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US announces $2.5 bn security assistance package for Ukraine

The United States announced Monday a $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

US announces $2.5 bn security assistance package for Ukraine

Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100

Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100

What caused South Korea's most deadly plane crash

What caused South Korea's most deadly plane crash

Anguish for South Korea plane crash relatives amid grim salvage

Anguish for South Korea plane crash relatives amid grim salvage

Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024: UN

Climate change sparked a trail of extreme weather and record heat in 2024, the United Nations said on Monday, urging the world to pull back from the "road to ruin"

Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024: UN

In Iran, late Jimmy Carter remembered as 'architect of sanctions'

Iran played a central role in Jimmy Carter's presidency, but in Tehran, where state television branded him the "architect of economic sanctions," many have far from fond memories of him.

In Iran, late Jimmy Carter remembered as 'architect of sanctions'

South Korea Jeju Air plane crash death toll jumps to 120

Two survivors -- one crew and one passenger -- were plucked from the wreckage as part of an ongoing rescue operation, the national fire agency said in a statement.

South Korea Jeju Air plane crash death toll jumps to 120

Chad votes in triple elections after three years of army rule

Chad goes to the polls today for legislative, provincial and local elections that are presented by the government as the last stage of a political transition after three years of military rule

Chad votes in triple elections after three years of army rule

Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas

An angry back-and-forth, largely between Silicon Valley's Musk and traditional anti-immigration Trump backers, has erupted in fiery fashion, with Musk even vowing to "go to war" over the issue.

Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas

'Sick leave detective': How Germany's Marcus Lentz is making billions through private eye

Private eye Marcus Lentz says he is seeing a record number of requests from firms for his agency to check up on employees suspected of calling in sick when they are actually fit to work.

'Sick leave detective': How Germany's Marcus Lentz is making billions through private eye

South Korea's Jeju Air Plane crash leaves 179 dead

A bird strike was cited by authorities as the likely cause of the crash -- the worst-ever aviation disaster on South Korean soil which flung passengers out of the plane.

South Korea's Jeju Air Plane crash leaves 179 dead

Ruto promises to end abductions

Security forces in Kenya have been accused of carrying out dozens of illegal detentions since youth-led anti-government demonstrations in June and July.

Ruto promises to end abductions

'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73

Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," garnering her a Golden Globe, died Friday at age 73, her family announced.

'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73

Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital 'now empty': WHO

World Health Organization says Kamal Adwan hospital was "now empty" following an Israeli military raid which put north Gaza's last major health facility out of service.

Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital 'now empty': WHO

Gaza hospital shut after Israeli raid, director held, health officials

An Israeli military raid targeting Hamas militants has forced a major hospital in northern Gaza out of service and led to the detention of its director.

Gaza hospital shut after Israeli raid, director held, health officials

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash

Vladimir Putin admittes Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, while stopping short of claiming responsibility.

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash

South Korean lawmakers impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

Han Duck-soo took over as acting president from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended following a parliamentary vote over his move to impose martial law on December 3.

South Korean lawmakers impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

N. Korean soldier captured in Russia-Ukraine war dies: Seoul

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

N. Korean soldier captured in Russia-Ukraine war dies: Seoul

Huthis claim new attacks on Israel after strikes hit Yemen airport

Yemeni rebels claimed a strike against the airport in Israel's commercial hub of Tel Aviv, after Israeli air strikes hit rebel-held Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen.

Huthis claim new attacks on Israel after strikes hit Yemen airport

Musk's AI startup raises further Sh774b

Despite the sky-high estimates, critics have pointed out that AI firms are burning through cash and still have no clear path to profitability.

Musk's AI startup raises further Sh774b

India readies for 400 million pilgrims at mammoth festival

The millennia-old sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing is held once every 12 years at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.

India readies for 400 million pilgrims at mammoth festival

Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan Airlines reported that 67 people were on board the jet -- 62 passengers and five crew members.

Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan

Japan Airlines suffers delays after carrier reports cyberattack

Japan Airlines reported a cyberattack on Thursday that caused delays to domestic and international flights but later said it had found and addressed the cause.

Japan Airlines suffers delays after carrier reports cyberattack

S. Korea's opposition moves to impeach acting president

South Korea's opposition files an impeachment motion against acting president Han Duck-soo, in an escalating row over the composition of the Constitutional Court.

S. Korea's opposition moves to impeach acting president

Japan Airlines says systems restored after cyberattack

Japan Airlines said its systems were up and running again after a cyberattack on Thursday caused delays to domestic and international flights.

Japan Airlines says systems restored after cyberattack

Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland

City face Everton on boxing Day.

Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland

Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chances

Chelsea go into Thursday's west London derby at home to Fulham second in the table.

Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chances

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes with 67 on board

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan with 67 people on board, cause of the crash unknown, authorities say.

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes with 67 on board

Man United boss Amorim vows to stay on course despite Rashford row

Rashford has fallen under the picking order under the Portuguese tactician.

Man United boss Amorim vows to stay on course despite Rashford row

Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of war

Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican.

Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of war

Two reporters, policeman killed in Haiti gang attack

Two journalists covering the reopening of a hospital in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince and a police officer were shot dead Tuesday in an attack by gang members.

Two reporters, policeman killed in Haiti gang attack

Israel probe finds troops' presence led to killing of six Gaza hostages

The Israeli army said on Tuesday it had concluded that military operations in southern Gaza likely led to the killing by Hamas of six hostages in August.

Israel probe finds troops' presence led to killing of six Gaza hostages

UN-backed report: War-torn Sudan faces 'widening' famine crisis

Famine has spread across war-torn Sudan and is projected to expand even further, with refugee camps and displaced communities hit particularly hard.

UN-backed report: War-torn Sudan faces 'widening' famine crisis

Over 20 killed in 24 hours in Mozambique after disputed election result

At least 21 people, including two police officers, have been killed in Mozambique in the last 24 hours in post-election violence after ruling party was controversially confirmed winner.

Over 20 killed in 24 hours in Mozambique after disputed election result

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year

Pope Francis opened the "Holy Door" of St Peter's Basilica, launching the Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations set to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome.

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year

Bride, groom, spy: India's wedding detectives

Elaborate Indian weddings are big business, and for some families, the first step of celebration is not to call a priest or a party planner but a private detective.

Bride, groom, spy: India's wedding detectives

Cuba's 'invisible' tragedy: US-bound migrants who disappear in the Caribbean

The Caribbean has become a watery grave for Cubans fleeing a severe economic crisis on the communist island and headed for Florida.

Cuba's 'invisible' tragedy: US-bound migrants who disappear in the Caribbean

28 people survive after Azerbaijani jet crash

Kazakh authorities said 28 people had survived the crash of the Embraer 190 near the city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea.

28 people survive after Azerbaijani jet crash

Cancer-hit UK king hails doctors in Christmas speech

King Charles III thanked "selfless doctors and nurses" for supporting the royal family in his Christmas address, marking the end of a year during which he and Princess Catherine have battled cancer.

Cancer-hit UK king hails doctors in Christmas speech

Hamas, Israel trade blame over Gaza truce delay

Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release deal, after both had reported progress in the latest round of Gaza truce talks.

Hamas, Israel trade blame over Gaza truce delay

Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal

Pope Francis called Wednesday for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan.

Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal

Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever

Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said.

Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing columns of lava

Kilauea has been very active since 1983 and erupts relatively regularly, including most recently in September.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing columns of lava

Chad goes to polls in votes boycotted by opposition

Chad to hold a General Election on Sunday, December 29, against a backdrop of jihadist attacks; country’s opposition plans to boycott vote.

Chad goes to polls in votes boycotted by opposition

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