Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called “typical Russian lies”.
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN ‘adapt or die’
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.
Suspect accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington has confessed, prosecutors say
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack confessed to the FBI and told
‘I know I saved lots of people’s lives’: Ahmed al-Ahmed recounts disarming a Bondi Beach shooter
As gunmen shot at people attenting a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach, shop owner Ahmed al-Ahmed crept up behind one of them and grabbed
Russia-Ukraine peace talks thrown into further doubt as Moscow makes new accusations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Ukraine had tried to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northern Russia and so Moscow’s negotiating position would be reviewed
Warnings of financial crash and royal baby in Old Morre’s Almanac 2026 predictions
Old Moore’s Almanac 2026 predictions reveal warnings of a financial crash, royal baby announcement, and severe flooding in Ireland.
Deadly protests and clashes in Syria – what happened and what’s next?
Unrest grips Syria’s Mediterranean cities after a deadly mosque attack sparks demonstrations.
Ukrainian soldiers target Russian drones with rifles
Video released by the Ukrainian military showed soldiers shooting down small Russian drones with their rifles.
New Iraqi parliament holds first session, elects speaker
Haybat al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, has been elected as speaker of the new parliament.
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025
Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.
Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed ‘tiger stripes’ near the south
US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
The US and Ukrainian presidents both describe talks in Florida as “great” and “terrific” but the issue of territory remains “unresolved”.
Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat – but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine
Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC’s Vitaliy Shevchenko.
Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish – why India’s big cities are becoming unliveable
Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.