Turkey detains 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'

Turkey arrests 115 Islamic State suspects

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Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.

Dec 24, 2025

Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world

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From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.

Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile

Tarique Rahman returns from exile

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Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before pivotal elections are held.

Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store

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The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.

Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker

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Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release

Diddy seeks prison release appeal

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Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out.

Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five

Explosion rocks Maiduguri mosque during prayers

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Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election

Asfura wins Honduras presidential election

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His rival Salvador Nasralla says he will not accept the result, but urges his supporters to remain calm.

Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern

Eleven arrested in South Africa shooting

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Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case

Epstein investigation documents released

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The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks".

Bomb blast in Nigeria's packed mosque kills five

Explosion rocks Maiduguri mosque during prayers

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Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

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Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime

Algeria declares French colonization crime

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Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

Russian general killed in car bomb

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A device was detonated after police approached a "suspicious" individual in Moscow, authorities said.

Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio

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Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".

Watch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorway

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The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.

Dec 23, 2025

Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers

Venezuela accuses US of extortion

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An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.

Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

Russia abducts 50 Ukrainian civilians

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Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.

Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine

Russian strikes on Odesa port kill 8

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On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.

Watch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flight

Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

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Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery

Bolsonaro granted temporary prison release

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Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

US bans visas over censorship

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The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators: Takeaways from new Epstein files

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The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols

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The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome "guest" in Australia.

Two dead after Pennsylvania nursing home explosions

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Authorities are investigating whether a gas leak was to blame for the twin blasts and fire, which caused a partial collapse.

Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?

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Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.

An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe

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Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.

Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests

Pakistan warns India over Bangladesh

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Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka.

Email by 'A' from 'Balmoral' asked Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends', Epstein files show

Epstein emails reveal Balmoral inquiry

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A newly released email sent to Ghislane Maxwell from "A" is among the latest set of Epstein files released by the US' House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist

Women demand Iran release Tabari

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Zahra Tabari, 67, was sentenced to death after a trial that lasted less than 10 minutes, her family says.

Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey

Libya army chief killed in crash

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Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.

Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says

Trump administration defends Epstein file release